If you, like me, have always liked to stash your pens and pencils in a mug so that they're an easy grab away, you'll like the Mug Boss - a wrap-around utility belt that gives you added storage space for all the other desk essentials that might get lost in the bowels of a mug, like erasers, staples, paper clips and scissors. No more having to upend the mug just to get at something that's fallen to the bottom, or scrabbling around in side drawers for odds and ends. With 12 pockets, there's plenty of space here for all the miscellaneous stationery items that you'll need throughout the day.

Admittedly, it's a little chunky, but they don't call it a utility belt for nothing. It's made from the same hard-wearing material that goes into construction-grade belts. Mere scissors won't poke a hole through this one.

The Mug Boss fits 10-12 oz. mugs and comes with an adjustable Velcro strap. Now all it needs is some kind of built-in alarm to keep people from wandering off with your stationery...

Available from ThinkGeek for $4.99 or Crazy About Gadgets for £6.95.