It’s so easy to click and buy these days, but if you add alcohol to the equation some strange purchases are made! A recent survey indicates an estimated two million people have shopped online after having a tipple – and some have purchased new cars and expensive holidays. The strangest drunken purchases include a didgeridoo, […]
If you’re like me, you probably put Smiley faces in your emails to convey warmth and friendship to friends and colleagues. ☺ The Smiley face has become an instantly recognisable symbol of goodwill and good cheer, transcending language and culture – just seeing Smiley makes us grin from ear to ear. The inventor of Smiley was […]
When American Robert Switzer had a nasty accident back in the 1930s, he fell into a coma for several months. When he woke up, his eyesight was impaired and his doctor told him to stay in a dark room while his eyes gradually recovered. But the tragic episode had a bright side! While he was […]
Having a quiet day in the office? If you’re lucky enough to get a free hour, you could always exercise your inner artist! Creative people are making cool stuff with everyday office essentials like post-it notes, drawing pins, rubber bands, pencils and more. Check out these arty inspirations and you’ll never have a boring lunch […]
Are you a hotel stationery kleptomaniac? Do you see a pristine, branded notepad and stuff it into your travel bag, along with the pen that has the company’s name on it? And if you do enjoy collecting reams of writing paper from hotels during your travels, are you committing a crime? It seems like rules […]
What if you went to a wedding with a difference? What if the bride walked down the aisle in a fabulous designer dress, made exclusively from… toilet paper! An annual contest organised by Cheap-Chic-Weddings.com has resulted in a series of spectacular, mind-blowing dress designs since the competition kicked off in 2005. To enter the contest, […]
Here’s a stationery story with a musical twist. Are you sitting comfortably? Then I’ll begin… In the far off days before word processors existed, when documents were bashed out on typewriters, making a mistake was a BIG problem. There was no ‘delete’ key, so red-faced typists had to use an ink rubber which could damage […]
Do you want to let your inner child roam freely? An art journal is a great way to have fun and it chases away the blues. Art journaling is about expressing yourself visually in a private sketchbook, exploring your thoughts and feelings about life, and trying a few art techniques out experimentally. The one rule […]
It’s time to paint the office pink – October is the month to have lots of fun raising vital cash for breast cancer research. So grab your colleagues and make a plan to grab, bake, eat or buy something pink on October 21st! Breast cancer affects the lives of millions of people in the UK. […]
Compared to dangerous jobs like fire-fighting or working as a stunt man, office-based jobs are safe as houses. If you’re at your desk for most of the day, you’re unlikely to suffer disabling injuries in the course of your work, surely? But every week there are nasty office-based accidents, some of which lead to serious […]
Need some healthier lunch inspiration? Feeling the pinch on your bank account, and your time? Rising prices seem to be affecting everything, from groceries to energy. As a result, people are left looking for ways to cut back on expenses wherever possible. One expense that can quickly add up is lunch for work. To make […]
Setting up a small office, or already have one and need to make it more functional? Being a small team ourselves, we thought we’d share our list of the top 10 must-have items for your small office – some practical, some often overlooked, but all essential! Coat stand If you’ve ever walked into an office […]
4: Power on your mouse 5: Pair (if using Bluetooth) 6: Test 7: Adjust your settings (Optional) 8: Enjoy your wireless mouse Troubleshooting tips By following these steps, you should be able to set up your wireless computer mouse successfully. If you have any questions our team of experts is always on hand to help. […]
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