Back to work essentials: the accessories to upgrade your 9 to 5

There’s something about September that makes you want to get your life together.

 New notebooks, a decent water bottle, a bag that doesn’t have three years of receipts living in the bottom of it, we call it back-to-school energy for grown-ups.

Whether you’re working from an office, a kitchen table, or somewhere in between, a few well-chosen accessories can make the difference between dreading your 9-5 and romanticising it. We’ve rounded up everything worth adding to your cart this month, from stationery and stunning bags to the desk gear that’ll make working from home feel a little less like home and more like a home office.

THE WORK HANDBAG

Zara - Gathered Tote Bag - £39.99 BUY NOW
John Lewis - Longchamp Le Pilage Original Large Shouler Bag - £125.00 BUY NOW
ASOS - Faux Suede Structured Tote Bag in Dark Brown - £35.00 BUY NOW
M&S - Leather Embossed Tote Bag - £110.00 BUY NOW
Anthropologie - Woven Knotted-Strap Bucket Bag - £98.00 BUY NOW
MONTY - Large Organic Cotton Tote - £60.00 BUY NOW

THE DESK UPGRADES

Cotton On - Rechargeable Desk Lamp - £36.00 BUY NOW
Skydue - Rotating Pencil Holder for Desk - £9.99 BUY NOW
Zara - Decorative Ceramic Tray - £10.99 BUY NOW
H&M - Wooden Organiser - £34.99 BUY NOW
Logitech - Casa Pop-Up Desk - £89.99 BUY NOW
COLSUR - 6 in 1 Wireless Charging Station - £31.99 BUY NOW

FOOD AND DRINK ON THE GO

BURGA - All Day Leakproof Tumbler - £34.95 BUY NOW
Chillys - Stainless Steel Flip Bottle - £40.00 BUY NOW
Black and Blum - Lunch Bag - £19.95 BUY NOW
John Lewis X Deliciously Ella - Stainless Steel Food Storage Containers & Lids - £20.00 BUY NOW
Emma Bridgewater - Biscuits Chilly's Reusable Cup - £28.00 BUY NOW
Treats Studio - Matcha Glass Tumbler - £25.00 BUY NOW

STATIONARY, SORTED

Papier - Desk Doodles Productivity Planner - £25.00 BUY NOW
Sostrene Grene - Sticky Notes Set - £2.22 BUY NOW
TYPO - Essential Pen Pack - £8.00 BUY NOW
Good Tuesday - Pen Holder Book Band - £5.00 BUY NOW
Choosing Keeping -Banana Cross Section Fruit Eraser - £3.50 BUY NOW
ASOS - Elongated Clutch in Black Weave - £28.00 BUY NOW

THE HOME OFFICE MUST HAVES

Desktronic - HomeOne Desk - £329.00 BUY NOW
Dunelm - Linen Effect Pin Board - £15.00 BUY NOW
John Lewis - Cushioned Lap Tray in Walnut Veneer - £35.00 BUY NOW
Good Tuesday - Large A3 Magnetic Weekly Planner - 19.50 BUY NOW
Coconut Lane - Chestnut Stripes Laptop Case - £32.00 BUY NOW
Dunelm - Bertha Chenille Wide Criss Cross Office Chair - £129.00 BUY NOW

HLN Tip: Check out our ultimate guide to working from home for more home office goodies and comfortable workwear.

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