The desk shown looks pretty uninspired like something you’d pass in the local thrift store covered in dust, boxes and some old dot-matrix printers but clearly its worth a second look. Cleaned up and paired with a great chair, this desk becomes a lovely piece. Go forth and reconsider those thrift store finds! (via Ray…
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Textile-icious Workspace
Textile Designer John Robshaw combines his textile love with bold bright colors to create a a bright, inspiring workspace. The space has a Middle Eastern flair that I imagine would smell of chai spices. (via Elle Decor)
Art of The Day: Study Girl
I couldn’t pass up this darling illustration of a redhead reading with a pencil at the ready. Wish it was for sale as a print. Would look lovely in my office. (via Out of Paper)
Planning a Move on Paper
Cassandra Ketrick is planning to relocate to New York City in February so, as a good and loyal paper junkie, she built a custom moving planner to organize all the things she needs to accomplish in the next few weeks. There are more photos of her planner available on her web site.
Pipin’ Hot Desk Plans
The folks over at Carolina just built a beautiful, simple worktable from cast iron plumbers pipes and a heavy wood top. The table can be crafted at counter height or at dining height. It looks a little vintage Parisian workshop and a little steampunk-y. The Cartolina blog has download links to build your own table.…
Argh! Notecards
My darling friend Annie sent me a pack of gold engraved, skull-and-crossbones note cards from the London-based stationery shop Mount Street Stationers. The envelopes are lined with glossy black paper and are perfect for my next order of rum or official decree for someone to walk the plank.
Typewriter Ribbon Box
This is another bit of vintage office packaging from my ever-growing collection. The box included the metal spools and the two-tone ribbon. Written in pen on the box from the previous owner, “old spools replaced 3/1/88”. I wonder if she bought this box in 1988 or if it was in her office for 20 years?…