Copy Cat Design: Chic, Modern Desk

Colleen, who may have suckered me into buying a gingham dress, is back in action today with another killer copy cat post! I loved this room from Adore too! PS Colleen mentions Pinterest in her round up. Thought I would mention she is one of my favorite Pinners around. Follow her here.

I have a confession. I really, really love office supplies. Walking into Container Store makes my knees buckle, and guys, I am not an organized person. So when I saw Claudia Stephenson's Sydney office area in Adore magazine, I was a little smitten. 

1. Veronica Orb Lamp; Vielle + Frances, $240

I love the glass ball lamp in the picture, but I'd settle for a lucite one too. Another option are these mini ball lamps--you get a pair for $220, which is quite the deal!

2. Personalized Neon Pink Pencils; Oriental Trading, $7.50 for 24

In my fantasy life, my pencils all match. The little things.

3. Braided Console Basket; West Elm, $24

We should probably refrain from choosing bright pink for every storage container. Unless this is for a young girl, in which case I suggest you go wild. A simple, natural fiber storage basket adds just enough texture.

4. Figuier Mini Candle; Diptyque, $28

A little luxury for your workspace, that's it!

5. Medium Lacquer Box; Container Store, $13

Stash receipts and other not-so-pretty but necessary things.

6. Orbit Arm Chair; CB2, $130

A little caveat: if you spend a significant amount of time at your desk, definitely invest in something more comfortable than a side chair. But plopping down for a little Pinterest session, I love this chair.

7. Monogram Decorative Plate; C Wonder, $38

A place for the bits and bobs to live, like business cards.

8. Palitlig Vase; Ikea, $2

Resist the temptation to buy a matching desk set and use non-office things, like votive holders, small vases, and drinking glasses, as pencil holders. 

9. Vintage Penguin Book; Etsy, $3.50

I dig the small collection of vintage Penguin editions in the image. Popping into used book stores is one of my favorite things, and you can always find some cool-looking covers.

10. Octagonal Silk Scarf; Kate Spade, $70

Pretty square scarves make excellent art. This office uses a Hermes scarf, but I'm a little partial to this Kate Spade pattern!

11. Braided Jute Rug; Ballard Designs, $340 for 8'x10'

Ground all the color and slickness with a simple jute rug.

12. Jett Desk; Z Gallerie, $500

For an x-desk, I really like this one from Z Gallerie. But if you just want a simple white lacquer desk, nothing much beats the Parsons Desk from West Elm.