Craft the Perfect Office (Whether At-Home or Back In-Person) With These Picks from NoVA Shops

Whether refining a home office or easing the transition back to a cubicle, make work days fun and functional with some playful optimizations.

By Michele Kettner • Posted August 13, 2021 at 12:58 p.m.

Photo courtesy Penny Post

With school supply shopping in full swing, you’re probably thinking about your own office. While you’ll definitely need some new pens, don’t forget to pick up a few cute accessories to brighten up your work desk.

Love Language

This bright little paperweight offers a daily reminder to spread good vibes. $32 at The Nest Egg, 11940 Grand Commons Ave., Fairfax, shopthenestegg.com

Stick It

These fun stickers are perfect for tracking big dates on the family calendar or in a student planner. $7.50 at Hitchcock Paper Co., 125 Mill St., Ste. 6, Occoquan, hitchcockpaper.com

notepad — *Photo courtesy Red Barn Mercantile*

Under the Sea

A pretty pad for daydreaming of the beach while taking notes during your Zoom call. $10 at Red Barn Mercantile, 1117 King St., Alexandria, redbarnmercantile.com

orange clock — *Photo courtesy Penny Post*

A Clockwork Orange

Stash away your phone (and its distractions) and use this bright ticker to keep track of the day. $80 at Penny Post, 1201 King St., Alexandria, shoppennypost.com

dolly parton tray — *Photo courtesy Penny Post*

Dolled-Up Dish

Paper clips, markers, and other supplies can rest in this trinket tray, meant for everyone working nine to five. $22.50 at Penny Post

Feature image courtesy Penny Post

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Michele Kettner

Audience Engagement Editor

Michele Kettner joined Northern Virginia Magazine in 2020 after spending two semesters as an editorial intern at the magazine. The University of Maryland graduate is currently the audience engagement editor and covers everything from can’t-miss things to do and holiday events to new restaurant and store openings throughout Northern Virginia.