ORGANIZING OFFICE SUPPLIES PT 1

2025/9/27 Edited to

... Read moreConfession time: my desk used to be a chaotic mess. Finding a pen was a treasure hunt, and important documents often disappeared into the abyss. I knew I needed a change, not just for aesthetics but for my sanity and productivity. So, I embarked on a mission to master organizing office supplies, and I'm excited to share what I've learned about creating an efficient and clutter-free workspace! One of the most effective ways to organize office supplies for better productivity starts with a good declutter. Seriously, go through everything! If you haven't used it in six months, and it's not essential, it's time to let it go. This first step makes a huge difference. Once you've streamlined your collection, the real fun begins: finding the best way to organize office supplies that works for *you*. For me, categorization is key. I group similar items together – all my pens in one spot, sticky notes in another, and so on. This makes it super easy to find what I need quickly. When it comes to office supplies organization, I've found that utilizing vertical space is a game-changer. Think about small shelves, stackable drawers, or even wall-mounted organizers for things like notepads or files. This frees up valuable desk real estate. An office supply organizer is an absolute must-have. There are so many options out there! For smaller items like paper clips, staples, or erasers, I love using drawer dividers or small, clear plastic containers. For pens, markers, and highlighters, a simple pen holder or a multi-compartment stand works wonders. And yes, for those of you wondering how can I organize office supplies efficiently with pencil pouches and folders? – they're brilliant! I use pouches for items I might take to different parts of the house or for specific projects, keeping them contained and portable. Folders are perfect for categorizing paperwork, reducing stacks and making retrieval a breeze. When selecting organization office and school supplies, I look for items that are not only functional but also fit my aesthetic, making my space more enjoyable to be in. I've also been exploring some of the latest trends for organization office and school supplies, like modular systems that can be reconfigured as your needs change. These are fantastic for evolving workspaces. Don't forget about labels! A simple label on a drawer or container can save you precious minutes searching for items. It's a small step that makes a huge difference in maintaining long-term order. Ultimately, the goal of organizing office supplies is to create an environment where you can focus on your work, not on searching for tools. Since I implemented these strategies, my workspace feels so much calmer, and I can truly say my productivity has soared. It's about creating a system that makes sense for your daily flow. Happy organizing!

25 comments

amycakes's images
amycakes

Please tell me this is home office because if was my office all of it would be gone from your desk by the end of the day with my coworkers

See more(1)
Sky's images
Sky

When I watch this video all I can think anybody else hate when pens don’t fit the organizer

See more comments

Related posts

✨📓Supplies You SHOULD Have!! (NOT JUST PENCILS)🏫✨
✨ Let’s talk essentials, not trends. These are the timeless, always-reliable school supplies every student should keep in their bag, on their desk, or stashed in their dorm drawer aside from the oldie but Goldie pencils and sticky notes (equally as important, but we already know that!). Because run
Margarita

Margarita

7453 likes

A desk setup with a laptop displaying '17:23' and a heart, an open book, a tablet with notes, and a red cup, illuminated by pink and yellow light, with text about school supplies.
A clear case displays a set of pastel mechanical pencils in pink, blue, and purple, along with matching lead refills and erasers, as part of a school supplies collection.
An open spiral-bound planner shows sections for daily tasks, gratitude, appointments, and health tracking, alongside a closed planner with 'my to do planner' on its cover.
School Supplies I Would Use
i’ve been thru k-12, college, and esthetics school! my time for note taking is over but these are the cute stationary things i would use if i was still in school everything is a lot cooler since i was in school 😂😭 #school #schoolsupplies #stationery #amazonfinds #amazonmusthaves #
mipie

mipie

7662 likes

Must Have Supplies for the Bookworm Student🫶 ✨
I don’t know if it’s because I am a bookworm and a recent graduate student or if I love office supplies. Still, I wanted to share some of my favorite affordable aesthetic book-related items everyone needs! I absolutely love all stationary, but I have a special place for pens and stickers in my
Hannahwillard

Hannahwillard

796 likes

MUST KNOW Deep Cabinet Organizing Hack
ANY Bin, ANY Cabinet! MUST KNOW GENIUS HACK! Unlock the Potential of Your Space: Discover the Ultimate Storage Solution with This Ingenious Organizing Hack. Maximize Every Inch of Your Home or Office with a Simple yet Effective Transformation. Say Goodbye to Clutter and Hello to Efficiency as
KISSparkles

KISSparkles

1066 likes

Surgical Technologist Supplies🌸
All the supplies i actually bought and used and still use ! LINK IN BIO!!!! #surgicaltechstudent #surgicaltechnologist #surgicaltechstudent #surgicaltech #nursing
Wildflowers

Wildflowers

301 likes

Organizing this space for only $5!
Ok but the final result for ONLY $5 is amazing 🤩 Hi, I’m Addison and I’m a former professional home organizer who now gives tips of how you organize your home on a Budget! Here’s some tips for organizing on a Budget: ✨1. Using cheap items, what you already have, or recycling boxes and b
Addi | Sustainable Home Living

Addi | Sustainable Home Living

3437 likes

A collection of pens and markers, including a black pen, a white pen, a teal highlighter, an orange marker, and a blue pen, laid out on a lined notebook with text overlay.
A black pen with a metal tip rests on a lined notebook, with text describing it as a favorite pen for note-taking due to its satisfying writing experience.
A black pen with a colorful design is shown on a lined notebook, accompanied by text highlighting its smooth writing and suitability for small handwriting.
My Fav Note Supplies
These are some of my favorite note taking supplies that I use whenever i take notes as a college student! I personally love taking notes and also collecting office supplies so I have quite a few pens hanging around. These are the pens/markers that I would suggest to people if they want supplies
natalie

natalie

182 likes

A woman in a light pink dress stands on a grassy lawn at night, with the text 'OFFICE JOBS NO DEGREE REQUIRED' overlaid. The background shows an outdoor event with lights and people.
An office desk with a laptop and papers, featuring a text overlay detailing the 'Data Entry Clerk' role, including duties like entering and updating information, verifying accuracy, and organizing files, with an average salary of $30,000-$40,000 per year.
An office desk with a mug and a city view, displaying text about 'Administrative Assistant' duties (scheduling, correspondence, data entry, first contact) with an average salary of $40,000-$50,000, and 'Customer Service Representative' duties (inquiries, complaints, orders) with an average salary of $35,000-$45,000.
Office Jobs that DONT Require a College Degree⌨️✨
Hey Girlies🩷✨ Looking for an office job but don’t have a degree? No problem! Here are three rewarding roles you can pursue without a college diploma, along with what they involve and how much you can earn. 1. Administrative Assistant What They Do: Handle clerical tasks such as scheduling
Emilyyy

Emilyyy

394 likes

my top recent journaling supplies
here are a list of stationery I find myself reaching for in my decorative journal! 1. Furukawa Shiko memo pads 2. Uni-ball One black brown gel pen 3. Pentel sign brush pen pale brown 4. Kuretake Zig brushables 302 5. stickers from Temu & Aliexpress 6. post-it notes - gives my spread a p
Emily H.

Emily H.

86 likes

A white daily schedule organizer template with time slots from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. It includes sections for meals (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner), a To Do List, and Top 3 Goals, designed for structured daily planning.
A colorful daily organizer template featuring sections for months, days, and dates. It includes categories like To Do, Projects, Reminders, Call, Email, Due, Follow Up, AM Meetings, PM Meetings, and Notes, with checkboxes for tasks.
A 'DAILY PLANNER FOR SUCCESS' template with various sections. These include 'WHAT I AM GRATEFUL FOR,' 'TO DO,' 'MEAL PLANNER,' 'MOST VALUABLE PRIORITIES,' 'WATER INTAKE,' 'BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES,' 'MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE,' 'IDEAS/PLANS,' 'EMAIL/PHONE,' 'RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS,' and 'NOTES.'
#dailyplaning #colorfulplanning #dailyorganizing
Here are a few tools I use to help schedule my day. #dailyroutine , #Colorfulplanning , #dailyplanning #practicalplanning
Tabby Bradford

Tabby Bradford

171 likes

Organizing hack from Dollar Tree
Must try organizing hack for viral find from Dollar Tree #dollartree #dollartreefinds #dollar tree rotating organizer #dollartreebeauty #dollartreehack
HERNETWORK

HERNETWORK

7693 likes

college supplies for the put together student
I am incredibly type A but unfortunately I am not always the put together student so this was my effort to make sure I eventually get there. as any type A student knows, your pencil push is vital but what makes it vital is what is inside. pencil pouches are not just for pencils, pens, or highli
Nichole Rhys

Nichole Rhys

242 likes

A pink wavy mirror reflects a person holding a phone, set against a gray wall adorned with colorful flower cutouts. The text "School Supplies For College" is visible above the mirror, with a vase of red flowers and an "XOXO" flag below.
An image displays a set of colorful spiral notebooks, accompanied by text praising their sturdiness and durability, stating they will last for multiple semesters. The notebooks are shown in pastel pink, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple.
An image features a purple multi-compartment pencil case, shown open with various pens inside. Accompanying text highlights its large storage capacity and recommends it for lab classes requiring frequent writing and graphing.
School Supplies For College 📓🎧
In college when it comes to school supplies less is more! You don’t need notebooks and binders for every class the majority of your work and notes will be done on a computer. Stick with the basics: a few notebooks, a pencil pouch, maybe a binder, pens, pencils, highlighters and dry-erase markers. A
Havana

Havana

33 likes

Need to organize your kid’s supplies?
Organization solutions do NOT have to be expensive💸💸💸 This is our homeschool closet, where I keep all our crafting & learning supplies. A lot of my organization bins & containers in here are from Dollar Tree cause you can’t beat $1.25.👏🏼 The small containers & bins come in super
Dania Homeschool Mom & UGC

Dania Homeschool Mom & UGC

865 likes

My favorite pages I've designed❤️ pt.1
I've been designing planner pages for a little while and these are some of my favorite ones I've made so far. Planning and journaling is a huge passion of mine that I'd love to share.❤️ If you have any ideas for other ideas and pages I should design or suggestions I would be happy to he
Angel Jade

Angel Jade

705 likes

ASMR organizing my desk drawers pt. 2 🗄️
this is your sign to get organized! #lemon8partner #deskorganization #drawerorganization #cleaningasmr #desksetup
nadia

nadia

11.7K likes

Awesome Gadgets - Organizing Food Grinder
🛍 Comment “Link” on this reel #product #gadgets #amazonfinds #kitchenhacks #usatrending
Awesome Product Finds

Awesome Product Finds

3015 likes

Back to school supplies ✏️ 📓📏
All products found at Target 🎯 #target #lemon8diarychallenge #BackToSchool #school #school supplies #targethaul #Haul #targetschoolsupplies #backtoschoolshopping
Brooke Heinlein

Brooke Heinlein

1978 likes

Viral Cleaning Supplies Cart Idea 🧼🧽🧹
This cart makes cleaning so much easier having everything in one area that can go where I go. I got this sturdy cart from target for $15! Various cleaning supplies from different stores. Love this for organizing. Let me know what y’all think bellow! #cleaning #organization #organizing #viral
BreSherice21🌸

BreSherice21🌸

160 likes

An aisle in a store filled with various school supplies like pens, markers, and glue, with a large text overlay reading 'BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES'. Decorative butterflies and stars are also visible.
A hand holds a pack of three fine-point permanent markers in black, blue, and red, against a blurred background of store shelves stocked with more markers.
A hand holds a bright pink two-pocket folder with three punched holes, set against a background of various school supplies on store shelves.
Back To School Supplies ✏️
Who’s ready to go back to school? Check out these great finds at dollar general. You can’t go wrong with these supplies. #stationery #school supplies #BackToSchool #studygram #studyessentials #stationeryfinds #stationeryaddict #schoolsuccess #notebooks #lemon8challenge
Sabrina.Simone

Sabrina.Simone

368 likes

Wrapping Supplies Organization Just in Time!
Effortlessly Organize Your Christmas Wrapping Paper & Supplies! 🎁 These convenient carrying cases hold everything: wrapping paper, boxes, bows, tissue paper, ribbons, and bags in TWO sizes for your perfect storage solution! Like + Follow for more easy organizing tips! #ChristmasWrap
KISSparkles

KISSparkles

188 likes

Desk Organizing Tips
Transform your renter desk into a calm, functional workspace with simple organizing tricks that don’t damage walls or furniture. These renter‑friendly tips help you clear visual clutter, create a layout that supports focus, and keep everything tidy with minimal effort. From essentials‑only setups t
Daisy Owen

Daisy Owen

65 likes

A closet shelf displays clear storage bins filled with craft supplies, each labeled with black vinyl stickers. Labels include 'Paint', 'Batteries & Cords', 'Vinyl', 'Cricut Tools', 'Stencils', 'Clay', and 'Ribbon', demonstrating an organized crafting system.
Organizing Craft Supplies
Made some vinyl stickers with my Cricut to slowly tackle the daunting tasks of getting my crafting things organized. I need to find a system for my crafting things that is toddler proof. 😅 How do you organize your crafty things? #organization #organizing #craftorganization #craftroom
Ginger

Ginger

44 likes

A white IKEA Marvmatte letter tray organizes makeup and beauty products on a desk, next to a plant and other decor items.
A white IKEA Harvmatta letter tray organizes mugs and coffee pods on a desk, with text indicating it's an IKEA organizing hack.
A close-up of a white IKEA Harvmatta letter tray organizing various tea bags and small jars of tea in wooden and glass containers.
IKEA Organizing Hack
IKEA Marvmatte Letter Tray $22.99 usd #IKEA #ikeafinds #ikeaoffice #roomideas #organizer #officedecor #lemon8challenge #Lemon8Diary #fashionfinds #helpmechoose
Rose & Thyme

Rose & Thyme

890 likes

ASMR organizing my desk drawers 🗄️
this was desperately needed 😭 #lemon8partner #organizing #officeorganization #cleaningmotivation #desksetup
nadia

nadia

753 likes

A handwritten note on a small paper reads "Best supplies for studying. *non electronic*". Three pens, blue, black, and reddish-brown, are placed around the note on a white polka-dotted surface, introducing non-electronic study essentials.
Five Pilot G2 gel pens in blue, pink, reddish-brown, black, and purple are neatly arranged on a white surface with colorful polka dots, showcasing a selection of writing tools.
Two lined Post-it notes, one green and one light blue, are displayed on a white polka-dotted background, highlighting useful stationery for studying.
Best Non-Electronic Study Supplies!
I usually just take notes and study using my laptop and iPad, but when I don't, this is what I use! These are also just great school supplies to have in general. #school supplies #schoolessentials #study #studysupplies #officesupplies #lemon8education #whattobringtoschool #howto
Eowyn, RN || New Grad Nurse

Eowyn, RN || New Grad Nurse

13 likes

Small Space Organizing Finds At Dollar Tree
#organizedlifetips There are so many cute things at Dollar Tree that can help you organize your small space. The best part is that every item is only $1.25! Summer is the perfect time to organize and get rid of things you no longer want. It’s time to clear out your space, sis. #organizing #
EternalWomenInc

EternalWomenInc

303 likes

Storage Unit Organizing
Storage unit organizing is one of the easiest ways to declutter your tiny apartment and create extra breathing room. With clear bins, vertical shelving, labels, and simple zoning, you can turn a chaotic storage unit into a clean, functional extension of your home. These ideas help you store seasona
Daisy Owen

Daisy Owen

145 likes

The exterior of a Dollar Tree store under a bright blue sky, with text overlay indicating office and school supplies are available there.
A hand holding a small, bright pink desk recycle bin with a white recycle icon, designed for disposing of paper scraps and candy wrappers.
A hand holding a package of 20 navy blue velvet push pins with gold-colored bases, intended for organizing noticeboards.
Office/School Supplies at Dollar Tree
Arrange your workspace at home, in the office, or kitchen with these organizing supplies picked up from the dollar store. #dormdecor #springbreak #Lemon8Diary #Lemon8 #lemon8partner #dollar tree #aesthetic #organization #officedecor New York
Dyne

Dyne

152 likes

The real puzzle? Hiding art supplies
Home Organizing: Organizing my art supplies in here was a creative challenge in itself. Not only is it my art studio, but it is my office and our guest room as well ✍️ Here's how I did it: thrift thrift thrift fun items and/or great deals 🗑️ Here's what you need: Tip 1️⃣: A fun, colorfu
KLew_Art

KLew_Art

63 likes

organization is hot
Welcome to my hot girl starter pack — brought to you by my organized way of living. Below are a few tips to leveling up your apartment! 1. Invest in matching bakeware and entertaining pieces. Timeless white, cream or glass will never go out of style and are easy to match each holiday aesthetic w
christiedimeo

christiedimeo

1141 likes

Play Room Toy Organizing Pt ONE
AND BUDGET FRIENDLY 👀🎉 Acrylic drawers have always been my go to for versatile organizing because they are durable, easy for everyone in our family to open and access what’s inside, great for hasslefree cleanup, and they are clear which means no need to label! So these are all over our play
KISSparkles

KISSparkles

296 likes

An organized under-sink cabinet features various cleaning supplies neatly arranged in clear and white bins around a red garbage disposal unit. The image has a text overlay that reads "How to organize Under the Sink."
An empty under-sink cabinet with a red garbage disposal unit. A blue and white patterned protective liner covers the cabinet floor. Text overlays instruct to "Clean everything out" and "Add a protective liner."
Various cleaning products and tools, including bottles, sponges, and cloths, are laid out on a wooden floor, grouped into clear organizing bins. A text overlay reads "Categorize."
Organizing under the sink can make a HUGE impact!🧽
Does the start of the New Year🎉 make you feel 😕 like you want to get 🫵🏼 s**t together?😁 *did you read that like an infomercial? Good!* -It can be hard to find somewhere to start and everyone’s got different goals, so here’s a little advice. ✨•Start small•✨ -If
Erin.Anne

Erin.Anne

309 likes

See more