Damask is a smart pattern for home office accessories because it’s graphic, classic, and coordinates easily with other accessories. It has a dramatic, lush look and isn’t so available that you’ll see it everywhere, but is easy enough to find that you won’t go crazy finding matching accessories!

Here are our favorite damask home office storage accessories:

Brown Damask Desk Accessories

This set from Etsy seller 4EyesAndEars offers a lovely selection of must-have office accessories including a journal, dry erase/cork board, and matching push pins. The board is small, so it wouldn’t do as your only inspiration pin board, but propped up on your desk, it has just enough space for the important notes without running the risk of getting messy.

File folders

This set of 9 file folders comes in a dramatic black and white damask pattern. While you’re checking out these folders, also take a look at the other file folder patterns offered by Charming Cards–they have a wonderful variety, and I’d mix the black and white damask with either the Scandinavian set or the Pink Bees (which would be a cute way to indicate an especially urgent file).

Damask 2010 Organizer

Have you picked up your planner for next year yet? I haven’t, but this one makes me ready to start 2010 already! It’s refillable and started July 2009 so you can even start using it now. It includes expense sheets, project sheets and more and is the perfect size to tuck in a purse.

Storage Box

At 4.5″ tall x 7.25″ wide x 11″ deep, this box is perfect for photos, CDs or other office knick-knacks. They’ll look classy stacked atop one another on bookshelves and at just $7 each, you can afford to pick up as many as you need (plus, the price drops the more you buy).

Damask Wrapping Paper

What about those desk accessories that you already have but would like to coordinate with your fresh new damask organization tools? How about covering those that can be covered in this gorgeous aqua and brown wrapping paper. For an extra-hard wearing surface, you can coat with Modge Podge.

What’s your favorite pattern for home office storage accessories? Is it damask or something else entirely?

Could your home office use some glamor? Then you’ll want to get your hands on this latest custom mood board. It includes a few of my favorite pieces (the Wisteria candle holder and brand new Pottery Barn Architect’s Drafting Table) and many more that were new to me like the gorgeous artwork.

If you’d like to add some glitz, the Gold-Leaf Chest from Horchows will stow plenty of office supplies in grandeur, and the rug from Anthropolgie adds just a tiny splash of playful pattern underfoot.

Products featured:

1. Horchow Gold Leaf Chest. We thought about mirrored furniture, but decided this piece was a little more sophisticated. Plus, it’s got plenty of space for all your office knick-knacks.
2. Gallery 820 Crystal Pendant. This sparkler is long on style and still has a modern vibe perfect for a home office. Plus, at 48″ long, it’ll make a dramatic statement in your space and cast lots of light with 11 light bulbs.
3. The Anthropologie Doily Rug was our inspiration piece. It’s not exactly traditional home office (but we can’t be the only ones tired of “traditional” home office, can we?), but rather brings a playful punch of purple into the space. And we love those scalloped edges!
4. This made-to-order abstract original painting by Adam Oriti is simply lovely with its gold-leafed canvas. Plus, by splitting the piece into two, it gives a more dramatic look to your office space without requiring much more wall space.
5. You can’t do glam without a piece from Z Gallerie and the Leaning Borghese Mirror will look oh-so-sophisticated in this glamorous office. Plus, it’s a great price for the size–it’s 37.5 inches wide and a full 68.5 tall. Mirrors are great in an office to bounce light around and make a space seem bigger. They can also help boost visibility if you sit with your back to a door.
6. This set of two plush velvet chairs is perfect for visitors, or for an occassional chair when you don’t want to perch on the drafting stool.
7. The Coopers Draftsman Stool from Wisteria is even on sale (and it’s a steal of a price!) right now. It’s great because it’s adjustable, and also has an old-fashioned patina.
8. Pottery Barn’s brand new Architect’s Drafting Table is really adjustable making it perfect for any kind of design work. Plus, the large workspace is great if you tend to like to spread your work out. It’s a full sixty inches wide so it can even do double duty as a dining room table when you have lots of guests… But something tells me, you won’t want to let it out of your office.
9. These Signature Collection Double Banded Drapes are done up in silk. For this space, we like the charcoal gray which just so happens to be on sale a the moment. Since drapes are pricey, sales are definitely a good thing!
10. Wisteria again with the “Did Someone Say Drama” candle holder. It holds 20 tapers and will definitely amp up the mood lighting in your office.
11. West Elm offers this cushy Sheepskin Pouf perfect for lounging with the laptop. If you have an especially pampered pooch (or cat) it could also double as a bed for your four-legged-friend.
12. No office is complete (or should be) without fresh flowers and nothing says drama like the White Phalaenopsis Orchid.
13. For this room, we selected Benjamin Moore™ Lancaster Whitewash for the walls and Benjamin Moore™ White Dove for the trim. Accents would look lovely in Dutch Boy™ Mermaid Den.

Which of these pieces is your favorite? Did we leave out something quintessentially office glam that you’d like to add?

Laptop bags are a dime a dozen these days with everyone from Franklin Covey to Walmart stocking a selection. Sadly, those mass produced bags tend to be a little lacking in girly style if you ask us.

Plus, with so many choices, searching for just the right bag can be mind boggling. That’s why we put together this guide of our very favorite choices–enjoy!

Bagley Riveted Courier

In gorgeous brown leather, the Bagley Riveted Courier by talithaleather has an urban, industrial look that’s oh-so-chic. We like its utilitarian appeal and its no-nonsense attitude to carrying a laptop.

Nenjuu leather bag

For smaller laptops, the Nenjuu leather bag is built for an active lifestyle by JMBCanada. What we love is the way it blends old world style with today’s technical needs (including a detachable pocket for your Palm or Blackberry). It’s built to last with stainless steel hardware, and will get even more gorgeous with age. Perfect for the “not trying too hard,” yet classy gals among us.

Margot Nouvelle Laptop Case

From MargotBags, this case is made out of a feminine tapestry fabric for lasting appeal. The smart design puts everything you need at your fingertips from laptop (with a fully padded compartment) to a cell phone pocket. We like it in Bluebell Railway.

Messenger Laptop Tote

The roomy Messenger Laptop Tote by XcessRize will hold your laptop and all the books you can read. Plus it comes in yummy fabrics including the gorgeous Blue Brown Damask.

The Letter Bag

From the charming description to the carefully crafted key pocket, the Letter Bag clearly displays maker Moop’s attention to detail. In a delicious corded canvas, this bag has a lovely girly color and texture, plus room and style to spare.

Which laptop bag carries your connection to the world? Spill!