By Alexandra Patterson, Kenyon College

Have an internship in the fall? Preparing for your semester internship is like preparing for back to school: There are so many things you need to get! Even though you will only be there a semester, there’s no reason why your desk can’t look cute. Hanging up your favorite images around your desk is a great way to inspire you throughout the day and adding fun desk accessories can make writing something down or filing something away much more enjoyable! Don’t know where to start? Check out this list of the coolest desk accessories on the block.

Pens & Pencils (it’s about the simple things in life, right?)
Is there a certain brand of pen that you prefer? Does writing in navy blue brighten your day? Solve the afternoon blues by bringing in writing utensils from home. I prefer pens and pencils that are bright, colorful and write easily. With more interesting pens, filling out paperwork won’t seem like such a chore!

Planner with pizzazz
With all the meetings to remember and errands to run, you’ll need something to keep track of it all. Invest in a quality planner and you’ll smile every time you look at it. I like the ones that have room to write out each day’s activities and have bright, colorful dividers.

Cover your bases (or just your iPad).
Protect your accessories with a cute cover. You’ll need to take notes about all the new things you’re learning and what better way than with an adorable iPad and cover? Invest in the best and you’ll be able to steal a few pointers from the boss!

File in Style
A messy desk is not very inviting. Be sure to file your papers away and keep a clean desk each day so it can appear that you are very organized and in control of your workload (even if you aren’t). If you don’t have room for filing bins, try cool folders like these!

Having cute, fun accessories not only makes it fun to use your desk supplies but its also a great talking point for meeting new people around the office. Haven’t started shopping for desk accessories? Check out Dormify.com in the next few weeks for new desk candy!

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At Dormify, we believe that dorm rooms should be just as fun, hip and fashionable as the college students who live in them. We get it. You want to walk into the white-walled, four-by-four, tiled dorm room that tons of people have lived in before and feel like this space is all you. That’s why our Dormify Style Advisors share so many creative and stylish design tips and tricks, do-it-yourself projects and design solutions with students across the country.

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