To make your desk more interesting, add a couple of objects that match in color scheme, yet playfully differ in patterns and shapes. These little touches offer a

nice place to keep business cards and work materials (i.e. candy) handy and are

an elevated approach to perforated metal containers from office supply stores.

The best news: they don't have to cost much, but together make a terrific style statement and speak to your sense of organization.

Footed Japanese dish on left: T.J. Maxx, round bowl in the back and small

square dish: SampleHouse & CandleShop in Dallas.