Blog Talk: Home Office Essentials
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March 2, 2019
While this is a Blog Talk post, this list applies to anyone who works from home. Whether you’re a writer, web designer, photographer or entrepreneur, these things will come in handy for any home office. These are my absolute essentials that I don’t know what I’d do without!
1. Reliableย Internet
When it comes to working from home, nothing is more important than a reliable internet connection. I wouldn’t be able to do anything without my internet. I personally have Xfinity and have been a loyal customer for as long as I can remember. The speed is always fast and the outages are rare. A couple months ago, there was an outage due to maintenance work and I started freaking out. Until I remembered that as an Xfinity customer, I have free access to all their public hotspots, which are pretty much everywhere in Atlanta. In fact, there’s one within range from my home. All I had to to was log in to the “Xfinity” wifi channelย and when prompted, log in to my online Xfinity account. That was it. This also comes in super handy when traveling!
2. Candles + Flowers
As a blogger/entrepreneur/web designer, being stressed 24/7 is basically the norm, so anything (and I mean anything) that can relax me is more than welcome in my home office. In fact, it’s pretty essential if I want to be around anyone and not be a complete bitch. Candles in soothing scents like lavender and pine really make me feel at ease. Pretty flowers have the same effect on me, plus they are great photo props. I make it a point to always have pretty flowers on my desk. I always feel so much more productive when I do too, so there has to be some truth to it!
3. Whitney English Day Designer
The Day Designer is the holy grail of planners – I think it’s a pretty well known fact in the creative world. I really don’t know what I would do without this thing. It helps me organize my life and keep things in order. I use it to schedule meetings, blog posts and more. If you’re on the fence about whether you need it or not, trust me. You need it.
4. Mac Computer
I remember when I was in high school and college, I was totally a PC girl–mainly because my parents were not down to shell out over a grand for a laptop–but now there’s no way I could go back. Macs are just so much more powerful and seriously last forevs. I’ve had my current laptop since 2011 and it is still going strong. I find Macs much more user friendly. Plus being able to sync everything between my phone, laptop and desktopย is a total lifesaver.
What are your home office essentials?
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Nan
January 21, 2015 @ 8:21 am
I love my whitney english planner…for sure one of the best there is. It is just so helpful to have a new page for each day and room to make all my to-do lists! I am right there with you about being a mac girl..my recent office essential is my wacomb bamboo tablet to use with my mac while working in photoshop or illustrator. #giveaway
Such a great post, I really think that the little things can make a huge difference, like a nice candle!
xo Nan – Simply Elegant Blog
Angelica @ Gardening in High Heels
January 21, 2015 @ 8:55 am
I love your desk set-up! That’s seriously gorgeous and so inviting. It just screams, “Create beautiful things here!”
I would agree with you and add Post-Its for quick notes that you can organize later into a planner/blogging notebook. Also an easy-to-follow organization/filing system.
Heidi
January 21, 2015 @ 9:48 am
It’s so simply, but an office essential is a comfortable chair! #giveaway
Lauren
January 21, 2015 @ 10:18 am
You know I love my Day Designer!!
xx, Lauren
http://www.FashionablyLo.com
Alicia C.
January 21, 2015 @ 10:19 am
I just bought a Whitney English planner and it’s changing everything! I’ve only used it for a few days now, but I feel a lot more on top of things. I love seeing your home office; I’m moving in a week and it’s awesome to see real life inspiration! #giveaway
KatiAnne
January 21, 2015 @ 10:22 am
I always need something calming on my desk, a relaxing picture of some sort.
JennySue Makeup
January 21, 2015 @ 11:16 am
Pictures of my kids and a green plant on my desk help to soothe me when I’m working!!
Simply Sabrina
January 21, 2015 @ 11:21 am
My favorite office gadget is my labelmaker! I am completely obsessed with it! #giveaway
Andrea Gabhart
January 21, 2015 @ 11:26 am
Being a small business owner I really like this article!
I love the idea of surrounding yourself with candles and flowers to reduce the stress, it totally helps!
Emma
January 21, 2015 @ 11:37 am
Love it! All useful tips and relevant to all bloggers
Emma | With A City Dream
Ashley Bree Perez
January 21, 2015 @ 12:32 pm
Loving this!
Constance Cleveland
January 21, 2015 @ 12:35 pm
My essentials are journals, attractive pens, and scrumptious candles. #giveaway
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Heather USA (Rafflecopter Rosie Areola)
January 21, 2015 @ 12:45 pm
A pin board, where I can see important things at a glance (and decorate it with cute things too lol) #giveaway
Aracely
January 21, 2015 @ 1:39 pm
I need that Whitney English Planner in my life! I just completed a home office/closet space in our home and I so needed to have a working space that wasn’t the kitchen or dining room table. #giveaway
Julie Wood
January 21, 2015 @ 1:45 pm
My favorite office essential is my desk with a family picture and flowers and my day planner! I can not live without my planner for organization! Love your desk setup! #giveaway
Kinsey
January 21, 2015 @ 2:07 pm
My favorite office products are my Macbook Pro and my Erin Condren planner! I absolutely agree with you that the Day Designer is fabulous, I’ve used it for the last two years and decided to switch it up in 2015 to see how I like E.C. Thank you for the lovely #Giveaway! ๐
Elisabeth
January 21, 2015 @ 2:16 pm
My chair! A comfortable desk chair goes a really long way in productivity! #Giveaway
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Kati Rose
January 21, 2015 @ 2:39 pm
I have to agree that the feel of your office can do wonders. I made sure to purposefully include things that made me happy and feel pretty to the eye so I would have a comfortable space that I enjoyed being in (since I spend so much time working on my blog) #giveaway
Jennier Isaiah
January 21, 2015 @ 2:40 pm
1) Planner
2) PC (So far Im loving it so…)
3) cell phone (like to do a lot a things at one time lol)
4) Internet connection (rather its at home or wifi)
5)note book
Elise Burkhead
January 21, 2015 @ 2:41 pm
Definitely a great set of pens, an amazing planner and my computer! #giveaway
Julie @ Artwork by JM
January 21, 2015 @ 2:51 pm
I would have to say my biggest essential in my home office would have to be reliable internet too. I have no patience when it comes to electronics. I instantly get mad when it’s not working right. lol #giveaway
Victoria
January 21, 2015 @ 3:21 pm
My favourite office essential would have to be my Mac laptop and reliable internet as well. I seriously don’t know what I’d do without it!
I also love using a planner. It keeps me organized and keeps me productive! I also have an obsession with colourful pens… #giveaway
Colleen Boudreau
January 21, 2015 @ 4:16 pm
Drawer organizers & planners.
Colleen Boudreau
January 21, 2015 @ 4:16 pm
Drawer organizers & planners. #giveaway
Andrea Darst
January 21, 2015 @ 4:29 pm
A comfy chair – bad back! #giveaway
Nicole Dziedzic
January 21, 2015 @ 7:19 pm
My favorite office essential has to be a desk calendar so I can stay organized through out the week. #giveaway
Sara Strauss
January 21, 2015 @ 7:27 pm
I love me some post its and notepads! #giveaway
~Sara
Sincerely, Sara
sarah
January 21, 2015 @ 8:05 pm
Your desk is beautiful!
gloria patterson
January 21, 2015 @ 8:24 pm
I have one of those clip on light that gives me just that little extra amount of light. Its bendable so I can move it around
Paige
January 21, 2015 @ 9:48 pm
My favorite office essential is my personalized MayDesigns planner; I would be a mess without it. #giveaway
Katherine
January 21, 2015 @ 11:00 pm
Your office space is so pretty & fresh! I completely agree with #4. I’m fluent in PC and Mac, but I’ve had my Macbook since 2011 and it still knows how to hustle. #onceyougomacyounevergoback
xo,
k.tab
http://thestyletab.blogspot.com
shelly peterson
January 21, 2015 @ 11:18 pm
A comfy chair is a must have. I love a nice picture of the kids displayed and a calendar. #giveaway
Mai T.
January 22, 2015 @ 3:59 am
What a lovely corner you got there! Thanks for the giveaway!
Lisa Brown
January 22, 2015 @ 11:49 am
Scotch tape, a stapler, and stick-it-notes, are my office essentials. “#giveaway
Betsy Barnes
January 22, 2015 @ 12:05 pm
One of my favorite office essential is my day planner and budget journal. I use these both throughout the day to keep track of important dates and our finances ๐
Betsy Barnes
January 22, 2015 @ 12:07 pm
#Giveaway One of my favorite office essential is my day planner and budget journal. I use these both throughout the day to keep track of important dates and our finances
Betsy Barnes
January 22, 2015 @ 12:06 pm
One of my favorite office essential is my day planner and budget journal. I use these both a lot throughout the day to keep track of important dates and our finances ๐
Elena
January 22, 2015 @ 12:07 pm
sticky notes #giveaway
Mary Happymommy
January 22, 2015 @ 12:11 pm
A printer is my favorite office essential. #giveaway
kaitlin
January 22, 2015 @ 12:20 pm
I love my organizer bins and planner #giveaway!
Jasmine Diane
January 22, 2015 @ 12:41 pm
I have to have music playing while I work and flowers on my desk. I never thought about candles until reading your post. I also can’t go without my positive framed quotes hanging on my wall.
Jasmine Diane
January 22, 2015 @ 12:42 pm
I have to have music playing while I work and flowers on my desk. I never thought about candles until reading your post. I also canโt go without my positive framed quotes hanging on my wall. #giveaway
Amanda Sakovitz
January 22, 2015 @ 12:53 pm
My laptop is essential #giveaway
Kelly
January 22, 2015 @ 1:23 pm
My office essentials is a bowl of hard candy. Not only does a little #giveaway give me something yummy to suck on while on the phone, but also makes my desk the “go to” place in the office, and get to help make the office a bit more happy.
Mishelle
January 22, 2015 @ 1:39 pm
It’s a tie between my laminator and my 3 ring hole punch – I know, sounds a little lame doesn’t it?!?!? BUT between the laminator making papers more permanent (like warranties and receipts for warranties along with children’s art) and the hole punch to organize everything I’m a happy camper.
kelsey harper
January 22, 2015 @ 1:41 pm
my planner is essential!!
Amy Heffernan
January 22, 2015 @ 1:48 pm
Mine is a great pen! ๐ #giveaway
Kelly D
January 22, 2015 @ 2:29 pm
My favorite office essential is a stack of post-it notes. #giveaway
Solducky
January 22, 2015 @ 3:27 pm
Good quality pens that write smoothly.
Kellie Harrison
January 22, 2015 @ 3:31 pm
A daily planner is definitely an essential for me especially since i’m in college. I love doing assignments in colorful pens. (If that professor allows me..) It makes me more creative and actually want to do my homework. #giveaway
Natalie
January 22, 2015 @ 3:32 pm
My office essentials are paper clips, staplers, and a peg board to post things on!
Thomas Murphy
January 22, 2015 @ 3:45 pm
I love my desk chair! #giveaway
Islara
January 22, 2015 @ 4:08 pm
I LOVE my Paper Source planner! It’s perfect to keep up with my crazy schedule.
Madeline
January 22, 2015 @ 4:21 pm
I recently discovered Command hooks for organizing cords and such, so that’s my greatest love for office supplies at the moment. Thanks for the great #giveaway !
Holly Wright
January 22, 2015 @ 4:28 pm
A comfortable office chair! #giveaway
shaunie
January 22, 2015 @ 4:30 pm
My office essential is a pad of sticky notes to alway keep on hand to jot down important info – #giveaway
Bridget Heiple Reich
January 22, 2015 @ 4:48 pm
I have to have fun pens and markers! ๐ #giveaway
Dawn Keenan
January 22, 2015 @ 4:55 pm
My favorite office essential would be post it notes. They help me stay organized. #giveaway
Camille
January 22, 2015 @ 5:08 pm
Gotta have the perfect pen! A good pen can transform my handwriting from that of a 10-year-old boy’s to something more presentable. ๐
Camille
January 22, 2015 @ 5:08 pm
Gotta have the perfect pen! A good pen can transform my handwriting from that of a 10-year-old boyโs to something more presentable. ๐ #giveaway
Bec
January 22, 2015 @ 5:19 pm
I love having pretty stationary! ๐
Bec
January 22, 2015 @ 5:19 pm
#giveaway
Kim Pincombe Cole
January 22, 2015 @ 5:31 pm
My favorite part of my desk is my organizational bins! And I love that my desk faces my big window – natural light & a great view is key for me while I’m working!
Bailey Dexter
January 22, 2015 @ 5:49 pm
For me it a pic of my daugher is my perfect office essential! Great #giveaway!!!!
Tara
January 22, 2015 @ 6:20 pm
#giveaway Love my stapler!
Caitlyn Phipps
January 22, 2015 @ 6:57 pm
I would have to go with lots of stationary. I love to color code / keep things separate whenever I am working! #giveaway
Dana Cerrito
January 22, 2015 @ 6:59 pm
I must have cute organizers #Giveaway
Annette
January 22, 2015 @ 7:29 pm
My Chromebook is my favorite office essential. I use it more than my other computers. #giveaway
Kelly Minyard
January 22, 2015 @ 7:57 pm
My essential oil diffuser is my must-have office item! #giveaway
Margot C
January 22, 2015 @ 8:06 pm
My office essential is taht puffy gel thing that goes under my mouse arm. I can’t live without it! #giveaway
Keith
January 22, 2015 @ 8:08 pm
A good notepad! No matter what I am always taking notes.
Melanie F
January 22, 2015 @ 8:34 pm
My office essential is my back up hard drive… AND coffee! lol)
Melanie F
January 22, 2015 @ 8:36 pm
Whoops! Forgot #giveaway sorry guys! Hope this is okay?!
David Holder
January 22, 2015 @ 8:55 pm
I have to say a desk. If I don’t keep my things in one area they get lost. #giveaway
Lilia Kharabora
January 22, 2015 @ 9:34 pm
Great cup of tea and really good ink pens. ๐ “#giveaway
Thanks for this chance
Amna Khan
January 22, 2015 @ 9:54 pm
I have been wanting the Whitney English Day Designer Planner for the longest! But it has been sold out & I even checked ebay & it’s going for over $100! I definitely need this in my life & home office! I always need to-do lists/notepads in my home office also, it helps me out a ton & I write it down what I need to do for the day/week so I remember! I forget very easily & helps me stay a bit organized. My home office has lots of markers, colored sharpies, tape, wrapping paper, lots of creative random things because I am always making things! and doing “DIY’s”! Thank you for sharing this. <3
Brooke Boyd
January 22, 2015 @ 10:11 pm
Love me a awesome planner! #giveaway
steve weber
January 23, 2015 @ 2:11 am
My favorite office essential is definitely my all-in-one touchscreen computer.
Emily Smith
January 23, 2015 @ 3:02 am
My main office essential is having fast internet service. #giveaway
Kimberly Spruell
January 23, 2015 @ 4:56 am
My favorite office essential is a comfortable chair. #giveaway
Kim Henrichs
January 23, 2015 @ 7:13 am
My favorite office essential is a good working keyboard! #giveaway
Laura J
January 23, 2015 @ 1:02 pm
#giveaway
Oh my favorite office essential my stackable organizer! Helps me keep my desk clean and neat!
Rosie
January 23, 2015 @ 1:33 pm
I’m obsessed with pens – they have to be a certain kind or I’m in a bad mood. I love to write and having pretty pens with nice colors and fine point is a must!
Dee Lafrenz
January 23, 2015 @ 1:46 pm
For the office, I have to have an ergo keyboard. I have carpal tunnel, and it really helps relieve the pain. I love mine!
Jeanna
January 23, 2015 @ 3:27 pm
My chair! I love my office chair! #giveaway
Gina Elliott Santamaria
January 23, 2015 @ 6:33 pm
I need a big work table, good ambient lighting (I like lamps) and a big ole cup o’ coffee! ๐
Shane
January 23, 2015 @ 6:47 pm
My Erin Condren planner for sure! #giveaway
Samantha D
January 23, 2015 @ 8:35 pm
Love this blog! wow, would love to win the giveaway!
Nataly Carbonell
January 23, 2015 @ 10:27 pm
MY office essentials: Good desk, comfy chair, PC, printer and scanner, lots of pens and paper, lots of folders, etc.
shirley
January 24, 2015 @ 12:10 am
Have to have a day planner, post notes, my computer, and my lamp.#giveaway
Christy Peeples DuBois
January 24, 2015 @ 12:25 am
I am ticky when it comes to a pen. A good writing pen is one of the essentials I must have in irder to work. I do not like gel eons because they smear and I do not like medium point or larger pens. Also I like clean surfaces without a lot if clutter. Clutter causes stress for me. Thanks for this great #giveaway.
Astrid Delgado
January 24, 2015 @ 2:06 am
I love my Day Designer! And also prefer when I have flowers and candles around ๐
Nikko Lariza
January 24, 2015 @ 11:08 am
I have to have fun sticky notes and pens! ๐ #giveaway
Erika W.
January 24, 2015 @ 11:41 am
My favorite office essentials are cute paper clips and push pins.
Erika W.
January 24, 2015 @ 11:42 am
I forgot the #giveaway! Sorry!
anna key
January 24, 2015 @ 1:48 pm
My favorite office essential is my laptop! #giveaway
nicole b.
January 24, 2015 @ 2:24 pm
I have this large notebook from paper source (http://www.papersource.com/item/Elegant-Notes-Journal/3204_016/826635129714.html) and it is my lifesaver. As much as I love using my iPhone or Mac, for some reason everything sticks more when I write it down! #giveaway
Kat E.
January 24, 2015 @ 2:48 pm
My fave home office essential is our loving dog Marina at my feet. She’s like a therapy dog during stressful days! #giveaway
Heather Stokes
January 24, 2015 @ 4:04 pm
I am a pen fanatic. I have about 100 in my office. LOL
Jen Rodrigues
January 24, 2015 @ 7:00 pm
My Favorite office essential is my pen holder. I have so many different pens. lol
Debby
January 24, 2015 @ 7:07 pm
This might sound funny, but I love working at home with a special quilt made by my grandmother. It makes the winter days feel comfy and helps me work.
Susan Smith
January 24, 2015 @ 9:50 pm
My chair is my favorite office essential. A comfortable desk chair goes a long way in productivity! #Giveaway
Shannon
January 24, 2015 @ 11:19 pm
I would have to say post-its, I used a ton of them when I was in sales. #giveaway
Denise L
January 25, 2015 @ 12:11 pm
Call me old fashioned, but I love a wall calendar that shows the whole year. #giveaway
Debbie B
January 25, 2015 @ 12:17 pm
my favorite office essential is a comfortable office chair! #giveaway
Nikoletta D
January 25, 2015 @ 1:57 pm
My top office essentials are my laptop and an internet connection. Then, little post-it notes that I stick on the wall in front of me so that I don’t forget anything important and be able to quickly right down new ideas!
Birdiebee
January 25, 2015 @ 4:10 pm
My favorite office essential is a desk sorter. “#giveaway”
Joy McFalls
January 25, 2015 @ 6:26 pm
my stapler is essential. #giveaway
Danalee Davis
January 25, 2015 @ 7:37 pm
My computer is my office essential.
WHITNEY
January 25, 2015 @ 9:23 pm
My favorite office essential is a great planner!
Tabathia B
January 25, 2015 @ 10:34 pm
Pen and paper/sticky notes to take notes #giveaway
Angela P.
January 26, 2015 @ 8:54 am
My office essential is good pens. I hate when I’m scrambling to find a pen because mine ran out of ink. #giveaway
kelsey harper
January 26, 2015 @ 10:14 am
Sticky notes! #giveaway
jenn giannetto
January 26, 2015 @ 12:39 pm
I like to have pens in many colors #giveaway.
Erica @ Coming Up Roses
January 26, 2015 @ 4:38 pm
My home office essentials are my big Bath & Body Works candles (currently: Vanilla Chai!), my favorite lip balm from The Body Shop, and my flat desk calendar, which is always COVERED in colored pen plans and notes! #giveaway
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Amanda Whitley
January 26, 2015 @ 9:28 pm
my favorite office essential is a printer #giveaway
Randi S
January 26, 2015 @ 10:01 pm
A good planner/calender is a MUST
Katie H
January 26, 2015 @ 10:12 pm
I would have to say…a hole punch! I love being organized and putting everything in notebooks! #giveaway
Heather Hayes Panjon
January 26, 2015 @ 11:05 pm
My Favorite Office Essential Is A Printer. #giveaway
Sarah Grace
January 27, 2015 @ 12:40 am
My home office essentials are a pin board, comfy chair, iPhone, and planner. #giveaway
ella
January 27, 2015 @ 2:05 am
Post-its are an office essential for me.
Kristen
January 27, 2015 @ 3:34 am
My office essentials are good pens, a stapler, printer ink and a comfortable chair. #giveaway
Deirdre
January 27, 2015 @ 9:13 am
I love a good magazine holder or three-tier wire rack to hold important papers, magazine clippings and mail. Thanks for the chance to win this #giveaway!
melissa M
January 27, 2015 @ 11:07 am
My post it notes #giveaway
Luisa M Davila
January 27, 2015 @ 4:49 pm
#giveaway i love the planners
Wendy Mastin
January 27, 2015 @ 7:30 pm
My office essential would have to be my MacBook and a comfortable chair. “#giveaway”
Stephanie Reed
January 27, 2015 @ 8:22 pm
My couch in the sun patch and my laptop.
Melissa
January 27, 2015 @ 9:33 pm
#giveaway I always have a calendar ready ๐
Emma
January 28, 2015 @ 10:06 pm
Your home office looks way less cluttered than mine ๐ Super envious! ๐ You’re inspiring me to clean and pack up all the little gadgets on my desk! ๐
~Emma
http://www.faninstyle.com
Derek @ MoneyAhoy
November 15, 2016 @ 7:48 am
Have you tried one of those new chromebooks? We got a samsung one recently and they are about 1/5th the price of a macbook and seem super zippy. I’d recommend checking one out if your macbook ever croaks.
Megan
November 15, 2016 @ 11:38 am
Thanks for the tip! I’ve never had a macbook go bad on me, but all of my PCs have. I’ll keep it in mind!