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17 Random But Amazing Things to Make Your Desk as Summery as Possible

Updated 6/19/2020
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Being inside when the weather is warm stinks. But that doesn't mean you can't bring summer with you to the office. These 17 cool desk items will brighten your day and add a splash of brightness and fun to your workspace.

We all get a little impatient waiting for warmer weather (even though spring just happened).

And, the whole being-stuck-in-the-office-all-day only makes things tougher, especially if your chair faces a stark-white wall instead of a window looking out onto the perfectly blue sky.

Luckily, I know just the trick: Bring the sunshine to you!

Seriously—with any of these 17 items, your desk will feel instantly cooler and brighter, no matter how dull your workspace is.




The freshness of flowers, indoors.




Intimidate them with your décor and your qualifications.




Because a slipping door is no competition for a sharp (and cute) doorstopper.




Spring clean your bland water bottle with something fresh and vibrant.




I promise it won’t “octupi” too much space on your desk, but it sure will make it prettier!




There’s nothing like an organized schedule for a breath of fresh air.




Just the pops of color you need to bring the bright side to the inside.




No matter what you’re writing, it’s bound to have personality.




This sweet organizer is just what you need to keep your workspace in order.




This sticker will help you bee-lieve you’re outdoors (without the fear of being stung).




A cool new way to erase mistakes.




What about folders that offer a fresh way to arrange your work?




No need to be melon-choly with this refreshing mousepad.




Who needs real sunshine when you can feel like one every day?




It may not be a piña colada on the beach, but it’s close enough.




Add this sleek stapler to your desk and you’ll be golden.




How about some anchor paperclips to hold you down while you crank through those papers?



Photo of Alyse Maguire

Previously an editor for The Muse, Alyse is proud to prove that yes, English majors can change the world. She’s written almost 500 articles for The Muse on anything from productivity tips to cover letters to bad bosses to cool career changers, many of which have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., CNBC's Make It, USA Today College, Lifehacker, Mashable, and more. In addition to being an avid writer and reader, Alyse loves to dance, both professionally and while waiting for the subway. You can follow her work on her website, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

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