
Two honed blades instead of the usual one on these Fiskar pruners means it takes less pressure to cut through thick stems ($24.99 at Gracious Home, 766 Sixth Ave., nr. 25th St.; 212-414-5710).

This bamboo lap desk is contoured, making it more comfortable for working in bed or on the couch. A cotton pillow beneath doubles as a storage pouch ($39.95 at Barnes & Noble, 33 E. 17th St., nr. Park Ave.; 212-253-0810).

Technically, this Dwell shower curtain is for kids, but it’s not so juvenile that adults can’t use it ($66 at Giggle, 120 Wooster St., nr. Prince St.; 212-334-5817).