We spend an ungodly amount of time at our desks. For many of us, there’s no avoiding the workday, but making your desk space feel warm and true to your personality can certainly help.
For me, cute desktop accessories consistently brighten my days and give me a little boost of joy when I’m in need.
I asked writers, editors and other staffers at HuffPost about the additions to their offices that bring them joy. Needless to say, they didn’t disappoint. Read on for their picks.
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This 16-inch LED lamp promises to provide a hearty dose of glare-free, full-spectrum light for any office spaces that are a little dim.
Promising review: “Works great as a vitamin D light and as a regular task lamp. It has both modes. Great value for the price. I highly recommend 👌” — Laura Canonizado
“My desk is mostly a sea of chaos, but one aesthetically pleasing (and highly functional) item I always have on hand is a good notebook/calendar/planner-type thing. Because my planner of choice is currently sold out at my local bookstore, I’ve fallen back on another favorite: [a] horizontal weekly desk planner from Papier. I love that you can easy tear out pages as you complete the week’s tasks so that there’s nothing from the previous week to distract you. I am also a sucker for the brand’s endless array of gorgeous covers.” —Emily Ruane, managing editor
Clip this bestselling hands-free phone holder to the edge of your desk, and thanks to its bendy gooseneck, you’ll be able to text and video call at at eye level, sans hand fatigue. But the real joy of this gooseneck holder is its potential to reduce the neck and back strain that comes from slouching over our phones.
“Joy is a phone charger in every room, so you never need to worry about transporting yours between spaces, looking for a charger or disrupting your workflow to bring your phone to the room your charger is in. One of my favorite ADHD content creators got me into buying bulk packs of chargers WITH the blocks, to have one in every room, so I literally never stress about where my charger is or if a charger breaks or where the damn block is when I only have a cable. I have a specific charger for my office that never leaves and is always there. It’s a good life.” —Griffin Wynne, shopping writer
This set comes with four fast-charging charging blocks and four fast-charging, six-foot lightning-to-C cables. They’re Apple MFi-certified and designed to charge up to three times as fast as regular chargers.
“This is also the case for my computer charger, of which I will always have at least two. (And I go for the knock-off cheapies.) One lives in my work bag and goes out and about with me and one lives in my home office, so it never moves and is always there. I just got a third to have it in another room of my home where I often work, so I never need to move furniture and disrupt things to plug in a charger. Seriously, the multiple charger life is a happy life.” — Wynne
This fast-charging laptop charger is compatible with MacBook Pro, MacBook Air, iPad Pro, Samsung Galaxy and other devices with USB-C ports. The included USB-C to C cable is 6.6 feet long.
“I was gifted some of these tiny squishy mochi animals by a friend and love rolling them between my fingers while I’m at my desk; their tummies are sensory bliss. They get a lot of compliments and I’m always asked where I got them.” —Haley Zovickian, shopping writer
They come in another version that includes squishy animal paws alongside their pictured belly-up friends (and in a whopping pack of 50).
“A friend got [this] for me as a gift a few months ago, and I mindlessly tap on it about 1,000 times a day.” — Matt Shuham, reporter
This tiny steel tongue drum measures 5.5 inches. It arrives pre-tuned and comes with two little soft rubber mallets.
Get some help keeping all your cables straight from this handy little caterpillar organizer. The lil green guy is equipped with five slots for your wires and a self-adhesive bottom, so your cords will stay neatly within reach instead of tangled up on your floor.
“I found this artist [AZiggies] online a while back and truly love everything they make. I have this frog print that makes me laugh whenever I see it.” — Wynne
The print is also available in sticker form; both come in multiple sizes.
“I’m very visual and really need to write things down and have notes to reference to keep track of literally everything in my work day. Being able to write directly on the wall is endlessly pleasing but also really helps because I am sure to see important reminders to myself. Nothing makes me happier than an organization/memory hack that actually works.” — Wynne
This stick-on dry erase paper can attach directly to the wall. It measures 1.44 feet wide and 11 feet long and includes three markers. Clip the coupon for an additional discount at checkout.
This risograph print is 11 inches wide and 17 inches long.
If you shiver at a computer all day, this heated mouse pad might be just what you need to get through your to-do list. The cozy hooded pad sports three heat settings and three timer options (with your choice of two, four and eight hour lengths), so you can stay toasty, focused and warm-blooded for longer.
Designed to fit most standard-sized mouses, the pad even offers cushioned wrist support! It’s also designed with an auto shut-off feature for enhanced safety.
“Trinkets from The Office that I am now realizing needs dusting.” — Chris McGonigal, senior photo editor
One of McGonigal’s favorite trinkets is a Dwight Schrute bobblehead. This version is made from resin and stands 17.9 centimeters tall.
“I set up this cat window hammock next to my desk so my cat, Bee, can hang out on it while I work. It’s brought both of us so much joy. I’m able to have her next to me while I type — without her climbing all over my workspace while I’m trying to focus — and she gets to enjoy a sweet nap in the sun. She absolutely loves this thing; she steals away to sleep on it at night, too. Its suction cups are also impressively sturdy; the hammock is designed to hold up to 30 pounds and I’m convinced it delivers.” — Zovickian
“I’ve long sworn by Unicorn Eclipse‘s planner pads, like this adorable mushroom version, for keeping my day-to-day organized. Their colorful, aesthetic designs help encourage my gaze to return to my to-do list (and make my list of tasks just a little more pleasurable). I go through the 50-page pads pretty quickly since I use them every day, and I always look forward to starting a fresh pad. I also love tearing off and tearing up each page once the day is done — it’s very satisfying.” — Haley Zovickian, shopping writer
For folks who love their weighted blankets, a weighted lap pad makes for a great desk mate that’s more portable and subtle than its blanket sibling. Just drape it over your lap or your shoulders for a grounding, calming effect. You can also use it to enhance concentration!
With thousands of reviews, this version is Amazon‘s bestselling weighted lap pad. It’s available in numerous colors and weight options starting at 5 pounds.
“The Stanley cup is worth the hype in my opinion and sparks joy and keeps me hydrated!” — HuffPost editor
This Stanley to-go cup holds 30 ounces; it comes in multiple sizes and countless colors.
