Before you litter the surface with tchotchkes in an effort to fill the gap, you may want to hit up your nearest Target to pick up one of the mini lamps the store currently has in stock.

By far the coolest thing about this lamp, though, is that you don’t have to plug it in. Because it’s rechargeable (a USB-C charging cable is included), you don’t have to worry about finding an outlet.

Oh, and it's only $7 right now. The Mini Stick Lamp with Pleated Shade from Room Essentials, marked down to $7 from $10, comes in a variety of pastel shades, with the light blue being the most ...