Aldesko Dining: How to Have a Lovely Lunch When You’re Stuck at Your Desk Inline

  • Purple and gold geode coasters
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    Add a domestic flourish to your desk and prevent coffee rings with a set of colorful geode coasters.

    Purple and gold geode coasters, $45 for set of four, chairish.com

  • MonBento MB pocket stainless steel utensil set
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    Forgo disposable plastic utensils in favor of portable flatware. Nothing enhances a meal more than the use of a proper knife and fork.

    MonBento MB pocket stainless steel utensil set, $20, reuseit.com

  • Revol crumple cup
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    A play on the disposable cup: Keep a set of these ceramic crinkle cups on hand and skip the to-go cup.

    Revol crumple cup, $13, us.amara.com

  • 15inch ivy topiary in planter
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    When alfresco isn’t an option: Add a bit of greenery to your lunch and upgrade your succulent to a low-maintenance desk topiary.

    15-inch ivy topiary in planter, $39, onekingslane.com

  • Vintage mini gold salt and pepper shakers
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    Salt and pepper shakers seem far more dignified than a paper packet of seasoning.

    Vintage mini gold salt and pepper shakers, $18 for pair, chairish.com

  • Rove and Swig dinner plate
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    For those who opt to plate their aldesko lunch, go with durable enamelware—it’s sturdy enough to get tossed into a desk drawer in between meals.

    Rove and Swig dinner plate, $10, roveandswig.com

  • Mariage Frères Marco Polo black tea
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    The simplest way to enhance your afternoon cup of tea is to choose loose leaf over tea sachets.

    Mariage Frères Marco Polo black tea, $16, mariagefreres.com

  • Ash Cloud for ABCV mugs
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    Bring the calm of Sunday morning to your desk by way of your favorite mug.

    Ash Cloud for ABCV mugs, $48, abchome.com

  • Paper Eskimo paper drinking straws
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    Garnish your iced coffee with a decorative paper straw.

    Paper Eskimo paper drinking straws, $5, papereskimo.com

  • Golden Hill Studio peony carafe
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    Stay hydrated and reduce trips to the kitchen with a beautiful water carafe to be enjoyed all day long.

    Golden Hill Studio peony carafe, $35, wayfair.com

  • Bodum Copper Coffee Collection French press
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    It might extend your coffee break by a minute or two, but when possible, brew your own cup (and save a few dollars) with a personal French press.

    Bodum Copper Coffee Collection French press, $60, westelm.com

  • Toile cruet set
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    An olive oil and vinegar caddy ensures you always get the perfect amount of dressing.

    Toile cruet set, $49, onekingslane.com