This cardboard drawer box with a notepad and pencil makes a cute and handy companion to your desk telephone.

Jotterbox, $20, from Marks & Spencer, B2-02 Wheelock Place

This exotic, caffeine-free tea made from young rosebuds was an ancient herbal remedy used by the Persians and Romans.

Pink rose buds tea set, $38, from The Indulgence, Basement 2 Takashimaya Food Hall

Break the ice at awkward gatherings with these cue cards, which require players to complete sentences such as “My parents get on my nerves when…”.

Family Conversation Starters (right), $18.70, and Dinner Party Conversation Starters (left), $29.90, from Kikki. K, B2-44 Ion Orchard

For luxe-looking costume jewellery that does not cost a bomb, this vintage-inspired necklace is a winner.

Necklace, $44.90, from Accessorize, B2-32 Ion Orchard

These fabric pouches hold a pair of printed cotton boxers each. Reuse the cute holders as a pencil case or a camera pouch – perfect for the pragmatic guy.

Raw Funtastix Underwear, $14.90 per set, from Level 3 Tangs Orchard

A chic red satin clutch that looks a lot more expensive than it costs will see you through myriad evening functions.

Satin clutch, $26.90, from New Look, B2-04 Ion Orchard

A smart tie in elegant shades is an easy way to jazz up humdrum workwear.

Striped tie, $39, from Pedro, B3-10 Ion Orchard

For a fuss-free way to keep homes smelling great, simply stick the reeds into the glass bottle of balsam and cedar fragrance oil. The scent lasts for at least a month.

Reed diffuser by Yankee Candle, $49.90, from Level 4 Robinsons The Centrepoint

This patented swivel design lets you isolate one key at a time so you do not waste time fiddling with a heavy bunch of keys.

Troika multi-key holder, $46 (right) and $23 (left), from Level 3 Tangs Orchard

No more scouring the room half-blind in search of your glasses – these colourful trays make eyewear easy to spot.

Eyeglass trays, $38.50 each, from The Loft, 04-05 The Centrepoint

This article was first published in Urban, The Straits Times.