A good workspace also needs a good utility table — a place to spread out materials for a project, brainstorm or just to stand around and jabber. This wood plank tabletop with solid sheet metal base and old signage drawers is beautiful, functional and environmental, not to mention seriously industrial. Details of the construction of the table can be seen under the “Collab Tables” tab on the Parliament Design site.
(via Parliament Design)
…today, when junk mail is predominant, “postal management is unable to articulate a compelling vision of the public good,”…
Quote attributed to Richard R. John, a historian at Columbia Univeristy Graduate School of Journalism.
While I continue to subscribe to paper magazines, send and receive zillions of packages via Etsy and other online shops, and even maintain relationships via written correspondence, I have to wonder the status of the postal service. So much of the bulk of materials send via the postal service doesn’t really qualify as serving the “public good,” does it?
(via NYTimes.com )
Darling Elisabeth of Afternoon Pity Party created three lovely postcard designs in support of the postal service. Download them for free and stick a 29¢ stamp on it and send it to a friend to show your support for the postal service.
(via Afternoon Pity Party)
Is the US Postal Service really in trouble? The Missive Maven kindly rounds up several perspectives on the issue to help make sense of a very complex business and public service.
I love the postal service for it brings me goodies from Etsy, magazines from my favorite publishers, and letters from friends. I do not want to see it go away or reduce its services. So please help out. Do your part! Write a letter or postcard today!
(via The Missive Maven)
Everyday Correspondence has gathered a collection of downloadable vintage letterhead designs including the Robot Salesmen. If you’ve been looking for some novel office stationery, this may be just the thing for you. There are also links at the bottom of the page for other printable stationery options and inspiration.
(via Everyday Correspondence)
This beautiful wood file box and assorted cards set is one of the most beautiful, iconic pieces of modern office accessories. I’d put it up there with the Aeron chair in items that will be remembered. Lovely Design has been selling these beauties for ten years now and hopefully will continue to sell them for at least another ten. $65
(via lovelydesign)
Tired of holding a little brick-of-a-phone up to your ear? Miss the feel of tucking the receiver under your chin while washing dishes? I know I am so I was quite pleased to find the Native Union Moshi Moshi Retro Handset. Its available in an array of colors — Princess phone pink for the boudoir, banana yellow for the kitchen and classic office clerk black, to name a few. I will connect to iPhone, Blackberry, iPad and MacBooks.
Many reviews comment on how comfortable it is to use and the clear, crisp sound quality. Dissenters complain it was hard to put in their pocket. So, let me state that this unit is best left in your home or office, in case you were tempted to use it on the train or walking down the street. Humorous? Yes. Convenient for travel? Not so much.
(via Amazon)
