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School supplies were the best part of elementary school, no question. Gel pens, pencil cases, and Lisa Frank folders were the stuff of our 9-year-old dreams. And while our love of winged rainbow cats will never fade, it doesn't exactly say "big girl job."
But just because you have a 401(k) doesn't mean your office supplies have to be boring. You can still accessorize with supplies that personalize your space while still being useful and (more or less) grown-up. Click through to see our favorite picks that will brighten your desk and boost your productivity.
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Make note-taking fun again with these mini, see-through sticky notes.
Midori Mini Sticky Notes - Stars, $6.75, available from JetPens.
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Make BYO-ing your lunch fun. This bento box comes with a deep-bottomed container that's perfect for sandwiches or leftovers, plus a smaller top container for sides and snacks.
Takenaka 2-Tier Bento Box, $34.99, available at The Container Store.
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Desk-side hand lotion is essential; this rich cream will keep your paws soft, and it has a mild scent that won't annoy your coworkers.
L'Occitane en Provence Shea Butter Hand Cream, $12, available at L'Occitane.
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Keep your knickknacks safely out of sight (and your desk area clear) under this cute cache.
Fishs Eddy Sleeping Cat Cache, $22.95, available at Fishs Eddy.
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BYO morning coffee in style — and save some cash along the way.
Cilio Insulated Travel Thermos, $23, available at Food52.
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Keep your important documents (and manicures!) looking fresh with a staple remover.
Poppin Staple Remover, $6, available at Poppin.
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Fill up this fun notebook with all your brilliant ideas and brainstorms.
Forever21 Doodle Cover Notebook, $3.90, available at Forever21.
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Scissors become a desktop decoration when they're this good-looking.
HAY Phi Scissors, $28, available at MoMa Store.
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Perfect for toting packed lunches, gym clothes, or heels to work — just roll it up when you're done and throw it in your desk or purse till the next time you need it.
Baggu Baby Baggu Cloud, $7, available at Baggu.
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If you have to take your work home with you, at least cart it home in a sleeve that's as protective as it is fashionable.
Hay Dot Tablet Case, $38, available at MoMA Store.
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Don't get stuck with a low battery right when you're getting ready to head out for post-work drinks — keep a compact, portable charger on hand and leave work with a fully charged phone (even if you've been sneaking looks at Instagram all day).
Urban Outfitters White Marble 8000 mAh Portable Power Charger, $58, available at Urban Outfitters.
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You can't bring your pet to work, but you can have a work pet (that's totally hypoallergenic!) with this fun pencil holder.
Kikkerland Memo-saurus Desk Organizer, $12.99, available at ModCloth.
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A perpetual calendar means you can start organizing your life any day of the year, not just on January 1.
Paper Source Moss Perpetual Calendar, $29.95, available at Paper Source.
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Decorate up your space and show your true loyalty with a fun pennant.
ScoutandLilly The Answer is Always Tacos Wool Pennant Flag, $25, available at Etsy.
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You'll want to stick these peppy notes on every surface.
ban.do Sticky Note Set Thumbs-Up, $12, available at ban.do.
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Beware of office mug-nappers when you upgrade to a cuter cup for your coffee breaks.
Fishs Eddy Memo Notebook Mug, $15.95, available at Fishs Eddy.
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Relive some of your middle school note-taking glory with a set of pens from Muji.
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Glass water bottles aren't the best to cart around, but are great for sitting pretty atop your desk, reminding you to stay hydrated.
bkr Glass Water Bottle in Sunday, $45, available at bkr.
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A nice pair of earbuds is a must for those times when you need to cue up some Rihanna and work, work, work, work, work.
Urbanears Sumpan Earbud Headphones, $30, available from Urban Outfitters.
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