WOWOWOW!!! What a great topic. Here's my list of things that aren't quilting related that I use
a glass frog (used to hold fresh flowers in vases) to hold scissors, seam rippers, etc
Hemostats (it's been mentioned but well worth mentioning again)
Covered tv tray for my close to and small ironing board
Decorative relish dish to hold anything in front of my sewing machine.
Thanks again for the suggestions. I have written a few down and will put them to good use.