My clock at work is lame. It’s just the tiny little computer clock in the corner of my screen. My mission: to find the perfect office clock that will slow-mo the day when I have a million things to do, and speed into warp mode when it’s time to call it a day. Anybody with me? :)

O.K., so we probably can’t find a clock like that (just yet, anyway) but with these clocks from Chiasso, at least the time will always be very black and white. Plus, who doesn’t want a butterfly clock, or even a fancy mirror clock in their office? Case and point (maybe)?

…*Gina*, comment #26!

Congratulations! Gina said, “Lots of neat stuff here! I like the Sparkling Dream Dog Beds & the Lupita Dog bowls!”

Thanks so much to All Modern for this awesome giveaway. Now we all know where to go for tons of stylish, modern home accessories and more! :) Thank you to everyone who entered in the giveaway. We loved hearing about your favorite things at All Modern.

We love to shop. The thrill of finding the perfect item at the perfect price is exciting. But do you ever wish you could find everything you’re looking for, all in one store? Well if so, then this giveaway will be right up your alley. All Modern, a CSN store, wants to give one Office With a View reader a $75 shopping spree to its store! Via All Modern and the CSN network of 250+ online stores, shoppers have access to one million products from awesome lines such as DwellStudio, Herman Miller, Blu Dot,  and many more.

To enter for a chance to win this giveaway, simply visit All Modern and find an item or two that you love. Then share those items in a comment on this giveaway post. Make sure to get your comment in before midnight on Sunday (10/18). We will post the name of the randomly selected winner on Monday (10/19). *Please note that this contest is open only to United States residents due to shipping costs. Sorry. The winner will get to choose one or two items that, together, add up to $75.00 total including tax and shipping.*

Who will be the lucky winner? Head over to All Modern now, and then leave a comment here! If you want a little direction, check out All Modern’s items for your office or contemporary furniture for your home.

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If you’re like me, your laptop is your lifeline. You use it for work, to shop, to keep up with friends, Facebook and more. Naturally, your laptop goes everywhere with you. But have you found the perfect, chic laptop bag for all of your frolicking? It seems like all of the laptop bags out there are very blah. We’ve searched before for chic laptop bags, but here are a few more laptop bags, totes and sleeves that will dress up (and protect) your laptop. My beloved MacBook rides around in number eight quite frequently. :)

Which bag are you loving? Also, since it is so hard to find cute laptop bags, please share where you found yours!

1. Shauna Laptop Bag and Free Wallet at J’tote ($105)

2. Micro Dot Laptop Sleeve at Built NY ($20-$45)

3. Carrie Tote in Emerald at Abbi ($129)

4. Python Leather Laptop Clutch in Silver at Violet May London ($467.50)

5. Amy Kathryn Violet Carry-All Laptop Tote at Kolo Bags ($108)

6. Zebra Print Shopper at Abbi ($99.95)

7. Toile Laptop Case at LAMA ($32)

8. Verana Corduroy Computer Tote by Samsonite at Luggage Online ($71.99)

Hello there! Can you believe it is already fall? I certainly can’t, and I apologize for taking a bit of a summer siesta from blogging. Things have been busy as I recently settled into a new job that I really love. How have you been? How is your 9 to 5? Well, without further ado, let’s get back to sharing things for your Office With a View!

With the season change comes a perfect excuse to change up your wardrobe. Plus, if you work in a chilly office like I do, it’s truly essential to pull out the long sleeves and cuddly sweaters. This weekend I searched for some fall finds. Here’s what I’m loving:

Anything J.Crew (but especially these): Dream Lycée Turtleneck Dress, Carnation Cluster Tee, Vintage Cord Pencil Skirt, Jersey Stripe Scarf, Skinny Patent-Leather Belt

What are you loving for fall? Please share your fall favorites with us! Also, if you are stuck in a wardrobe rut, visit Work Chic for tons of office outfit options.

While your company will likely supply basic manilla file folders and *lovely* brown-green (sarcasm, yes) hanging file folders, it is totally worth a few extra dollars to have attractive files. M by Staples has a collection of fashion forward office accessories including these floral file folders.

Book it to CB2 for a fabulously modern twist on bookcase design. The Array Bookcase by Bruno Rainaldi literally turns things on edge as books are stacked on a tower-like structure, adding instant interest to any space. Yet, with a small and tall footprint (14″sq.x60″H), the bookcase will fit perfectly in any Office With a View. The bookcase comes in orange or aluminum.

{Photo: CB2 Web site}

Write down notable (and even not-so-notable) thoughts on these chic notepads from Linda and Harriett. The patterns are so cute, from Little Piggies and Mermaid to Zig Zag and Lace. If you are loving these patterns, too, you must also check out Linda and Harriett’s stationery!

{Photo: Linda and Harriett’s Web site}

Kate Spade’s designs are so classic, cheery and pretty. If you are looking for a spot of color in your Office With a View, check out these fun polka-dotted items. From circle picture frames to journals, coffee mugs, coasters, and more, you can’t go wrong with Kate Spade’s collection for the home. Visit Kate Spade and Organize.com for these items and much more!

P.S.- Kate Spade is currently having a sample sale with items up to 75% off! 

{Photos: Kate Spade’s Web site and Organize.com}

If you like things that are simple *and* beautiful, then the Brocade Desk Collection at See Jane Work may be a perfect fit for your Office With a View! The collection includes a Magazine File, Letter Holder, Letter Tray, Pencil Cup, Waste Can, and Bulletin Board. 

{Photo: See Jane Work Web site}

On your next business trip, avoid the awkward limbo of trying to spot your luggage on the airport carousel. Really, there are *far* too many versions of that plain bag you have been using! With patterned totes, cabin bags, rolling duffels, and weekender bags from Toss Designs, your luggage will now be hard to miss. Seriously, how could luggage this chic and distinct get “lost”? Case and point.

{Photos: Toss Designs Web site}

We are so excited to share that we have been nominated for a BlogLuxe Award in the Best Eye Candy category! Just being nominated is such a honor (especially since we didn’t even nominate ourselves :) ), and we couldn’t be more excited to be considered among amazing blogs such as Hostess With the Mostess, Decor8 and many more.

There also couldn’t be a more exciting time to be nominated, as today we celebrate our 100th post on Office With a View! Thanks so much for reading our blog. We love sharing beautiful things for your 9 to 5, and it is so much fun getting to hear from you about your Office With a View and the products you like. 

Be sure to check out all of the fabulous BlogLuxe nominees, and feel free to vote for us and your other favorites! You can vote once per day, per category until 07/06/09. Voting is super easy, just scroll down to the blog you want to vote for on the BlogLuxe page (we are in the Best Eye Candy category), click “vote” under the blog’s name, and then enter your name and email address! Easy, right?

Thanks again for your support! :)

Have you seen the Macbeth Collection yet? Well now is the perfect time to discover these everyday items with extraordinary style! Until June 9, the Macbeth Collection is 30% off at Layla Grayce. Stock up on summer essentials like fabulously patterned vases for beautiful flowers, fun buckets for storing gifts and funky window boxes perfect for  poolside drinks. Need a new clipboard or wastebasket for your Office With a View? The Macbeth Collection has that, too!

{Photos: Layla Grayce Web site}

To-do, file, pay, reply. Sound familiar? It’s just the day’s tasks mapped out on SusyJack’s latest fun creation: Work/ Life Reminder Magnets in a rainbow of fun color combinations certain to match your office with a view. These magnets would be a nice little gift for a coworker, or you could just keep them for yourself. So- what’s next on that to-do list? Visit SusyJack, of course!  :)

{Photo: SusyJack Web site}

Talk about an Office With a View-how about looking out over New York City from one of the world’s most iconic buildings? From “King Kong” to “When Harry Met Sally”, the Empire State Building has seen it all. Yet today, tourism and movie sets aren’t the only reasons people gather in this building.

The team at Taylor PR New York enjoys this view every work day at the Empire State Building. Imagine stepping out for lunch on Fifth Avenue and rubbing elbows with super stars like Kelly Ripa and The Donald. Even running errands could be glamorous as you pick up a few items at Tiffany & Co. and Versace on the way home. The sky’s the limit when you work in the fifth tallest building in the World!

So what is it like to work in the Empire State Building? Taylor PR’s Senior Account Executive, Christine Gonsior said, ”The open atmosphere of our space enables us to catch a great view of the city from every office. From seeing the traffic at Herald Square to views of the East River and Hudson to a glimpse of the Statue of Liberty on a clear day, we are in the middle of it all.”

Sounds pretty fabulous, doesn’t it? What is your Office With a View like?

{Photos: Courtesy of Christine Gonsior and the Taylor PR Web site}

Is the beach calling your name like it is calling ours? Well, you don’t have to go to the coast to enjoy a serene view. Create a summer oasis in your office every day with West Elm’s clean-lined Cadman Workstation. Keep it calm and collected, or even add a little flare with fun accessories like the zebra rug as shown.

You might even be able to pull off flip flops in this office with a view. What do you think? :)

{Photo: West Elm}

…*Dianad*, comment #31! 

…*Lisa*, comment #10!  

Congratulations to you both! Dianad said, “I liked the scroll mailing labels. Your site design is really cute. Thanks for the wonderful giveaway.” Lisa said, “I like the Damask Decorative Packing Tape.”

Thanks so much to TapeSwell for this fun giveaway. We all must vow to never send packages with plain tape ever again! :) To everyone who entered in the giveaway, thank you. It was fun hearing about your favorite designs at TapeSwell. As always, we wish each of you could win the giveaway, but there will be more giveaways soon. Thanks for reading Office With a View, and please continue to share your ideas with us. 

We love it when once boring products get face lifts, and TapeSwell certainly has rejuvenated tape with fun designs and fabulous colors. This week, we are so excited that TapeSwell wants to give two of our readers a combo pack from its store! Check out TapeSwell’s decorative packing tape, mailing label tape and envelope wraparounds. Which design strikes your fancy? 

To enter for a chance to win this giveaway, simply visit TapeSwell and find an item or two that you love. Then share those items in a comment on this giveaway post. Make sure to get your comment in before midnight on Sunday (5/31). We will post the names of the two randomly selected winners on Monday (6/01). *Please note that this contest is open only to United States residents due to shipping costs. Sorry.*

Who will be the lucky winners? Visit TapeSwell and then leave a comment here! :)

So often we are “tied” down to work responsibilities, even over the weekend. (How fitting that Umbra makes a Tie Clock made out of repurposed ties! ) Well, this weekend, enjoy your time off. Do something out of the ordinary. Enjoy!

Don’t just bring your lunch to work because it is practical. Bring your lunch because you have a fun lunch tote like these at Anna Griffin! Who knew lunch could be a fabulous fashion accessory? Visit Anna Griffin for gorgeous stationery and home accessories. 

{Photo: Anna Griffin’s Web site}