Nothing is more important than forging new connections. While storing your business cards inside your wallet usually works out of convenience, pulling out a crumpled coffee-stained card isn’t so chic when you want to make the first impression. Conduct your business in style with this pretty primrose yellow card holder from Pop & Suki.
If you are a metal sign (ox, rooster and snake), yellow is highly compatible with your element as it’s an earthy tone.
Pop & Suki Card Case, USD55 at Pop & Suki
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Frogs aren’t particularly the most attractive of all the animals in the kingdom, but their significance in feng shui is not to be ignored. As a symbol of wealth, it represents prosperity as water represents growth.
Since each sculpture is under 12.7 cm, these antique Chinese porcelain frogs can be placed on your desk side to boost your hustle.
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Porcelain Famille Verte Egg/Spinach Glazed Frogs, USD4,000 per set at 1stDibs
Who knew that you favourite white lilies can bring in peace? Dubbed the peace lily, the pure white petals connects your mind to nature faster than a WiFi service. Additionally, it brings in more balance to the room as the excessive amount of fluid inside the air con exceeds the amount of water you need for your energy at work. (Oh, and let’s not forget about the extreme humidity, ugh!)
Apart from its calming properties, it’s believed to create the effect of a higher ceiling for offices that have low headroom.
Spathiphyllum Potted Plant 24cm at IKEA
Ultraviolet isn’t just 2018’s hottest colour. Amehyst brings out the best in you as the stone has calming properties to erase anxiety, negative energy and mind clutter. It’s a popular choice for feng shui enthusiasts as it helps you to focus on finishing your assignments while being connected to a source of higher energy.
Since the majority of office space doesn’t have good lighting, this lamp offers you the best comfort as your eyes don’t have to rely on the computer’s blue light or the harsh incandescent ceiling lamp.
Phoenix Gallery Pair of Natural Amethyst Rock Crystal Lamps, USD7,400 per set at 1stDibs
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Every consultant swears by happy, rainbow bright feel good colours. However, the bright rainbow colours can easily make your space look like a child’s playpen. Thanks to interior designer queen Kelly Wearstler, these earth-toned bowls make it easier for the eyes to be less distracted at work.
If you have a small desk, stuff in your staplers, paper clips, hair ties and mints!
Kelly Wearstler Rarity Catchall Bowls, USD250 at Kelly Wearstler
This German alderwood pencil case is not here to make your desk look like a granola-toting hippie or a uni student’s chaotic textbook-filled mess. Sleek, sophisticated and totally functional, you get a set of three pencils and erasers. Your life will be made easy when you can update your schedule without leaving a mess of chicken scratches on your neatly lined paper notebook.
Graf von Faber-Castell Desk Set No.1 in Pernambuco, $777.60 from Harrods
Fornasetti‘s aesthetically appealing designs never fail to make you smile. Made with thyme, birch, spicy incense, orris and lavender essential oils, this luxurious take on the woodsy scent will make you feel like home.
If you are someone who is lacking some wood, this scent will balance all the elements in your body.
Fornasetti Sardine Rosso Diffusing Sphere, USD491.44 at Net-A-Porter
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Madonna once swore by her hair colour as a way to announce world domination 28 years ago. While not all of us swear by the hue of our strands to get a promotion, sometimes it takes a little more than pure hard work to drive up your office performance.
In this case, you must read Work Smarter, Live Better by Cyril Peupion, a productivity expert. Instead of looking at Instagram during your lunch break, top off your meal with some wise words from this book as dessert.
Work Smarter, Live Better: Life Essentials, $39.90 at Kikki K
Aussie Instagram sensation The Daily Edited knows what every working woman wants: a neat desk with super chic accessories that don’t break the bank. Packed with a desk organizer, calendar, pen holder, document folder and mousepad, this entire set is #goals.
Up the ante by personalising your initials on it. (BONUS: You can add emojis and change the text!)
The Daily Edited Dress Your Desk – Mist Grey, $350 SGD at The Daily Edited
Cleaning up your office space with minimal fuss is easier said than done. Doube duty your orgainsation skills and efficiency with Pop & Suki’s tech tassel. Inside the leathery strips, there are two hidden cables: one for your phone and the other for your USB.
See, it’s the easiest way to tidy up your desk without doing much movement!
Pop & Suki Tech Tassel, USD40 at Pop & Suki