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Settling into a new office (or resettling into your old one) and hunting for some cool ways to personalize your space, or to make it more functional while you're there? These items are cool and clever -- great to keep in your office.
Want to charge your phone while being able to easily see the screen during your workday? This charger/organizer combo looks like a great way to keep all your supplies close at hand.
Tired of people stealing your stuff out of the communal office fridge? This super mini fridge was one of my must-haves when I was working long hours. They're generally affordable ($50ish), use as much energy as a typical lightbulb, and are a great way to save money and time.
(Pro tip if you often get takeout for lunch: Keep the pricier add-ons like cheese, avocado, and bacon in your mini-fridge to save money.)
If you love to bring your own lunch and snacks to work, but hate having to carry bulky bags, there are a number of sleek lunch bags that look like purses instead of lunch boxes. They claim to be able to keep food cold or warm for up to six hours. Nice!
Hat tip to readers who turned me on to these gorgeous light therapy lamps. If you suffer from seasonal affective disorder (or need a major pick-me-up in the afternoon!), these light therapy lamps are stylish and functional.
Whether you actually need to make decisions with this pendulum -- or just like your minions to THINK you're making decisions with it -- this desk toy is great.
A little personality at the office can be a great thing. There are a lot of cute tape dispensers out there, but this kitty cat one looks amazing. P.S. Kate likes this similar cat post-it dispenser and has one on her desk AND one in her kitchen.
Sure, you can use almost anything to organize your desk drawers or cubicle, but these gorgeous felt organizers give you a fun pop of color while you're doing it. They come in seven solid colors and prints.
Suffering through a conference call or Zoom that could have been an email? Yeah, been there -- but this conference call bingo mousepad can make it a lot more lively. (You can even get it personalized with your name!)
Already have a standing desk, and want to challenge yourself even more? There are a ton of balance boards out there to help you work your core while standing and working. This Gaiam one is top rated and doesn't look nearly as wobbly as some of the other options.
Trying to fit in a hot girl walk on your lunch hour, but hesitant because you know you'll get sweaty? Hat tip to the readers for introducing me to this -- it's a great little product to keep at the office to tuck under your regular bra. This way, if the weather and your work schedule cooperate, you can head out for a brisk walk without a major change of clothes.
If you have any concerns about gaping shirts or other fashion gaffes, these white and black safety pins are great things to keep at the office to keep those disasters to a minimum. There are a few more DIY options to fix a gaping shirt, too!
Even if you're using a standing desk, a footrest can provide some relief -- and this platform looks great. The platform has a non-slip surface and a three-year manufacturer's warranty.
Blue light glasses are great and readily available -- but they also tend to look really bad in photos. One option is to use a screen protector like this one to block your major source of blue light: your monitor.
I'm one of those people who cannot live without a footrest under my desk -- it makes my whole office experience more comfortable. There are a ton of options here, from slings to more, but I particularly like this version from SUN-FLEX because of how high the bar goes.
Another great item to keep at the office in case of fashion gaffes: this Fearless body and clothing tape. It can work for gaping shirts, shirts that show a bit more cleavage than you expected, skirt slits that go a little bit too high, and more.
If you're the kind of person who likes to have reminders right in front of you, or to dash little notes during the day, there are a number of white board strips you can choose from. I like this minimal, inclined version with storage space for paper clips and more below it.
A wrap at the office is a must -- not only can you use it as a shawl if you're cold (even on top of blazers!), but there are a ton of other uses for it. (We've rounded up 9 ways to use a pashmina at the office, in fact!) For example, you could use it as a lap blanket (especially if you're wearing a skirt or dress and want to sit comfortably), a pillow for a quick nap, or more.
Hate when your coffee gets cold before you can finish it? There are so many cool USB-powered ways to keep your coffee hot. (If you work from home, you could also use one of these to diffuse a candle's scent without burning it.)
Whether you're dealing with aggressive heating in the winter, are being baked by windows in the summer, or just want to cool down after your commute, this USB-powered fan looks minimalist and chic -- and it comes in several color combos.
If your hands tend to be freezing while you're typing, these USB-heated gloves could be a great find -- and the toast image is so cute. These have adjustable wrist straps. (There are more glove-like versions, as well!)
Anonymous
And this is how I’m reminded how lucky I am to work from home,