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10 Novelty Gifts to Slay Your Office White Elephant

1Wine Condoms
Did someone say, “Drink responsibly?” An airtight seal keeps wine fresh. $15, Amazon
Did someone say, “Drink responsibly?” An airtight seal keeps wine fresh. $15, Amazon
2Wine Condoms
Did someone say, “Drink responsibly?” An airtight seal keeps wine fresh. $15, Amazon
Did someone say, “Drink responsibly?” An airtight seal keeps wine fresh. $15, Amazon
3Whataburger Print
Guaranteed to brighten up the cubicle of anyone who worships at the altar of spicy ketchup. $25, Jim Koehn (Etsy)
Guaranteed to brighten up the cubicle of anyone who worships at the altar of spicy ketchup. $25, Jim Koehn (Etsy)
4Whataburger Print
Guaranteed to brighten up the cubicle of anyone who worships at the altar of spicy ketchup. $25, Jim Koehn (Etsy)
Guaranteed to brighten up the cubicle of anyone who worships at the altar of spicy ketchup. $25, Jim Koehn (Etsy)
5Bitchstix Lip Balm
Pucker up for flavors like pink lemon, black cherry, green tea, and … wait a minute, what did you just call me? $10, Emerson Rose, The Heights and Montrose
Pucker up for flavors like pink lemon, black cherry, green tea, and … wait a minute, what did you just call me? $10, Emerson Rose, The Heights and Montrose
6Bitchstix Lip Balm
Pucker up for flavors like pink lemon, black cherry, green tea, and … wait a minute, what did you just call me? $10, Emerson Rose, The Heights and Montrose
Pucker up for flavors like pink lemon, black cherry, green tea, and … wait a minute, what did you just call me? $10, Emerson Rose, The Heights and Montrose
7Mini Karaoke Microphone
Simply plug into your headphone jack for karaoke on-the-go. $10, Favor the Kind, The Heights
Simply plug into your headphone jack for karaoke on-the-go. $10, Favor the Kind, The Heights
8Mini Karaoke Microphone
Simply plug into your headphone jack for karaoke on-the-go. $10, Favor the Kind, The Heights
Simply plug into your headphone jack for karaoke on-the-go. $10, Favor the Kind, The Heights
9Oversized Wine Glass
This vessel holds 30 ounces—that’s an entire wine bottle—for hair of the dog and then some the next time your office happy hour gets a little too rowdy on a weeknight. $19.99, Emerson Sloan, West University and Tanglewood
This vessel holds 30 ounces—that’s an entire wine bottle—for hair of the dog and then some the next time your office happy hour gets a little too rowdy on a weeknight. $19.99, Emerson Sloan, West University and Tanglewood
10Oversized Wine Glass
This vessel holds 30 ounces—that’s an entire wine bottle—for hair of the dog and then some the next time your office happy hour gets a little too rowdy on a weeknight. $19.99, Emerson Sloan, West University and Tanglewood
This vessel holds 30 ounces—that’s an entire wine bottle—for hair of the dog and then some the next time your office happy hour gets a little too rowdy on a weeknight. $19.99, Emerson Sloan, West University and Tanglewood
11World’s Smallest Vacuum
We all have that crummy—sorry, we mean crumby—colleague. You know the one. $15, Urban Outfitters, multiple Houston-area locations
We all have that crummy—sorry, we mean crumby—colleague. You know the one. $15, Urban Outfitters, multiple Houston-area locations
12World’s Smallest Vacuum
We all have that crummy—sorry, we mean crumby—colleague. You know the one. $15, Urban Outfitters, multiple Houston-area locations
We all have that crummy—sorry, we mean crumby—colleague. You know the one. $15, Urban Outfitters, multiple Houston-area locations
13H-Town Coloring Book
Trust us, everyone’s going to want to make their mark on this book filled with beloved local nicknames and symbols. $12.99, 713 Shirts, Brays Oaks
Trust us, everyone’s going to want to make their mark on this book filled with beloved local nicknames and symbols. $12.99, 713 Shirts, Brays Oaks
14H-Town Coloring Book
Trust us, everyone’s going to want to make their mark on this book filled with beloved local nicknames and symbols. $12.99, 713 Shirts, Brays Oaks
Trust us, everyone’s going to want to make their mark on this book filled with beloved local nicknames and symbols. $12.99, 713 Shirts, Brays Oaks
15“Office Woes” Pencils
Angrily taking notes in a meeting that should’ve been an email just got easier thanks to these decidedly NSFW, Houston-made pencils. $8.50, Carbon Crusader (Etsy)
Angrily taking notes in a meeting that should’ve been an email just got easier thanks to these decidedly NSFW, Houston-made pencils. $8.50, Carbon Crusader (Etsy)
16“Office Woes” Pencils
Angrily taking notes in a meeting that should’ve been an email just got easier thanks to these decidedly NSFW, Houston-made pencils. $8.50, Carbon Crusader (Etsy)
Angrily taking notes in a meeting that should’ve been an email just got easier thanks to these decidedly NSFW, Houston-made pencils. $8.50, Carbon Crusader (Etsy)
17Linkster Love Tea Towel
Ironically, the person to whom this most appeals won’t even get the chance to steal it—they snuck out of this thing 40 minutes ago. $15, Space Montrose, Montrose
Ironically, the person to whom this most appeals won’t even get the chance to steal it—they snuck out of this thing 40 minutes ago. $15, Space Montrose, Montrose
18Linkster Love Tea Towel
Ironically, the person to whom this most appeals won’t even get the chance to steal it—they snuck out of this thing 40 minutes ago. $15, Space Montrose, Montrose
Ironically, the person to whom this most appeals won’t even get the chance to steal it—they snuck out of this thing 40 minutes ago. $15, Space Montrose, Montrose
19The Game of Life: Quarter Life Crisis
The grown-up twist on the classic board game might hit a little close to home: Players must navigate relatable struggles like “no WiFi” and “soul-crushing debt.” $19.99, Target, multiple Houston-area locations
The grown-up twist on the classic board game might hit a little close to home: Players must navigate relatable struggles like “no WiFi” and “soul-crushing debt.” $19.99, Target, multiple Houston-area locations
20The Game of Life: Quarter Life Crisis
The grown-up twist on the classic board game might hit a little close to home: Players must navigate relatable struggles like “no WiFi” and “soul-crushing debt.” $19.99, Target, multiple Houston-area locations
The grown-up twist on the classic board game might hit a little close to home: Players must navigate relatable struggles like “no WiFi” and “soul-crushing debt.” $19.99, Target, multiple Houston-area locations

Let’s talk about the elephant in the room. These 10 picks—all under $25—will make you office royalty this year.

Published in the Bayou City's Best New Bars issue of Houstonia Mag.











Abby Ledoux
Abby Ledoux
Abby Ledoux traded Canada’s border for Mexico’s when she moved to Texas from northwestern Vermont in November 2017 to join the staff at Houstonia. An alumna of Emerson College’s journalism program in Boston, Abby was previously associate editor of three weekly newspapers in her home state of Vermont. There, she covered everything from Bernie Sanders to the heroin epidemic and won numerous state and regional awards for her work, including the Vermont Press Association’s 2014 Rookie of the Year. She was also an investigative reporting fellow at the New England First Amendment Coalition. Today, Abby is excited to explore Houston’s vibrant, diverse culture (and shopping scene). Aside from fashion and design, she’s passionate about politics, hip hop and Mexican food. She believes leopard is a neutral and red lipstick can fix almost anything.