Desktop of Fun: Goodies to Make You Smile
A few workspace reminders of summer.
by Jenni Witt
October 19, 2006
Farewell, sweet sunshine. Adieu, beach barbecue. So long, s'mores. Ease the pain of back-to-school blues with a few workspace reminders of summer. And if a Desktop of Fun doesn't tide you over until next June, remember: The Bunsen burner in the science lab roasts a wicked wiener.
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Wild Things
Domestic "Jungle Vinyl" wall art, $115, www.raredevice.net [1]Nuts to You!
Mr. Pickles NutNut cuddler, $20, www.mrpickles.com [2]Mini-Cubbies
VivaTerra kiri wood tansu, $45, www.vivaterra.com [3]Tiki Touch
West Elm cast-iron bamboo frames, $9.99, www.westelm.com [4]
No More Brown Bagging
Light My Fire outdoor-meal kit with spork, $24, www.flight001.com [5]
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Carry On
Flight 001 15-inch nylon laptop case, $85, www.flight001.com [5]
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Write Stuff
Twig pencils in rustic bark container, $28 for thirty-six pencils and holder, www.studentsupply.com [6]Hot Coffee
For Life "Coffee for One" coffee press/mug set, $30, www.raredevice.net [1]You Can Ring My Bell
Museum of Useful Things call bell, $8, www.themut.com [7]Hang In
CB2 whirly hanging candleholder (used as planter), $3.95 each, www.CB2.com [8]
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File O' Style
Gingham file folders, $4.49 for six, www.melodyhousemusic.com [9]Hold 'Em
Three by Three Slott upright organizer, $24, www.velocityartanddesign.com [10]On the Clock
Museum of Useful Things red clock timer, $24, www.themut.com [7]Source URL: http://www.edutopia.org/desktop-fun
Links:
[1] http://www.raredevice.net
[2] http://www.mrpickles.com
[3] http://www.vivaterra.com
[4] http://www.westelm.com
[5] http://www.flight001.com
[6] http://www.studentsupply.com
[7] http://www.themut.com
[8] http://www.CB2.com
[9] http://www.melodyhousemusic.com
[10] http://www.velocityartanddesign.com