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The desk accessories you never knew you needed.
Promising review: "I got this for my girlfriend for her to have a night-light when I am gone and she loves it! We love how you can change the level of brightness and how there are two different colors to choose from, a pure white or a dim yellowish/white light. It was everything I was hoping and a great gift and product. Thanks Amazon. The only thing she wishes would've been different was the hand, she still loves it but she thinks if it was more of a rubber material that it would work better with the moon and would hold it better. I recommend this product for everyone!" —Drew
Get it from Amazon for $16.99+ (available in five sizes).
Heavenly Earth Miami was founded in 2020 and is based in, you guessed it, sunny Miami, Florida. The small business makes hand-poured candles using high-quality soy wax and unique molds. Customers also love their torso candles!
Promising review: "This candle is amazing. From the packaging down to the product. First, when opening the package, I immediately noticed the coconut-mango scent and I loved it. The package was eco-friendly and the handwritten note on a book page was such a creative touch. The product itself has such a good scent, it made my room smell amazing even without lighting the candle. This candle is amazing, I could see the dedication put into this candle. If you are looking for a cute and trendy candle, this is the one to get." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Heavenly Earth Miami on Amazon Handmade for $15.99 (available in four scents and five colors)
Promising Review: "I love how convenient it is! Makes my life just a little bit easier and allows me to be just a little bit lazier. Also, it's pretty darn cute so it doesn't stand out or look awkward sitting on my nightstand next to my bed. I like to munch in bed while binge-watching the latest show I have discovered. I have black sheets so the crumbs and other random bits that get into the bed stick out like a sore thumb. This little ladybug helps it seem like I have my ish together and don't eat every meal in bed." —Natasha
Get it from Amazon for $10.98 (available in four colors).
Promising review: "Never thought something analog would be SO useful in my daily routine. I work from home and am constantly project managing multiple complex strategic projects. Having pertinent information directly in front of me and top of mind has done incredible things for my productivity. Never would have imagined it would make such a difference. For a nominal investment, I highly recommend it if you have trouble keeping up with things." —Captainflapjax
Get it from Amazon for $26.98.
Each of these has eight different color modes with two brightness levels, and is equipped with two misting modes: an intermittent and continuous.
Promising review: "Happy with this product! For the price, it’s worth every penny. I got it for my desk after one of my coworkers ordered it. It’s perfect for small spaces. I had some tea tree oil and I absolutely love the scent and the lights. Can’t wait to try other oils." —Anu
Get it from Amazon for $13.59+ (available in five colors).
Psst — if you don't know which essential oils you want to try, you can get a small variety pack of six essential oils on Amazon for $13.99!
Effie's Paper is a Black woman-owned small business specializing in stationery, coffee mugs, and travel mugs for the bold.
Get it from Effie's Paper on Etsy for $16.
Promising review: "This is a great planner! It is a nice thick stack of weekly planners that tear off really easily. I am getting so much more done now. I used to write my to-do lists on an index card, but I was always losing them. This is great because the whole week is there — and it is nice and colorful so I can't miss it on my desk or in my pocketbook. Makes me more productive." —bouga
Get it from Amazon for $11.95.
BTW — Ella Iconic is a UK-based small biz specializing in pretty planners and notepads.
Promising review: "I love the layout and the 'tracker' section. Perfect for my working-from-home desk." —Lindsey
Get it from Ella Iconic on Etsy for $14.17.
The Salvage Co is a Minnesota-based Etsy shop specializing in handmade clipboards.
Promising review: “Well-made, well-packaged, and perfect for my needs. Especially love that the clip can be moved so the board can be used in landscape or portrait mode.” —Dani Dayton
Get it from The Salvage Co on Etsy for $20.95+ (available in several paper sizes and clip colors).
Promising review: "This is awesome and I love it. I work from home and I’ve been trying to keep my desk free from papers. This thing is awesome! The bottom pocket is large enough for me to store my day planner. I mounted it to the wall with a Command hook and it was easy-peasy! An attractive and functional way to sort and store paper. I love having all the papers I need readily available and visible so it reminds me that they're there, but not overtaking my desk and irritating me." —Mandy
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "This rose gold organizer is super cute and convenient! I can keep all my paper clips, pencils and markers in one place. I like to write letters to family and friends and this organizer makes writing even more fun!" —MediaBoxEnt
Get it from Amazon for $21.97+ (available in three other colors).
Promising review: "These pens just changed my life. Why have I not heard about these before now? They are THE MOST amazing pens. My usual love is PaperMate Flair. These are even better! So many awesome colors. Super fine, strong tip. No bleeding through paper. Some ghosting with the darker colors, especially if you are really making some thick lines. Can letter, draw, or color with these bad boys. Super smooth. Awesomely saturated colors that don't bleed! These have quickly become my new favorite pen!" —Lindsey Jane
Get them from Amazon for $13.88.
Promising review: "It is so simple. It required no setup and the magnets that hold the bottom compartment on are strong. I literally did zero work for this product to help me out so much in my everyday life. It clears up my desk clutter and charges my electronics. Plus, it looks and feels quality for the price without paying a crazy amount for such a simple concept. I use an iPad Air, an iPhone 6S, and an iPhone 7. Because I work from home, my work and personal electronics have to mix but stay organized. This holds them all. I don't have problems with it not holding phones or anything like others have mentioned." —Rachel R
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in four styles).
Promising review: "Great cable saver. These have saved many lightning cable including one that was eaten by my robot vacuum. Well worth the money." —A. Collins
Get a four-pack from Amazon for $6.99 (available in four color packs).
Promising review: "This product is perfect. It is durable, stylish, and very affordable. It is definitely worth the money. I bought the blue and white. It has a nice semi shine finish. It’s very easy to wipe things off of. It’s perfect to protect my desk from the every day use." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in six color combinations).
You can charge this using an adapter in your car or a regular outlet, and if you unplug it and take it on the go, items will stay cold for several hours as long as you don't open the door.
Promising review: "I love this mini fridge. It was well worth the money. I keep it in my room so I can just open it and have snacks and drinks. It keeps my beverages cold. It's not loud at all. I can only hear it when the room is completely quiet. It was delivered in two days, and it was easy to set up. What I also LOVE about this mini fridge is you can switch the setting to warm. It can heat up your food, too. If you're looking for a little something to add to your room, kitchen, office, or anywhere, this is what you should buy." —jace1313
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in four colors).
There's a hole at the bottom of the holder that'll allow you to plug your phone in!
Promising review: "I love my memo board! I was able to attach it to my computer monitor with no issues, and after weeks of use, it still remains securely attached. The materials are sturdy feeling, no bending or warping of any kind. I've got all my important reminders on it, which has been super helpful and keeps me from missing any important deadlines. I've also been able to write on it with a dry erase marker, and then wipe it off with a tissue. Many of my coworkers have commented on how useful it seems and have said they would be purchasing their own." —razorsharp77
Get it from Amazon for $19.97+ (available in four styles).
Promising review: "I keep it in my desk drawer at work. It is lightweight and folds up flat which makes it easy to store. It opens up to a nice size mirror that easily shows you entire face. I use it to put on my makeup at work when I don’t have time at home." —Shanique
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "I work in front of a screen all day and had recently been getting headaches due to blue-light exposure. You can clearly see the change of color when you put these on, and they've made a world of difference for me. And you can't beat the price! I highly recommend!!" —kwatson
Get them from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 13 colors).
Promising review: "I will NEVER lose my reading glasses again. This whimsical gift is great for all schnauzer lovers, whether they wear glasses or contacts." —Cynthia Brann
Get it from Amazon for $14.80 (available in four designs).
Chic Geeks is a Black woman-owned small biz whose cute and durable tech accessories will make you stand out when you're working at your local cafe.
Promising review: “It’s the perfect fit, very nice quality. I absolutely love the way it looks. It makes me excited to use my computer. It gives it personality!” —Sandra Lane
Get it from Chic Geeks for $65 (available in a variety of MacBook sizes).
Promising review: "I bought this to keep my tea warm. I figured I could use it on the cup, but actually decided to try it on the pot. I have a small 24-ounce pot and it stays quite hot to the point where I have to let it cool a bit before I can drink it." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $11.99.
Promising review: "I never want to use another blanket! It is SO soft and SO comfy. Perfect for snuggling up to read a book on a cold day. Although, I see myself turning the heat down/air up just so I can use this blanket! I will definitely be ordering more as these would make great gifts!" —Anna Henderson
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in four sizes and 20 colors).
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