Sarah Hearts

I always loved choosing a new backpack for school. I’m a huge fan of unique textiles and organization and backpacks fulfilled both those loves. There are so many great options this season. These are my picks for back to school. Which is your favorite?

1. Deux Lux Canvas Backpack from Urban Outfitters, $69.99.
2. Dakine Prom from Zappos, $50.
3. The Northface Recon from Zappos, $99.
4.  Pop Quiz from Herschel Supply, $69.99.
5. Unknown via Pinterest. (If you find where to purchase this, please let me know)
6. Branch Backpack from Haiku, $118.

This weeks posts are going to have a similar theme– back to school. Many people are going to hitting the books by the end of the month so I wanted to share some of my favorite school supplies. I was always the kid who couldn’t wait for back to school shopping. The new school year meant the possibility of a new a lunch box, book bag, folders, pencils boxes and more. Today’s post highlights one of my favorite supplies, lunch boxes. I love to pack my lunch because I can eat healthier and safe a few bucks.

Lunch boxes aren’t just for students, the few featured above are handy for anyone who dines away from home. Do you bring your lunch to work or school? If so, what’s your favorite lunch box food? A particular sandwich or wrap?

1. Alexander Girard Lunch Purse (I love the small “love” charm)
2. Thermos Raya Flower Print Lunch Duffle
3. Lunchskins reusable snack and sandwich bags (I have these, they are great! They are even dishwasher safe)
4. Klip-It Lunch Cube (a simplified bento box that keeps everything separate)
5. 16oz. Glass bowl with Lid (5% of the purchase goes to the Food Bank of New York City)
6. Zojirushi Mini Bento Stainless Lunch Jar Set (It even includes a cute little chop stick contianer)
7. Owl Lunch Bag by Skip Hop (They have many more animals on their site, perfect for kids or the kid in us)

There are so many options when it comes to school stationery. I’ve rounded up a few favorites below.

1. The Non-Planner Datebook available at Supermarket.
2. Oh Joy! Notebooks. Available in an array of prints and patterns.
3. Russell + Hazel 8-tab index dividers.
4. Bird booklet from Orange Beautiful available at Supermarket.
5. Susy Jack* day of the week clip set and pencil cup and pencils.
6. Russell + Hazel signature pattern binders.
7. Raval page flags from Paper Source. These are amazing for students and teachers. Great for marking pages/note taking in books!
8. Russell + Hazel daily adhesive notes. Who can live without sticky notes?

I absolutely love lunch boxes. I’m a big fan of bringing my lunch to school/work. It’s usually healthier and cheaper to BYO lunch. And with this season’s lunch box selections, what’s not to love? Below are my favorites. It was hard just to pick a few!

1. RuMe JR! Reusable Bags available at Delight.
2. Gypsy Girl Soft Kit from Thermos.
3. ClassMate StudyHaul Lunch Box from Land’s End.
4. Built NY Munchlers Insulated Lunch Bag from Built NY available at Delight.
5. Jane Jenni – custom fit lunch bags by jane jenni available at Unica Home.
6. Printed Lunch Box from L.L. Bean.
7. Fugu Lunch Tote from Built NY. I have this one and I absolutely love it! It keeps food hot/cold for up to 4 hours.
8. Extra Relish Lunch Tote from Built NY.
9. The Lunch Box by Oots available at Delight.

Were you the kid that wanted a new book bag every school year? Or did you used the same one for several years? Either way, here are my picks for book bags this season.

1.  Timbuk2 build you own Swig. So many fabric choices! Has built in laptop protection too.
2. Jansport illustrator pack. Comes with markers so you can color in the pattern. Reminds me very much of Mike Perry‘s work.
3. Jansport cosmic bubbles superbreak backpack exclusively at the Container Store.
4. Timbuk2 Q backpack. Built in laptop protection and side accessibility.
5. InCase nylon compact backpack. Houses a 15″ MacbookPro nicely. Available in several neutral colors.

Note: I was disappointed to find out that my favorite book bag that I used throughout high school and college is no longer in production. It was a Clive book bag that I purchased at the Container Store. Super durable and comfortable. It was one of the first bags with an iPod holder.

I have long been a fan of Seattle’s Three by Three. Their super strong hooks and magnetic boards are stylish and functional. They are perfect around the home and a great solution in dorm rooms or small apartments. Below are my favorite three by three pics for back to school. All can be purchased via their online shop.

 

the kit collection by my organizer favorites, russell + hazel, is now available at office max. and it gets better! all kit items are 50% this week. so stop by your local office max and pick up some cute stationary for the office. above are a few of my favorite kit items.