And…the names have been drawn. This year’s Secret Santa has landed you with the task of buying a gift for your boss, and there’s a split second of minor shock before major panic engulfs. What exactly do you buy? Is there any hope? Will this…gasp, affect your job? Insert dramatic classical music.
Ah, but there’s no need to worry. Your boss is only human, and like all humans through the course of history, he or she loves being pampered with a good gift every now and then. Plus, a Secret Santa is probably the best opportunity to show just how well you know your boss. It’s basically free brownie points laid out on a platter for you.
But of course, a price-restricted Secret Santa exchange shouldn’t be the only way to show appreciation for the folks in charge. They too, deserve a little bit of splurging, and if you’re willing to splash the cash, here are the best gifts you should get:
1. FORNASETTI Candles, US$213 each, available at Yoox.com.
Another gift you can’t go wrong with: a candle to win over all other candles! Each one of these beautiful jars features natural vegetable wax poured into a glazed ceramic pot, and printed with the gorgeous designs by FORNASETTI. Both the Flora and Requiem candles have a musky floral scent created by master perfumer Emmanuel Philip, and includes notes of ivy, lily of the valley, jasmine, white rose and tuberose.
2. Moleskine Smart Writing Set, $359, available at Moleskine stores.
Maybe your boss belongs to the generation that grew up with the old paper and pen (hey, we did too); then, he/she would appreciate this — write in the pages of this Moleskine book, and everything gets immediately converted to digital form, live! The set includes a Paper Tablet, Pen+ and the Notesapp.
3. Nespresso Essenza Mini, $158, available at all Nespresso boutiques or online at nespresso.com.
Contrary to popular belief, bigger isn’t always better. Don’t believe us? Well, you should really take a good look at the Essenza Mini – an extremely tiny coffee machine, and Nespresso’s smallest product of all time. Perfect for the home, or perfect for the boss who likes to make his or her office their home.
4. Morgan Lane Sleepy Lids Cashmere Mask, $225, available at MatchesFashion.
These blush-pink Sleepy Lids mask are what every boss needs for a good night’s sleep. It’s crafted from pure cashmere and designed with black closed-eye embroidery, and can also be used for busy work trips since it comes with a matching drawstring-fastening pouch.
5. Slip Embroidered silk queen pillowcase, $69.43, available at net-a-porter.com.
Ensure your boss gets the best beauty rest with this luxurious silk pillowcase. Slip uses pure mulberry silk that reduces friction to prevent skin tugging and the dreaded morning bed-head (unless he/she is into that look, of course). Needless to say, waking up with smooth locks and hydrated skin is a bonus for anyone, but your gift will probably get you a huge bonus, too.
6. Soma Sustainable Pitcher & Plant-Based Water Filter, US$39, available at drinksoma.com.
How about this for a pitch(er)? Remind your boss to stay hydrated with this stunning minimalist water jug, which can hold 10 cups of filtered water. He/she will find it way more bearable to stay at the desk all day.
7. MUJI USB Desk Fan Swing, $49, available at muji.com.sg.
When the office air-con gets into full swing, it can feel a lot like Antarctica. Okay, we exaggerate. Still, there’s just that slight issue of a room taking too long to cool down, and that’s the last thing we need in hot, hot Singapore. The solution? Get MUJI’s USB-powered desk fan – a handy boost to help you get through the daily heat wave.
8. Tiffany & Co. Table Tennis Paddles, US$650, available at tiffany.com
When we first heard that Tiffany & Co. was launching their first-ever homeware collection, we got excited — especially when we realised they were luxury, and therefore ironic, takes on everyday objects. So, who really needs these exquisite leather and walnut table tennis paddles? The person with the most exquisite taste in your office (an assumption we’re willing to make).
9. Lingua Franca Embroidered Sweater, US$413.22, available at net-a-porter.com.
Sometimes the boss gets a chill from the office aircon, and needs a lovely 100% cashmere sweater. And sometimes the boss needs to chill and as the sweater reminds her… to “let it be”.
10. Hermès Brides de Gala Love Twilly, POA, available at Hermès stores.
For the person who determines your paycheck, it’s time for some payback — only the nice sort, of course! And any stylish #girlboss would appreciate this classy scarf from the hallowed halls of Hermès.
11. Bottega Venetta Key Ring in Intrecciato Nappa Leather, USD200, available at BottegaVeneta.com.
What else would you get for the boss who already has everything? A safe choice, but one that will definitely be used everyday: we all need something hardy but fashionable to loop our keys in.
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