Coat Hooks and Other Cubicle Accessories

Be warned: This blog post is NOT exciting.  We are going to talk about hooks, hangers, and other paraphernalia that can help your coworkers get the most out of their cubicle space.

Recycled Cubicle Coat Hook
Features:
– 2 hooks
– Plastic construction
– Charcoal color

Fits most standard cubicle walls and is perfect for that eco-friendly coworker. [Read more…]

8 Fancy Tissue Box Holders

Ahhhh-choo! For those of us that work in an office, we have become accustomed to a dust-filled world that survives on recycled air.  Add in those annoying coworkers who decide to come in when they are sick, and you’ll understand why tissues are a must-have item on any desk.  But why settle for a boring tissue box when you can spice up an office with a fancy tissue box holder?  Here are several of our favorites that make great inexpensive gifts for coworkers during the holidays.

simplehuman Square Tissue Box Holder
Add a little “swank” to any desk with this fancy schmancy chrome tissue box holder. Made from durable die-cast zinc, the scratch-resistant finish ensures that coworkers will let you ‘shine on’ after they bum a tissue.  An innovative bottom clamp locks the tissue box in place. [Read more…]

Desk Mirrors Make Great Coworker Gifts

Lettuce stuck between your teeth? Crooked necktie?  Hair out of place?  These appearance faux pas can be detrimental to a career!  The solution?  A small mirror!  This essential desk item makes a great gift for your coworkers.

Below are a list of small mirrors, all of which would make a helpful addition you your work friend’s desk.  The nice thing about a mirror as a gift is that they are inexpensive, practical, and relatively gender neutral. [Read more…]

11 Homemade Gifts for Coworkers

Before you read that title and start getting excited about clearing all those old latch-hook rugs or paint-by-number pictures out to give as gifts, you need to think long and hard about your actions. Homemade gifts  for coworkers do not mean all the failed craft projects that you can’t figure out what to do with, yet the pack rat in you just can’t seem to throw them away.

If your gift for coworkers is homemade, it needs to be something you would actually like to receive yourself. If you are still trying to rationalize giving that latch-hook with the turtle on it, and arguing with your subconscious that you would be thrilled to receive it, then you probably need more help than even I can offer.   Whether it”s homemade Christmas gifts or a ‘just-because’ gift, here are several ideas you make yourself. [Read more…]