If you’re a fan of sushi, this set of note pads is going to make you want a side of ginger and wasabi. Fun, quirky notepads that will be nothing but rice patties as you use them. About $24 for the set of four small blocks from Rakuten. (via Matomeno)

This DIY pencil holder is a great way to bring a little rustic outdoors into your office or workspace. This was created with a piece of found wood, sanded and drilled across the top to hold pencils. Pretty and truly upcycled! (via Strawberry Chic)

radandhungry: “No. 1 Gem Clips. Smooth Style. Highest Quality. The Best For You.” The copy is genius. Maybe not for #paperclips but mos def for Jim.   (STMT X Panama Sourcing Trip – photo RAH) Oh, those folks at Rad and Hungry know the quickest way to my heart— a fabulous box of staples!

This is one of my favorite bits of ephemera, the Personal Library Kit. It includes a rolling date stamper, library cards and pockets, pad and pencil. Now you can loan out your books like a true professional. You might just need to invest in the Librarian pin while your at it. $20 (via fredflare.com)