Gallery: 14 Perfect and Beautiful Gifts for the Neat Freak in Your Life
Josh Valcarcel/WIRED01harmon-kardon-bluetooth-speaker-gallery
__Harman/Kardon Esquire Mini__ This [wireless speaker](http://www.harmankardon.com/estore/hk/us/products/Esquire-Mini/ESQUIRE%20MINI_HK_US) is very compact---roughly the same length and width as a smartphone, and only twice as thick---but it still sounds great. It's perfect for an office desk or a hotel room dresser. There's even a little kickstand that folds neatly into the back. It comes in white. $150
02Urbanears-Plattan
__Urbanears Plattan White Headphones__ At home, I have an extensive collection of over-the-ear headphones. They cost hundreds of dollars each, but they only sound good when hooked up to my vintage turntable and tube amp. Here at the office, I use [these Urbanears](http://www.urbanears.com/headphones/plattan/plattan-white/). They are inexpensive, they sound great, and they have the little controls for my iPhone. They come in many colors, but I prefer them in white. $60.
03tylt-syncableduo
__TYLT Syncable Duo__ I have several Apple mobiles, a Kindle, and some pocket speakers, all of which require frequent charging. Imagine my joy that [this exists](http://www.tylt.com/syncable-duo/): One singular cable for all my gadgets. It's a micro-USB cable, but tethered to the tip is an adapter that turns it into an Apple-ready Lightning cable. It comes in bright colors, or in black. (Alas, no white.) $25
04snowpeak-titaniummug
__Snow Peak Ti-Double H600 Stacking Mug__ I have a diverse collection of imported teas, and there is no more enjoyable vessel for sampling them than [this mug](http://snowpeak.com/collections/tableware/products/ti-double-h600-stacking-mug-tw-121). Double-walled titanium keeps it cool enough to cradle in my hands---notice there is no handle---even though the contents are piping hot. Have a sip. Lovely, right? $60.
05poppin-lettertrays
__Poppin Letter Trays__ Where does paper go? It goes in the paper tray. Not *next to* the paper tray, not *in front of* the paper tray. *In* the paper tray. Yes, you put the paper *in* the paper tray. That's why it's on the desk. To hold paper. [This paper tray](http://www.poppin.com/White-Letter-Trays.html) comes in white. $24 for 2.
06Norm-Steel-Wall-Clock
__Norm Steel Wall Clock__ I received [this clock](http://store.dwell.com/norm-steel-wall-clock.html) as a gift. Notice the lack of numerals. The person who gave it to me is very smart. She knows I am a big fan of beautiful clock designs, but I am often offended by the designers' choice of typography. By choosing the clock with no numbers, she minimized the risk of pushing my buttons. Also, she got me the white one. $100.
07juniper-thinlamp
__Juniper Design Thin Lamp__ This is the best [task light](http://www.aplusrstore.com/product/1527/thin-lamp) for a desk. It's about two feet tall. In the top section, there are 33 dimmable LEDs. You control the amount of light by spinning the ring in the elbow. Clever! When you turn it all the way up, you get 500 lumens of soft light. It looks beautiful in Satin Nickel. $395
08jawbone-bigjambox
__Jawbone Big Jambox__ This is the best [wireless Bluetooth speaker](https://jawbone.com/speakers/bigjambox) for the larger rooms in your home. It sounds excellent, and gets as loud as a regular stereo. But unlike your regular stereo, there are no ugly cables---it syncs wirelessly to any smartphone. It runs on a rechargeable battery that lasts over 12 hours. It looks stunning in white. $300.
09Japanese-Room-Shoes
__Japanese Room Shoes__ Are your feet cold? Sorry, but my "no shoes" rule is a must. Here, put on these [Japanese house slippers](http://rikumo.com/collections/bath-beauty/products/stague-one-room-shoes-charcoal). The footbed is cushioned and has charcoal inside to combat odors. Also, the heel folds down so you can wear them as slippers, or flip up the heel for something more shoe-like. I am sorry they are not white. $85
10IKEA-kvisslebox copy
__IKEA Kvissle Cable Box__ Often, I find must charge my iPhone and iPad and MacBook Air all at once, so I keep [this cable box](http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/30198028/) near my desk. A power strip fits inside of it, so I can plug in multiple power supplies and keep all the cables contained inside the box. No clutter. The cords snake out through the top. It comes in white. $10.
11IKEA-groggy-coaster
__IKEA Groggy Coasters__ Would you like a Perrier? So refreshing. Crystal Geyser is cheaper but the Perrier bottle is---Oh, don't put it down there! Here, [use a coaster](http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/60017615/). Do you like them? I got them at IKEA. Not only are they simple and beautiful, but you can get six of them for only $7, and they come with a little holder.
12ideaco-wetwipescase
__ideaco Wet Wipes Case__ Please don't touch that. If you must, [please use a wipe](http://store.luminaire.com/wet-wipes-case). Yes, I have plenty of moist hand wipes, though you cannot see them because I have them hidden away inside this beautiful ceramic holder. A silicone gasket inside the wooden lid keeps the wipes moist. Take one. The holder only comes in white. $25.
13Gridy-me-mirror
__Gridy Me Mirror__ I think you have a spot on your blazer. Yes, there. Oh, and now your tie clip is... Gracious, here, tidy yourself up. Use my [beautiful mirror](http://shophorne.com/content/gridy-me-mirror). Look: the glass slots into this groove in the base, and when you turn it around, the back has a copper coating. It makes you look old-timey. $100.
14Bluelounge-nest
__BlueLounge Nest__ This bit of desk furniture from BlueLounge is [a little nest](http://www.bluelounge.com/products/nest/) for your smartphone. It cradles the phone with the screen facing you so you can see notifications while you're on your computer. You can also use it to hold your keys, USB sticks, or a small tin of Altoids. It comes in white. $15
