Just a reminder — it’s almost 2022 now, so why does it feel like we’re still stuck in 2020? Rhetorical question here, we don’t wanna talk about it. What we do wanna talk about though is that the crowded office is still a pretty foreign concept; many of us continue to work from home, in some form at least, and from what we gather, it’s kind of a love-hate affair. Well, hopefully you’ve upgraded your home desk set-up. If you do know someone who’s still in dire need of a productive work situation though, these might help.
APPLE MACBOOK PRO
— from $2,999, available at apple.com.
Is it any surprise we’re starting our list with a tech item? This is the ultimate laptop that Apple calls a game-changer. There’s a new M1 Pro and M1 Max chip that delivers incredible performance, and this is paired with a better battery that has a longer life, and the best display you’ll see in any notebook computer. Read more here.
SECRETLAB TITAN EVO HARRY POTTER EDITION GAMING CHAIR
— $619, available at secretlab.co.
Potterheads have got to be charmed by Secretlab’s latest pop culture collaboration. It’s (not The Grim!) a magical object that puts your favourite wizard’s alma mater, the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, in the spotlight. The gaming chair features a cheeky Marauder’s Map embroidered on the backrest, and matching lumbar pillows in house colours. If they haven’t already accio-ed this into their home office space, it’s time you stepped in.
GUCCI LIFESTYLE COLLECTION
— from $250, available at Gucci Paragon and gucci.com.
If you’re a firm believer that gifts are meant to be a little aspirational, then these Gucci desk goodies ought to do it. With games, playing cards, and stationery that consists of notebooks, memo pads, writing sets, pencil cases and more inspired by a “cabinet of curiosities”, many of these are adorned with Gucci’s classic prints, including the GG Supreme canvas and geometric G print.
BEYOND THE VINES X MORNING BTV_MRNG COFFEE MACHINE
— $590, available at beyondthevines.com.
Those who like their daily coffee — with standards — will appreciate this. A meeting of two like-minded local brands, the ‘At Your (Self) Service’ lifestyle collection gives Morning’s high-tech capsule coffee machines a BTV-style makeover, in vibrant, limited-edition colourways of Cobalt, Olive and Red. The smart machine uses precision-brewing technology for a better brew, based on your specific capsule that you may select on a mobile app, for a perfect cup of coffee every time. Who wouldn’t want to wake up to this?
AMAZING GRAZE FESTIVE SNACK BOXES
— from $15.90, available at amazinggraze.com.sg.
Recreate the feeling of an overstocked office pantry at home with one of Amazing Graze’s blockbuster festive sets, of their bestselling healthy snacks presented in beautiful illustrated packaging. These include crisp Dark Chocolate Brownie Chips, the innovative Pandan Coconut Nut Mix, Chocolate Hazelnut and Banana Bread Granola Bites, as well as various Nut Butters and an exclusive tea towel included in the Festive Snack Box.
LADY M MERRY AND BRIGHT ADVENT CALENDAR, $80
— $99, available at Lady M boutiques and ladym.com.sg.
Snacks are important alright, and this Lady M advent calendar is just bursting with festive cheer. In a whimsical wreath box decorated with red, green, and gold foil-lined leaves, as well as twinkling LED lights, its little drawers come filled with candies and confections including brownies, matcha cereal balls and jellies dipped in strawberry-infused white chocolate. As an added bonus, your friend can repurpose the box to store their own small trinkets and accessories after.
ANISSA KERMICHE BREAST FRIEND CERAMIC VASE
— $635, from net-a-porter.com.
Here’s something cute for your bestie, a curvy vase for their desk, from Anissa Kermiche’s stylish homeware collection. Fill it with leafy foliage or leave it plain, this playful depiction of a bust serves as an important reminder that they’ve got to love all their perfect imperfections. Yes, John Legend’s love song can be platonic too.
DYSON V12 DETECT SLIM TOTAL CLEAN
— $899 at dyson.com.sg and Dyson demo stores.
For the neat freak in your life. You’ve long admired their desk, so masterfully well-kept that it’s literally a blank table. Enable that energy by gifting them a Dyson vacuum cleaner that’s equipped with a ‘laser detect’ mode, which illuminates tiny specks of dust so they’ll never miss a spot. A Hair Screw Tool even sucks up human hair and pet fur without entanglement. Read here for our full review.
OSIM UZAP WAIST EMS TONING BELT
— $249, available at sg.osim.com.
It’s not a productivity competition, but you can actually be more productive while sitting at your desk the whole day. Fit in an unofficial workout too with OSIM’s uZap machine, which works on your arms and waist using Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) Technology. The device stimulates muscle contractions, toning them so they may look sculpted even when your body isn’t moving all that much.
NINJA FOODI 11-IN-1 6L MULTI COOKER OP350
— $549, available from ninjakitchen.sg.
This multi-cooker is incredible; it can do everything you need a cooker to do — including steam, fry, and grill, and with three new functions: Sous Vide, Yogurt and Dehydrate. We tried the 8-in-1 version and it’s the most useful thing in the kitchen. Perfect to whip up quick meals even when you’re busy.
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