Better Homes & Gardens USA – September 2019

152 | September 2019

Never underestimate the power of a stylish desk accessory to motivate you

and make a bland work space personal. Inspired by our November 1925

cover, we asked the BH&G staff for a few of their favorite desk perk-ups.

(^1925) OFFICE CHIC

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BH&G THROWBACK

PEN CUP

“A weighty vessel—

like this one

from a favorite

artist—houses

my go-to

LePen pens.”

Monika Eyers,

home editor

Wacky Small

Planter by BTW

Ceramics, $40;

infavorof.com

CARAFE

“I’m not fond of the

offi ce coff ee,

and the strainer

inside this carafe

lets me make

cold brew or tea

at my desk.”

Diana Dickinson,

features editor

Thermal

by Hastings

Collective, $35;

amazon.com

COASTERS

“These perches are

pretty reminders

to refi ll my water bottle.

A hydrated brain

is a creative brain.”

Amy Brightfi eld,

health director

Metamorphosis, $22

for four; shop

thomaspaul.com ■

NOTEPAD SET

“The bright, interesting shapes act

like hardworking little desk sculptures.”

Jessica Thomas, style director

Block, $36 for three; poketo.com

TABLE LAMP

“A lamp that looks like it belongs in the

living room brings hominess to a sterile offi ce.”

Amy Panos, home editor Better Homes

& Gardens Collection® Double Sphere

Base, $30, Linen-Look Tapered Drum Shade,

$20; walmart.com/BHG

NOTEBOOK

“This is my command center.

It holds my calendar,

to-dos, and even a running

grocery list.” Lauren

Hedrick, home editor

Painted Sketchbook

Osaka, $26; moglea.com