Just because you're not going back to school this September, doesn't mean you can't embark on a new beginning somewhere.
Maybe you're starting a new course; maybe you've got yourself a new job. Maybe you just fancy taking up a new hobby. Whatever's new for you this September, use it as an excuse to participate in what was once, no doubt, your favourite activity: back to school stationery shopping.
Read on to find the grown-up pens, pencils and everything else to buy to see you through 'til next year.
This mouse mat
Do you even have a desktop mouse? Probably not. This mat might encourage you to get one, though.
Elephant mouse pad, £22, available at The Design Museum
These scissors
Look just as marvellous in your pen pot as out.
Phi Scissors, £25, available at HAY
This bookmark
For all that reading you're definitely going to do.
Tassel Bookmark, £10, available at & Other Stories
This notebook
Which you will inevitably not have on you when inspiration strikes.
Gilt poppy notebook, £10, available at & Other Stories
These notecards
Could you be that person who pens handwritten thank you notes?
Bumblebee Notecard, from 90p, available at Papier
These paper clips
Because they're cute. Not because you need them.
Midori Paper Clips, £6.50, available at Fox + Star
This pencil case
It's finally time to retire that Groovy Chick pencil tin.
Printworks Pencil Case, £13, available at Printworks Market
This fountain pen
For the aforementioned thank you notes. Look at you, adulting like a pro.
Kaweco Fountain Pen, £21.50, available at Quill London
These scissors
Scissors, rulers and stencils all in one? Stop. You're spoiling us.
Amazing Scissors, £18, available at Present & Correct
These coloured pens
The grown-up girl's version of the humble gel pen.
Iconic Two-Way Pastel Pen Set, £8, available at Liberty
This pen pot
To stick on your desk for odds and ends. And maybe a pen or two.
Birdie Hall Brush Pot, £40, available at Liberty
This hourglass
60 minutes of work, 20 minutes of play. A schedule worth sticking to.
60 Minute Hourglass, £35, available at Choosing Keeping
These pencils
For writing your Nietzsche-esque musings.
Slogan Pencil, £1.50, available at Not On The High Street
These pens
Mainly because they'll look nice in your pen pot.
Jewelled Pens, £5, available at V&A
This pencil
Useful for writing things down, and guiding children safely across the street.
Loris & Livia Belisha Beacon Pencil, £3.50, available at V&A
These colouring pencils
Perfect for those adult colouring books the grown-ups in your life keep buying you for birthdays and Christmas.
The Psychology Of Colour Pencil Set, £22, available at Oliver Bonas
This eraser
It's just fun, isn't it?
Strawberry Milkshake Eraser, £2, available at Goodhood
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