Versatile Notebook
COURTESY OF LEUCHTTURM1917
"I love this handy notebook because you can create graphs, write notes, and organize your thoughts how you see fit. I favor the Leuchtturm1917 Journals over other brands because there is no bleeding from one page to the next, it is customizable, and, like every good dress, it has pockets."
— Ashe Purscell, Executive Assistant
Buy it: Classic Notebook ($15, Leuchtturm1917)
Cross-Legged Desk Chair
COURTESY OF AMAZON
"As someone that loves to sit cross-legged, this chair has been a game changer. The extra wide seat has plenty of room to sit criss cross—with room to spare for my cat—and can easily adjust to support any of my other non-traditional seating positions. It's helped me sit up straighter and improve my posture."
— Ella Field, Contributing Editor
Buy it: PUKAMI Armless Office Desk Chair ($129, Amazon)
Must-Have Pens
COURTESY OF IDLEWILD CO.
"The best pens! Seriously; so smooth. Plus their twist mechanism makes it easy to throw into a purse or bag without worry that they'll open up and mark up your belongings. They also come in pretty pastel shades."
— Caitlin Sole, Senior Home Editor
Buy it: Rainbow Duotone Slim Pen Collection ($16, Idlewild Co.)
Clever Desk Accessories
COURTESY OF BAN.DO
"I keep this vase on my desk, and it never fails to brighten my day. It holds a nice bouquet of greenery (I currently have faux eucalyptus and baby's breath in mine), and it adds the perfect pop of color to my work space."
— Bryce Jones, Associate Editor
Buy it: Rise and Shine Vase ($29, ban.do)
Personalized Planner
COURTESY OF ERIN CONDREN
"If you are like me and need to have your life visually planned out on paper, this is the planner for you. I have the hourly planner, so my days can be organized to the half hour! There are so many options and customizable details to make this planner your own."
— Emerson Latham, Editorial Apprentice
Buy it: Life Planner (from $60, Erin Condren)
Monstera Leaf Wool Drink Coasters
COURTESY OF ETSY / FELTPLANET
"Whether it's a cup of tea or a glass of water, I can park it on one of these cute coasters and keep my desk surface safe from rings and stains. They lend a fun tropical feel to my work space, too. Oh—and they are hand-washable if needed."
— Viveka Neveln, Senior Garden Editor
Buy it: Wool Felt Coasters ($10, Etsy)
Versatile Standing Desk
COURTESY OF BRANCH
"This is a total splurge but I recently bought the Branch standing desk and I love it. It's electric so you can switch from sitting to standing very quickly and even includes memory settings for individual users. I also love the modern look of the wood grain and white."
— Sarah Martens, Senior Food and Recipes Editor
Buy it: Standing Desk ($699, Branch)
Patterned Notepad
COURTESY OF LIBERTY
"I'm a sucker for stationery, and couldn't resist picking up a few memo pads with iconic Liberty patterns last summer when I was in London. This puppy print is the perfect pick-me-up for jotting down not-so-fun to-dos."
— Caitlin Sole, Senior Home Editor
Buy it: Best in Show Memo Pad ($16, Liberty)
Protective Desk Mat
COURTESY OF AMAZON
"I love that this mouse pad is large enough to fit my keyboard, mouse and monitor. I have it in green and it looks great with my office but there are so many beautiful colors available."
— Paige Dorn, Associate Social Media Editor
Buy it: Desk Pad Protector ($13, Amazon)
Wireless Keyboard
COURTESY OF AMAZON
"This pretty pink keyboard continues to be my favorite office item. It packs up so easily so I can move from the office to the kitchen to the home office without missing a beat, it's a little spot of color on my desk, and it works perfectly. I've used it for close to three years now and can't imagine starting my workday without it."
— Lauren Phillips, Associate Editor, Special Projects
Buy it: Logitech Wireless Multi-Device Keyboard ($30, Amazon)