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Survey: What's On Your Desk?

Some keep a little and others a lot. For most of us, our desk is the hub of information in our home. This barrage of data can sometimes get cumbersome and downright messy, leading many to opt for minimalist approach. Others, give this up entirely and let their desk be as it may. We like to take the middle road by keeping things neat and spotlighting an edited memento collection alongside our working equipment, including this colorful tiki mug that we've reappropriated as a pen holder. Where do you stand on desk landscaping? Let us know your strategies for a work-friendly desk in the comments.

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I don't keep personal things at work in case I get fired I can just walk the hell out of the door.

posted by Sara48 on September 5th 2007 at 5:59am
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I keep too much personal stuff at work. If I quit, it's akin to moving.

posted by SBGamesCone on September 5th 2007 at 6:24am
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On my desk: MacBook Pro, Epson printer, cordless mouse, flourescent lamp, a manuscript, few sheets of paper, and 2 shirt-collar stays.

posted by SeanG on September 5th 2007 at 6:40am
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I love making "deskscapes" and here's what's on my desk: http://gogoabigail.com/blog/2007/08/28/desk-scapes-and-framed-vintage-whimsies/

Along with my macbook pro and Epson scanner for scanning flea market finds (vintage photographs)!

posted by design_scouting on September 5th 2007 at 7:01am
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i'm spartan on my desk at home because it's mirrored so any mess is reflected twice. my desk at work is still searching for a style. unfortunately the desk accessories one can find in office supply books are a little designed challenged.

posted by abby on September 5th 2007 at 3:04pm
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