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Eco

Cute Office Desk Plants and Planters From Etsy

Viewing greenery is a good way to relieve work stress, but not all of us work within a stone's throw of a park.

Viewing greenery is a good way to relieve work stress, but not all of us work within a stone's throw of a park. Bring nature to you instead by setting a mini office plant on your desk.

Don't worry about the plants clashing with your cube décor — gone are the bulky ceramic office planters of days past. Now there are plenty of tiny options that will add style to your desk.

Organization

Quick, Creative Ways to Personalize Your Office Space

If your office space looks like most, chances are it's white or beige or some other combination of neutral shades — in other words, it's an ideal backdrop to add some of your own personality.


If your office space looks like most, chances are it's white or beige or some other combination of neutral shades — in other words, it's an ideal backdrop to add some of your own personality.

Bringing a bit of character to your workspace can be a great way to kick-start your creativity, so we've come up with some simple, affordable tips to inspire you. Mix and match these easy tips to decorate your desk:

  • Book stacks. Bring a few coffee table books to work — or even issues of your favorite magazines — and use the pile to prop up your computer in a fun, unexpected way.
  • Etsy prints. Find an affordable office-themed Etsy print to add a cheeky, creative touch to your workspace.
  • Concert memorabilia. Consider yourself a total music junkie? Gather your old concert tickets and posters and photos from memorable shows to create a cool collage. Another idea: put your favorite record on a small stand as a simple, personal accent.
  • DIY poster. Upload one of your best snaps to a photo editing website like PicMonkey to add creative, artsy effects, then order a poster-size version of the image and have it framed for your wall.
  • Seat pillow. Buy a small patterned throw pillow in your favorite shades to add comfort and personality to your office chair. Don't need the extra cushion? Find a bright wrist rest to set in front of your keyboard instead.
  • Desktop calendar. Shop for a colorful, playful calendar to decorate your space, or create your own calendar using photos of friends and family — a unique, practical way to display photos.
  • Postcards. Collect postcards during your travels to create a simple collage of all your favorite places. Prefer a more vintage look? Shop on Etsy for old postcards from around the world.
  • Knickknacks. Love travel souvenirs? Have a quirky collection that inspires you? Grab a handful of small, meaningful knickknacks to display on your desk.
  • Colorful supplies. When in doubt, invest in bright, chic office supplies to liven up your space. Whether it's a neon green stapler or a bold, red journal, colorful desk accessories are an easy way to cheer up your workday.
consumerism

Get Marking With Fun Page Flags

What's better than page flags that help you mark points in your planner or notebook?

What's better than page flags that help you mark points in your planner or notebook? Cute page flags, of course. We've rounded up fun styles, from grass — yes, grass — markers to baby animal and film noir designs. Have a look (there's something for just about everyone) and get marking.

consumerism

Desk and the City: Skyline Accessories to Liven Up Your Work Space

While you're busy dreaming about all the metropolitan cities you're going to travel to next, you can glance down at your desk and see them for yourself.

While you're busy dreaming about all the metropolitan cities you're going to travel to next, you can glance down at your desk and see them for yourself. How? With accessories in the shape and style of classic skylines like NYC or Tokyo. We've gathered pieces that bring an urban feel right to your desk — click on to shop them right this second.

productivity

Stylish Desk Calendars to Start the New Year Right

True story: sometimes the work days fly by so fast that we forget what month it is.

True story: sometimes the work days fly by so fast that we forget what month it is. To solve the dilemma, invest in a desk calendar. But not just any desk calendar. Go for an eye-catching one that will brighten up your workspace while helping you keep tabs on every day of the week, whether it's with a feminine floral design or vintage nostalgia.

Organization

Organize Your Desk With These Stylish, Affordable Items

Desk accessories aren't known for being the most stylish products out there, but there are items to help you get organized at work that don't look so drab.

Desk accessories aren't known for being the most stylish products out there, but there are items to help you get organized at work that don't look so drab. So with the new year, why not give your workspace a new look? We've rounded up some cute and practical picks that will rein in your clutter and shape up your space.

Fall

Earthy Desk Accessories to Fall For

Maybe it's the thought of falling leaves, crisp air, and fragrant firewood, but this time of year puts me in an earthy mood.

Maybe it's the thought of falling leaves, crisp air, and fragrant firewood, but this time of year puts me in an earthy mood. Whether I'm using delicate branches in home decorating or just spending more time in the great outdoors, I can't wait to get my hands on anything ocher, moss, and rusty brown or natural and knotty. And since many of us will spend the greater part of our day tied to our desks, why not bring some of those woodsy tones and natural materials indoors to keep us company while we type, file, and email? Here are some of my favorite desk accessories that will bring Autumn to the office!

Marketplace

17 Desk Accessories to Fall In Love With For Fall

Whether you're going back to school or bidding farewell to Summer vacation by returning to work, these desk accessories will help with the transition.

Whether you're going back to school or bidding farewell to Summer vacation by returning to work, these desk accessories will help with the transition. From organizational doodads to desktop pretties, see what we're decorating our desks with this Fall.

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7 Beauty Essentials to Keep at the Office

Any working girl knows the importance of the looking and feeling her best, especially in the office.

Any working girl knows the importance of the looking and feeling her best, especially in the office. Often a little touch-up is needed midway through the day or heading into an important meeting. Keep these essentials tucked away in your desk drawer for quick, no-fuss makeup anytime!

  • Tinted Balm: Tinted lip balm does double duty. Use it to add moisturize and shine to your lips while providing a pop of color. You can also dab a little on your cheeks before an office happy hour as a substitute for cream blush.
  • Mascara: Mascara is every girl's secret weapon! A few brushstrokes on your upper and lower lashes will make your eyes pop, helping you look refreshed going into that afternoon meeting.
  • Bobby Pins and Hair Ties: A good hair day often doesn't last all day. Have bobby pins ready to quickly change up your look (great for pesky bangs), or use a hair tie as a way to pull your hair out of your face in a sleek top knot or a low, professional ponytail.
  • Perfume: Pack a small bottle of your favorite scent or put those samples to good use by keeping a bottle of perfume in your desk makeup bag. A little spritz may be just what you need halfway through the workday or after that lunchtime trip to the gym.
  • Hair Serum: Tame unwanted frizz and fly-aways with a drop of serum. A small amount goes a long way and will keep your hair looking polished. It also acts as a substitute to a big can of hairspray to soothe curls and add a hint of shine.
  • Concealer: With a dab of concealer, no one will ever guess that you have a breakout . . . or were up all night working on that project. Use it to cover up dark circles and blemishes. It is also a substitute for foundation, smoothing areas of your skin where your foundation may have rubbed off over the course of the day.
  • Q-Tips: Q-Tips are the most inexpensive yet versatile beauty tool. Keep a few in your makeup bag to quickly clean up smudges and reapply makeup in a hurry without needing bulky brushes.

For office must haves beyond beauty, check out this list of desk essentials.

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Spruce Up Your Workspace With a Stylish Tissue Box Cover

If your desk is looking a little drab these days, give it a fresh Spring makeover by adding a fun, charming tissue box cover.

If your desk is looking a little drab these days, give it a fresh Spring makeover by adding a fun, charming tissue box cover. Whether you're into a chic, modern look or something more casual, there's a cover to suit any style. Hoping to brighten up your workspace? Deck it out with one of these nine decorative tissue box covers.