A place for everything …

Whether you need to organize your desk for the fall semester or get things in place in the office, the Mesh Collection from Eldon, Madison, Wisc. (a division of Newell Rubbermaid) is a must-have. This line of sleek, affordable desk accessories, crafted of black mesh--which is attractive and practical--will solve all your organizational needs.

The list of small, pesky items that need a home seemingly is endless --paper clips, rubber bands, staples, tape, writing instruments, notepads, liquid correction fluid, etc. And isn't it amazing how these clutterbugs never can be found when they are needed most? Not to worry. The Three-Tier Rotary Clip Dish, Supply Hutch, and 2-Drawer Cube ($9.99 each), the latter pair featuring two fully removable drawers that open independently, will get things in order. The Large Desk Organizer ($9.99) keeps envelopes, message pads, Post-it notes, etc. at your fingertips. For your files, try the Three-Tier Organizer ($19.99) and Mini Sorter ($7.99). The mesh makes it easy to notice papers that might have accidentally slipped between file folders. Since they're made of coated metal, they're perfect for magnetic reminders.

For those tight spaces, there's the Phone Stand ($10.99). In addition to organizing all phone essentials in one place, it lifts the telephone up a few inches to allow storage underneath. For cordless devices, the Large Wireless Organizer ($12.99) provides a place to set the charger, pens, and small notepads. Moreover, you have to love the two pullout drawers. Of course, no desk set is complete without Pencil ($3.99) and Business Card ($3.79) holders.

These handy items can be found in office supply and mass merchandisers.

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