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Home Office Essentials for $10 or Less

By Kelley Carter and Danielle Armstrong Updated August 29, 2014
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Swingline Compact Stapler

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This little gadget is only three inches long, but it can easily perforate 15 sheets of paper at once. It’s tiny enough to be stored in the smallest of drawers, and a molded rubber base prevents skidding.

To buy: $9.50, acco.com.

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Pencil Cup by Suzy Jack

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Bring a bit of the outdoors to your desktop with this eco-conscious pencil cup made of stainless steel and covered with 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper. Its cheerful design might even make you forget about that overflowing inbox.

To buy: $10, seejanework.com.

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Blue Bird Mouse Pad Notepad by Thomas Paul

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This paper mouse pad is both a perpetual calendar and a blank to-do list: Its whimsical bird motif will have you whistling while you’re jotting down important notes and reminders.

To buy: Unfortunately, this item is out of stock, but find similar mouse pads on redstamp.com.

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Toast/Napkin Rack by Fox Run

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Once a staple on kitchen tables, the toast rack gets reimagined as a smart sorter for bills and other incoming mail.

To buy: $4, thekitchenstore.com.

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Bird Nest Pebble Shape Pencil Eraser by Cavallini

Cavallini Bird Nest Pebble Shape pencil eraser
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Even perfectionists make mistakes: Be a good egg and correct yours with this jumbo bird’s-nest eraser.

To buy: $4.50, touchofeurope.net.

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Morgan & Company Silver-Plated Letter Opener

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Keep fingers free from paper cuts―and add polish to a dreary home office―with this silver-plated letter opener. Opt for a monogrammed initial to make it your own.

To buy: $9 (plus $6 for monogram, if desired), morgan-company.com.

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Clearly a good idea: This barely there acrylic tape dispenser takes up precious little work space.

To buy: $8, acrylichomedesign.com.

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Navy Geometry Pretty File Folders

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Make your filing look like anything but work by stowing your papers in these fun, geometric-patterned folders.

To buy: $8.50 for a set of eight, galison.com.

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Sway Can by Karim Rashid for Umbra

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These sleek, biodegradable plastic wastebaskets hold up to 2½ gallons of trash and have curves that just won’t quit.

To buy: $10, containerstore.com.

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