Little Ways to Update your Office

When it comes to an office, sometimes it's the little details that can refresh the vibe of your office space. Whether you find lovely boxes for organization or a new colorful pen holder, it's the little touches {budget friendly of course} that can give your space and desk the update it needs. Here's some pretty little inspiration.

Start with a colorful or patterned pencil cup like this one from Susy Jack.



Need a little organization? Looking for a way to organize your day remember your appointments? Yes, I know that's what your iPhone or Blackberry are for but sometimes it's good to keep appointments or other notes on paper, so think about this calendar pad from Mateo Ilasco.



Get all those magazines in order using these magazine boxes from Semikolon.



Think about using these small binders or pad folio's when you're on the go. The bonus is that you can get six of these for all those different projects your working on.

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Checking References

While most would say I've never been lost for words, Sometimes you do need a little help and why not have a stylish, and yes colorful way to reference another word for virtuoso, burnish or any other word. The Webster's Fashion Color Thesaurus would be the perfect office accessory. Bound in the color of your choosing who could refuse. Add this colorful reference to your wishlist, it would be perfect for a birthday, the holidays, housewarming, graduation gift, or just because.

P.S. There is also a color fashion dictionary as well.

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Little Ways to Update the Bathroom

If you're looking for small ways to update a room and have limited funds available, sometimes it's the little things that can give a space the update or change it needs without overextending your checkbook. These little items would be perfect ways to make an update to your bathroom.

Provence Society Perfume Bottle, Flagon



Ivory Vines Bath Canister


Safe Spans Trinket Box, Green


If you're unable to paint, or don't want to paint at all and need a little something to change the vibe in your bathroom, start with these and be inspired from there to do more.

{first image Hatchling Canister}

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Another Pretty Dress for Summer

The hot weather over the weekend got me excited for Summer and dresses like this one. Don't you love the color and the pattern.

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Setting the Table

Let's face it, who isn't looking for new tableware? As I was wandering through Pier 1I saw the Maribeth Dinnerware set and fell in love with the floral pattern.

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Hello Summer Shoe

As the weather warms, I start thinking about sandals and summer and this shoe, can fill the void of a shoe that has seen plenty of wear and needs to be retired. I wouldn't mind this one either.

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I have no need for any of this but...

it's so hard to resist. Right?

Paris Green Boxes. Oh, and these are lovely too.



Black and White striped string.



Petit Victronel -(lovely scalloped cards and envelopes)




While I'm sure I could find a reason for getting and using all of these items, I think it's the store I'm in love with the most. There are so many pretty little things, as you know, that's an obvious weakness.

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If you haven't noticed by now, I can't get enough ruffles. Dresses like this one is the reason why.

PS. this would be perfect for any Spring or Summer event you're invited to this year.

Ok, I had to include this one too.

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Hello Sunshine

I'm really in love with this dress. Perfect for a variety of occasions and so bright and cheerful.

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Color Inspiration: Spring Pastels

After seeing this bedroom, I fell in love with the color scheme, its warm, inviting and very soothing. Inspired by the colors, I went on a search to find pretty things in this similar color scheme.

Satin Gala Tote



Whitney long dress This dress is so perfect for any summer or spring soiree.



Floral Glass Dinnerware Wouldn't these be lovely for a spring inspired celebration?


Beaded Necklace from Banana Republic


Seed Packet Pillow from Anthropologie

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Wedding and Ruffles Oh My

There was a time when the words Wedding and Ruffles was a recipe for disaster. While you may have flashed back to a bad bridesmaid dress, I understand your hesitation in thinking ruffles and wedding dresses is a good combination, but when I saw this dress, I thought finally weddings and ruffles combined together for all the right reasons. Wouldn't you agree?



Now, if you're a Bride looking for a shorter alternative, please consider the shorter version.



{Photo Source-Brides.com}

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Polka Dots in the kitchen

mix polka dots with a container for kitchen storage and you've got a polka dot canister that is now on my wishlist. How much fun would these be in your kitchen. If you want to get creative there are plenty of other places in your this can reside as well.

{discovered here}

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I'm in Love with the Love Shop

After seeing a few blog post about this etsy store, I finally clicked my way over to the Love Shop . I'm now in love too. Check out this shop and their lovely prints. I can see a few of these gracing a wall or two, can't you? Besides, we all need a little love in our lives and home so visit the shop.

{image from here}

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In my dreams...

this circle-cutout daybed would fit perfectly in my office and it would be perfect for visiting guest or comfy seating.

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Join Me for Tea

I was catching up on some magazine reading over the weekend and fell in love with this oh so lovely tea sets. They're made from old recycled metal tea sets. Now this is how you turn a classic contemporary.

PS. check out the rest of the designer, Christine Misiak's site, you will discover more lovelies than this tea set.

{photo from here}

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Oh Kate Spade

Don't you agree that the Gardner Street Green place setting would be lovely on a wedding registry? I think so too.

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Pretty Storage

I love canisters like these to hold little things while keeping a room lovely.

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