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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 August 13, 2021 at 12:58 pm

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.

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Photo courtesy The Nest Egg

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

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Photo courtesy Hitchcock Paper Co.

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

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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

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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

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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

This story originally ran in our August issue. For more stories like this, subscribe to our monthly magazine.

Michele Kettner

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.

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