i live for my ipad, but it's always a major pain when i'm trying to tune out my kids during a meal and stalk old boyfriends on facebook read the New York Times whilst sipping a cup of detox tea. it's too flat and the boring mac case i have for it doesn't do a thing to get it to actually balance, standing.

while perusing OPEN SKY the other day, my eyes lit up when i saw this product from BLUELOUNGE.COM called NEST.

first of all, anything in bright fluorescent colors tickles me neon in all sorts of places. especially against a white background. second of all, i'm a product design whore and anything that's effortless, purposeful, multi-useful and fricken cool looking, makes me wish i had a degree in product engineering.

this is the most brilliant little $14.95 accessory i've gotten in a long time.

it's an ipad stand! it's a cell phone rest! it's a little choch-kee (my own spelling) holder!

i love it!! but best of all, it's the coolest most useful little dock for my ipad to hang out, both horizontally or vertically.  

look what the techies are saying:

what :: Nest is the ideal place to rest your iPad. Either horizontally where the rubber lining cushions the backside, or vertically where the hidden cradle slides out and holds it in place. The always useful Nest is a compact solution that is an unobtrusive asset on any desk, next to a laptop or bedside table. When not in use, it blends into any environment as it cradles your keys, USB and other small necessities. Nest is a harmonious balance between style, practicality and value. This multipurpose product has heaps to discover and offer. It is compatible with iPad and iPad 2.

here are more delish pix!

the biggest challenge was chooseing a color! ( i went for lime but honestly, there are all perfect)

the other problem is that there are so many fab products on bluelounge, i kinda want them all.