Life Life Strategies A Sofa That Will Fit Anywhere—and More Clever Items to Upgrade Your Life This Week Welcome to 2022! This week we’ve found a sofa that’s slim, but won’t skimp on comfort, a pair of gardening gloves you can use beyond your flower beds, and a delivery service that will help you make nice with your avocados. By Martha Upton Martha Upton Website A former associate editor at Real Simple, Martha Upton began her four-year tenure at the magazine in 2018. She spent a majority of her time researching and testing products for the "Clever Items" column. Prior to joining Real Simple, she spent six months completing a fellowship at Esquire, where she wrote men's commerce stories for online. Martha earned a master's degree in magazine writing from New York University. Real Simple's Editorial Guidelines Published on January 6, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email Trending Videos 01 of 06 BenchMade Skinny Fat Sofa Courtesy of BenchMade Modern Starting at $4,122; benchmademodern.com If the new year brought you a new apartment or home with tight spaces, this sofa is lauded as the most sleek and maneuverable on the market with a seat depth of 37 inches. It's incredibly cozy and completely customizable, from the fabric to the color to add-on sectional styles. 02 of 06 Blingo Classic Courtesy of Blingo $34.99; myblingo.ca No more rifling around for your shiny things rolling around in the bottom of your carry on or weekender bag. This little zippable pouch will hold your necklaces, rings, and earrings in place, and keep them tangle-free nestled in soft little prongs like the head of your hairbrush. 03 of 06 Foxgloves eGloves Courtesy of Foxgloves $30; foxglovesinc.com No more removing your gloves when you're in the midst of a gardening session to answer a phone call. What sets these apart is the tech enabled panel that covers all five fingers and the palm of the hand, much more than just one tech finger. They're also water resistant, offer sun protection, and are machine washable. 04 of 06 Tea House Tea Bag Dispenser Courtesy of Animi Causa $19.99; animicausa.com Try to contain yourself as you take in this little house that will ensure a relaxing cup of tea is right at your fingertips at all times. Like a tissue box for tea bags, it'll keep them neatly stacked when you come to knock on its door. 05 of 06 HappyLight Luxe Courtesy of Verilux $69.99; verilux.com As the cold temperatures really ramp up, most of us will be spending more and more time indoors but missing the sunshine of warmer days. To improve your mood, turn on this lamp that uses UV-free light to mimic sunlight with four brightness levels and three colors. You can also set up a timer in five-minute increments if you'd like to use it to help you wake up in the morning. 06 of 06 Apeel Courtesy of Apeel price varies by retailer; apeel.com How frustrating is it when you patiently wait days for your avocado to ripen, then feel like you have to use the entire thing in one day or it'll be too ripe? This produce, which you can purchase from Fruitstand or use the locator to find in stores near you, is coated with an extra all-natural peel that keeps moisture in and oxygen out. You and avocados can go from frenemies to best friends, finally. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit