Clever Items

Little Helpers to Make Your Life a Lot Easier

- HANNAH BAKER

1. SHADY BUSINESS

Transform a not-so-cute builder-grade flush mount (a.k.a. boob light) with this fabric shade, which comes in a bunch of styles and includes an easy mounting kit. No electrical know-how needed! Gem Natural, $145; tulipshades.​com

2. WRAP STAR

Imagine a heated blanket you wear around your neck! In public! That's this water-resistant scarf.

Charge it at home for up to 14 hours of warmth. Unisex Heated Puffer Down Scarf, $100; ororowear.​com