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MARKET MARKET OFFICE ATTIRE TIMELESS TOTE Poppin’s colorful workplace supplies make organization projects a pleasure Allison Jayjack—owner of Columbus, Ohio’s Ladybird boutique—and wardrobe stylist Bryn Sanders join forces to create a versatile canvas B est friends since the sixth grade, Allison Jayjack and Bryn Sanders share a love of fashion. And now Jayjack—owner of Ladybird, a clothing boutique in Columbus, Ohio—has partnered with Sanders, a Brooklynbased stylist, to create a versatile canvas tote bag, available exclusively at Jayjack’s shop. Designed with the help of bag maker Boulevard, the chic carryall features a splash of poppyred leather trim, gold hardware, and a customizable gold monogram. With its short handles and adjustable shoulder strap, the bag can be carried in hand or across the body, mak ing it functional as well as stylish, and capable of segue ng from i days at the office to nights on the town. —CB L P oppin, an online purveyor of lively office supplies, carries more than 250 upbeat staples—from monogrammed notebooks to a conference table that doubles as a ping-pong surface— created under the leadership of head designer Jeff Miller. The company’s website also boasts a design-a-desk feature that allows users to jumpstart their professional surroundings while discovering their personal style. “Work is no longer an isolated activity that only happens in an office from nine to five,” explains CEO Randy Nicolau. “Poppin was created to fill the design gap between the products we use for work and those available in the rest of our lives.” —CB L 1 4 Lady Tote: $122; Ladybird 2 5 3 BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION Offering a free membership, Doodle Home helps professional designers find, collect, and track products T 6 1 2 White Link Lamp: $380; Poppin Tote Bag in Montauk Print: $28; Poppin 3 32 Lonny Campfire Paper Table in Virginia Walnut: $499; Poppin 4 5 6 Yellow Inboxes: $24/ set of 2; Poppin Ping-Pong Conference Table: $2,600; Poppin West 18th File Cabinet in White and Yellow: $170; Poppin 7 Flatiron Desk with Yellow Accents: $650; Poppin 7 o help designers concentrate on the creative process without the distraction of quotidian tasks, Jennifer Gilbert launched Doodle Home, an online resource assisting professional interior decorators in finding, collecting, and tracking products. After signing up for a free account, members are assigned a certified designer’s assistant to help manage those routine chores necessary for successfully completing a project. And for nonprofessionals, Doodle Home offers idea boards, designer directories, and assistance in locating housewares. —CB L Doodle Home aims to liberate interior designers’ time, enabling them to focus on the creative aspects of their jobs. Lonny 33