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Memo boards are having a bit of a moment, but this Behold: five $30-or-under
15"-by-15" chalkboard–letter board hybrid is a new CL favorite, ways to feel like a
because it’s as functional as it is decorative. more capable human

ALL-PURPOSE
CLEANER
Finally, a vinegar
formula without
GET 20%
OFF! the unpleasant
smell. $12;
See pg. 94 for
details.
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Chalkboard Charm
Quickly jot down
notes (or quotes) in
addition to using
magnetic letters on a
green or black
PRETTY PENS
schoolhouse-y fi nish.
Color up your
junk drawer
with multiuse
Sharpie pens.
$13 for 5;
Colorful
amazon.com
Alphabet Magnets Built-In Storage
A modern take on The board’s
TO-DO LIST BOARD, BRIAN WOODCOCK; PENS, STEPHEN DEVRIES; ILLUSTRATIONS BY MELINDA JOSIE.
plastic letters of magnetic back
yesteryear, these soft allows for a whole
one-inchers come alphabet to be
in sets of 200 and in conveniently
20 fresh colorways Letter Board and Soft Magnetic Letters accessed on the
(here: rose quartz). $35 and $20, respectively; thetypesetco.com reverse side.

WOODEN HANGERS
Swap dry-cleaning stragglers
for durable wood.
$19 for 24; homedepot.com

MOTIVATOR
Peppy UNKILLABLE
GREENERY
Planners We’re calling
2020 the year of
Online calendars are the faux branch.
well and good, but Start with these
there’s something FOR THE COLLECTOR FOR THE CRAFTER FOR THE GARDENER olive look-alikes.
Document antiquing trips A sunny quilt Lively fl orals in $28 for 3;
more “will it into the
inspired by this graphic motif speaks to vibrant hues will off set wayfair.com
universe” about matchbook pattern. $29; homespun pursuits. winter blues. $28;
putting pen to paper. papier.com $65; fi lofax.com bando.com

Radio
Ups the industrial
charm with
exposed filaments

Incandescent Globe WOOL DRYER BALLS
Provides a soft Gives Hollywood Edison Stash ’em in a clear jar,
glow in a range glam to bathrooms Adds a pedigreed and they double as decor.
of wattages and vanities vintage aesthetic $20 for 3; food52.com

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