10X Office Tool ($22)

Scissors, stapler, hole punch, tape measure, and a bunch of other office-handy functions in one tiny tool. Why do we love things that can do more than one thing so much? But seriously, you always need a stapler when you don't have one... From Tiny Living.

Magno Wooden Radio ($250)

It's made of sustainably grown wood, it's a radio, it plays nice with your iPod, it slices, it dices, etc. Mainly, it's just a completely harmonious and lust-worthy design object from the tip of its adorably rounded antenna to its old-timey yet totally legible channel dial. From ReForm School.

Almost Vintage Miniature Radio ($8)

sale!

Reg $25. If you can't afford a Magno radio but you love the vintage look, try this cute faux-Bakelite jobbie from Sundance Catalog.

Refurbished 2nd Gen 8 GB iPod Touch ($170)

These are $229 new—why not buy good as new instead, though, and save sixty bucks? Music, movies, email, Youtube, Facebook, games, and apps. Yes, please? From those clever devils at Woot.

Apple Shaped USB Speakers ($10)

Speakers should be cute more often. Why so boxy and boring? Why not fruit shapes? From Favor Deals.

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Black & Decker Wet/Dry Dustbuster ($18)

The Dustbuster is always so handy—but a wet/dry one? Be still my heart. From Kmart.

Valentine's / Heart Earbuds ($15)

Rock out with your... well, with your heart-shaped earbuds visible, okay? This is a family blog, after all. From Fred Flare.

Stitch USB Humidifier ($129)

On the one hand, this is all kinds of wrong: it involves filling something with water that is going to be hooked up to your computer, it's the world's most expensive humidifier, and no one—no one—needs humidifying at their desks. Then again... you kind of want it, right? Also good for: traumatizing sick children. From Geek Stuff 4 U.

Pet's-Eye Camera ($50)

Haven't you ever wondered what your dog does all day while you're at work, or where your cat goes when he hops the fence in the afternoon? It'll probably be lots of pictures of the food bowl, actually. But what if it's a still life, or pictures of an underground pet poker club? You never know... From Think Geek.

Hello Kitty 2 Slice Toaster ($28)

Upsides: makes delicious toast, imprints widely-worshipped HK icon directly onto toast in manner of Virgin Mary (less miraculous but still impressive), injects whimsy into horrifying dark hours of the early morning (i.e., breakfast-time). Downside: no "goodbye" setting—kitty set permanently to "hello" mode. From Cookware Essentials.

Colorful Retro Pattern Hair Dryer ($69)

Okay, well, you could buy three or four regular hair dryers for this price, but they certainly won't be this cute.

From PB Teen.

Desktop Drink Warmer ($3.75)

Look, you can get one that plugs into your USB port and it'll cost you $20, or you could just get this one, which plugs into the wall, for under four buckaroos. In any case, winter's coming, so be sure you have something to keep your coffee, tea, or hot chocolate warm while you type away, Bob Cratchit style, in your freezing office / apartment / garret. From American Science & Surplus.

IceOrb Vertical Ice Cube Tray ($16)

If you're still making ice by hand in an old-style freezer (like me), this is the way to go. Put water in, mash down the cup, freeze; remove the vertical ice lumps, put in cup, put water in, mash down the cup, freeze. Lather rinse repeat! Additional points for making my freezer look like The Future. From Fusion Brands.

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Kodak Zi6 Pocket HD Video Camera ($180)

This wee vidcam looks like the Flip Video's main competition, and it's pretty fierce. HD video instead of regular; purportedly hours of video to Flip's 60 minutes; very iPod-looking form factor. Yum! (But Kodak, we're gonna need more colors than black and pink. I'm just saying.) Buy here.

Brother Vintage Manual Typewriter ($65)

In working condition, with a black ribbon and a red ribbon, made in Japan. It looks a little eighties to me, and also a little Mondrian-esque. Would also look fab in a house with a white Scandinavian design thing going on.

Buy here.
From A Touch Of Vintage.

Cable YoYo ($5)

Restrain your iPod, cell phone, and other irritating snarly cables in this clever reel system. From Blue Lounge.

Crescent Moon Ironwork Nutcracker ($14)

Pleasantly unsettling, and more interesting to look at than the plain silver ones. From Design Toscano.

Martha Stewart Collection Old Fashioned Timer ($13)

Rockin' the vintage vibe and timing your baked goods for a very respectable price. From Macy's.

Flip Camcorder ($150)

Mayyyybe I just like this because it comes in candy colors, but it's also a cheap, reportedly decent-quality, idiot-proof camcorder. I mentioned it's really cute, right? Buy here.

Black Cat Rechargable Flashlight ($10)

The best part in my opinion? Those little feet. What are those all about? Adorable. From Uncommon Goods.