Oh So Beautiful Paper

Maybe it’s from all my trackpad use, but when I sit down at the computer and my mouse doesn’t function smoothly, I find it a bit disruptive.  Which is why I still use a mouse pad. (The bit of padding for my wrist is a plus, too!)  Though it can be tricky to find one with a little personality for your workspace.  So I’ve put together a round up of some of best mouse pads out there that are both functional and fun. – Julie

No. 1 Leather mouse pad by Draught Dry Goods; No. 2 A4 mouse pad by Kitmen Keung; No. 3 Leather and gold mouse pad by Freshly Picked; No. 4 Bulletin mouse pad from Anthropologie; No. 5 Blue chevron mouse pad by In His Name; No. 6 Beetle paper mouse pad from Anthropologie

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No matter what the office, or what kind of work you do, a good pair of scissors is pretty much a requirement.  I always find myself snipping something, be it for work, craft or a whirlwind wrapping day.  It’s only then that I realize that not just any pair will do; you need the right scissors for the task at hand.  From fabric to paper, and even a pair suitable for traveling, I’ve put together a round up of scissors big and small that will surely make the cut. – Julie

No. 1 Brass scissors by Hay; No. 2 Tailor’s shears from Sundance; No. 3 Yellow scissors by ANYTHING; No. 4 Classic school scissors by Garrett Wade; No. 5 Owl embroidery scissors from Sublime Stitching; No. 6 Little gem blue scissors from The Workroom

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Do you remember all the amazing new products that Rifle Paper Co. debuted back at NYIGF in January?  I was completely smitten with all of the beautiful floral and gold foil details on the new collection.  The Spring 2012 collection is available starting today, and I’m still just as in love as ever with the magnetic market notepads, floral journals, post cards, and pocket notebooks!

These pocket notebooks might be my favorite.  They come in sets of two, and I love the combination of floral motifs with gold foil!

These beautiful floral journals have a soft linen cover, smythe sewn binding, and are lined with metallic gold printing on the interior

You can check out the full collection right here!  Anna is generously offering 15% off all items in the Rifle Paper Co. ‘featured’ section (including all these new products!) with the code ‘PAPER12′ through April 4.  Thanks Anna!

Photo Credits: Rifle Paper Co.

I always like my spaces tidy, so a bulletin board is an office staple for me.  You can quickly swap out and add to your mood boards as you please.  (Which, if you’re anything like me it, is something you do quite often.)  Who’s to say that the bulletin board itself can’t be as inspiring as what’s pinned to it?  There are so many cute and quirky ways to tack up your eye candy that there might be one just right for your style and your workspace.  I’ve put together a round up of some of the most charming pins, worthy of even the most creative spaces. – Julie

No. 1 Antique gold finished tacks by Ballard Designs; No. 2 See Jane Work push pins from Paper Source; No. 3 Italian push pins from The Curiosity Shoppe; No. 4 Hardwood push pins from The Container Store; No. 5 Fabric covered push pins by Not Sew Strange; No. 6 Numbered push pins from Present & Correct

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