Why, oh why are there still devices that are not Mac compatible?

"Inspired by the number pad on a keyboard, this calculator has all the standard features and can easily be connected to a laptop or PC via USB cable connection to add number-pad functionality. It can also be used independently. Not MAC compatible. One LR1130 battery included."

1h x 5.5w x 3.25"d

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Look at these- anywhere a magnet sticks can be immediately transformed into a surface covered with leaves(!).

"Wouldn't it be nice to add a little more green in your house without all the fuss of watering. Each of these leaf shaped magnets is made of soft plastic. Imagine the impact you could create on appliances, file cabinets....Sold separately."

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Take a look at these fancy wastebaskets ('fancy' meaning ornamental). And, look, they're affordable, unlike other designer items that jack up the price just because they can.

"simply shaped, affordable, and stylish waste baskets from umbra made out of degradable virgin polypropylene with a printed graphic exterior."

Design: Joshua Davis/David Quan shown left to right: red, ocean blue, kiwi

14"h x 10"dia. (3 gallon capacity)

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This is a pretty smart way to keep your ideas together- the back side of one notebook slips into the front pocket of another...providing a way to link up several notebooks in one.

"160 lined pages that open flat. Inside pages are green seal certified and contain 30% recycled post-consumer fiber. Cover is stain resistant, waterproof, tear-resistant, 100% recyclable synthetic paper, easy to wipe clean. Patent pending front cover pocket linking system. One interior pocket. Size 5 x 7" Available in blue, grey, white, pink, manila, and green."

5" x 7"

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Back in December Kris posted the Metaphys Desk items and they're now available in the U.S./Canada. (Plus, there's a few more pictures to show the storage capacities.)

'Create a modern landscape on your desk with the wittily designed Stationary Desk Tray series. Each model, inspired by a natural feature, performs its job according to its composition: the "Soto" (forest) holds your elastic bands, the "Volca" (volcano) dispenses your paper clips, and the "Lago" (lake) is the perfect, water-filled stamp moistener. Arranged together, their visual and tactile appeal is extremely powerful... which can, ironically, make doing actual work a bit more difficult!'

Soto, $39.00: 4.75"W x 4.75"L x 2.25"H
Volca, $39.00: 4.75"W x 4.75"L x 1.5"H
Lago, $39.00: 4.75"W x 4.75"L x 1"H
Set of 3 (one of each), $99.00

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A new version (pixel) of this 2" wide message tape rounds out the collection nicely.

If you haven't seen it before, the idea here is you mark out the white areas with a Sharpie to create a custom message.

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Un-stack this pyramid-shaped design object to reveal four practical desk accessories in contrasting colors: a paper- weight, paper clip holder, pencil cup, and memo pad. Made of ABS resin. (Two shown)

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Such a smart use of old magazines- I like the fact you can 'wedge' paper in between the pages too...

"Pulp Bulletin Board is made from densely packed used magazines and works just like a normal bulletin board. You can also wedge in business cards and other materials and skip the push-pin all together."

12" square.

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The SpaceStation is a USB hub station which allows for cord management for up to four devices when you have your laptop connected.

Available in black or white.

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CDT's workspace tools have me itching to update my desktop accessories.

"The CDT Universal Scissors (2006) are a true example of form following function - their universal appeal lies in their ability to be used by left- and right-handed people alike. The unique shape is crafted entirely from brushed stainless steel. Craft Design Technology (CDT) is a Japanese company that’s very much an expression of today's global design culture."

CDT Scissors: $125 
CDT Desk Set: $589 $500

Thanks Blaine!

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