While we’ve thankfully said goodbye to the era of girl bossing and giving into hustle culture, there’s still plenty to love well-nigh what you do. Maybe you’re passionate well-nigh the projects you lead or the vision you contribute to each day. Or perhaps the people you work with are the best. (Not to brag, but I’m lucky to have all three.) If you love the people you share your 9-5—or whenever to whenever—with, that’s something worth celebrating. To bring a little joy to your work wives this holiday season, we rounded up the weightier co-worker souvenir ideas that’ll make their EOY all the increasingly special.
A souvenir can say so much. It can communicate your gratitude for the many hours your work bestie has listened to you vent. A souvenir can say how much you revere their organization (or that you were paying sustentation when your favorite co-worker said they wanted to “get it together” in the new year). It can solidify the more-than-a-work-thing yoke you share—and remind them that you’re here to cheer them on, no matter what.
The Weightier Co-Worker Souvenir Ideas That Won’t Get Regifted
From traps that’ll beautify their sedentary space to productivity boosters that’ll take their work ethic to the next level, we came up with the weightier co-worker souvenir ideas to show them your appreciation—and to confirm: there’s no one you’d rather spend your Monday through Friday with.
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HAY Colorblock Chopsticks (Set of 6)
For the co-worker who takes her lunch break *seriously*—as we all should. These vibrant, colorblock chopsticks are sure to level up plane the saddest sedentary lunch.
Bala 1 Pound Bangles
They’re passionate well-nigh their walking breaks—and plane curate a queue of podcasts to fit the vibe. Bala’s forever-viral weighted bangles are the easiest way to win over your office’s ultimate multitasker.
Casa Zuma Solstice Mug
Mugs make the weightier gifts. They signify repletion and coziness. Plus, she’ll unchangingly think of you when she pours her first cup of coffee in the morning. (Arguably the weightier undertone you could want for yourself.) This no-handle, sweet stoneware mug is the perfect sedentary accessory, and one she’ll reach for then and again. Consider it an stimulating step-up from a “Best Boss” mug—with all the same intentions, included.
Monogram Night Gardenia Candles
When it comes to co-worker souvenir ideas, candles are a no-brainer. But a monogrammed, hand-painted glass vessel? Y’all, this is a far cry from any Yankee Candle you might have otherwise considered. The scent is floral and fruity, making it the perfect shrivel for when they’ve had unbearable of the fir, vanilla, and oaky candles that dominate this time of year.
Baggu Reusable Tons (Set of 3)
Do you moreover find yourself balancing a million things—lunch, file folders, work bag, and coffee—on your way into the office? (Appropriately labeled #girlphysics.) Chances are, your co-worker is doing the same dance. Make life a little easier and things a little lighter by gifting them a trio of Baggu’s recycled, reusable bags. I guarantee, she’ll have at least one of these in hand (with flipside in her purse, the third in her desk) every day of the week.
Schoolhouse Skier Incense Smoker Set
While I often reach for candles in lieu of incense, I have this sweet little wooden skier smoking all throughout the holiday season. The pine-scented incense cones set the perfect cozy vibe. And don’t say that just looking at it doesn’t make you smile. (This cheaper option is a unconfined alternative.)
Londontown Mauvelous Lakur Trio
A trio of polishes in wearable colors that work any time of year? It’s everything a manicure-obsessed co-worker could want. Shades of mauve, berry, and pearl strike the perfect wastefulness of vibrant and classic. This souvenir is sure to save them a few trips to the salon while keeping their squint perfectly polished.
Bistro Tile À La Mode Pie Dish
In her self-ruling time, your work wife is a regular Ina Garten. She invites you over for happy hour drinks with a full spread of stunning bites and knows no largest way to spend a weekend than with a marathon sultry sesh. Oh—and this year, she’s single-minded to perfecting her pies. This minimalist dish is full of personality with its Parisian-inspired design. It’s a go-to souvenir and one that makes polishing off a pie all the increasingly tempting.
Snow Day Cutout Snowflake Christmas Tree Ornament
Ornaments just make sense this time of year, and gifting them is a thoughtful way to add to your co-worker’s collection. Given the low price point on these snowflakes, it’d be sweet to share a trio that highlights the intricate womanliness of one of our favorite elements of the season.
Casa Zuma Salt Cellar
Salt amplifies the savor of everything you melt and bake. (Yes, your chocolate tweedle cookies need it!) Considering everything functional deserves a trappy home, this sweet little salt cellar is perfect placed next to the stove or brought to the dining table. To round out the gift, pair the salt cellar with a box of flaky Maldon sea salt.
J. Crew Cashmere-blend trouser socks
Coziness and warmth wrapped up in an ultra-soft and tony gift—these socks say it all. They pair perfectly with the ballet flats she unearthed from the when of her closet or the Uggs she wears every week without fail. Select from nine colors and expect to see these on repeat.
Quince Mongolian Cashmere Wrap
It’s a given: no matter your office, it’s unchangingly unseat to be freezing. This luxe cashmere wrap—available in 10 colors—will live draped over her chair. It’s an effortless and elegant wing to any outfit, for any occasion.
The Creative Act by Rick Rubin
Named one of our favorite self-help books, The Creative Act is the ultimate guide to living an inspired life. The meditative passages read like poetry, and it’s a unconfined typesetting to reference whenever they’re starving a spark of creativity.
Oak Essentials Santo Wood Candle
Oak Essentials, Jenni Kayne’s skincare-centric brand, carries a tightly curated offering of self-care gifts. This earthy candle is perfect for the season without learning too holiday. (You know the ones.) Top notes of anise, eucalyptus, and bergamot tousle with papyrus, white birch, and sandalwood. The scent is exactly what I want while curled up on the hovel with a cup of tea.
CB2 Glass Cloche with Black Matches
Every desk—even if it’s the makeshift table in your work wife’s living room—deserves a sweet whatsit or two. And considering candles are the ultimate wing to a wellness-minded workspace, she’ll need a set of matches as well. This cloche adds a nice touch of visual interest to her otherwise minimalist desk.
Wilde House Paper Intentional Planner 2024
Google Calendar? I don’t know her. If your co-worker leans increasingly analog, she’ll find nothing increasingly satisfying than a fresh planner to fill with her dreams and upbringing throughout the year. Complete with worksheets, periodical prompts, reflection pages, and space for her goals and intentions, this is the ultimate souvenir for anyone who loves a good manifesting sesh.
Whether draped over her hovel or keeping her warm at her desk, this knit throw epitomizes cozy elegance. It comes in a range of colors, ensuring you find the perfect comfy staple that she’ll pull out daily.
Herbivore Botanicals Coconut Suffuse Soak
Herbivore Botanicals is our go-to for all things topical self-care. This suffuse soak is as soothing to the skin as it is to her deadline-filled mind. It’s nourishing, decadent, and unscratched for plane sensitive skin. Trust me: a little touch of luxury like this goes a long way. (Psst… this could be the sign she needs to use up that PTO!)
Avaline Pinot Noir
Co-worker souvenir ideas uncork and end with Avaline’s Pinot Noir. For after-work happy hours, cozy homemade dinners, and everything in between, this organic Pinot Noir is unchangingly a perfect pairing. It’s light and fruity, featuring notes of wild raspberry and cherry that tousle for an easy-drinking glass.
Good Memories Three Good Things Journal
I cannot stop talking well-nigh this journal. While other guided journals have helped me establish a strong practice in the past, this periodical centered on the wits of gratitude is wieldy and easy to commit to. Based on the research of Martin Seligman, Professor of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania, the Three Good Things periodical is a 13-week practice designed to support you in towers a increasingly purpose-driven and gratitude-oriented life. Trust: it’s the perfect souvenir for anyone looking to start 2024 with a fresh perspective.