We found chic *and* practical gifts for your coworkers

The holidays are the perfect time to show those around us how much they mean to us and, for many of us, our co-workers are the ones who’ve stuck by us, chatted with us and brightened our days the most this past year, whether remotely or in person.

Whether you’re on a Secret Santa budget or you’re looking for something special for your work wife turned BFF, we’ve found 12 of the best gifts for co-workers that they’ll truly appreciate.

To freshen up their work from home space

Lohn candle in “Nord,” $49, thedetoxmarket.ca SHOP HERE

Inspired by the great outdoors, this minimalist candle features a crisp blend of balsam fir, black spruce and pine. It’s like a breath of fresh air for your office mate — especially if they never get around to taking that midday walk.

To ease their stress

Saje Sleep Kit, $40, saje.com SHOP HERE

Your co-workers have probably been working around the clock the past couple of months. Help them catch their Zs with this soothing set: a Goodnight Mist to spritz before bed, Sleep Well Body Butter and a Sleep Well Remedy rollerball to calm the body for rest.

To hydrate their mid-afternoon complexion

Biossance Squalane + Hyaluronic Acid Toning Mist, $42, sephora.ca SHOP HERE

Featuring the super-hydrating ingredient duo squalane and hyaluronic acid, this mist is the perfect desk companion to keep skin hydrated and feeling refreshed throughout the day.

To support their tea habit

David’s Tea advent calendar, $35, davidstea.com SHOP HERE

We don’t need to remind you why advent calendars make for one of the best gifts for the holidays. If you know a tea lover, this David’s Tea one with 24 delicious flavours behind the doors means they’ll get to sample old favourites and new ones all the way to Christmas.

To help them work on the go

Anthropologie tech gloves, $41, anthropologie.com SHOP HERE

Who said tech gloves can’t look cute? Not these ones. Help keep their hands warm and able to type Slack messages while they’re on the go with these pastel colour-blocked versions.

To keep their hair up in style

Simons claw clip, $19, simons.ca SHOP HERE

This extra-large claw clip will not only keep their hair up and out of their face during work hours, it’s a statement-making accessory that adds to their everyday look — day or night.

To upgrade their self-care routine

Métange gua sha, $59, metangebeauty.com SHOP HERE

Give your co-worker the gift of self-care with this beautiful gua sha tool made of obsidian stone from Asian-Canadian beauty brand Métange. It’ll help promote lymphatic drainage and relieve tense facial muscles that may or may not have developed while WFH this past year.

To boost their morning coffee

Dose & Co. Collagen Creamer, $40, shoppersdrugmart.ca SHOP HERE

Elevate their morning coffee game with this new-to-Canada collagen coffee creamer from Dose & Co. Made with natural ingredients and available in vanilla and caramel flavours, this creamer is packed with 20,000 mg of collagen, which helps promote stronger nails, healthier hair and glowing skin. It’s co-signed by Khloe Kardashian and she should know what’s good.

To elevate their eight glasses a day

Xaquixe tumblers, $50 (set of 2), goodeeworld.com SHOP HERE

Handcrafted in Oaxaca, Mexico, from locally sourced recycled glass, this vibrant green set of tumbler glasses will enchant your co-worker whenever they reach for their water.

To inspire their travel plans

Rifle Paper & Co. 2022 calendar, $19, chapters.indigo.ca SHOP HERE

Ignite your co-worker’s wanderlust with this beautiful 2022 desk calendar. Featuring 12 travel-inspired illustrations, from Rome to Kyoto, this might be just the push they need to make that dream trip happen next year.

To keep their phone charged — and desk tidy

Vital portable battery charger, $21, thesource.ca SHOP HERE

This fabric-textured portable battery charger is compatible for any Apple or Android smartphone and blends into any workspace. It’ll keep the wires at bay and their phone fully charged and close by, ready to grab and go.

To stylishly protect their laptop

Staples laptop case, $30, staples.ca SHOP HERE

Help your co-worker feel polished and organized next time they commute to work with their work laptop. This vegan leather folio features a button clasp to secure and protect the computer, and includes slots for pens, door passes or other essentials they need to bring along to and from work.

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