As you’ve probably guessed, I have a gravitational pull toward the outrageous and the unusual.  Swing Clocks fit this bill beautifully.

Product Description
When Galileo Galilea first envisioned using the regular motion of the swinging pendulum in a timepiece, he had no idea what implications keeping accurate time would bring us – computers, timesheets, general relativity… Granted, he didn’t create the first pendulum based timepiece.

That honor falls to Christiaan Huygens (the man, not the Saturnian space-probe). See, the pendulum swings at an incredibly predictable rate, as long as the pivot remains still, the force of gravity is constant, and the length of the pendulum is fixed.

Sure, if you want to go all non-Newtonian on us, you can also include distance from a gravity well, but let’s just keep things simple? Anyway, since the motion of the pendulum is highly predictable, we can mark each cycle of the swinging bob as a measure of time, and consequently keep track of our inexorable grind towards the heat-death of the universe. Hooray! Still, it’s usually the pendulum that drives the clock – what if the entire clock was the pendulum? Done and done!

This super-cool Swing Clock mounts on your wall, and sashays back and forth, marking the passage of time. Watch as your friends take hilarious double-takes once they realize the clock is apparently floating and swinging itself. Granted – it’s just a timepiece.

It’s not likely going to help you with a thorough understanding of general relativity, though if you wanted to put one in a spaceship and accelerate it to a fraction below light-speed and return, that might work.

Sigh. I’m just so completely in love with this clock. Anyone can make time fly. A few people can make time stand still. But making it swing? Now that takes a serious set of skills.

See Swing Clocks for more information.

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Darren Rowse, at ProBlogger, has issued a really cool challenge for bloggers.  It’s such a cool challenge that it zapped me out of my antihistamine fog (cursed allergies).  Seriously, before logging onto Problogger, I was sort of just staring off into space wondering if I was awake, alive, asleep – or if I’d come up with my own state of being.

Or not being, as it were.

Darren’s challenge is the Seven Links Challenge and it involves using the following categories to link to different posts on your blog.  It’s a great way to get the creative juices flowing, highlight old posts, and provide a  fun post for your readers.

It’s proven beneficial to me in an unexpected way, too.  As I poured over some old posts, I saw that I had a lot of housework to do.  I had zero idea what I was doing early on with titles, keywords, and so forth.  Not that I’m top of the line now, mind you, but at least now I’m aware there is a line!
Your first post – Willow Fall’s Computer Desk with Hutch Can you say embarrassing?  I still had on my blogging training bra.  And the last hoorah of a sentence.  Seriously?  When I saw what my first post would be, I nearly backed out of this exercise all together, but I figured, what the heck… I’ve been pulled out of my trance, I might as well go with it….

A post you enjoyed writing the most – This one! I always enjoy the one I’m in the midst of the most.

A post which had a great discussion – Cell Phone Holder with Mermaid Boobies Oh, that Daisy.  She had me at “implants.”

A post on someone else’s blog that you wish you’d written - 8 Habits of Highly Excellent Bloggers by Celestine Chua.  Seriously, this post was so outstanding, I felt like I should have been charged for reading it.  I took notes!  I considered copying the article in its entirety and posting it on my Self Help blog.  But my visitors would have been tipped off right off the bat – I could never have come up with such a great title.  As we’ve proven, here, my titles are the stink.  If you’re in a bit of a hurry right now, at least go to this post and bookmark it for later.

Oh, and have pen and paper ready.  The lady will take you to school.

Your most helpful post – De-Clutter Your Desk
A post with a title that you are proud of – Work Out at Your Desk With Jillian Michaels, I Dare You Not To Oh, I just kill me!  Seriously, I’m not a title writer (obviously).  I sit and stare at that long white rectangle sometimes for minutes on end – with it just staring back, mocking me.  At least, prior to the most recent WordPress upgrade, it just stared back.  Now it cops a sarcastic attitude: “Enter title here.”  I’m pretty sure they put this feature in just for me and my title struggles.
A post that you wish more people had read – A Wooden Cabinet for the Funkiest of Office Freaks – How could anyone not want this amazing piece of furniture in their office or home?  It’s outrageous and I love it.

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Well, it’s Friday and you know what that means, don’t you?  Time for mermaid boobies.  I dunno, I guess it’s a new tradition I came up with.

Whatever, I’m running with it.

Product Description:
If your Mp3 player or cell phone is often “lost at sea,” you’ll want to catch “Madeleine the Mermaid” to anchor it into port! Slip your Mp3 player, phone, or remote control into this hand-painted, designer resin sculptural resting place for safekeeping. Though we can’t guarantee they’ll never be castaways again, Madeleine will do her best to provide an artistic lounge for your treasures!

5″Wx2″Dx5½”H. 1 lb.

The immodest, finned beauty at the top of the post is the Madeleine the Mermaid Mp3 or Cell Phone Holder and she’s simply perfect for Mermaid boobies Friday.

Cut me some slack, it’s been a long week.

Click through for a closer look. I know you want to because you’ve had that kind of week, too. Written all over your face.

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If you have a taste for the unusual (and I’ve heard that you do), you’ll be as impressed with this The Claremont Helmet Lidded Bin as I am. No doubt you’ve heard about my own quirky taste for the unusual.

The sure-to-be-the-talk-of-the-office The Claremont Helmet Lidded Bin is from a retailer I’m completely obsessed with – Design Toscano.

To put it simply, they’re just as off-beat as we are. They, no doubt, have an inner Office Freak, and he – make no mistake about it – knows how to get his freak on.

Product Description:
Though the “Claremont” is an accurately rendered, medieval sculpture, the helmet opens to make this knight eminently useful in the charming English tradition of “the book hide”—as a dust bin with removal mesh basket, an ice bucket, a storage compartment, or as a stash for your latest cloak-and-dagger novel! Accurately sculpted, then cast in quality designer resin and finished as faux metal, this is a functional work of decorative art for your castle.

11″Wx12½”Dx16″H. 9 lbs.

See The Claremont Helmet Lidded Bin for

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An office without a personality is as droll as a person without one.  You should always look for ways to surround yourself with office supplies and decorations that make you smile and ones that show off your personality.  Novelty lamps are the perfect way to let your… forgive the pun… personality shine.

The novelty lamps below are from The Light Shop and they’re a lot more fun than the average lamp.  Click through each lamp’s link to read more about the lamp.

Carry-Out Black Table Lamp

Carry-Out Red Table Lamp

Element Chrome Table Lamp

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Va Va Va Voom. I have a special place in my heart (and living room, home office, kitchen, bedrooms, patio…) for furniture and decorations that aren’t’ afraid to stand out from the crowd. You know, pieces that are so proud of who they are and what they look like that they practically dare you not to notice them. The incredibly modern and sexy Zuo Modern Unico Executive Office Chair above definitely fits the bill.  I love this office chair from Stacks and Stacks so much that I’m in pain.

This executive office chair is for the office worker who doesn’t mind standing out from the rest of the office. In fact, they insist upon it.

Perfect for the home office or traditional office, this sturdy modern beauty is constructed of a steel frame and faux leather covered cushions. The unique design of this chair is exceptionally stylish and functional, with four round pillows and a matching headrest. Adjustable armrests, locking tilt and rolling base ensure comfort and mobility. This office chair is available in black or white.

Zuo Modern Unico Executive Office Chair Features:

• Chair height 46-49
• ” Seat height 18.5-21″
• Arm height 26-28.5″
• Holds up to 350 lbs.
• This item ships directly from the manufacturer.
• Product usually arrives in 2-8 business days, depending on destination, including order processing and shipping.
• APO/FPO shipping unavailable
• This item/items are delivered by common carrier truck.
• The service will call to schedule an appointment for delivery.

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The adorableness you see before you is the Starbucks Coffee Zebra Knitter Critter Plush from Starbucks’ online store. These beautiful little Kenana Knitter Critters are hand-knitted by rural women in Kenya using all-natural hand spun wool that is dyed with natural plant dyes.

Everyone loves to have special things on and around their desk that mean something to them.  Things that express something about their views of the world and the things that bring them joy and happiness.

Check out what these desk buddies have to say for themselves:

Money earned by these Kenana Knitters goes directly to the women who are able to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.

How could anyone NOT want to get in on that?

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Robot Bunnies Shade

I love anything that allows you to express yourself – whether it’s jewelry, hats, or office decor.  I’m all about putting your personal stamp on anything and everything.  You know, this is me – take it or leave it.

Because I do love that whole individualistic approach, I’m all kinds of wild about Lamp-in-a-box.com. So brilliant. So cool. So original.

What You Need to Know About Lamps in a Box

Lamp-In-A-Box shades can be purchased separately.
Lamps are 21″ tall. All Lamp-In-A-Box shades are cylindrical, 7” in diameter and 9” tall, designed to work with LAMP-IN-A-BOX bases.
Lamp-In-A-Box shades are shipped with a harp and finial and may or may not fit other lamp bases.
Maximum wattage for Lamp-In-A-Box shades is 75 watts.
All shades are made of eco-friendly 100% biodegradable plastic
Sold in heavy-duty, recyclable, reusable box with carrying handle.

Cartoon Chase Shade

Lamp-in-a-box.com features their own crazy cool shades in various designs – trust me, they’re designs that’ll be unlike any you’ve ever seen.  I’ve thrown a few around this post to give you an idea.  However, what may even be more amazing is this:  You can use your own pictures to create lamp shades that are definitely one of a kind and personal. Can you imagine, your cat, your spouse, and/or your children gracing a lamp in your office?  The people who light up your world lighting up your office as well.

That was a little deep just then…. and on a Monday. Oooooooh.

You’ll want to jump over to Lamp-in-a-box.com and have a look around. You’ll be pretty impressed. I think my favorite is the Robot Bunnies Shade. What’s not to love about Robo Bunnies?  But the cartoon Beatles being chased by girls (the ladies are on the other side) is a whimsical de-light, too.   Sorry.

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Oh, the implications. These Jumbo Stick-It Notes by Dci Decor could be fun in the office, school, home (or home office or home school), just about anywhere. These giant post it notes are impossible to ignore and that, my fellow office freaks, is the hook.  They make everything a big deal and, face it, what better way to get a point across?

The beauty is, they let you get your point across in a hilarious fashion.

You can use the giant post-its as a note or message taker, drawing pad, presentation board or teaching aid.  These oversized post it notes are used the same way as the little, traditional stick-it notepads that we’re all addicted to and even feature a self-sticking back for adhering to your desk, wall or anywhere else you (or someone else!) need a reminder.

Order yours today for less than $12.00:
Jumbo Stick-It Notes by Dci Decor

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I nearly screamed out loud when I saw this Holmes HL1261W Black Robot Desk Lamp – he’s my kind of office lamp!   The way I see it, if you have to be working, you should surround yourself with things that make you smile from the inside out.

This lamp more than fits that bill.

He has an adjustable head as well as movable arms and legs, so you can rearrange him from day to day.. you know to keep his joints from getting stiff. Get this, his hands are clips that will hold pens, notes, or pencils for you until you need them. He’s sort of like an assistant, kind of like Iron Man had in his basement to end all basements. Except the Black Robot Desk Lamp promises not to douse you with water.

You’ll be the talk of the office with this lamp, everyone will want one!

See Holmes HL1261W Black Robot Desk Lamp to order your own robot lamp today.

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