The Gift of Workplace Zen
Copper dotted table lamp
Made of laser-cut, copper-plated steel, this origami-esque lamp made in Minneapolis casts the perfect light for chill office ambiance. Tandem Made, $450; etsy.com/shop/tandemmade
Sowden bottle
Staying hydrated is key to staying productive. Do it in style with these stainless steel water bottles suitable for hot and cold drinks. Available in a variety of colors and sizes. George Sowden, $35 to $40, Forage Modern Workshop, Mpls.; foragemodernworkshop.com
Spirit rocks
Place these tiny ceramic sculptures on your desk, in a potted plant, or on the windowsill to spice up your space’s style—it’s like Stonehenge, but cuter. Available in a variety of styles. A Mano, $15, A Mano Studio, Minneapolis; weshopamano.com
Wobbly brass pen holder
Keep your favorite pen within arm’s reach with this sleek and useful accessory. $66, The Foundry Home Goods, Mpls.; thefoundryhomegoods.com
Eeny Meeny Miny trays
Let this cute trio of bentwood trays take care of the small stuff. Available in three color combos. Blu Dot, $129; bludot.com
Vases
These geometric, handmade-in-Minneapolis vases are perfect for those who find beauty in simplicity. Furniture by DeGarmo, $38, The Maker’s Studio, Excelsior; furniturebydegarmo.com
Crinkle throw
Stay cozy while you work with this soft, lightweight cotton throw. Available in six colors. Hay, $125, Design Within Reach, Edina; us.hay.com
Dove handmade wool rug
This rug hails from Guatemala and is handmade as ordered. With its soft colors and lines, nothing adds more serenity. Meso Goods, $645, Upstate MN (Grand Marais) and Show & Tell MPLS; upstatemn.com
Beetle meeting chair
Take a seat that’s chic and smart, comfortable and ergonomic. Available in a variety of color combinations. Gubi, $1,349, Rypen, Minneapolis; rypen.com
Ona diffuser
Aroma is a crucial element of atmosphere. Add essential oils and breathe easy with this bamboo and glass electric diffuser. $79, West Elm, Edina, westelm.com
In Due Time notepad set
This set includes a weekly calendar, a numbered checklist, and a blank memo pad, with gilded edges to ensure you stay organized and sophisticated. russell + hazel, $20, russell + hazel flagship store, Mpls.; russellandhazel.com
“Lincoln” vintage metalsmith copper pen by Retro 51
Pens don’t have to be boring. These copper models by Retro 51 patina with time. Retro 51, $40 to $67, Art Materials, Minneapolis; artmaterialsonline.com
Custom birchbark journal/sketchbook
Bring nature into the office with these handmade, customizable notebooks fashioned from Minnesota trees. All His Bark Studio, $45–$85, Minnesota Center for Book Arts, Minneapolis; etsy.com/shop/allhisbarkstudio