DIY Pencil cup cozy and note paper coaster. Oh, how perfect to make this over the holidays so I’ll be ready to go on Jan. 2 with a reusable cup cozy (for Resolution #17: Be more environmentally friendly) and inspire me to write and draw more (Resolutions # 3 and #4 respecitvely). (via Crafty Staci)

A subscription is a great gift that will keep on giving like the Colors subscription from Field Notes. If you purchase a subscription now, you’ll receive two sets of the Northerly 3-packs and two kraft-cover 3-packs sent immediately and then quarterly, other limited edition sets will be delivered. Each quarterly set will include two 3-packs…

A well-organized assortment of office supplies from Restoration Hardware. Pencil sharpener features heavy-duty steel X-Acto blade gears; vacuum base adheres to any flat surface, and a flip of the arm releases it instantly Super clips are made of carbon-steel wire and tame errant papers with ease Sleek, aluminum-clad tape dispenser has a solid cast-iron core…

Use porecelain paint pens to spruce up secondhand, thrift-scored or old ceramics to create a cohesive collection of desk organizers and caddies. I love the egg cup for paper clips. Great, inexpensive solution. (via Better Homes & Gardens)