Live like an MP - expense everything!

2. Michelle Saxby, PR Manager

Dear Brent, I'd like to expense this stylish Le Lis black mirror (£800) from Heal's. Top psychologist, Linda Papadopoulos told me that mirrors make guests feel welcome because seeing their own reflection is comforting. But the honest reason I 'need' this mirror is so I look as good as possible for swanning around London meeting style–savvy design journalists. Image is everything darling.

3. Steve Zaozirny, Copywriter Intern

Dear Brent, Francisca Prieto's Anti–Clockwise Wall Clock (£1,900) from design boutique is the perfect solution for any tardy dyslexics in the mydeco office. Who can be expected to read a clock with no hands and numbers that move round the wrong way? It looks amazing so will fit in with the classy mydeco interior. You can't put a price on great design.

4. Jenna Anians, New Business Development Manager

Dear Brent, I would claim, quite rightly, this fab 12ft trampoline (£220) from John Lewis. Everyone knows that exercise increases energy levels. Surely my lovely boss wouldn’t put a price on my health and happiness?! In fact, let’s chuck in this gorgeous Missoni throw (£195) too for good measure!

5. Jodie Beecroft, Editorial Intern

Dear Brent, I have fallen in love with this Menagerie Ceramic bird bowl (£100) by Jonathan Adler from Heal's. I think I can claim it on expenses because if it was on my desk, I would rush to work in the morning to see it and struggle to leave in the evening, therefore getting more writing for the magazine done!

6. Anna Dawbin, Merchandising Editor

Dear Brent, everyone knows that editors run on caffeine; I’ll claim a DeLonghi PrimaDonna Bean-to-Cup Coffee Machine (£999) from Marks & Spencer. For under £1,000, I’ll get 30,000 cups of coffee – bargain! The extra work time I’ll gain by not popping out for a Costa fix MORE than makes up for the hefty pricetag.

7. Danielle Eveleigh, Creative Development Assistant

Dear Brent, I want to claim for this gorgeous patchwork bed (£3,800) by designer Squint to get a good night’s sleep and be fresh and rested for work. The patchwork effect has a lovely cosy feel and will look amazing in my room. That's a fair enough reason, right?

8. Emily Lynam, Community Marketing Exective

Dear Brent, I would like a cinema screen for our weekly office presentations. How about this 46 inch screen Samsung LED tv (£1,999.99) from House of Fraser? It could double up a screen for afternoon film time, with popcorn provided of course!

9. Jo Casley, Marketing Manager

Dear Brent, I 'really need' a bespoke hand painted vintage console table (£395) from design boutique designer, BeauVamp, to store all my important paperwork from the office. I just can’t work when my desk is messy, and these drawers would make me much more productive!

10. Annabel Kilner, Business Development Manager

Please Brent, can we buy this giant Black Toast gallon teapot (125) from Emma Bridgewater? Instead of us standing around the kettle having a gossip, we could make one pot for the company – less time making tea, more time doing business. Oh, and while I'm asking – can we have matching Emma Bridgewater mugs (£15.95)?