Showing posts with label office. Show all posts
Showing posts with label office. Show all posts

29 Sept 2016

Colourful Office Accessories by Block Design


We took a trip down to Design Junction at London Design Festival last week, with Lucie, and it's fair to say we return back to Lancashire feeling inspired and buzzing with homeware ideas. Block's playful office and desk accessories sure made me look.

The freestanding Perpectual Calender is my favourite piece of design by them! We'll share more of our thoughts and findings from London Design Festival over the coming weeks.

Did you attend London Design Festival?

15 Feb 2016

Dan Marc British-Made Study Desk


Dan Marc Study Desk | Paul Smith x Anglepoise Desk Lamp

It's been a long time coming, but well worth the wait. I finally have a desk! I know, I know...most people find it hard to believe that I haven't ever really had a desk, especially for someone who works from home. But the days of working off my lap are finally behind me, because I now have the most beautiful Study Desk by Lancashire-based furniture designer, Dan Marc. I still haven't got a proper office, but it's a step!

I first met Dan about a year ago, as he works at the same university campus as Hollie. We instantly clicked, as we share a lot of common interests - a love of craft, design, menswear and outdoors - and just a few months later I found myself getting the ball rolling to owning my very own piece of British design.

The fixless Study Desk is designed and made in the UK, with each component (Dove Grey powder-coated folded steel top, and hand-waxed ash legs) being sourced entirely in Lancashire, NW. Expect to see a lot more on here from Dan Marc, as I plan to shadow some of his visits to local suppliers, factories and workshops throughout 2016.

Find out more about Dan Marc here. What's your currently home office set-up like?

7 Jan 2016

Most Modest Desk Accessories

Most Modest USA made Desk Accessories at Huckberry
Most Modest USA made Desk Accessories at Huckberry
Most Modest USA made Desk Accessories at Huckberry
Most Modest USA made Desk Accessories at Huckberry
Most Modest USA made Desk Accessories at Huckberry
Most Modest USA made Desk Accessories at Huckberry

With a shiny new desk in transit (designed by Dan Marc) I'm already starting to make a list of what I want to sit on it. The essentials: laptop, notepad, diary, lamp. The 'those'll look decent": vase, framed print, book. And the extra: Mini Homer Simpson, rubber band ball, Bearbricks, calculator, beer bottles...

But what about all the little bits and bobs? The stuff that just rolls around, but when you actually need it you can't bleeding find it anywhere. A wire desk tidy seem a little old hat, and as my desk has been so thoughtfully designed it only makes sense to treat it well, and give it some good neighbours.

Most Modest do some really lovely looking desk accessories, including; an ash storage vessels, a simple desk organiser, multi-purpose device bar (with built-in charging cable), cork coasters, and cable tidies. All USA-made, and ready to make your desk fresh for the new year.

Available at Huckberry.

13 Sept 2015

Our New Office + Weekend Links



Buckets has officially set up camp in The Den - a brand new co-working workspace on Bedford Sq, London, just near the British Museum! And we couldn't be more pleased with the location, slap bang in the centre of the city. We'll definitely be following this up with a proper post on The Den, as we'd love to show you all around.

It feels like I've been celebrating my 30th birthday for the past two week; last week spending some time in Liverpool with Hollie, then this week with friends and family. Well that's quite enough exciting news for once day. What's new with you?

Weekend Bucket List

Interesting music video involving Photoshop
A look at Bespoke globe making in London
It's that time of year again, new socks klaxon!
A vibrant photo-journal of Cuba
8 of the best versions of the New Balance 574
In case you missed it - Three Places to Visit in Manchester

30 Aug 2014

Fuut Under-Desk Foot Hammock + Weekend Links


This is just too good not to share (again) on here. The Fuut Under-Desk Mammock by Connect Design [via] makes so much sense. Switching easily between "work" + "rest" modes, it works by attaching to either side of your desk and let's you work comfortably in a more relaxed manner, without compromising your posture. This would improve my life big time!

This weekend I'll be helping out at the local food bank, catching up with Hollie, reading blogs and organising my week ahead; I'm off to Scotland for a couple of days next week (really really far up!). How about you? Please do send me over some links to your new posts. Happy weekend my friends.

Weekend Bucket List

Colour psychology and how it affect our every day choices
These Variations on Normal designs are so funny!
Man these dogs can really skateboard [click video]
Beautiful travel photography blog [via Jane]
Barbers in Liverpool is Men only, how backwards?
A certificate of your awesomeness
A blog sharing my love for classic car design + type [via Present & Correct
In case you missed it - Three Days in London

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9 Aug 2013

Workspace Inspiration & How We Blog

workspace inspiration, modern office space, for the home pinterest, pinterest mat_buckets, chair, table, carpet, window, berlin
workspace inspiration, modern office space, for the home pinterest, pinterest mat_buckets, chair, table, carpet, window, berlin
workspace inspiration, modern office space, for the home pinterest, pinterest mat_buckets, chair, table, carpet, window, berlin
workspace inspiration, modern office space, for the home pinterest, pinterest mat_buckets, chair, table, carpet, window, berlin
workspace inspiration, modern office space, for the home pinterest, pinterest mat_buckets, chair, table, carpet, window, berlin
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Some of you may have noticed that I'm posting more regularly than earlier in the year, this has been a conscious decision. I've decided to dedicate more time to my blog, it's one of the most rewarding creative outlets and we always hear "do more of the things you love", well, blogging is one of those loves. Meeting like-minded people through the blogging community has always been one of the more fulfilling aspects, be that online or in person. I think most of you would agree?

Searching for interesting and inspiring things is one of my main daily tasks, it's essentially what my blog is about. Not sticking to one subject has possibly not done the growth of my blog any favours but from the start I've always maintained Buckets & Spades is a place where I would simply share things I like (and my own personal style mixed in). Turns out I like quite a whole bunch of stuff and sharing it with you guys is where the main buzz comes from.

As I'm putting more time into the blog I've started to think more about how I can turn  my workspace in to a more enjoyable place to be. This leads me to workspace inspiration and once again I've gone Pin crazy. My space is pretty limited, spending time on sites like Freunde von Freunden Workspaces and The Selby makes me long for huge rooms which can be filled with all sorts of collected goods; but my situation couldn't be further from the truth. Money is another issue, checking  secret sales sites like HushHush have started to become a mild obsession. As I mentioned in my previous post, For The Home, I tend to look for inspiration in real living spaces rather than a catalogue. For instance  OneHundredSixtyEight is a constant source of inspiration, especially for something living in a small flat. Over the next few weeks I'll hopefully 

For most running a blog is a hobby but I'm interested to hear how you guys balance blogging with day-to-day jobs? I'd love to hear if you have a dedicated workspace or even if you're doing it from the comport of your sofa. Enjoy your weekend.