Most of us spend a lot of time at our desks.  At my prior office, my desk was piled high with stacks of papers and my pens sat in a souvenir mug.  Aside from photos, I didn’t choose any of it — not the art, office supplies or furniture. Needless to say, it was not inspiring at all.  When it came time to getting my home office ready, I was purposeful in choosing practical, but well-designed pieces.  A glossy yellow tray holds all the items I like to keep on top of my white Parsons desk.  The mug has been replaced with a silver julep cup.  The end result is a much tidier and relaxing place to work.

Whether you work at home or at an office, your workspace should be inspiring.  Even if your job isn’t glamorous, your desk can be.  After all, that’s where you spend a significant portion of your time.  Organizing your papers and files will not only make your job run smoother, doing so with these chic desktop accessories will brighten your day.  And the best part is, everything shown below is totally affordable.

Shopping List:

• Pen Holder (this brush holder is so pretty, I thought it should be repurposed)
• Stapler
• Gold Paper Clips
• Tabletop File
• Planner
• Mint & Gold Box
• Desktop Tray