Organization makes me happy. I’m obsessed with finding awesome new products and tools to help keep my life in order so I was super excited to hear that our friend Nate Berkus recently expanded his line for Target to include a chic selection of stationery, desk accessories and office storage. There’s everything from file folders and pencil cups to stationery, storage boxes and cork boards, all in an array of ethic inspired patterns and fun colors that reflect Nate’s signature style. You’ll find everything you need to keep your workspace looking tidy and stylish! I caught up with Nate to hear how he keeps his own workspace organized and here’s what he had to say:
“We’ve all heard the phrase, ‘work smarter, not harder.’ For me that starts with organization. I can’t think when things are messy. I like everything in its place. That doesn’t mean, though, that the place I put things can’t be elegant. Just like my home I want my office to feel layered and collected over time with a mix of finishes to make it interesting. Small wooden boxes hold my paper clips. A mexican woven basket serves as a catchall for my cords, ruler and tape measurer and, one of my own-designed gold and white pencil cups holding all my beloved sharpies. Beyond that there are pictures of family and friends and places I’ve been that make me smile as well as hand written notes from business partners and peers pinned to the cork board lining my walls. Those notes remind me of the good work I’ve done and motivate me to keep focused on the great things ahead.” – Nate Berkus
In Nate’s latest book, The Things That Matter, he profiles some amazing homes which also feature some well organized work spaces. Here are a few of my favorites…
The living room/office of blogger Kelly Framel.
The desk of Nate’s barber/hairstylist Steve Berg.
The office of entrepreneur and author of The Pursuit of Happyness, Chris Garnder.
The living room/office of Nate’s friends Brooke & Michael Haney.
Ok, so now that you’re inspired to get your own workspace organized, I’ve teamed up with Nate and Target for a fab giveaway that I know you’ll all love! One lucky winner will receive an autographed copy of The Things That Matter that will be personalized by Nate, just for you (!) AND a $100 gift card to Target that you can use to purchase all of your favorite products from The Nate Berkus Collection line of stationery and office accessories available exclusively at Target! Pretty awesome, right?
For your chance to win, hop over to the Nate Berkus brand shop at Target.com to take a look and then leave ONE comment on this post telling me what your favorite product is from Nate’s collection. The contest is open to residents of the US and Canada and ends on July 6th at Midnight. We’ll select the winner at random and will contact you directly if you’re the lucky one. Best of luck!
*Please note, in an effort to prevent spam, we have a comment moderation system in place so if you’re a first time commenter, your comment will appear within a few hours!
***UPDATE JULY 7, 2013: THIS CONTEST IS NOW CLOSED. CONGRATS TO ROXIE FROM GEORGIA WHO IS THE LUCKY WINNER***
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Love the lamps and the Bolo Knot Figural.
Nate has a great collection. But I love the Inuit Comforter set.
Loving the blue and cream pineapples! Adorable!!
I love everything Nate designs. I love his fresh style and the colors he use are for everyone. However if i hace to pick one it will be the decorative pillows. Decorative pillows can change my room as many times as i like. One of Nate tips. 🙂
I love the decorative rhino and the dipped bowl, both are so unique!
I love the St. Croix Bath Canister . . . reminds me of sea glass and will help make my bathroom into a spa-like retreat!
I like Nates’s Loden Jute Rug.
I love the Nate line especially when organizing my home office
ikat bath towels
I fall in love with every item from the Nate Berkus line at Target. I own everything from bathroom accessories to office supplies. I have my eyes on a gorgeous lamp that will really pull my living room together!
Love, love, love the clipboards and file folders!!! Can’t ever have enough organization!!!
Nate Berkus™ Signature Bath Towel – Chilli . The towels will be a gret addition to my child’s dorm room, to tie together her color scheme and enliven before showering in the morning
I like the look of the Crosshatch Lamp
I like the dip dyed shower curtain
I love the Indre Box because it holds items and clears the desk, like Nate says, don’t leave items out if you can hide them.
The Reactive Vase is new and I LIKE it!! I need to go see it in person.
I love the branch lamp, and too many more to name.
I like Nate’s Loden Jute Rug, it’s the perfect accompaniment to my African themed living room.
I love so many things, but if I have to pick one it would be the Penta Vase
I like the St. Croix Bath Canister gives like an ocean feel to the room.
I love the rhino, as well as many other pieces!
The entire collection is cohesive and inspiring. My favorite, the Decorative Bolo Knot Figural. Sculptural and very sexy!
love the yellow chevron clipboard
Love all the Villa covered jars!
The dipped bowl! Gold all everything!!
One of my favorites is the pineapple figural. Nate’s choice of colors and textures are elegant and his designs are practical and timeless. He makes you want to live in all of his rooms!
I would like to make over my entire office with Nate’s desk and organizational products! Love the styling and colors!
I adore Nate’s products, especially the bathroom towel colors. They are beautiful. I cannot wait to check out all of the office organization products. I am so ready to change the look of my office!
I love the beauty and simplicity of the pyramid pillow in white!
One of my faves from Nate Berkus’ collection is the Indre Decorative Box as well as the Chevron box. I love the idea of using boxes for organization which adds a bit of visual interest to a desk. After all – there’s only so much paper or the typical office organization items that one can look at. I adore Nate’s take on it and to keep your workspace visually interesting is definitely a plus!
I love so many of Nate’s pieces. The color of the St. Croix sea mist bath container is the perfect color for me. Nate is the best! Thank you.
My first comment did not show up. I have always loved Nate and his designs. The lamp shades are a great idea, his St. Croix Sea Mist bath canister is the perfect color for me. I will need several of those and more. Nate is great!
I’m crazy about those file folders! Filing has never been so fun and colorful until these walked into my life!:>
I love the colorful sea grass bowl and vase! I love color!
I love the branch lamp. It is unique and would look great in my living room!
I love the large square basket
So many things, it’s hard to choose! I do like the desk accessories, so it would have to be that collection for me.
I simply love the Nate Berkus picture frames. Not only do they add style and beauty to the home, but they can hold yet another cherished moment of something that makes us happy to look at each and every day. Nate is an expert at leading us to surrounding our environment with things we love and that makes us happy. Life is too short not to!
I love the woven pineapple and the bronze faceted vase. I can’t believe I can get these at my local Target and at such a bargain! Nate is the best!
I love the crab! So cute.
Nate’s Juno comforter sets are beautiful as well as stylish ! So Haute has it going on !
I love the bathroom baskets..they are so rich looking
Love the Woven Tray with handles! and the Woven basket
Love the multicolored basket-need it!
Hard to pick just one! I’m loving the Loden Jute Rug, awesome!
I love Nate’s collection- everything. However, my fave was the lamp.
I love it all, but especially love the rhino!
I love, love, love the Nepal Chevron Duvet Cover!
Gauze bedding and duvet. And then I shopped this weekend and fell in love with the new pillows!! And accent pieces!!! OMG!! Nate Rocks!!!
I love the Nate Berkus Indre Decorative Box. It’s beautiful and indistinguishable from something much more expensive. Not to mention that it is practical too. My daughter bought me a box from a previous collection and it feels like it was made for me. Thanks Nate!