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Home • Lifestyle

13 Office Essentials Every Woman Should Keep At Her Desk

For your home office and beyond, your space is not complete without one of these things.
By Lauren Porter · Updated October 26, 2020
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01
A Phone Dock

Are you always losing track of your phone? Don’t worry, this super cute and equally chic phone dock from Jonathan Adler is a desk necessity. Plus it has a port for your charger so your battery will always be on 100%!

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02
A Fun Graphic

How said your desk space has to be stuffy and boring! Spice up your wall decor with a fun print or portrait. It’ll definitely give off good vibes.

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03
A Rug

Yes, rugs belong on the floor but try what the cool kids are doing these days and add a plush white rug to your chair. The backing will keep it firm in place and the lush side will make sitting in your desk chair for hours on end feel like a dream.

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04
An Emergency Kit

You know never know what could go wrong so at a moments notice keep a minimergency kit handy. With everything from Advil to nail polish inside, it’s a handy dandy options to calming your woes quick, fast and in a hurry!

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05
Headphones

Whether you’re in a cubical or an enclosed office, having headphones is a must. Cancel out all the white noise, find your groove and get to work–your boss will thank you!

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06
A Calendar

Yes we do everything on our phones these days but there’s nothing like a hand written reminder on an actual calendar to keep you up to speed on all your appointments, meetings and things to do!

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07
Cosmetic Mirror

Because a touch up has no time frame!

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08
File Folders

Science does say that messy people are actually kind of like productive geniuses but who could say no to pretty folders?! Keep your space organized with file folders that you can tuck away for safe keeping that way you’re never scrambling at the last minute to find all the information you need.

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09
Tide-to-Go Pen

Monday Morning coffee can drip and Taco Tuesday definitely gets messy–keep a Tide To Go pen handy just in case!

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10
A Spare Pair Of Heels

There is no worse feeling when you leave the perfect shoes that match your outfit at home. Keep a spare pair of heels tucked away in a drawer that way you’re ready to strut into your meeting with style!

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11
A Nail File

Hang nails are always annoying but with a nail file handy the aggrevation will be handled in a flash!

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12
A Blanket Scarf

Cold office space or board room? No problem! Stay bundled and cute with this blanket scarf that is bound to take your ensemble to a whole new level. 

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13
A Mug

Treat your midday coffee cravings to a cup they deserve. Store a super cute mug in your desk drawer for a fun little item to sip your tea from!

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