I recently was clearing out my old bedroom and found a CD rack from IKEA that I got many years ago before I used an iPod. It isn’t very useful now because:
1) I don’t use CDs in my new bedroom because I have an iPod (old, but it works with a power cord!)
2) In the study I don’t need it because I have an alternative method of holding my CDs + over half are in wallets instead of cases or in larger boxes.
Now I can use it as a storage area on my desk for phones, gift cards, notes and more!
It makes a great alternative use to store all bits and pieces and keeps my desk tidy!
[Click on these images to make them get bigger - I've also labeled the second one.]
[Credit: Myself! Yes, I just stuck some stuff in it and thought it would be good as an organiser!]
