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><channel><title>Algonquin Books Blog &#187; tchotchkes</title> <atom:link href="http://www.algonquinbooksblog.com/tag/tchotchkes/feed/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" /><link>http://www.algonquinbooksblog.com</link> <description>Books for a well-read life.</description> <lastBuildDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:38:10 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator> <item><title>A Few of our Favorite (Office) Things&#8230;</title><link>http://www.algonquinbooksblog.com/blog/at-home-with-algonquin/a-few-of-our-favorite-office-things/</link> <comments>http://www.algonquinbooksblog.com/blog/at-home-with-algonquin/a-few-of-our-favorite-office-things/#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:10:48 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>admin</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[At Home with Algonquin]]></category> <category><![CDATA[malarky]]></category> <category><![CDATA[roosters]]></category> <category><![CDATA[tchotchkes]]></category><guid
isPermaLink="false">http://www.algonquinbooksblog.com/?p=711</guid> <description><![CDATA[The offices of Algonquin are home to quite a few conversation pieces. Take, for instance, the creepy leprechaun doll that pops up in random places&#8230;like perched on your office window sill. Or ...]]></description> <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The offices of Algonquin are home to quite a few conversation pieces. Take, for instance, the creepy leprechaun doll that pops up in random places&#8230;like perched on your office window sill. Or the paper mache rooster of unknown origin. Yes, we like to keep our environment colorful; it &#8212; er &#8212; stimulates creativity. Yeah.</p><p>Come along with me for a little tour!</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="The Leprechaun" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1876.JPG" alt="" width="290" height="383" /></p><p>The leprechaun himself. Complete with adjustable belt and removable messenger bag. Note the dog damage on his left foot &#8212; it just lends to his creepiness!</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Vinyl Frogs" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1874.JPG" alt="" width="294" height="389" /></p><p>Vinyl frogs. Tres chic.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Llama" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1873.JPG" alt="" width="306" height="228" /></p><p>Our Associate Publisher brought these cuties back from her trip to Peru.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Wall hanging" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1878.JPG" alt="" width="355" height="472" /></p><p>Ahh. This Goodwill classic adorns Courtney&#8217;s office. Canvas print. Artist unknown.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Wicker Swan" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1879.JPG" alt="" width="360" height="269" /></p><p>I have no idea what this wicker swan is doing in our lobby. Or why he&#8217;s staring at me.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Rooster" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1880.JPG" alt="" width="360" height="479" /></p><p>Here&#8217;s that rooster I was telling you about. She&#8217;s one hot commodity. Her sash reads: Miss Teen South Carolina.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="State Fair poster" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1883.JPG" alt="" width="352" height="468" /></p><p>A State Fair souvenir courtesy of the publicity team.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Editorial Offices" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1881.JPG" alt="" width="336" height="251" /></p><p>Signage in the editorial department hallway &#8212; this is an Algonquin original from when the company was run out of co-founder Louis Rubin&#8217;s home!</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Birdhouse" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1892.JPG" alt="" width="306" height="407" /></p><p>Awesome bathroom decor.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Wall of Fame" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1890.JPG" alt="" width="368" height="275" /></p><p>The editorial interns&#8217; Wall of Fame.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Jumbo office supplies" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1888.JPG" alt="" width="457" height="343" /></p><p>Kathy&#8217;s jumbo office supplies. More hilarious in person. Especially when staff meetings are involved.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Malarky!" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1886.JPG" alt="" width="419" height="313" /></p><p>To my knowledge, no one at Algonquin has ever played Malarky. But if we ever get the urge, it&#8217;s available to us!</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Monkey Butt" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1887.JPG" alt="" width="312" height="233" /></p><p>We work hard, and sometimes we just need a butt powder that keeps up with us.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Ladies room" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1893.JPG" alt="" width="318" height="422" /></p><p>Nope, not a bathroom. This is the entrance to our <em>male </em>Marketing Director&#8217;s office.</p><p><a
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class="alignnone size-large wp-image-713" title="Toys" src="http://www.algonquinbooksblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/playthings1-1024x383.jpg" alt="Toys" width="458" height="171" /></a></p><p>Michael and Ana&#8217;s display-worthy collections.</p><p><img
class="alignnone" title="Thumbs up" src="http://philidem.com/algonquin/2009-10-29/IMG_1885.JPG" alt="" width="349" height="262" /></p><p>You know, sometimes we all need a little reminder of a job well done!</p><p>-christina</p> ]]></content:encoded> <wfw:commentRss>http://www.algonquinbooksblog.com/blog/at-home-with-algonquin/a-few-of-our-favorite-office-things/feed/</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>3</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
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