Hi All!

It seems that Fall is just around the corner with all the back to school sales in full effect! I always take this time to freshen up my own desk with some new office supplies as I am a firm believer in using pretty, yet practical, office supplies and accessories in the workplace. Quite frankly, I think it’s a travesty that most employers provide only the bare minimum office supplies. Since the bare minimum doesn’t work for me, I often buy my own supplies to use!

With that being said, I have rounded up some of my favorite desk and office supplies that help me get through the workday. Since work pretty much sucks, you might as well get some motivation to go in by having an eye-catching desk filled with products that you want to use! To me, if I have to show up for work then at least I can look forward to trying out my new gold stapler or my sparkly pencil. I apply the same principal as “When you look good, you feel good.” If I have a good looking office space and supplies to use, then I feel better about working 🙂 Additionally, having a good looking desk at work gets you a lot comments from coworkers – both men and women, and the young and old – they all love to comment on it and honestly, I love a good work chat!

And now let’s get to my favorite items that will help to make your day so much better!

1. As I get older, the more I find I actually need a planner to keep track of everything. I’m not normally a huge Lilly Pulitzer fan when it comes to clothing as I think some of her prints are a bit loud. But, in this planner I find it adorable!

2. This gold desk organizer will help keep everything at your finger tips.

3. One of my favorite places to shop for random home and office accessories is Forever 21. I know it seems unexpected, but I often find tons of cute stuff at really low prices! Quality is surprisingly good too! This gold basket is another F21 find and at less than $6, a steal of a deal.

4. These darling pom pom magnets (being advertised as locker magnets lol) brighten up any magnetic surface, such as a filing cabinet or white board.

5. A chic metallic pencil case for keeping all your precious writing instruments safe.

6. This super cute acrylic pencil cup is v. necessary.

7. Ok, I’m super picky about pens and once I find some that I like, I am loyal for life. BIC Cristal Pens are not expensive – you get a whole pack of multi colored pens for under $4. I have always liked how these pens write and this year they upped their game by creating them in white! Snaps to BIC because I agree 100% that this IS a fun and trendy new design! A++++

8. I own this stapler and I can attest that every coworker wants to test it out and use it!

9. I had been eyeing these pencil pouches for at least two years from Kate Spade. I loved that it came with two pencils, a sharpener, eraser, and a mini ruler – but, I really just did not want to spend $30 on it. However, a few weeks ago I stumbled across a leopard print one at HomeGoods for half the price! I nearly squealed with delight in the store! So you may want to check your local HomeGoods for these, but in the mean time, Nordstrom has this fun, floral one in stock.

10. Another F21 fun find, this letter board is the perfect way to cheer up every grouchy coworker’s mood with quirky phrases and quotes.

11. Rifle Paper makes some of the cutest whimsical art prints. This 17 month planner from Rifle Paper will help to keep you organized day and night and features a sticker page!

12. For some people, I think the planners I featured can be seen as a bit cumbersome and they would prefer something smaller. This small desktop planner is perfect for keeping track of tasks week by week.

13. Ban.do makes some of the cutest office supplies around. These pencils are no exception and would make writing out anything way more fun.

14. Target offers this smaller style planner featuring a chic, marble cover.

15. This stylish planner prompted notepad will surely make to-do lists a snap.

That’s all for now although I could discuss office supply favorites for hours! Let me know what your favorites are and if you love office supplies as much as I do !

xo

Holly

Hey Y’all! I am already starting to see signs of Fall in most stores, but since it is still early to mid August, I decided to share some of my favorite things that I’ve been loving over this summer.

1. First up, this Eos Shaving Cream was a new purchase for me this summer. I totally fell for this classic marketing gimmick of an eye catching hot pink bottle on the store shelf. It just looked so bright and happy and I had to buy it. I thought it would be your typical shave gel but oh no – it’s much better. First, it has a pump dispenser which I find to be easier and cleaner to use than the classic push down release. Second, it’s not even shave gel but shaving cream which I didn’t even realize because I clearly didn’t read the label – just saw hot pink, grabbed it, and threw it in my carriage. But seriously, I think the consistency of the cream makes for a better shave with a smoother finish. And third, this pomegranate and raspberry scent smells amazingly good! This product is a win-win all around.

2. After showering, I rarely have time to be slathering on lotion all over myself. Plus, when it’s hot and humid out, lotion just feels sticky and slimy. Which is why I switched to Jergens Wet Skin Moisturizer which you apply in the shower after the water is off, but before you towel off. I actually used this a little bit last summer because I had gotten a free sample, but this summer I have used it religiously and have gone through a few bottles. It’s perfect because it adds a little bit of color to your skin and moisturizes at the same time. I basically put it on, wait approximately 1 minute, then towel dry and get dressed and I have had no issues with it getting on any of my clothes.

3. Most days I just use the wet skin moisturizer and run out the door, but on those days that I’m going to work or have extra time and want more color on my legs, I always use Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs!  I’ve been using this product for years and it continues to be one of my absolute favorite self tanners. You simply spray on and really rub in – you can see the color changing right in front of you so it is easy to correct and add more if needed. It dries really quickly – I wait a couple of minutes before dressing but the bottle says to just wait 1 minute. It comes in several shades, I use the darkest one they offer (deep glow) because I have yet to find a self tanner that I think is too dark! The only downside to this product is that if you get wet, it easily comes off. Most self tanners do, but this one comes off more easily than others. A professional spray tan would definitely last longer which I normally do for special occasions, but this leg spray is much cheaper and works extremely well in most situations.

4. Alright, now that I’ve fully covered my leg care favorites let’s move on to one of my all time favorite drinks….Blue Gatorade. There is seriously not much more that I love in the summer than a half frozen/slushy Gatorade. I like most flavors but Cool Blue is my absolute favorite! There is nothing like laying outside in the hot sun with a refreshing slushy Gatorade to cool you down 😉

5. Ok, so I think I am late to the Post Malone game (#ImOld).  BUT I cannot get enough of his music this summer. SO GOOD. And anyone who mentions both Tony Danza AND Michael Scott in their songs is an artist that I can fully support. Whoever comes up with the beats to these songs should be given a Grammy because they are literally so catchy I can never get them out of my head! My favorites this summer have been “Candy Paint”, “Psycho” & “Ball for Me”.

6. I am a huge fan of McDonald’s and that includes the McCafe line of drinks. This summer they rolled out Cold Brew Frozen Coffee so being both a lover of McDonald’s and new products, I just had to try it. And WOW, it did not disappoint! It’s tastes like a strong coffee milkshake and I can’t get enough of it. It’s been one hot summer and I found a reason nearly every day to stop and get one of these to cool off with. Plus, the McDonald’s app is chock full of good coupons and deals. I have tried Dunkin’ Donuts frozen coffee before and I think the McDonald’s version tastes better and is more wallet friendly.

7. Ok, anyone who knows me fairly well knows that I love reality TV and that my all time favorite reality show is Big Brother. It airs every summer and I always look forward to a new season of it. This current 20th season has be really good so far! There have been some years where it isn’t that great, but as a loyal fan I continue to watch. This season they have added some new twists and it has been really entertaining from the get-go. If you don’t watch, I highly encourage you to because it really features everything you could want in a show; there is strategy, fighting, suspense, drama, competitions, etc. It really is good TV so feel free to tune in, give it a chance, and then chat with me about it!

That’s all for my top summer faves. Hope everyone is enjoying the sun and let me know what you are loving this summer 🙂