We’ve shed lots of the detritus that used to cover our workspaces. Most of our files are now stored digitally, whether in our computers, mobile devices, on flash drives or somewhere in that ubitiquous cloud. I will admit to still using and storing a certain amount of paper from those annual tax related information to favorite newspaper and magazine clippings on some of my favorite subjects—pieces about great travel locations on my personal wish list, shots of fabulous wardrobe choices for the upcoming season, recipes that make me crave some great kitchen time. But those little collections don’t require a fraction of their previously required space, so I am left with a desk that is much less cluttered than in years past. Like most of us, I work on a laptop and depending on the destination, carry it with me to some meetings and definitely as we travel. So long gone is the day of the cumbersome extra tray or desk segment to hold a large desktop or even twenty years ago for those who had not yet joined the digital revolution, a typewriter. So now that my beautiful desk—lovingly borrowed on a permanent basis from my parents’ home—requires less clutter, I have the opportunity to beautifully grace the space with stylish, yet practical, desk accessories. I’ve just redone my office, in soft tones of cream and blue. My purloined desk is a very traditional, green-leather topped, mahogany. A small reproduction cabinet and bookcase plus a wooden file cabinet complete the furnishings. (Admittedly, my wrapping supplies, on-hand gifts and other items crucial to creative gift giving are stored in the room’s nicely sized double closet). So I’ve covered my desk with beautiful printed-paper accessories from Il Papiro in my favorite Florentina pattern. I began my collection during a Florence visit and have added to it by visiting the company’s website and those of local purveyors who carry this beautiful line. Although my husband also shares my penchant for all things Italian, his taste goes more to the contemporary, less obtrusive, yet elegant. As he embarked on an office freshening up project (his space is rather large and includes a very contemporary glass desk, sleek and comfortable chairs in both black leather and a tweedy blue, and a not overwhelming sized hexagonal conference table), new accessories were called for. So that became his gift for a recent business occasion we were celebrating. Over the years, I had assembled on his behalf, quite a variety of desk toppings practical and impractical, luxurious or whimsical. Some will go. Some will stay. (Who can resist a staple remover in the shape of Sylvester the Cat)? So I decided to go the Italian route, but in a very comprehensive, elegant and contemporary fashion. I was able to locate a stunning set in beautiful, yet sturdy black leather that complements his office décor. To maintain the leather, I had my wonderful shoe repair genius protect the new pieces before placement. And to make the look a bit less serious and provide some workday break from monotony, I paired the leather set with a red-based Newton’s Cradle Multi-Ball Pendulum for the office. And because Nick’s office houses a sweet little office cat, the final touch is a cat shaped desktop smartphone stand. Then I wrote the following Gabbie Glick message and printed on his own business letterhead. Desk sets and accessories make great gifts for lots of occasions. You can choose a complete set as shown below and add your own touches or pick a color and find complementary pieces (check out the Container Store for some ideas). Whatever you choose, please use the following Gabbie Glick greeting for your favorite desk jockey.
FOR THE LOVER OF A BEAUTIFULLY EQUIPPED DESK
Your own space should be a fabulous scene
that’s always good looking, neat and clean.
So we hope these desk adornments may in some small way
help you enjoy your work each and every day.ONE GORGEOUS BLACK LEATHER DESK SET
