Unique and Useful Gifts For Work At Home Professionals
December 16, 2009
It is fast approaching the holiday season and there is surely someone on your list who works from home. What do you get them that is unique and useful? Would they prefer something they could use for their business or an item for their office? Here are a few tips for finding the perfect gifts for work at home professionals.
Gifts With Personal Flair
For the professional who has everything, you may want to give a gift that is unique; something they can add to their office décor. Here are some ideas to consider:
• Artwork or framed photos. A beautiful painting from a local artist that will complement their office décor. A stunning photograph of their favorite place or activity that will enhance and personalize their space. Have their favorite photos of family, friends and pets matted and framed.
• A soothing desktop fountain. Add a touch of Feng Shui to their office with a beautiful lotus fountain from Red Envelope. This will complement any office décor and will bring the calming sound of running water to their space.
• A spa treatment. This is perfect for the person who puts in long hours and who has everything. To help them relieve the tension and stress, book a spa treatment for a massage and facial. They will be utterly thankful.
• A beautiful desktop clock. Let them count the hours in elegance with a wonderful timepiece that will remind them when it is time to put the work away.
• An EcoSphere. For the nature lover, this wonderful self-contained ecosystem combines a balance of earth, water, air and life. It is maintenance-free and makes a great desktop gift. Find them on the Web at Brookstone.com.
• Handmade stationary. Find beautiful stationary and have it personalized. Set them up with note cards, note pads and writing paper. Enclose an engraved letter opener with the paper.
Gifts For The Productive Worker
For the professional who is just building their office or wants to enhance what they have, find them a gift that increases their productivity. Here are a few items to consider:
• Computer software. Anything to make their job easier and more productive would be a great gift. Research a few programs related to their profession. If you’re not sure what they may need, try thinking outside the box. Go for voice recognition software, a great way to help them if they do a large amount of computer work. Dragon Naturally Speaking is one such program.
• Laptop computer. If you want to get them something really special, a new laptop or mini laptop would always be something they would use. If you know they have been using an older computer, upgrade them with a new model. You can’t lose with this one.
• Organizer system. Find wonderful office organizers that are as functional as they are stylish online at sites such as Pottery Barn. Organization is the key to productivity and they will appreciate your thoughtfulness.
• Bose CD player. Give the gift of music with a nice CD player and give them non-distracting CDs such as whale song, nature sounds and light classical music. A nice touch for the person who works in an artistic capacity, for music is known to inspire great art.
Whether it’s to improve their productivity or to promote a pleasing work environment, gifts for work at home professionals span the range. Consider what you would want and build from that based on their needs or desires. Be unique and grace them with a gift that is special and personal.
