round-up: etsy back-to-school gift guide

I’ll admit that when it’s back-to-school time, I get a little jealous of all the kids and their freshly-sharpened pencils and brand-new notebooks. This time of year, I always get a hankering for a new back-to-school wardrobe and back-to-school supplies. Don’t you? Why should the kids have all the fun? I declare this back-to-school season shopping for adults, too!

To create this mini gift guide, I headed over to trusty Etsy for grown-up supplies, with the following guidelines: industrial, well designed, handmade and not-too-cutesy. I wanted pieces I’d be proud to put out on my desk, not squirrel away in a drawer. So, here’s a round-up of work and desk accessories for grown ups, which you can gift to yourself of gift to a friend! (all images link):

Hand Painted Ceramic Eco-Friendly Travel Mug, $55, from yevgenia

Forest Globe Lantern - Living Terrarium and Miniature Sculpture, $35, from bakerkristen

iPod / iPhone case, $32, from mariforssell

Black Walnut iPad Stand, $59.99, from SpeciesCase

Desk Calendar, Vintage Animals, $17, from RubyRedDesignStudio

Small Clutter Organizer, $25, from IdeaDesignMake

Monthly Calendar Planner Chalkboard Vinyl Decal, $55, from AirlieCreations

Vintage Machine Age Clip Cage Light w/ Red Color Cord, $95, from EarthSeaWarrior

MOXIE METAL business card holder, $42, from sparkafarian

Block Calendar, $19, from QueenvannaCreations

Medium sized desk caddy from reclaimed pine and paper, $50, from PegandAwl

Bubinga Business Card Holder, $39, from DFauberWoodsmith

What do you shop for during back-to-school time?