My Desk Essentials

My desk is my safe space. To me, it’s where everyday magic happens for a homebody like me who spends most of her day on her desk. I could be doing nothing at all but it would still make me happy, like I’ve been injected with a healthy dose of oxytocin just by sitting on the chair. I feel a powerful sort of attachment with my desk and everything on it. Whatever residing on my desk has its own purpose; what I don’t reach for on a daily basis has no permanency on it.

Desk lamp

I am more of a warm light kind of girl, so I appreciate a three light setting desk lamp at night, particularly the warm setting. It’s so cosy and easy on the eye, as cool/neutral setting hurts my eyes.

Trinket dish

I purchased a bubble trinket dish a few months ago to store my hand cream, lip balm, and a bunch of Apple Pencil tips. It’s the cutest thing ever, and I love having knick-knacks that are actually useful.

Desk mat

I think having a desk mat really transforms your desk space. It also protects my desk from crumbs and water stains as I also eat and drink on my desk. I have a MacBook Pro, Magic Mouse, and a handmade coaster on it. I’d usually have either coffee or a Starbucks tumbler for my daily fix of plain water.

Apple Watch holder

If you own an Apple watch, you’d know how annoying the charger is. I have a silicone Apple Watch holder that you can insert the charger in and it would charge and hold your watch at the same time. And the best thing is? It’s under 10 ringgit.

Ikea phone/tablet holder

One of the cheapest and functional items anyone can get from Ikea. I use it to hold my Kindle Paperwhite 4. I can easily grab my Kindle and go and I honestly love seeing the book cover I’m currently reading staring back at me… begging me to stop whatever I’m doing and read. Heh.

Headphone holder

Since I have moved on from the AirPods and dabbled into the world of headphones, I have a wooden headphone holder/stand for my Sony WH-CH520 headphones. It’s cheap and it works.

iPad stand

I’ve had the iPad stand for so long, it’s borderline ancient by now. I’m not keen on using my iPad by folding the trifold case, so having this stand to put my iPad on so I can watch whatever content while doing work or eating is amaaazing. Moreover, it makes my desk tidier by not having my iPad lay flat on the desk.

So there you go–a list of simple but functional knick-knacks on my desk. I try to keep it clutter-free and organised most of the time, but I appreciate a good work day with stuff laying around. Stationeries and paper products are kept in separate drawers within arm’s reach as they can get in the way of whatever I’m currently doing. What do you have on your desk?