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handy office organizers

My desk is a disaster. As in … seriously … a disaster. I need some organizing help. So much mail crosses my desk each day that it`s nearly impossible to stay on top of it. That`s why I was thrilled to find these adorable office organizers from Susy Jack . From wall and desktop calendars to magnets, clips and pencil holders, these handy helpers for the office are big on style. Check out my favourites:

susy jack1 handy office organizersPencil Cup and Pencils
$16.00
susy jack2 handy office organizersWork Reminder Magnet Sets
$9.95

susy jack3 handy office organizers2010 Deluxe Wall Calendar
$34.00

susy jack4 handy office organizersDay of the Week Clip Set
$8.50

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If you need some advice (like I clearly do) on organizing your office space, check these out:

5 tips for organizing a home office
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Organizing 101: Organizing the home office
With a little creativity and home organizing, any space in your home can be designated as a functioning home office.

6 great office gadgets
A messy workspace can lead to distraction and frustration. Take your geek to chic with these fab organizing items for a clutter-free home office.

haute note: stylish stationery

hautenote haute note: stylish stationeryA friend recently sent me a gorgeous, personalized thank you card and as soon as I opened it, I knew I`d just discovered something for an upcoming blog entry. I`ve professed my love for pretty paper and stylish stationery many a time before but with so many fabulous options out there, it`s hard to choose just one to gush about. Today, I`m swooning over the gorgeous designs from Haute Note. This Vancouver-based company makes beautiful note cards and invitations and I love that you can personalize them. Simply pick a design and then personalize it with your name or a phrase like Thank you from Natalie. You can choose from six different fonts and if you can`t decide on just one design, you can mix and match and create a custom order. A packaged set of eight cards and nine envelopes (just in case, they say), costs $24. They`re perfect to have on hand for those occasions when you want to send something special and they also make a wonderful gift. Order online at hautenote.com.

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wallies chalkboards

wallies wallies chalkboardsWhen I was a kid, I used to write reminders to myself on my hand (ew!) In university, my roommate and I put a whiteboard in our foyer to write each other notes about everything from empty milk cartons and bread shortages to exam schedules and weekend plans. Efficient, sure. Unsightly, definitely. If only we`d known about Wallies back then. These peel-and-stick chalkboards are perfect for around the home, plus, they`re removable and repositionable. What a great idea! No more leaving notes around the house that may or may not get eaten by the dog. These chalkboards, while running the risk of being a tad kitschy, end up being totally stylish because they`re so clever. And inexpensive, too! At about $9.99 a sheet (prices vary depending on size), they`re a bargain to boot.

Available online at: wallies.com

felix doolittle stationery

felix blog felix doolittle stationeryThese nifty notecards from Felix Doolittle make me think of the Beatrix Potter books I used to pore over as a child. Not only is the artwork reminiscent of Beatrix`s style but the size and shape of the notecards is just like her books … perfect for small hands. (Does that matter or am I just rambling?) If you`re as fanatical about pretty paper as I am, you`ll surely want to add this find to your list of must-shop stationery stores. The designs come in themed collections, notecards, invitations, memo papers, even baker`s labels. Even though these pretty delights are born and raised in West Newton, Massachusetts, you can shop online and have them shipped to Canada via UPS. We LOVE the Internet!

Available online at: Felix Doolittle

say it with pretty paper

cards1 say it with pretty paperI love sending out handwritten notes and cards. I love the whole process of it. I love carefully choosing a card or a piece of pretty paper. I love sharing a few personal words. I love signing off with a flourish, putting to paper the curves and curls of my name, perfected years ago as I sat doodling in one math class or another. But these days, we email. We text message. We Facebook and we MySpace, we instant message and we BlackBerry. We call from landlines, cordless phones and cells. But rarely do we ever take the time to put pen to paper it seems. And with such beautifully designed stationery, it`s really quite a shame. So think about it — pop a note in the mail. These cards pictured above are like a little piece of art that anyone would be thrilled to receive in the mail. Check out fabulousstationery.com for tons more designs.

Plus, take a look at these beautiful stationery options. You`re going to want to write a letter now. Do it.

blinged out office accessories

swarovski1 blinged out office accessoriesEverything`s better in crystal, don`t you think? If you thought Swarovski was all about cute but utterly pointless crystal dust-collectors … I mean figurines, collectibles, whatever you want to call them … think again! The crystal retailer offers up a killer collection of all kinds of blinged-out treats, from jewelry and accessories to home decor goodies like picture frames and stemware. But my faves are these office accessories that are totally extravagant but so pretty to look at. Talk about taking something ordinary and making it special! The Amazone Headphones (pictured left) are made of polished stainless steel with fully faceted drop-cut crystals on the ear buds. The Lock Out USB Key (pictured right) is a memory stick, masquerading as a lock. This 1GB memory stick is also made with polished stainless steel and Silver Shade crystals. You`re going to want to take good care of these!

Prices:
Amazone Headphones: $175
Lock Out USB Key: $210
Available at Swarovski stores across Canada; for more, visit swarovski.com

PLUS: Check out 8 eco-friendly home office ideas on styleathome.com.

fab file folders

file folder3 fab file foldersIf these colourful and stylish file folders don`t motivate you to organize the heaps of junk on your desk into neat, orderly piles, perfectly protected in pretty file folders, there`s just no help for you. Sorry.

Available at: crane.com
Price: $11.95 for package of 6 (left), $12.95 for package of 12 (right)

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