Back to The Office Essentials

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If you follow my Instagram you’ll have seen that last weekend was my last one leaving from another week of WFH. Last week I went back to the office. For the first time since March 2020. I had the Sunday (well, Monday bank holiday) feeling, and it was a big one. And the things that were worrying me the most? That I’d forget to take back any one of my office essentials with me, even though I can hardly remember what they all were before this!

So, what I thought would be best, would be if I write them all down. That way I can have a little think about what they actually are, while sharing them with you. I won’t lie, I’ve been over-compensating probably a little bit – I’m probably buying new things I don’t really need. But my favourite part of heading back to school after the Summer holidays was the ‘essentials-buying’. I’m talking new school bag, new hair accessories to spice up the uniform – and, of course, stationary. Over the last few weeks I’ve rediscovered the grown-up joy of ‘back to work’ buying. This time it’s the office essentials, and it’s been fabulous!

Let me know, what are your office essentials?

Stationary

Arguably everyone’s favourite office essentials department – the stationary. Stationary is interesting, because not only is it truly an essential to your work day, but it’s also a part of your work life that’s really easy to personalise. Ever since being at school, you’ve taken the time to pick out your perfect pencil case, and everything that’s going in it. Perfectly to match ‘the vibe’ you’re going for. Personally, I love buying stationary, and could spend ours planning it all out to make sure I get it all right, and that it all goes together. Kind of makes me a bit of a loser – but I can’t stop myself!

1. Cat Paperclips
2. Bic 4-Colour Ballpoint Pen, 3 pack (3)
3. Bridesmaids Quote Pencils
4. Rose Gold Stapler and Staple set
5. Sushi Post-It Note Set
6. Busy B List Notepad
7. Bic Multicolour Biro Pens
8. Busy B Desk Pad (9)
9. Stabilo Boss Pastel Highlighters
10. VENT for Change Notepad
11. Pride and Prejudice Quote Pencils
12. Thank You for Supporting my Small Business Cards
13. Mini Stationary Set
14. Busy B Password Notebook
15. Leaf Street Blank Notebook
16. Rom Com Quote Pencils
17. Busy B 2021 Diary
18. Geometric Design Notebook
19. Business Card Holder

Desk Accessories

Anyone working in a desk job will know the joy of making your desk your own style space. Plus, it’s so important to make sure you’re happy with your workplace. Having decorations can make a huge difference to your work-happiness. My vibe is always a couple of small plant pots (this time round, one of a bum-plant pot) and then things to help me with my storage. A tidy desk is a happy desk.

1. Tocawe Rose Gold Desk Tidy (7)
2. Pineapple Pot Pen Holder
3. Face Painted Coasters
4. Ikea Desk Succulents
5. USB Desk Fan (2)
6. Marble Effect Mouse Pad
7. Great Tit Bird Painted Paperweight
8. I’m Thinking About my Cat Right Now Coaster
9. Busy B Desk Weekly and Monthly Planner (10)
10. Kitzini Artificial Desk Plants
11. Woven Wicker Storage Baskets
12. Desktop Postcard Flip Calendar (11)
13. Fairy Postcards

Me Accessories

If you’re the one doing the work, you deserve a treat while you’re doing it. Don’t you agree? As part of your office essentials, squeeze in some me-treats to make you look forward to your work day. You might not all agree, but I find I get so much joy from the little things. I’ve just ordered a whole bunch of pins to stick on my jacket, and I’m so excited about it. So, bring the same thinking to your work life, and make sure you fit some accessories into your office essentials.

1. Blue Light Blocking Glasses (Chunky Style)
2. Pin Badge Mix and Match
3. Gold or Silver Circle Hair Pin
4. Blue Light Blocking Glasses (Retro Style) (6)
5. 20pcs Hair Slide Set
6. Chiffon Heart Scrunchies
7. Bumblebee Hair Slides
8. I Work Hard so my Cats Don’t Have to Pin
9. Personal Reward Stickers
10. 4pcs Boho Headband Set
11. Toiletry/Make Up Bag
12. 6pcs Hair Claw Grips

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Office Fashion

I love a clothes shop as much as the next person, and back to the office fashion is just one of the events I love buying for. I’m quite lucky in that my office wear is quite casual, but I still like to have my work clothes separate from my weekend clothes.

1. Blue Button Up Swing Dress
2. Levi’s Original Trucker Denim Jacket
3. Velvet Bee Hairband
4. Open Front Blazer
5. New Look Open Gladiator Sandals
6. Loose Printed Tassel Cover Up
7. Pink and Red Cheetah Print Hairband
8. Linen Trousers
9. Birkenstock Sandals
10. Chiffon Kimono Cover Up

Lunch Time

More than ever now I’ve found that I don’t want to have to go out to buy my lunch. I used to be one of those people who constantly forgot to meal-prep my lunch, and had to panic buy a meal deal. But now I don’t particularly fancy a trip to the shops, so I’ve been making a big effort so far with preparing the meals for my lunch the night before. So, this year, my lunch time accessories have become a big part of my office essentials.

1. Binoster Bento Box, Pack of 3 (1)
2. Alphabet Mug (5)
3. Eco-Friendly Bee Wax Paper with E-Book
4. Fruit Infuser Water Bottle
5. Travel Cutlery Set
6. Bee Wax Paper in Star Print
7. Busy B Weekly Meal Planner
8. Lunch Cool Bag
9. Be-Active Glass Water Bottle
10. Parrot Design Coffee Mug
11. Reusable Straws Travel Set

For the Commute

Whether you walk, cycle, drive, or public transport your way to work, you’re going to have some getting-to-the-office essentials. My commute is usually around an hour drive, if I’m not catching the bus on any day, so I always like to make myself as comfy as possible. What are your travel essentials?

1. Travel Mug
2. House of Marley Wireless Headphones
3. Llama Travel Mug
4. Duffel Holdall Bag
5. Bus Pass and Travel Card Holder
6. Blue Patterned Face Masks
7. FitBit Versa 2
8. Bike Top Bag
9. Eono Canvas ‘Save Our Seas’ Tote Bag (4)
10. Kindle or Book Cover
11. Travel Water Mug
12. Winter Warm Teddy Coat

2021 Office Essentials

And, of course, 2021 has brought with it its own office essentials. They don’t need explaining, we all know them. The things we did or thought of as ‘office essentials’ that we probably didn’t before 2020.

1. Burt’s Bee Lavender and Honey Hand Cream
2. In The Garden Hand Sanitiser
3. Pack of 5 Pretty Face Masks
4. 2021 Pin Badge