{work + play}

Have always been fascinated {and often inspired} by the workspaces of others, such as this pretty, remarkably comforting and creative space.

Have a borderline obsession with stationery and office supplies and have been known to use only my own pens, in any given situation.

Love the Japanese styling of this assortment -- bright and cheerful, with the perfect combination of work and play . . .

{images: 1: a.n. on flickr via Creature Comforts; 2+3: stationary products from Japan from So-En Magazine via Scout-Holiday}

memory sticks

My new favourite toy is my memory stick, although mine, sadly, is just a generic one I picked up at my neighbourhood Staples, before I realized the designer selection there was out there . . .

Swiss Army has an assortment of clever pocket knife look-alikes, ranging from this inexpensive 2GB model ($106 USD), above, to the 1GB, 18k yellow gold and diamonds SwissMemory Prestige ($6,000.00 USD; $7,000.00 CAN), below.









outofstock (via bloesom) makes this wood and abs plastic eraser version (below) that has a cheeky, nostalgic feel to it.

Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary

Finally, a dictionary that fits in with your stylish lifestyle: Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary, Eleventh Edition is the newest version and features more than 225,000 definitions. But that's not the good part--it's covered in white leather, which makes you the coolest, smartest thing around. Available at See Jane Work.