I thought this was such an adorable little plant holder to have at your desk and it would pretty much go with EVERYTHING. I found this classic 3 legged porcelain pot on Etsy and it was created by PigeonToe Ceramics. A little Veluntina airplant, which is the featured plant, also seems like a pretty low maintenance plant to have as well. Anyways, I’m always on the lookout out on other blogs and Etsy for cute desk accessories to post!
If you’re looking to liven up your boring binder collection check out Russell + Hazel whose motto “Add life to your work” really brings home the premise of stylemycube! We dig the signature pattern binders and ladies will definitely love the audrey expanding totes. They also have adorable paper sets, labels, & personal calendars. Check it out!
If you are a person who is constantly fidgeting (like me) then this is the perfect product! According to the website “Riding on four smooth gliding casters, the Webble combines an iconic shape with a spring suspension and patented mesh membrane that offer the ultimate in comfort and flexibility. The webble’s open frame combines strength and style in an unmistakable form that challenges the assumption that life under your desk couldn’t possibly be fun.” Well, this is definitely the first product I’ve heard of that offers under the desk fun. Also, another interesting fact about the Webble, apparently it was the 2008 “Best of Year Interior Design Winner.”
Today, shopping for small quantities of cubicles is a real headache. Most cubicles currently offered on the market are complicated and expensive furniture systems that have to be laid out by brand-expert space planners and installed by product-specialist installers, not to mention they are generally not available before 3 months for delivery. Cube in a Box™ offered through Costco is designed to satisfy small office and home office needs with quality, in stock, easy and reliable solutions.
Pet Animal Rubberbands! Made from silicone, these unique and colorful rubberbands are shaped like animals. Now when your coworker asks to borrow a rubberband give them the option between a blue turtle or a yellow duck…
The Staple-Free Stapler? This ingenious and space saving piece of equipment leaves your papers metal free! This has to be somewhat environmentally responsible, right?
These fun & unique products are now available at a Container Store near you (or online of course): www.containerstore.com
If you’re stuck in Cubicle Nation, then you’ve probably discovered the value of a good pair of headphones by now. Whether they are for blasting techno while working that insanely boring project or sneaking in a youtube video, headphones have become a must-have in the office place. For those allowed to use headphones at work, being able to escape from the numerous annoying sounds produced by a common workspace to either quiet bliss or streaming music has literally become part or our focusing process. Without headphones pumping sick 80’s tunes in my ears half the day, my mind would easily wander another 10-15 times during the workday. Furthermore, headphones are great because they offer a little bit of privacy in the otherwise very public cubicle landscape. People are less likely to come over to your cube when they see you with headphones on. For these reasons and others, headphones have truly become a cube necessity – the question is are the expensive headphones really worth their price tag? (more…)
For artistic types: The design firm Harry Allen reinterprets the ordinary to create a stylish and witty desk set which plays on iconic forms of typical objects in an office setting (i.e. pencils, rubberband ball, business cards). The Reality Desk Set includes a pencil tray, a paperweight, and a business card holder made of a white resin cast from real objects.
As you strain your eyes beneath the flickering flourescent light above your cube and are hit by waves of Seasonal Affective Disorder, you might wonder if this is any way to live. Thankfully, there are products which simulate natural lighting and are scientifically designed to enhance vision and viewing comfort. Two popular products include the Ott Lite Vision Saver Plus designed by Dr. John Ott a photobiologist who discovered the remarkable effects that natural light has on living things while filming the Secrets of Life Series for Walt Disney and the Bright as Day Lamp which offers brilliant, glare-free, wide spectrum light. Now you can continue along happily with your work in the simulated light of a Caribbean island and not have to worry about sunburn.
Customize your cube with your favorite pictures. The various online photo shops (ofoto, shutterfly, etc.) offer customizable products such as mugs, mousepads, coasters, notecards, calendars, stickers, and magnets. Slap on that digital vacation picture of you and the family and have the best looking coffee mug in the office! Check out the magic tile mug at ofoto. The basic premise is while your mug may appear plain black, when you pour a warm beverage in, your picture “magically” appears…. wow!
The USB port to your computer is a source of power for fun techy gadgets. Everything from fragrance dispensers to heating pads to lava lamps are available to you via USB. The USB gadget industry is so evolved that there’s an entire blog at www.usbgadgets.org devoted to USB Gadgets. Here’s a list of the top 5 unique USB gadgets for your cube:
The “coolest” way to keep your drink cold – this retro-styled USB powered mini fridge guarantees that you’ll never return to a warm soda after a long afternoon meeting. Now all of your coworkers will gaze at you thirstily as you drink your cold frosty beverage.
A great resolution to the battle of the thermostat in the office for the perpetually cold person. The product boasts a cozy design for defrosting your feet. Related items include USB heating gloves and a USB “cafe pad” to keep your coffee mug warm.
For the office neat freak, a USB powered vacuum cleaner designed to rid your keyboard, monitor and surrounding work area of dust and debris. This product features an easy to clean Filtration system to trap dust. Another related product found online is a USB Humidifier.
