Does your workspace feel less like a haven and more like a hazard? A messy desk kills creativity faster than anything else. If you want to boost your focus and make your WFH space enjoyable, start with simple organisation.

We are Fable and Mirth in Kensington, and we love helping people find joy in their everyday objects. Here are five quick tips to tidy up your creative desk using simple, unique homeware and quirky stationery.

1. Hide the Cables with Style

Nothing looks messier than a tangle of cords. Group all the cables that run from your monitor and laptop together using a simple cable tie or a decorative piece of ribbon. Keep chargers for devices tucked away in a small, closed box—a decorative tea caddy or a small unusual gift box works perfectly. You keep the cables out of sight, and the desktop looks instantly cleaner.

2. Make Paper Pretty

Papers stack up fast! Instead of bulky plastic trays, use one beautiful, one-of-a-kind storage file or a stylish letter rack. Only keep essential, current papers here. Everything else should go into a closed drawer or a dedicated filing box. Using quirky stationery folders makes the job less painful.

3. The Jewellery Dish Trick

Where do your keys, spare change, and USB sticks land at the end of the day? Use a small, attractive decorative dish—like a ceramic trinket dish or a shallow bowl from our homeware collection—to catch all those little daily drop-offs. It prevents clutter from spreading and turns necessary mess into a styled accent.

4. Upgrade Your Pen Pots

Stop using that chipped mug for your pens. A beautiful pen pot elevates the whole desk. Choose something with character—a unique ceramic vase or a colourful, dedicated stationery holder. Grouping your favourite colourful pens and pencils together makes them look intentional, not messy.

5. Curate Your Inspiration

Don’t cover your whole desk with every trinket. Choose just one or two special items that truly inspire you. Maybe it is a small, framed print, a tiny piece of statement jewellery you keep for motivation, or a stunning paperweight. Give these items space to breathe. You keep the focus clear, and the desk looks intentional and inviting.

Stop by our shop in Kensington to find the perfect unique homeware and quirky stationery to help you tidy your way to better focus!