Christmas Shopping at an office supplies store – it can be done!

Here’s a cheeky solution to get your last bits of Christmas shopping done if you work in an office. Do your shopping on an Office Supplies website! It’s about the only retail site you can access at work without it being blocked by IT and it’s surprising how many items you can get from your stationery catalogue that make great Christmas gifts.

We’ve picked out a few ideas to get your Christmas shopping done pain free, from the office!

1. Posh pen

We’re stating the obvious here but one thing you shouldn't struggle to get on an office supplies website is a decent pen. A stylish, well made fountain pen is an elegant and timeless gift, suitable for - well pretty much anyone who can write!

2. Framed photographs

A really thoughtful gift, bespoke to any of your friends or family is a treasured photo in a frame. All you need is to purchase some photo paper and a certificate frame, then print out your favourite photo to put in it and you've got a beautiful keepsake to give to a loved one. Easy!

3. Diary

A smart case bound diary makes a classic Christmas present. There are plenty of different sizes and colours to suit a diverse range of personalities. This limited edition red Collins foil and bind embossed desk diary also includes a charity donation to The British Heart Foundation, adding an extra bit of goodwill and generosity to the festive period.

4. Coffee Maker

Its surprising the number of kitchen electrical goods you can buy from an office supplies website. From toasters to mini fridges, there is something for everyone. We particularly like this Morphy Richards filter coffee maker. If you want something to go with it, add a pack of Taylors of Harrogate coffee.

5. Chocolates & boxes of biscuits

Sweet treats are always a winner at Christmas but you can avoid having to slog it out in the shops to get hold of your box of Quality Street. Boxes of chocolates and biscuits can all come under office supplies.

6. Tablet and phone accessories

Almost everyone has a tablet and a smart phone now. Accessories for them are a really useful and worthwhile gift. Docking stations, portable speakers and phone and tablet covers are all available under the ‘mobile office’ category.

7. DIY tools

 

The ‘Mailroom and Warehouse’ section of our website might not be the most obvious starting point for Christmas gifts, but under the DIY tools you can find boxed sets of everything from chisels to screwdrivers, plus a number of different power tools for the DIY enthusiast in your life.

            

8. Winter car care kit

Staying on the useful presents theme, this is one for the car enthusiast in your life! 

Office supplies catalogues usually have quite a range of driving accessories, including the classic winter car care kit.

9. Kids stationeryMake sure children are going back to school in the new year with the latest stationary. On the Scorpio Computer Supplies website you will find matching sets of pencil cases and school stationery in a selection of funky colour schemes and character ranges. To keep them occupied to the end of the holidays, treat them to a beautiful boxed set of colouring pens, crayons or paints.

10. Wrapping materials

Once you've got all your gifts assembled you just need to wrap them.  Dodge the Santa motiffed wrapping paper this year and instead opt for classic brown paper or coloured tissue paper. It’ll look chic and designer and you won’t have to go near a shop to get hold of it. And of course, on thing you won't have any trouble finding on an office supplies catalogue is sticky tape!

All of the above items are available from Scorpio Computer Supplies Ltd and will generally be delivered within two working days of ordering, leaving you plenty of time to wrap your gifts before the big day.