Most Unusual

Stunning Egyptian Pens and Pen Holder

For the Office, Home, or Home Office

by Joi

Egyptian Pharoah Pen HolderI think everything and anything Egyptian is about to absolutely explode onto the scene. The exquisitely beautiful Angelina Jolie has been cast to portray Cleopatra in an upcoming movie, which will only add to the Egyptian craze.  I noticed that when our National Geographic came in the mail yesterday, Cleopatra had earned the cover.

Another sign that ancient Egypt is gaining newfound popularity – not that it has ever gone completely out of vogue. How could anything this exotic and beautiful ever completely go out of style?

The gorgeous Egyptian Pharaoh Pen Vessel, shown above, is a perfect way to bring the exotic flair of Egypt into your home office, home, or office.

From Design Toscano:
Embellished with a stately pharaoh, ancient hieroglyphics and scenes of ancient Egypt, our quality designer resin exclusive is hand-painted in the royal hues of the Egyptian palette. On a desk or credenza, this regal cup is always at your service. Designed to hold our Egyptian Pen Collection, Pens are sold separately (See Below!).

Egyptian Pens


Artifacts of Ancient Egypt Pen Collection: Set of 5

From Design Toscano:
The five carved figures of this collection represent: Saqqara, a beloved queen; Thoth, the ibis-head god; Amenophis III, the Pharoah; Anubis, the jackal-head guardian; and Horus, the falcon god. Each cold cast resin pen features the details of an ancient relic and is hand painted in the colors of the Egyptian royal palette.

These beautiful Egyptian pens are sold separately, as well, for under $7 each. Click through the link above to see each.  These are BEYOND gorgeous.

No Bones About It

This Desk Sitter is Deliciously Unexpected

by Joi

Unusual Office Desk Sitter

I haven’t posted anything really, really strange in a while and I’m beginning to have trouble sleeping. So, I went off on a search for the odd and unusual, the aberrant and abnormal, the idiosyncratic and weird.

Found him!

Mr. Bone Jangles Skeleton Sitter: Set of Two is from Design Toscano, the first place I go when I want the wonderfully weird (unless it’s Friday night, then Wal-Mart’s the mecca for the mysterious).

I must be a magnet because I had been on their website for less than one minute when I came across ol’ skinny. I’m sorry, but I love him. He’s so deliciously random and unexpected – my favorite kind of decor… pretty much my favorite kind of anything. Or anyone.

From Design Toscano
Mr. Bone Jangles Skeleton Sitter (Set of Two): From computer, windowsill, or the back of your throne, our hand-painted quality designer resin bag-o-bones has a hard time finding a place where he CAN T sit! An imaginative gift to yourself or a death-defying buddy.

Click HERE to get up close and personal with slim.

The Greatest Originality Poster EVER

I Think I'm in Love

by Joi

Originality


Originality
Buy This Allposters.com

Well? Do you feel motivated, inspired, and ready to take on the world, armed solely with your individualism and charm?

My work here is done.

Cool Little Solar Lamp

From Useful Things.com

by Joi

Solar Lamp

I was recently sent a really cool little solar lamp from Useful Things.com to review for the site.  Given my love for the fun, the quirky, and the whimsical,  I love Useful Things.  I remember once, one of my daughters (Brittany) was walking through the house with boyfriend # 3 (aka Justin).   She pointed to my stuffed hillbilly rooster with one hand and a totally crazy calendar with the other and said, “That’s my mom.”  # 3 became an all-time favorite when he said, “I love those!”

I miss him.  I miss #1, too.  But #4?  Sociopath.

Sidetracked. Back to my super cool solar lamp.  Due to its small size, this lamp is perfect for small areas such as nightstands and desks. It’s also perfect as a nightlight, as long as you (or your child) likes quite a bit of light.  You couldn’t ask for a safer nightlight – even if you fall asleep with the light on, not a big deal. Speaking of children, I have to say I LOVE the thought of having such a safe lamp around kids – no outlet required.  Even #4 couldn’t hurt himself or others with this lamp.

This little solar lamp would also be perfect for the mobile office – it’d light up an otherwise dark car without breaking a sweat.  You could even sit at a picnic table with your solar lamp and work.  I have no idea why you’d be sitting at a picnic table at night working, but I’m not here to judge.

I was honestly really surprised at how much light this solar lamp puts off.  I’ve always wanted to try a solar lamp but never got around to it.  You know my fascination and obsession with lamps – I guess part of me just doubted that a solar lamp could put off enough light.  I’ll admit it, I was completely wrong.

This compact solar lamps only measures in at 7.75″ in height and 3.75″ in diameter, yet you’d never know it by the amount of light given off.  You simply “charge” the lamp with about 8 hours of sunlight, then turn it on when you’re ready for it to light up your world – or at least your corner of the room.

A solar panel on top of the lamp keeps the lithium battery charged for hours at a time. The light bulb is a portable LED lamp bulb for extra energy efficiency.  You can choose between blue or clear.

Click the link for more information.  I gotta tell you, I love my solar lamp.  Grab one for yourself and you’ll be good to glow.  Good to glow? Get it?  Ha! Ha?

Well, #3 would’ve liked it.

Thaddeus the Troll Wants to Sit on Your Desk

How Can You Say No to This Face?!?

by Joi

Desktop Accessories: Goblin

Um. Yes, please.

This handsome, winsome, and delightfully charming little guy is the Desktop Gothic Goblins: Thaddeus the Troll from Design Toscano.

Earlier today, I left a comment on an other blog vowing my love for the extraordinary, the different, the eclectic, and the off-beat. I claimed that the more outrageous and unexpected something was, the more I felt drawn to it.  I love things that people can’t walk past – things that stop them in their tracks.  And if it’s something that makes someone say, “Why do you have that?” to which I can answer, “Because I can” – all the better!

As I was browsing desktop statues and accessories a few minutes ago, the proof of my words materialized in the form of a troll. Don’t you love it when that happens?

From the Website:

Desktop Gothic Goblins: Thaddeus the Troll
By artist Mark Noah
Open wide and say “ahhhhh” along with our prankster pair! Though our Toscano exclusives claim to scare away evil computer viruses, they actually spend more time collecting loose change, paper clips or jewelry in their wide-open mouths. Our designer resin additions for desk or dresser are finely hand-painted to showcase everything from teeth to tonsils and are fun-filled gifts for collectors or anyone with a sense of humor.

Each approx. 5″Wx4½”Dx4″H. 1 lb.

Click here for a closer look, but unless your mother is as completely offbeat as I am, I wouldn’t grab Thaddeus for a Mother’s Day gift…. although the look on said mother’s face might prove worth it. Hehehehehe.

Desktop Inspiration at Your Fingertips

Voted #1 Office Gift for a Good Reason

by Joi

The Inspiration Machine-Black

Ingenious. The ingenuity on display here is right up there with a personal hero/heroine (the one, of course, who came up with adding espresso shots to Starbucks coffee – insomniacs, stay away… stay far, far away).

The The Inspiration Machine (shown above in black) is like having your own little inspirational guru sitting on your desk, ready to give you inspiration when you need it most.

Product Description:
With the fun and inspiring Inspiration Machine, you tap the machine everyday to hear a new quote for 24 hrs of inspiration (until the next day when the quote changes to the a new one). Powered with 365 inspirational quotes, one for each day of the year, the Inspiration Machine contains quotes from today’s and yesterday’s inspirational leaders and legends.

Click the following link for a Virtual Version, where you can hear some sample quotes. The Inspiration Machine is available in Black, Pink, or Blue.

Take a closer look!  -The Inspiration Machine

Most Unusual Office Furniture in Two Forevers

For the Office or Home Office

by Joi

Wildly handsome office furniture…. a desk… no, it’s a table…. no, wait, it’s chairs…. it’s what?… It’s all of the above and eye candy to boot? Let’s just stick with wildly handsome office furniture.

Office Furntiture

Gorgeous.  That’s what it is. The Nettlestone Library Ensemble, above, is from Design Toscano and is the very essence of elegance, loveliness, sophistication, and coolness.  Oh, yeah, very heavy on the cool.

From Design Toscano:

In the true tradition of fine European trompe l’oeil wooden furniture

What initially appears to be a bookshelf slides apart to reveal a library table with two tone-on-tone cushioned barrel chairs on casters and hidden compartments for your coveted first editions! The extraordinary, hand-painted, lacquer-finished top is faux burled wood with an ebony trim. Whether you choose it for its sleek, space-saving design or its elegant and novel style, this wooden heirloom will garner compliments in home or office.

41″Wx26″Dx30″H. 148 lbs.

Take a closer look: Nettlestone Library Ensemble!

Perfect Clock for the Retro Office

An Office Clock that Knows Where it's AT

by Joi

Clocks are somewhat of a fascination with me.  They’re like lamps, we have to have them around us, shouldn’t we at least make sure they have a personality?!  The
At Sign Clock above has a huge personality, and a sense of humor as well.  It’s an office clock that will catch everyone’s eye and will always be a perfect conversation piece.

This particular clock is from a website that’s become an obsession for me.  They specialize in Retro decor and gifts.  Quite frankly, I could spend hours, if I had them (and hundreds, if I had them), on this website.  This office clock is latest fixation.  I’m absolutely mad about it.

* Wood Clock with Black Matte Finish
* Brushed Silver Hands
* Frosted Glass Center
* Requires 1 AA Battery
* 5 Year Manufacturer Warranty
* Measures: 21W x 20H inches

Shipping Note: May ship directly from manufacturer. Please allow 7-14 days for delivery.

Take a closer look at the
At Sign Clock

You Know Where You Can Stick It

Fun Office Supplies Make Even Mondays Fun

by Joi

Why? Not? The The Butt Station -Desk Accessory : Tape Dispenser Pen Memo Holder Clip Storage. is one cute little mamma jamma.

I’m all about surrounding yourself with things that make you smile, even in the office or home office (some would say it’s even more important to do so in work areas – for obvious reasons!).

This little desk workstation – or butt station, if you will – holds your pen, tape, memo, and paper clips. But it holds something even more valuable than all of these put together – fun. It’s sure to be a conversation-starter in your office and would make delightful, hilarious gifts around Christmas.

Each one is less than $10, so you can buy one for yourself AND someone on your gift list.

Product Description

This started off being just a gag gift for a co-worker but everyone is wanting a butt station! A fun art deco desk accessory that includes a pen holder, tape dispenser, memo/card holder, paper clip holder and just a great conversation piece all in one! Stands… or sits… about 5″ high and comes in a variety of colors including the ever popular neon green, neon orange and bright blue.

Go to The Butt Station -Desk Accessory : Tape Dispenser Pen Memo Holder Clip Storage. and order your’s today!

The Funnest Bookends On the Shelf

Bookends for the Home, Home Office or Office

by Joi


The Flappers Sculptural Bookends

I love quirky, unexpected decorations – whether they’re in the home office, yard, bathroom, kitchen… Anything that makes me smile when I look at it and makes someone do a double-take has to come home with me.

The The Flappers Sculptural Bookends, above, certainly fit the bill. Their from Design Toscano (seriously, do these people make anything that doesn’t make me giddy?).

From the Website:
The Flappers Sculptural Bookends (C. 1920’s) Inspired by John Held, Jr.
Quality foundry cast iron collectibles
No one epitomized the glamorous era of the Flappers quite like illustrator John Held, Jr. Managing to capture the spirit of newfound freedom in his campy illustrations for The New Yorker, Held’s work was born in 3-dimensions in this pair of heavyweight bookends cast in iron and hand-painted in his signature style. Choose this functional work of decorative art to enliven the décor of any era.

5½”Wx1½”Dx9″H. 3 lbs.

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