ejd: back to school edit
Today in the June Journal, we’re excited to present our Back to School edit! No matter how many years have passed since your last pilgrimage to gather the perfect school supplies, for us, August still carries that addictive, get-organized-for-the-year energy. As we transition into fall, now is the perfect time to reinvent your office or workspace!
While you plan your workspace revamp, keep in mind how you tend to feel while you work. Stressed? Choosing items in calming, peaceful colors like blues, greens, or neutrals will subconsciously help you to zen out. Tired or spacey? Vivid, energizing colors like reds and oranges or fun patterns will keep your attention and redirect you to the task at hand! With these aspects in mind, keep reading to see our favorite picks for revamping where you work!
pulled-together professional
Any building is as good as its foundation, and an office environment is no different! Research shows that an organized space calms down our minds, allowing for real focus rather than franticness. By investing in pieces that will help you stay organized from the get-go, you’re guaranteed to have a space that supports you! Below you’ll find some of our favorite picks for getting your workspace set up for success!
no time like the present
This retro flip clock from Retrospect is such a cool way to inject some fun into keeping an eye on deadlines! Available in three other colors, you’re sure to find a shade that suits your style.
With so many digital options around us for timekeeping, anything analog is sure to stand out. This practical piece also serves an aesthetic purpose by adding visual interest and color to any workspace!
hard day’s write
Did you know that writing something down, as opposed to typing it, actually helps you remember details better? While the computer is firmly rooted in our lives as our premier office tool, there’s still room at the table for good old fashioned pen and paper! And don’t forget – a handwritten note to a potential networking connection or a thank you to a colleague is sure to stand out from the email masses. Keep reading for some of our stationery favorites!
pretty pencils
Present & Correct specializes in vintage stock school supplies and is home to so many delightful finds! These gorgeous, Portugeuse-made pencils have us pretending we’re donning our favorite poodle skirt for school.
These pencils would be perfectly displayed in a glass jar or unique container like a vintage coffee can. Their boxes, framed in a shadow box, are ready to be repurposed into an easy art piece that’s just right for an office!
it’s all about the accessories
Last but not least, every office needs accessories! Accessories make a workspace feel polished and personalized, creating a place you actually look forward to retreating to when it’s go-time. Double points if they’re functional! We’ve curated some fun finds (including a desk lamp – an accessory for our edit purposes!) for you below!
book end beauties
These chic canine book ends from Pottery Barn are the perfect combination of form and function! Not too overstated, their size is just right for a desk-side collection of favorite reads.