Regular visitors to this blog will know that DeskLitter has become my way of bringing what I think are interesting gadgets and devices to make your life at your desk a little more productive or interesting. With many people asking me where they could buy some of the items I showcased in DeskLitter I decides to open a store. You can buy a range of items right now. I’ll be adding many more in 2010. Watch this space for details.
USB 7 Port Clip On Hub
USB Clip-On 7-Port Hub has a clip design and let you clip it at the table edge to save your desk space and convenient to use! There are a load of USB hubs around, but many are not as easy to access as this one. Move it to any edge of your desk for instant access to an array of USB sockets. With most users never having enough USB ports available, this cost effective solution looks perfect. Compatible with Mac, Windows and Linux.
More information from USB Brando.
Fisher Price Work at Home Office
Deck out the Loving Family Grand Dollhouse with this coordinating furniture set. It features tiny details and lots of mini must-haves to make life cozy for the Loving Family. For use with the Loving Family Grand Dollhouse, sold separately.
Phone calls to make, e-mail to check, reports to type-oh, and a meeting with Kitty! Working at home is more fun with a cozy, well-equipped office. It’s full of important features-like a sturdy desk, sliding keyboard shelf, roomy hutch, printer cabinet with opening door, and more. For work to go, the laptop slides right into the handy carry bag!
“My kids love to pretend they are “working at home” like mommy. Lots of fun and very durable.”
Kimberly Baldwin.
“In this world of high technology where children are literally drowning in electronics, toys like these bring children back to basics. Our society is so busy with “other” activities. Parents are often forgetting the role of family values, manners, modeling and role playing. Toys like these are learning tools for life, encouraging social interaction and even problem solving. Children who are obsessed with the latest stimulation electronics can lack th social skills needed for everyday living. Purchase a dollhouse for your child, whether they are a male or female, today!!!! Still less than an iPod, Wii, PS3, Game Cube….these stim toys don’t teach you how to develop emotionally as a human being. Go traditional toys and Real Life!”
Rusminia O. Vale Cruz.
Buy now from Amazon.com
Aqua Notes
Do you get your best ideas and inspiration in the shower? Do you lose those great ideas before you can get out and write them down?
AquaNotes® is a completely waterproof notepad that allows you to record your great ideas while you’re in the shower. Water simply beads up and rolls-off this waterproof paper. It’s so durable you can even write underwater. They’re recyclable, environmentally friendly, and the notepad is printed with soy-based ink.
Get this one-of-a-kind notepad today. And you’ll never let another great idea go down the drain!
More information and ordering from AquaNotes.
Bedside Book Light
Reading in bed is the new going out. Sort of. And with so many great authors out there you’re spoilt for choice: from Jeffrey Archer and Jordan to Chekhov and Dostoevsky. Yes, we know that’s pretty random but so is buying books. And that’s why the next present you buy the bookworm in your life should be the Bedside Booklight.
This dual purpose frosted glass lamp has been designed to illuminate late night reading sessions. Mmm…The Complete Works of William Shakespeare! But wait, there’s more; the stylish Bedside Booklight is house shaped. Not in the Hugh Laurie way, in the bricks and pointy roof way. This means you can place your latest tome on its pitched roof when it’s time to slip off into boboland, safe in the knowledge your page will be saved. Genius.
Available now from Firebox.
Battery Espresso Machine
Simply espresso can hardly be called a “machine”. It is a simple way of making good espresso without compromising on taste. A great space saving device, great results without investing in expensive machinery. The ideal gift for the man – he will just have to own the first and smallest battery-powered espresso machine in the world. Simple and quick – Simply espresso.
Available now from Made In Design.
As compulsive list makers, this cup, saucer, pen, and journal set designed by Katarina Häll is the perfect addition to our daily routine. Just add coffee and we’re ready to tackle the day! Ceramic cup measures 2.5″ in diameter. Saucer is 3.5″ in diameter. Never be without a pen and your favourite beverage when you sit down to write.
Available now from The Curiosity Shoppe.
Desktop Drinks Warmer You may already have a USB coaster to keep your favourite beverage hot, but often these devices don’t heat your drink to the temperature you’d like. This new USB drinks heater is different in that you don’t heat the cup or mug that you are using, but the beverage itself. I’ve not tested this device so can’t vouch for how hot the liquid actually gets. If you have one of these let me know what you think.
Desktop Drinks Warmer
IPEVO Point 2 USB Webcam
The Point 2 View (P2V) is a USB Web Camera designed to free you from the usual screen-mounted web camera perspective. With its excellent 2 Megapixel resolution and unmatched versatility, the P2V will quickly become your favorite for video chats, business presentations, family photo sharing, and much more.
The key to the P2V’s wide range of uses is its unique stand. Featuring a solid weighted base and multiple joints, the P2V’s stand allows the camera to capture anything and everything, from any distance and angle. Additional view options include the P2V’s ergonomic grip – hold the camera like a pen, and literally point to view – as well as a universal monitor clip to attach the P2V to any standard laptop screen or monitor for a more traditional chat perspective. And with an unparalleled macro mode, you can take close-up video or snapshots – from as close as 2 inches (5 cm) away – for spectacular detail and clarity. The choice is yours.
Included software provides an intuitive way to take snapshots, review them, and then save and share them with family and friends. You can focus on your subject and take a snapshot with one-touch button functions on the camera itself, or refine focus, resolution, zoom, and image capture through the Camera mode menu on your computer. Use one-button autofocus for maximum customization, or use continuous autofocus for maximum convenience. Then, switch to Review mode to quickly and easily view, edit, and organize thumbnails of your photos. The software also provides an easy way to project images onto large screens for business presentations and more.
The P2V is fully compatible with most Instant Messaging applications, including Skype, Google Talk, Windows Live Messenger, Yahoo! Messenger, and AOL. Plus, the camera features cross-platform plug-and-play capability, and is easy to install whether you’re a Mac or a PC user via any standard USB port.
Wheelie Bin Pen Pot
If you’ve got a thing for wheelie bins why not have on one your desk. I’ve covered miniature versions of many pieces of street furniture including I think a desktop shopping trolley from a Japanese supplier. If you are looking for something different to keep you pens and pencils in and have like all things wheelie, this desk tidy could be right up your street!
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