Are you still looking for the perfect gift for the home office professional in your life? Think outside the home office box with these six gift ideas.
All washed up
Think about the last time you thought of a great idea while you were in the shower. Your choices were to write your idea on the wall with shaving cream, wait until you dried off to write it down, or give up and assume you’ll remember your brainstorm later. There’s a better option: Aquanotes. This waterproof pad (you can write under water) attaches to your shower wall and is ready to capture your next idea. Some ideas are all washed up, but yours don’t have to be.
A working desk
You want to work out, but you need to work on a proposal. Why not do both at the same time? The TrekDesk combines a desk with a treadmill. This hard-working desk includes a holder for books or magazines, making it easier to walk and work at the same time. There’s also a stand for your phone, 3 stacking trays, and 2 cup/utility holders. One of the best parts of this 72” x 34” desk is that it folds up for easy storage. With a desk as industrial-looking as this, you’ll need to make a choice between looks and function. When you work for yourself, function usually wins.
A sweet sound
Turn up the volume and let your favorite tunes fill your home office with the Big Blue™ Live Wireless Bluetooth Speaker. This speaker that works with any Smartphone or Bluetooth-enabled device, may be small, but it has a big sound. You can hear it up to 33 feet. Don’t be surprised if you find yourself doing the happy dance. Why not? No one’s watching.
Anger management
Do you ever have one of those days when nothing seems to go right? Instead of punching the wall or kicking the door, slam the Dammit doll anywhere you want. This stuffed doll, with unruly yarn hair, will make you feel better. Best of all, you’ll save money by not having to patch your wall.
No longer out of sight
If you’re a visual person, like me, it’s easier to remember what you need to do when it’s right in front of you. But white boards and chalkboards aren’t the best option when you’re trying to mix function and design. The Sort it out! wall caddy, made with either real bamboo or magnetic stainless steel, is a better alternative. Along with space to write reminders, it has 3 rear compartments for storage, 2 strong magnets, and 3 hooks for keys and bags.
See the light
What do you get for the home office professional who has everything? Break away from buying another mug or picking up a picture frame and consider giving a custom lamp instead…a Lamp-in-Box, to be exact. Not only will your friend, family member, or even favorite client enjoy a one-of-a kind gift designed by you, you’ll be happy knowing no one else bought the same gift. Sort of sheds a new light on originality.
For years I’ve tested, used, taken apart and otherwise analyzed home office furniture for articles in magazines and on websites. What I’ve found is that home office furniture that’s stylish, functional and includes solid wood features, all at a reasonable price, is rare.
