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10 Fail-Safe, Under-$30 Gifts for that Awkward Office Secret Santa

Written by Washingtonian Staff | Published on December 2, 2011
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Available at uncommongoods.com
Available at uncommongoods.com

Break out this Desktop Skill Ball game when the boss is spending the week “working” from his vacation house in Florida, $28. Photograph by Uncommon Goods

Available at momastore.org
Available at momastore.org

Whether your coworker prefers coffee, tea, or hot cocoa, he or she will be thrilled to receive this eco-friendly porcelain “I Am Not a Paper Cup” by James Burgess, $20. Photograph by Moma Store

Available at seejanework.com
Available at seejanework.com

This pencil cup is both cute and functional—and a subtle reminder to recycle, $10. Photograph by See Jane Work

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Available at thinkgeek.com

If your coworkers are fed up with that clunky, sludge-producing office coffeemaker, the winner of this Aeropress single-serve press will be the envy of the entire team, $25.99. Photograph by Think Geek

Available at oldnavy.com
Available at oldnavy.com

Is the air conditioning in your office always on full-blast, even in the dead of winter? This Old Navy fleece blanket to keep deskside will be greatly appreciated, $7. Photograph by Old Navy

Available at russellandhazel.com
Available at russellandhazel.com

Russell + Hazel notecards are fancier than Post-its but just as functional, $25. Photograph by Russell + Hazel

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Available at thinkgeek.com

While the IT guys might be most grateful for this ThinkGeek circuit-board business card case, just about anyone can appreciate its quirky coolness, $19.99. Photograph by Think Geek

Available at kikkerland.com
Available at kikkerland.com

A Kikkerland Mini Grass Charging Station makes charging your phone at your desk a style statement, $25. Photograph by Kikkerland

Available at uncommongoods.com
Available at uncommongoods.com

Bringing in last night’s Thai food for lunch can go from bleh to stylish with this microwave- and dishwasher-safe stackable lunch pot from Uncommon Goods, $22. Photograph by Uncommon Goods

Available at jonathanadler.com
Available at jonathanadler.com

In case of unforeseen weather conditions, stashing an umbrella at your desk is a good idea—and this one by Jonathan Adler will totally brighten a rainy day, $28.95. Photograph by Jonathan Adler

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