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Why aren’t all rulers see-through? They sure make a lot of sense, plus they look quite nice as a paperweight. And, of course, you’ll get very accurate drawings and measurements as well. Choose between Inches or Centimeters, or get both (the metric system is international, after all).
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Do you still read paper books? If so, you may enjoy using this Mirror Bookmark to find palindromes, as intended, or, perhaps more likely, to see if you have food stuck in your teeth.
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You know how you stop losing pens? Get a nice one and then get an accompanying stand so it never leaves your desk. Field offers up the classic Fisher Space Bullet Pen and a specially made stand, in Matte Black, Brass, and Chrome. If you can avoid losing the pen, the pair will be a good addition to your workspace, possibly for the rest of your career.
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Do you need a Corner Ring Bound Notepad? Possibly, if those normal ringed notebooks now look suddenly way too constrained. Japanese stationery brand Inkaren brings us these memo pads, in lined, blank, and dotted pages, for all of our lists, drawings, and notes. Available in either a large or small size.
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Are you continually looking for a better folio? No matter how paperless you get, there’s still occasional times where you need to transport documents or notepads. This soft ‘Cork’ folder A4 is secures your essential paperwork with a black elastic band, simple as can be.
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How about a heavy, expensive bar of brass to organize your pens, pencils, and paperwork? A wide slot accommodates a mobile phone while the narrower channels will fit all sorts of notes, cards and lists. Use it as a storage spot for just the essentials or stuff it full with all the papers floating around your desk. You’ll at least look a little organized.
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Need a little help planning out your week? These little notepads might just do the trick, as they’re small enough to fit on your desk yet big enough to keep track of what’s happening when. Get the Weekly Keyboard Pad ($9) and the Daily Desk Pad ($14) for day/time keeping, and the Cylinder Keyboard Pad (12) and/or the Box Desk Pad ($18) for jotting down notes. Coordinate them all in your favorite shade or opt for a rainbow mix.
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A special, standing pen! It won’t walk away from the reception’s guestbook, because it’s a big pen with geometric heft, and can’t be tucked into a pants pocket easily (without an obvious bulge, that is). The tip is easily removable for refill with any ballpoint pen cartridge. Available in several colors and three different shapes.
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You know all about the golden ratio, and appreciate its premise, so why not have some sticky notes that pays homage to the tradition? Four different sizes of notes are included in one pad, so you can have whatever size you need right at your fingertips.
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Who doesn’t love a cork board to keep important notes and correspondence handy? This Corkframe Pinboard upgrades your classic board with a thicker, more robust version. A cutout shelf at the bottom holds smaller items like pens, pencils, and keys, making the board your go-to spot for everything important. Rounded edges give it a polished look that will work for years.
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Fun! Pick up some markers or color pencils and fill in these postcards for a special note or message. It’ll keep your hands busy for a few minutes and make the recipient feel a little more important, as they should, because you’re sending them a personalized postcard.
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Suffering from a creative block? Well, no need to discuss it with an actual art director. With just a simple roll of this dice*, you’ll get snippets of constructive feedback. It’s professional advice in your pocket, and you can ignore if you don’t like it. Score!
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Is there anything wrong with your tape dispenser? Because if there is, you have an excellent reason to try out this circular approach by the Japanese brand METAPHYS. Not only does the case allow you to hold the dispenser firmly in your hand, but it also lends itself to easily hang on a hook. Less desktop clutter? Yes, please.
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Every now and then a jolt of color and/or pattern will do you some good, so prescribe yourself a Super Joy, Sprinkles, Splash, or Confetti Notebook Set. Or, go crazy and get them all; I’m sure you’ll fill them up fast with all your great ideas. Don’t they cheer you up, just by looking at them?
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Arm yourself with these shears and there will be nothing you can’t cut. Designed to cut through Kevlar (a para-aramid synthetic fiber, by the way), the Sheffield Shears will cut through practically any household material- tape, cardboard, thick fabric, you name it- as they’re extremely sharp and indestructible.
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