The end of summer means it’s time to go back to school shopping — it doesn’t matter if you’re 8 or 80. Something about a fistful of freshly sharpened pencils, a crisp new notebook, and highlighters so bright you’ve gotta wear shades, signals new beginnings and a chance to start over.
Every August I spend a nervous giggle amount on cool back to school supplies. Last year interrupted my hunter-gatherer flow (thanks, COVID), but this year I vow to get my swag back with swanky new office supplies and a reinvigorated organizational enthusiasm. Which is a fancy way of saying I need to clean my office and I have to bribe myself into doing it by purchasing cute things.
Whether you’re going back to school (or your kids are!), back to the office, or back to your fall routine, here are some aesthetic school supplies that will make you feel like the efficient little minx you really are.
This notebook gives off boss vibes, but make it colorful. And make it fashion.
Cut through the BS with these stylish scissors.
When you want an upgrade from the chipped coffee mug you’re currently using as a pencil holder, choose this one.
Put your Post-Its in this cute little dispenser, and you’ll giggle every time you rage scribble an expletive on the lil cutie’s belly during meetings.
Yeah, you can give this to your kiddo to use at school. But have you thought about hanging this in your shed? Mmm-hmm. Or how about your linen closet? Use a metal chalkboard as a base, if you don’t have a surface to mount the light.
Nothing says ‘I’ve got my shit together’ like these floral binder clips.
I’d scribble ‘I’m walking the dog, if I’m not back in 20 minutes, it’s because this lil asshole ran off the leash again’ on this memo pad and slide it to my husband while he’s on a conference call. But you can use it to take notes.
When you want to highlight the fact that you have class, darling, highlight with these.
Everything’s better when it’s personalized, like these pocket folders. It’s not science, but it should be.
The best part about these pencils is how you can walk around your office and see who’s swiped them from your desk. Good times.
An experiment, of sorts: you can’t frown and place these cute stickers on your stuff. It’s impossible.
These pastel pens — for when you want to pretend like you’re in Sofia Coppola’s Marie Antoinette, but you also love indoor plumbing, wifi, and democracy.
The next best thing to using fresh flowers: floral resin bookmarks.
When they promise you the moon, demand the galaxy. Take nothing less. Use this pencil case as a reminder.
Some things you buy because they make you happy every time you look at them. These rainbow pencils fall in that category.
Yeah, you can put pens and pencils in this carrier, but have you thought about placing shelf-stable snacks inside and slipping it into your satchel? Turn your pencil case into your personal, portable picnic pack.
You should drink more water. Get a pretty tumbler that actually makes you want to reach for it.
Tip: slip your favorite magazine into the folder, and take it with you to your next meeting. Flip through when necessary. Keep the folder up high, so you can’t get any curious Caitlin’s looking over your shoulder.
This is a pencil plant holder with a USB touch lamp. It’s nothing anyone actually needs, but that’s what makes it absolutely necessary. I’m buying 2.
You spent a good chunk of money on your laptop. Sure, you protect it, but it’s probably time for a backpack upgrade — we like this one.
What aesthetic school supplies are you shopping for? Did we miss anything? Let us know in the comments!
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