a lonestar state of southern

Monogrammed Acrylic Pencil Cup   |   Le Pen Set in Pink   |   Acrylic Tape Dispenser   |   Hot Pink Toile Notebook   |   Whistle While You Work Pencil Set

Today I am so excited to share with you a little way I cheer myself up when it comes to hard work and lots of studying – a darling desk setup! Whenever it’s time to focus and really get things done, I find it infinitely helpful to surround myself with as many fun and colorful accents as I can. The outdated library and that 1500 page textbook you’re reading are depressing enough, in my opinion, so why not brighten up the little that you can? (Unless 1500 page textbooks already float your boat, of course…) I’m especially grateful for these desk pretties now that finals are right around the corner. Lots of late night studying ahead for this girl!

My one-stop shop for adorable accessories of any kind is Design Darling! Fair warning – you’ll find everything from monogrammed gold leopard notecards (yes, those exist) to pink tassel pillows to gorgeous greek key scarves and much, much more in this perfect online boutique. Mackenzie Horan, the embodiment of darling herself, has the best eye and is always adding the sweetest knick knacks you never knew you needed to the shop. Plus, everything is 20% off today with the code MANYTHANKS! Like I said, fair warning. Take a look at the pieces I use to cheer up my studying below. Psst… there might be a giveaway at the end of the post!
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To brighten up your Monday, we are giving away a set of the adorable desk accessories to one lucky winner! Simply use the Rafflecopter widget below to enter. The giveaway will end this Friday at midnight, so don’t miss out!

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Love from Texas,

Kate

P.S. I’ve pulled together a list of the best Cyber Monday sales for you! My favorite day to get ahead on Christmas shopping for everyone on my list… including a girl I know named Kate who is in desperate need of this navy striped Tory Burch tote. Check ‘the full list out below!

Asos: 30% off everything with code ILOVEMONDAYS

Ann Taylor: 50% off everything with code CYBER50

BaubleBar: 20% off everything with code CYBER20

C.Wonder: 40% off everything

Chicwish: up to 40% off

Design Darling: 20% off everything with code MANYTHANKS

Gap: 40% off everything with code CYBER

GiGi New York: up to 30% off + free shipping

J.Crew: 30% off select items and additional 40% off sale + free shipping with code MONDAY

Kate Spade: 30% off everything with code CYBER30

Kendra Scott: 15% off everything + free shipping with code BFCM2014

Nordstrom: up to 40% off select items

Necessary Clothing: 30% off everything

Missguided US: 30% off with code CYBER30

Old Navy: 40% off sitewide with code CYBER

Parker New York: 30% off everything with code HOLIDAZE30

Piperlime: 30% off everything + 40% off markdowns with code CYBERSALE

Pixie Market: 15% off everything + free shipping with code TAKE15

SheInside: up to 35% off with code FINAL35

Tory Burch: up to 30% off with code LUCKY