October 4, 2010

Weekend West Elm Purchase....(Via Made By Girl)

After asking on Twitter for suggestions on pencil cups,  I finally decided on these alphabet mugs by West Elm. One for me and the other for my guy! I have LOTS of pens on my desk, since I'm constantly writing notes, so I NEEDED a cup that was going to make them look organized. As you can see, my guy has yet to organize his pens...I may just have to do it for him!

Have you seen these alphabet mugs yet? What pencil cup holder do you use? Where did you get yours from???


image above by jen ramos




images above via west elm




Have you seen these alphabet mugs yet? What pencil cup holder do you use? Where did you get yours from???



32 comments:

  1. I love those cups...I need to get them all:) hahah
    have a great Monday
    Kisses

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  2. guess i'm biased...i use a set of 5 of these, all lined up nice and neat, from my own shoppe...

    http://www.etsy.com/listing/54604496/mod-dots-pencil-cups

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  3. I saw those over the weekend. I have an Anthropologie mug with a "k" on it that I use for my desk.

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  4. Soo cute. i love the anthro ones too!

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  5. Love these! I use an old Oregon mug, I used to live there and love the PNW.

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  6. i love those cups! so chic and simple :)

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  7. Adorable mugs! I got mine at Sanrio. ;-)

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  8. I use a mug from my residence in university...I've used it since I was frosh! (ummm...that's a long time ago now)

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  9. darling. so cute. i think i might even like those better than my "E" mug from anthro! thx 4 sharing

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  10. I use the alphabet mugs from Anthropologie. I put pens & scissors in ours!

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  11. These are so cool!!! I use a variety of mugs for my colored pencils and pens.

    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  12. They are very cute! I have a cute black cup with legs I purchased at a stationary shop! Love love love stationary!!

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  13. Nice mugs. I've seen similar mugs, but I didn't know West Elm had them as well.

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  14. love these mugs! i have the anthro ones but I love the modern take from west elm!

    -joann

    http://www.idratherbeshopping.wordpress.com

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  15. Oh those are cool. I don't have a desk at home anymore...so wah wah...I'd use one on my desk.

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  16. Love the alphabet mugs! I'm obsessed with all mugs, actually. I should write a post about it. I think I own about 20 different mugs! :p

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  17. Jennifer...love your blog! t's FABULOUS!
    Blessings,
    Caroline

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  18. These are great. I have seen alphabet mugs before...not these...but others at Tj Maxx. Have you tried a small vase with a large mouth? I live using a glass blown vase or tall glass to hold my pens.

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  19. CARPE DIEM: No, I never thought of using a vase, that's an excellent idea though...thank you! :)))

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  20. i have the anthropologie mug with a 'k' on it (like another commenter above!) but i don't use it for pencils....i use it for hot chocolate with marshmallows :D

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  21. KAY: Yea I have one with a "J" from Anthro also....I only use it for tea... :))) These were only $6.00 each at west elm so now my pens are in it. Its hard to find a really nice pencil cup holder...!

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  22. Ooo these West Elm ones are more fun than the Anthro ones I feel!

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  23. Very cute! They would be good for holding toothbrushes too! xo

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  24. I haven't seen these before but I think they are so cute! I love personal touches to decor! =)

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  25. i almost bought one Jen. I was there saturday buying plates...but they didnt have our last initial. i have a t mug already...love them though.

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  26. I got loads of pencil holders. Usually I make them myself (well, sort of) using old jam jars that I embellish by drawing a bit on or putting a bow tie or things like that. The only one I actually purchased was from Ikea, though. :)

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