10 pretty items to have on your desk at work

Whether it’s inspirational, aspirational or just plain cute, having a framed quote or piece of art on your desk can help boost your mood or even get you out of a creative funk. These pieces from Society6 are available in various sizes and can also be customised. All the designs on the side are made into a huge range of different products, from prints and clocks to phone cases and T-shirts.

They’ve got a free international shipping promotion that ends 10 April 2016, so shop some framed art prints here.

Let’s pretend for a moment that travel mugs made of glass are completely practical and portable. I don’t know about you guys, but I have very poor restraint when it comes to buying pretty travel mugs. This #girlpower travel mug is especially motivating, and we could all do with a little self love on the regular.

Shop the travel mug and other Ladies Choice items on www.dreamsandconfetti.com.

If you’re like me, there’s something about the little added motivation from manually writing out your tasks for the day that helps you focus better on what you need to do. I like notepads that section your tasks into weekly or top priorities, followed by everything else you need to get done. These notepads from Kikki.k even let you track your water intake and help you keep tomorrow’s tasks in mind.

Shop the planners here and here (50% off).

It’s hard to hit eight glasses of water a day when you’re seated a long distance from the water cooler in the office or are just plain lazy (no judgement!). Having an extra large jug or something like this carafe is a much better way to ensure you keep hydrated, and a lot easier to keep clean than a large water bottle.

Shop the glass water bottle and cup here.

You don’t need green thumbs to keep a potted plant at your desk. A terrarium or a fake plant doesn’t require much maintenance at all, if that’s your preference. I was told when I was young that looking at green plants can help relax your eyes, so maybe there’s more to plants than achieving that inner Zen.

Check out terrarium.sg.

You might have digital clocks on your phone and on your screen, but nothing beats a clock in your line of sight, especially when you’re tracking the minutes until you get off work. These clocks from Society6 (a personal favourite site, if you can’t already tell) come in a seemingly endless number of designs created by other people, and you can customise the colour of the frame and hands to suit your taste.

They’re having free shipping until April 10, 2016 so check them out!

If you deal with lots of documents, books, or files cluttering up your workspace, you’re going to need some post-its. You really can’t go wrong with some cute cats! And while you’re at it, why not throw in some stickers to brighten up and customise them your notebooks while you’re at it?

Shop the cat stationery here and here. 

Unless your office is strictly against them (or you’re a terribly negligent person), candles are a great addition to your work environment. There’s something about a flickering flame and your favourite scent that really helps you to relax and keep focused. Escentials has an amazing range of incredibly indulgent and unique candles that are worth checking out.

Available exclusively at Escentials Paragon and Escentials Tangs at Tangs Plaza stores.

Yes, a separate mug is perfectly acceptable to have even if you’ve got a travel mug on your desk. It cools a lot faster, boasts a handle, and lets you drink smaller amounts of tea or coffee so you can switch things up when you’re bored with your beverage.

Shop this mug here on www.dreamsandconfetti.com.

I’ve got a glass vase on my desk that holds everything from pens and pencils to lipsticks and mascara. You can’t go wrong with a pretty holder, and this wooden one from Kikki.k is perfect for a minimalist desk or customisable if you’ve got a knack for design.

Shop the pencil holder here.