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Home Office Essentials That Just Work
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items Reliable, well-designed office supplies that support focus, comfort, and productivity. Practical favorites for a home office that feels organized, functional, and easy to work in.
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Tech
Supplies
Furniture & Lighting
Tech
Reliable tech that supports comfort, focus, and ease during the workday. Practical tools to reduce strain, improve efficiency, and make working smoother.
Essential for video calls on my laptop. It raises the camera to the right level and angle so I look "normal" in the shot. I also find it gives me prep and writing room under the computer during calls. I fold it down and store under my desk when not i...
Ergonomic Adjustable Portable Laptop Stand
Just got a new laptop because my older one was no longer supported with updates. Bummed since it still works perfectly and has lots of storage. Love the Macbooks, 13" works well for me, didn't need anything fancier.
Apple 2025 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M4 chip
Great B&W workhorse for home office and personal use
Brother DCP-L2640DW Wireless Laser Printer
If you sip your coffee in the office, this is almost a necessity to keep it hot. It seems like a splurge, but honestly it get used almost every day.
Ember Temperature Control Smart Mug
I move around when working from home. Love having a speaker in the office, bedroom, living room and kitchen. All can be controlled from the app and work individually or as a set. I use it every day, easy to set-up and use and sounds terrific.
Sonos Era 100 Black Wireless Alexa Speaker
Supplies
Everyday office supplies that are simple, well-made, and pleasant to use.
It's relaxing to keep handwritten note binders, love this paper quality and pencil erases well leaving clean pages!
Five Star College Ruled Loose Leaf Paper, 80 Sheets
I hate dry erase boards but LOVE these dry erase decal sheets - perfectly sized for any desktop. They lay flat and are easily moved. I keep one in the kitchen and two on either side of my desk.
Martha Stewart Dry-Erase Decal, 16" x 11" (MS104H)
Low odor, fine tip, great colors!
Expo Dry Erase Marker, Fine Tip, Assorted Colors, 8/Pack (86601)
I love these beautiful binders. I keep personal and home information organized inside for easy reference. Between the four, it covers everything I need daily! And, they're so pretty, I love using them and seeing them on shelf
Floral 1" 3-Ring Non-View Binders, Multicolored, 4/Pack (GPP-0096-B)
I reorganize way to much! I love that these are colorful, have a pocket and easily erasable tab. I use pencil and after many years of use, my dividers still look new.
Write & Erase Plastic Dividers, 5 Tabs, Pocket
Must have for shipping @ 18 cents a piece. They are large, sturdy and great for so many items. Pair with self-adhesive clear envelopes to hold address/shipping label
Self-Seal Poly Shipping Envelopes 14.5x19
Beautiful binders for home and office organization, love the set!
2 Pack Colorful Floral 3-Ring Binder 1.5 Inch
Invest in a good pair of scissors, period.
Fiskars 8" Forged Stainless Steel Scissors
I need pretty, quality folders - love these colors!
Pendaflex Two Tone Letter File Folders, 100ct
I never liked regular yellow pads - the big ones are too big, the small ones too small. These 6X9" pads are white and ruled. I cut off the front page and they're perfect. Love that I can buy them as a 6-pack.
Mead Ruled Writing Tablet, 6x9, 100 Sheets, 6-Pack
Must have for shipping - holds paper mailing labels, self-affixes to boxes or polybags for @12 cents each
6x9 Clear Adhesive Top Loading Envelopes (100)
I have been gifted fancy pens throughout my career. I NEVER use them. I use these because they're comfortable to hold and write smoothly. I keep a box of blue and black ink in the kitchen and the office.
BIC Cristal Xtra Smooth Black Pens, 12-Count
Invest in a great eraser for your pencil tops. Nothing worse than an eraser that makes a bigger mess than your original mistake.
Hi-Polymer White Cap Erasers, Pack of 10
Pretty colors make work easier!
3x3 Self-Stick Notes Pads with 6 Bright Colors
I enjoy writing by hand, and with a pencil. These are sparkly and fun to use. The erasers are good but I top them with larger erasers (in the list)
BIC Xtra-Sparkle Mechanical Pencils, Medium Point
Great size for on-the-go. Love the natural colors and quality paper.
Colorful Small Spiral Notebook
Need a card for work, social, events? Easy to print from home with these laser printer ready sheets. Templates are available online, super easy DIY.
Avery Clean Edge Printable Business Cards, 200
One bin is all you'll ever need - these are high quality, classic silver.
750 Assorted Paper Clips - Small to Large
Cheap packing tape is miserable to use. I rely on Scotch rolls in the dispenser. It makes sealing boxes so much easier.
Scotch Sure Start Clear Packing Tape
I love smaller spiral notebooks with soft covers, lined paper and feel of quality.
Cambridge Business Notebook, Legal Ruled, 80 Sheets
Love keeping memorable cards and gift supplies on hand for all ocassions
Papyrus
Just big enough for complete notes, lists and follow-ups. Love the colors and lined notes with solid hold and clean removal when done.
Post-it 4x6 in, 5 Pads, Pastel, Recycled
Simple and versatile desktop storage, takes up minimal space and holds folders, notepads and binders.
2 Pcs 7 Section Incline File Sorter Gold Wire Mesh
Furniture & Lighting
Well-designed furniture and lighting that make a real difference during the workday. Favorites chosen to support comfort, focus, and a calm, well-lit workspace at home.
I need great light for reading and tasks. This is stylish, fits in any space, adjusts for perfect lighting anytime of day.
LED Eye Care Floor Lamp, Double Head, Adjustable
Yes, I laughed at this - until I tried it. It's comfortable and truly helpful for core and hip flexibility while working. I love that the ball comes off, you can use it for rolling and stretching. I switch between this and a traditional chair every f...
Balance Ball Chair – Ergonomic Stability, 300 lb