organize in style

Even though I am guilty of being on my phone more than I’d like to admit, and one would think all my plans and appointments would be within my iPhone calendar, I actually like pen and paper more than you can imagine. There is something about writing down your notes, to-do’s, and plans. I know many people would disagree with me because, well hello, it’s 2013. However, it’s safe to say I’ll be putting that pen (or pencil) to paper…forever. With that being said, let’s talk organization.

Make sure to have a fabulous notepad on your desk at all times to write down lists and notes throughout the day. File folders to coordinate with your desk/office are a must. A quality planner is what will really keep you on track (and if you only use your phone calendar, I highly recommend using Evernote, as well). A journal is also an item I think is necessary to have with you at all times because you never know when you’ll need to jot something down (for me…constantly). Here’s to organizing in 2013!

Organize in Style

1. Brittany Fuson Notepads (also featured in my Oklahoma Magazine column)

2. The Container Store File Folders (I own these exact ones and I love them)

3. Erin Condren Planner (I own an Erin Condren planner and am fully obsessed with it)

4. Paper Source Journals

5. Kate Spade File Folders

6. Barneys New York Journal

my office

(I am constantly working on projects and my stacks of paper are endless, but I try to keep my desk as empty and clean as possible at all times).

Working from home can have its advantages and its disadvantages. However, the one thing that is a must when working from home is creating a space that feels like a true office. As I mentioned in a previous post, in New York I’d work from my kitchen table. While I did turn the entire table into a desk, it wasn’t ideal. I love having a space in my apartment (my desk nook) that is just for my work and me. I’ve turned it into a small office and I find it much easier to work and stay focused in this setting. In earlier ‘desk nook’ posts, here and here, I mentioned how I wanted to decorate it and found lots of inspiration for doing so. I am extremely happy with how it turned out, and I hope it brings you all inspiration for the next time you give your desk area (whether at your home or an office) a face lift.

(A DIY dry erase board leans up against the wall for whenever I need to jot down notes or deadlines).

(I keep some favorite books and pictures of family and friends on my shelves).

(I have an ‘active’ paper holder for any current projects, articles, or lists I’m working on, kept together by a heart paperweight. I also have a file holder on top of my desk for ongoing projects and work. Below my desk is a larger file holder for papers and work I don’t need to constantly look at).

(I use these grey boxes to hold supplies and inspiration).

(Artwork adds a little more life to a desk area, and I love these inspirational pieces).

(I love height in a room, and I felt this large vase with branches spruced up the otherwise ‘bland’ corner).

Want to revamp your desk area?

DIY Dry Erase Board Frame – Michaels

‘Active’ Paper Holder – West Elm

File Holder – The Container Store

Decorative File Folders – The Container Store

Pen/Pencil Holder – The Container Store

Heart Paperweight – Z Gallerie

Grey Boxes – The Container Store

Artwork – Z Gallerie

Large Vase – Z Gallerie

Black Branches – Michaels

 

 

Jul’s Gems

How it’s already June I don’t even know. I can’t believe I’ve been living in Houston now for almost 2 months. I’m looking forward to this weekend for a few reasons. I have a friends birthday party, a friends going away dinner, some photo shoots for the blog, pool time (with a side of sangria, of course), and lots of work to do for my new website. It will be completed next week and officially relaunched at that time. I will let you all know when, and I can’t wait for you to see it. And, with that, my gems for the moment.

adorable sleep shorts
from Juicy Couture
perfect hat for The Belmont Stakes
(in honor of my friends in New York going tomorrow)
from Bop Basics
a sneak peek of the back of my new business cards
bright pink sandals
from Jeffrey Campbell
decorative file folders
from The Container Store