by Joi on August 13, 2010
If your office style has higher brows than Joan Crawford, the Envoy Blue Ocean Illuminated Floor Globe
might be of interest to you.
This beauty is from National Geographic’s online store, so you know it has to be extremely well made and extremely handsome. National Geographic’s legendary cartographers use a process that combines 17 layers of rich color printing with specially developed materials to create these virtually unbreakable state-of-the-art globes.
With the light off, the globe shows a wealth of political data and 5,000 place names, all printed in the patented National Geographic typeface. With the light on, the physical world is revealed with meticulously hand-drawn mountains, valleys, vegetation zones, and ocean floors.
This beautiful globe would be as magnificent in the home as it would be in the workplace. During the years I home-schooled my three daughters, this would have been an amazing resource. Actually, it would still be a great resource. While playing Trivia Pursuit, if I got one of the hateful Geography questions, I could simply announce that I had to be in the next room for a minute… I left my drink in there, I needed to pet my cat, I suddenly forgot what color my throw pillows were – you know, a fib most excellent.
Details:
- 14″ diameter
- 39″ high with walnut-finished stand
- Cord is concealed by running through the base
- Lifetime guarantee
- Comes with a certificate of authenticity and a booklet on globemaking
If you’re a little weak in the geography area or you simply want something super gorgeous in your office or home, click the following link and take a closer look: Envoy Blue Ocean Illuminated Floor Globe
by Joi on August 11, 2010
The Walk The Talk Penguins Framed Desktop Print
above, which I love muchly btw, stars a gorgeous cast of penguins with a breathtaking sunset at their backs. They are, of course, dressed for success, as they follow their confident leader along the shoreline.
Message: Take the initiative and lead the way. You can make the difference.
I love the practice of starting each day with 1 shot of motivation and… oh, I dunno… 2,600 shots of coffee*. Click through the following link to take a closer look at this wonderful desktop motivation print. While on the site, check out the other motivational prints, ceramic coffee mugs, posters, desktop accessories, etc. I have to give them the “Name of the Month” honors, too (“Successories”): Walk The Talk Penguins Framed Desktop Print
*More on Mondays.
Just look at that handsome face – you know you love him. The Easter Island Moai Monolith Sculpture – Desktop
is yet another deliciously fun, highly original, and down-right breathtaking must have from Design Toscano.
Does everything this site sells have to make me fall in love? I swear, every item I’ve done a story on is a complete and total head-turner… the sort of desk decor or desk accessory that causes everyone to do a double take.
These people simply don’t mess with ordinary. And neither do office freaks. The one currently writing or the ones currently reading.
Easter Island Moai Monolith Sculpture
Inspired by the 380 A.D. originals weighing more than 10 tons!
Assumed to be depictions of local chiefs, heroes, or gods, the giant statues on Easter Island are some of the world’s most intriguing archeological artifacts. Cast in quality designer resin and finished to look like rough, chiseled stone, this exclusive replica sculpture adds a South Seas accent in your home or garden.
Desktop: 5″Wx5½”Dx9″H. 5 lbs.
See Easter Island Moai Monolith Sculpture – Desktop for a closer look.
The Office Depot(R) Brand Neve Workstation Collection
has an ultra-modern style that brings a cool look to your office, home office, or any room for that matter.
The sleek design is as functional as it is gorgeous. Each piece (sold individually) is made of white poly and a has sturdy, stylish gray steel frame that holds up to constant use. The computer desk features an elevated storage area for your CPU tower plus a convenient slide-out keyboard/mouse tray. The rear cable management tray keeps your desktop clear of messy cords.
Other Features:
- Dual-wheel casters provide easy mobility.
- The bookcase features 4 fixed, rounded shelves for contemporary display of books, photos and more.
- Shelves hold up to 30 lbs each.
- Adjustable feet let you raise or lower the bookcase to your desired height.
- Easy assembly instructions included.
For more details and to order this modernly delicious desk/workstation: Office Depot(R) Brand Neve Workstation Collection
One of my uncles collects model ships. It was a hobby he began when he was a teenager – even before he joined the Navy. The Navy became his life’s mission and he kept reenlisting until they accepted the fact that they’d have him and his model ships around for three or four forevers.
When I was a tiny little office freak, I loved to watch him assemble these model ships. Partly because it was fascinating and partly because his mother (my grandmother) frequently brought us fudge. If chocolate is on the scene, count on me being nearby.
The gorgeous model ships below are from New York Times Online Store and would instantly turn any office (or room) into a very cool place to be.
Especially if fudge were also in the vicinity. I’m just saying…
40 Endeavour Wooden Model With Free Shipping!
– Capture the spirit of the high seas with a masterfully handcrafted replica of the Endeavour, which was built in 1933 and was one of the most impressive British sailboats to ever race in the America Cup series. Master craftsmen using historical photographs, drawings or blueprints meticulously make these highly accurate, wood models from scratch. They are built with high-grade wood and plank-on-frame craftsmanship, similar to the construction of actual boats. This model comes built; for shipping purposes, the mast arrives detached. These models are made of the finest woods, like rosewood, mahogany and teak. They are adorned with chrome and brass fittings and ornaments. Comes with a solid wood base, with brass nameplate, plus historical information. Dimensions: 40 long x 45 tall x 8 wide. To view other images that show this model ship up close and/or from different angles, click here. To view another image that shows this model ship up close, click here. Comes with FREE 8 x 10 Tall Ships photo – doubled matted and suitable for framing! FREE ground shipping in continental U.S. (Ships from the West Coast.)
28 San Felipe Wooden Model With Free Shipping!
– This is museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of the San Felipe, one of Spains most powerful and beautiful ships on the high seas in the late 1600s. Master craftsmen using plank on frame construction, just like real ships, handcraft this medium-size model with the highest quality woods from scratch. Each model takes more than 200 hours to build and is subjected to a demanding quality-control process. The San Felipe was known for its beauty and every effort has been made to capture the details. It is built with the most exotic woods – rosewood, ebony and mahogany that give an impressive look with their different shades. The hull has an even, smooth surface, more beautiful than most pieces of fine furniture. From the bow to the stern, you can see scores of shiny high-quality brass fittings and cannons. The stern is the most decorated area with hundreds of small brass ornaments, brass railing, figurines and lanterns. You will fall in love with the artwork on the different decks of this model. Each deck is made of many small rectangular wooden pieces. Round-shaped shape stairs connect the main deck and the forecastle deck. Theres also a ship wheel, skylight, bell and lifeboats (with paddles!), plus flag. Comes on a sturdy wooden base with metal nameplate. Dimensions: 28 long x 26 tall x 9.5 wide. To view another image that shows this model ship up close, click here. FREE ground shipping in continental U.S. This model is carefully secured and packed inside a crate for shipping.
36 U.S. Coast Guard Eagle Wooden Model With Free Shipping!
– This is museum-quality, FULLY ASSEMBLED replica of the U.S. Coast Guard Eagle, the only operational commissioned sailing vessel in the U.S. maritime services. Master craftsmen using plank on frame construction, just like real ships, handcraft this medium-size model with the highest quality woods from scratch. Each model takes more than 100 hours to build and is subjected to a demanding quality-control process. This 36 Eagle model is painted in actual lustrous two-tone color red and white. It has amazing details, including a wooden bowsprit, foremast, mainmast and mizzen mast; numerous fabric sails with detailed stitching; rigging that is painstakingly fastened by hand in matching colors. Theres a wooden machine with metal chain used to secure and dropping anchor at the beak head. On the main deck: a large wooden cabin with four doors on the main deck. On the quarterdeck: a navigational area with metal steering wheels, two wooden boats and a wooden cabin. On the poop deck: an additional metal steering wheel. The beak deck and the quarterdeck are surrounded with metal fences. Also features the U.S. Coast Guard symbol and letters on the side of the hull, and lots of metal rings above of the waterline. Theres also a wooden rudder and metal propeller. Comes attached to a wooden stand with a nameplate engraved U.S Coast Guard. Dimensions: 36 long x 28 tall x 12 wide. Comes with FREE 8 x 10 Tall Ships photo – doubled matted and suitable for framing! FREE ground shipping in continental U.S. To view other images that show this model ship up close and/or from different angles, click the link above.
*** The model ship at the top of the post is the 25 Enterprise Wooden Model With Free Shipping!
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by Joi on December 11, 2009
Make no mistake about it, I’m a first rate animal lover. Cats, polar bears, pigs, possums, sharks, birds, raccoons, dolphins, skunks, dogs… I approach life as though God has given all of them to me as my own personal pets. (Reptiles? Unwanted gifts but who am I to question God?) So, I go about my day watching, feeding, ooohing, awwing, petting, and trying to save & protect all of my… in the words of the great Elly Mae… critters.
If you, or someone you know, feels similarly, you’ll want to grab at least one of these beautiful Wave of Light Dolphins
from the Discovery Channel Store.
What a beauty!
From the website: Bring the calmness of the sea to any room with the Wave of Light Animatronic dolphin. This dolphin is a work of art and will be a joy forever. Combining lights, sound and movement, the visual experience is both hypnotic and mesmerizing, creating a relaxing tranquil environment for any room in your home or office. The dolphin is made up of twenty moving slivers that simulate the motion of the ocean. 3 Modes to choose from: Watch it move in a well-lit room with the Sound & Movement Mode. Bring it into the bedroom shut the light off and watch the Movement, Sound and Light Mode take over – completely relaxing you. Simply use it in the Movement Only Mode and be mesmerized by the slow graceful movement of the Dolphin Built-in Sleep Timer Mode – With the push of a button you can set it to turn off in a half hour or one hour automatically. Bring the calmness of the sea to any room with the Wave of Light Animatronic dolphin.
by Joi on October 27, 2009
Bruce Springsteen Limited Edition on Canvas
Buy at AllPosters.com
Bruce Springsteen had one of the top 10 concerts this past year – grossing over 22 million. The Springsteen & E. Street Band’s Working on a Dream tour included a historic five-concert stretch at Giants Stadium and I’m not sure why I wasn’t invited. It could be that word got out about how I (mis)behaved at a recent Montgomery Gentry and Trace Adkins show.
I am living proof that you don’t have to drink alcohol to act a fool. Coffee and Diet Dr. Pepper will get the job done.
The Bruce Springsteen poster above is for the office that wants to rock it out. Sign me right up!
by Joi on October 12, 2009
Clint Eastwood Wall Mural
I love myself some Clint Eastwood. I have ever since I walked through the living room as a pre-teen and my dad had on a western. After one look at the television, I plopped sideways in my favorite chair and watched every single second. I was hooked on the eyes, the hair, the swagger, the voice the drama… yeah, that’s it, I was hooked on the drama.
So much so that watching westerns with my dad became a favorite thing for me to do. The thing is, daddy thought it was all westerns I that I loved, so he’d call out, “Joi! Grab you a Dr. Pepper and get ready… this is a good one.” To dad, every western was a good one. I never let him in on the secret that westerns with Clint Eastwood in them were the good ones – I simply watched each and every one he ever had on. We had a lot of great Sunday afternoons, with or without Mr. Eastwood.
The dramatic and gorgeous Wall mural above is just the thing to let everyone around you know that…
- You’re in charge.
- They’re being watched.
I’m thinking of getting one for my kitchen.
*** Click the link for Random Acts of Coolness by the Great Clint Eastwood.
by Joi on February 15, 2009
I think my husband would all kinds of freak out for this guy. Check him out!
The Holmes HL1261H Robot Desk Lamp
is an interactive lamp with and adjustable head, body arms and legs so you can change him around from day to day. If you’re having a “Me against the World!” day, he can carry his head high, put his hands on his hips (?) and beckon the world to bring it on.
If you’re having one of those days where you want to hide under your desk, he can hang his head and coyly put his arms behind his back. Or you could scoot him close to the edge and let him peer under the desk, looking for you.
He’s the perfect way to bring more fun and laughs into your office – everyone will want one of their own so badly, you may have to arm yours to protect him from abduction. His little hands can actually clutch things, so he could hold a little sword, I guess.
Other Features:
- Clip On Hands for Holding Pens, Notes, Swords
- In Line On Off Switch
- Chrome Satin Finish with Black Joints & Cord
- Rated for 20 Watt High Intensity Bulb (included)
- Product Dimensions: 12 x 5.6 x 9.1 inches
- Shipping Weight: 6 pounds
About Holmes Lighting:
Holmes Lighting offers the most innovative features, the highest technology and a fantastic selection of lamps for every room. Holmes offers the exclusive MASTERGLOW technology. All MASTERGLOW lamps have a built in photo sensor that evaluates the amount of light in the room and turns the lamp on or off accordingly. This easy to use feature adds Safety and Security to any room while allowing you to cut down on energy costs.
Of course, even with these killer features, it wouldn’t mean jack if their lamps weren’t so amazingly unique and gorgeous – but, fortunately, they’re that and more.
Take a closer look at the Holmes HL1261H Robot Desk Lamp. You’re going to love him.
