Hello, my name is Marielle, and I have an office supply addiction.
Whether we want to admit it or not, we all have something (or things) that we are addicted to. For me, that addiction is anything to do with office supplies and stationary.
It’s not a new addiction. My sister pointed out that I’ve always had a “thing” for office supplies since I was a little girl. Although my office supplies addiction isn’t new, it starting to get a bit out of control. So far my sister has threatened to send me to the “nut” house, and my hubby calls me a hoarder.
So not only do I have an addiction to office supplies, but I’m also a hoarder!! (yikes!)
Many won’t understand the awesome feeling that comes with scoring some pretty washi tape. Or that blissful moment you walked into a Target dollar spot and realized they’ve recently stocked up on cute sticky notes and pens *Glee*
So how do you know you are addicted? I’ve asked a some of my office supplies addicts and here’s 5 signs you might be addicted too.
1. There is no such thing as “too many washi tapes.”
2. You have a Pinterest board dedicated to your planner/stationary/office obsession.
3. You visit the stationary section of every store you go to including the grocery store.
4. Sticky notes, pages flags, stickers and pens, these are few of your favorite things. *In my July Andrews voice*
5. You’ve spent countless hours watching craft/stationary/office supplies videos on YouTube.
Bonus: You’ve also joined as many Facebook groups dedicated to office supply addiction as possible. There’s just something so comforting with knowing that you are NOT alone!
I feel so much better now that I’ve shared this with you all.
What are some of your favorite planner/stationary/office supplies? I love to hear from you guys!
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You are too funny. When I used to work outside of the home, I had a nice collection of cute colored paperclips, binder clips and sticky notes.
haha there are those kind of things I guess – at one point, it get definitely be so addicting indeed haha!
I have that same addiction! I figure it like this, it keeps us out of the bars and off the streets (just joking). It could be alot worse but as I am trying to save lots and lots of money this year I realize this is going to either have to go or cut WAY back. Maybe limit the number of times a year we can visit that favorite store! I’m with you sister we can fight this together. I know have 17 unused composition books under my desk right now!
Although I don’t have an addiction to office supplies in general, I do have an obsession with a certain type of pen. I won’t write with any other kind and if someone tries to swipe it I notice it right away and ask for my pen back.
Goodness, I’ve never watched any YouTube videos, but I’m with you on everything else LOL I just got my first Erin Condren planner this year for 2015, and my current obsession is all things Erin Condren and making my planner pretty with fabulous washi tape, stickers, labels, markers, etc.
I used to have an office supply addiction, I really did. I started working from about 8 years ago and have not been that way anymore. I used to have so many different pens, markers, notepads and desk organizers I could blow your mind.
I love shopping in office supply stores. Sharpies are my biggest addiction.
I do not have an office supply addiction but I fear my 9 year old will. She always wants to go to Staples and Office Depot. If she only had a million dollars.
Washi tape is my JAM. I have over 125 rolls of it and I can’t seem to get enough. I’m not a part of any FB groups, though now I’m intrigued…
I definitely like having stationary supplies more than I like using them. It doesn’t make any sense!
Ok I am definitively not addicted. But those who are create amazing things!
I love Washi tape, but I just can’t bring myself to buy it. I have great plans for using it but it just sits around with all my other office supplies!
Same! Though when I do get it, (very rarely) I use it within the hour!
I am the same, which is why I don’t buy it. I figure if I really have time to sit and make my planner all cute with Washi tape or tape something else then I am sure their is a more important project to work on.
Duct tape on the other hand, we use that.
Hahah I love it – I have to admit to being complete addicted to stationery.. I cannot help it.
Those target page flags are serious business. Especially in the planner world. This post is great I can really relate!
Once you start watching YouTube videos, that’s surely the addiction; I sometimes really have to hold myself back!
I have a huge collection of office supplies but in my own defense I am the church sectary and take minutes for the pastor. I also sit on the internal board of directors for a non profit called parent to parent. Office stuff it’s kinda what I do lol no judging here
You are hilarious! I love your cute addiction. You sound like my magazines, books, home accessories addiction. Lol
I used to collect pretty pens & still kinda do! Gelly Rolls for the win 😀
Oh my gosh, I thought I was the only one addicted to office supplies. I would rather go shopping at Staples than Macy’s, lol. I loved this post.
I love office supplies too! I’m not addicted but I do really enjoy shopping at office supply stores and seeing all the cool things available that would surely help me stay organized.
My 7yr old shares your affliction. When I let him pick what he wants to do for the day, he almost always will ask if we can go to Office Depot. He likes to just walk around and look at the stuff!
I’m definitely addicted. Hubby feeds into it when he knows he’s in trouble too. I love notebooks, Sharpies, pens of any color, and fun organizers. I have SOOOOO many!
2, 3, and 4 are me all the way. I have slowed down a bit in the last few years because of our finances and budget, but I just can’t say no to good pens when I spot them on the clearance isle!
There are so many great products to buy in the office supply department. It is a great way to personalize your work space.
Hi. I’m Krystal, and I’m an addict. This post is hilarious, but so true!
Oh I have been addicted to office supplies my entire life, and what’s worse, now my daughter has an addiction too. Nothing we love more than a good statonery store, she has even asked for Office Depot gift cards for Christmas and birthdays! LOL!
Hi, my name is Tanya – and I’m totally an office supply addict. (in my best AA voice). My addiction started when I was just a little tyke. Now as a homeschooling mom – my kids area looks like a tour of Staples warehouse. lol
I love sticky notes, flags and perhaps most of all: permanent markers. Especially if they are in assorted colors!
Pens–I am addicted to pens. I don’t even know how many I currently have! At least I came by this addiction honestly–I inherited it from my Mom! She has more pens then I do!!
This is so true. It made me chuckle a little. The addiction is REAL!
It is so weird, but when I had a desk in the house, my addiction to office supplies was much worse. I do love me some colored pens though!
I know what you mean, I have a habit of collecting pens and it just gets a little much when I have over 40…I don’t even use them
I have such a big office supply addiction!! I love the Dollar Spot at Target they always have cute stationary!
I have a very similar addiction to craft supplies. I don’t even know what I own at this point. I guess it could be worse…we could be addicted something harmful, I guess. On overdose on office/craft supplies never hurt anyone, right?
I thought I was the only one addicted to office supplies lol. I seriously am. Pens, sticky notes, writing tablets, daily events journals… my desk drawers stay full, lol.
I have a huuuggeeee paper addiction! Notebooks, stationary, notepads, you name it, I got it!
oh good lord i actually might be an addict, i too am in the same boat i just never realised it lol
I’m getting more into adding decor to my planners and work area. I’m not addicted so far but I do love placing hearts and stickers everywhere. It really helps to pick me up when I’m feeling down.
I am addicted to Post-it notes. So, I totally understand.
Ok, so after reading this I realize that I may have had a office supply addiction when I worked as a preschool teacher! I admit, I do still have a sticky note addiction and use them for everything, even keep them in my diaper bag =X lol!
Is it bad that I have no idea what Washi tape is? I love buying new pens all the time though.
Hahaha! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!! I can totally relate. I LOVE looking at post it notes and pens. I could spend an hour in those aisles at the store. lol
Finally! Someone else who shares my addiction! I can spend hours in an office supply store! I have a #6 to add to your list … 6) The only area in your entire house that is organized are the supply shelves in your office.
OOoh, I’m jealous of your supplies!! lol
This is awesome. I’m glad to meet a fellow stationary hoarder and the Julie Andrews voice made me giggle- I do that all the time, think it inside my head 😛
My fav supplies have to be beautiful, matching stationary (if I can find it with lines) and pens that leave glorious lines but don’t bleed through the paper. I penpal…I know, I’m a dork.