You really can't beat the price on this great little laptop work station. Perfect for paying bills or checking email.

The cable outlets inside and at the bottom of the cabinet make it easy to organize cables according to need. The upper space is lockable for safe storage of the contents.

An elastic strap keeps your laptop in place during charging.

The lower compartment is just the right size for hidden, easy-access storage of modem, router and multiple sockets.

[posted by kris]

Think of all the places you could use these- I especially like that they can be folded away when not in use, and it also certainly helps that they are now on sale.

'Thick sheets of wool felt are precision cut and minimally stitched to give this "box" its shape. Useful for its ability to hold a wide range of notions, the Felt Basket is kind to walls and tabletops and won't bruise or nick adjacent surfaces in the event of a bump. While utilitarian storage has its merits, this item's soft architectural presence furthers its appeal. When not it use, it can be folded into a more compact shape for storage. The 100% wool construction is naturally dirt and flame resistant.'

Felt Basket Small, 6" square, $60 $37.80, Buy it here.

Felt Basket Large, 10" square, $150.00 $135.00, Buy it here.

[posted by katie]

Right now DWR is having a Workspace Sale where you can save up to 15% on a desk grouping. My favorite, of course, is the Tavola.

"Create a unique workspace with items that span more than 40 years of design, from the Panton Chair (1960) to the Leaf® Light (2006). The Tavola Workspace is a complete solution for home office or small studio. Please note that substitutions are not permitted. Some items ship directly from our vendors, therefore the delivery time for each item may vary."

Included in the Tavola Workspace:

One Tavola Table in white with clear top
One Panton Chair in white
One Leaf® Light in red
One Cubits Shelving Kit in translucent
One Set of Cubits Doors in translucent
One Set of Cubits Backs in translucent
One Standline Pedestal in aluminum

Limited Time: Free Standard Shipping

[posted by katie]

This multipurpose unit serves as a detachable file cabinet, a stool, a rolling cart and stackable shelves. It's also recyclable once the plastic wheels are removed.

"Smith's features provide seven distinct functions; a container providing space for storage, a cantilevered top allowing the object to be hung from a table, a flat upper surface serving as a side table or temporary seat, handles to facilitate moving, wheels for carting, and a protruding bottom that allows the wheels to hang over the sides when multiple Smiths are stacked. Smith's form is the result of a balanced ecology between these features and functions. This hybrid object is useful at a desk, a bedside, a sofa or a dining table and avoids classification into one specific typology. Ultimately it is the user who will come to define Smith through its use."

This looks pretty cool and has a friendly price tag.

"A fun study in smart design. Red faux leather with ivory top-stitching snaps together to form a pyramid for nine periodicals. Unsnap and collapse for easy storage."

13.75"Wx8.25"Dx11.5"H

[posted by kris]

So, normally we don't post things from Ikea because it's just too easy. They've got loads of inexpensive suitable/good design, and we figure people don't need much help there. But, I should probably share that we recently redesigned our office, and the main change was from a simple long desk to an L-shaped one with this added drawer unit underneath. For a little more than $100, it works pretty well and looks pretty decent. Maybe it's not for everyone, but if you're on a budget it works just fine.

26 3/8 "w x 18 7/8 "d x 26 "h

**Also, Apartment Therapy recently invited us to share our workspace pics on their 'Behind the Blog' feature, so if you're curious about where I post from, you can see it here. (And in response to one of the comments- yes, the poster is everywhere but I don't care. I love it anyways. So there.)

[posted by katie]

If you're into organizing, take a look at this. It's got 100 tiny brushes that will hold anything you shove in between the layers- so whether you put mail, menus, cards or miscellaneous notes to remind you to do whatever, it'll all stay put. Nice that there would be no push-pin marks on papers as well...

Can be hung vertically or horizontally.

Colors: Aluminum (silber), Champagne, Orange, Black (schwarz), Gray (anthrazit)

29" x 2.5"

If you're crazy about cord management, these look like they'd do the trick quite nicely.

"Named Sombrero because of its distinctive straw hat shape, this cord containment spool conveniently keeps cords from cluttering a workspace. Screw it onto either a vertical or horizontal surface, spool your cord, anchor the outgoing cord into one of the three notches in Sombrero's "brim" to prevent accidental unwinding -- and that pesky cord is out of your way! Stack one on top of another (just use a longer screw) to spool even more cords."

Available in Avocado Green, Aqua Blue, Pimento Red, Noche Grey, Media Noche.

Mounting screw included.
4" wide x 2" tall. (Thanks Marie!)

If you're thinking about redoing your office, DWR is having a sale where if you combine the purchase of three office items you get 15% off your order. These Cubitec shelves are a great modular solution which can be configured to your needs.

Here's something different for your desktop- the color options would certainly spice up those files/ bills and make them a bit easier to look at. The five dividers slide into the slots, which, of course, make each space adjustable to fit your needs. Best of all, you have a choice between red, white or olive green powdercoated colors. The 11 x 6 1/2 inch base comes with three large and two small espresso brown ABS plastic dividers.