This is another bit of vintage office packaging from my ever-growing collection. The box included the metal spools and the two-tone ribbon. Written in pen on the box from the previous owner, “old spools replaced 3/1/88”. I wonder if she bought this box in 1988 or if it was in her office for 20 years?…
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Monarch Staples Packaging
These two boxes of Monarch brand staples look several years apart in the design styles. The top box feels like late-50s or early-60s with the Alexander Girard-style lion and the box on the bottom is older and could have been the design used from the 40s to the 50s. Both boxes still had standard-sized staples…
Oh, how novel!
What are these darling little metal pieces? They are pencil sharpeners, of course! These were discovered while home visiting for the holidays. Each one is sturdy cast metal. The gold projectorfilm reels spin freely and the handles on the lantern and boom box can be moved. Pretty cool!
Cut It Out!
After the household break-in, I had to start a jewelry collection from scratch and the first thing I stumbled across was this working scissors necklace. I’ve wanted to post about it sooner, as one office supply lover to another, but I purchased the necklace locally, and I wanted to wait until I could find a…
Stationery Love Print
Stationery Love Print by Bubi Au Yeung. I would love to buy a print of this for my office.
DUX Adjustable Brass Pencil Sharpener
The DUX adjustable brass pencil sharpener with leather carrying case is currently being sold through Restoration Hardware for $20. These high-quality adjustable sharpeners are hard-to-find so get them while you can. (Tip o’ the hat to John K. for contacting me about this!)
Match Your Planner With Your Wardrobe
Vogue matched ten different planners to ten different runway looks. From matching a Smythson Diary to Marc Jacobs couture to a Delfonics Plaid Planner to hot up-and-comer Dries Van Noten. Who says planners aren’t fashionable? (via Vogue Daily)