Name: Kelli Ryder
Gig: Associate editor at Rue

Tell us a bit more about your workspace.
"My desk used to be in one of our bay windows, but I would get distracted staring outside all day. I moved it here to have a spot that was completely dedicated to work. I’m a lot more productive, and I have a better canvas for decorating!"

What is your favorite thing on your desk right now?
"I love that my workspace has a few plants. It adds a calming element when I'm rushing to meet deadlines! I also adore the Mcbess print. I tend to stay away from black and white, but it ties in so nicely with the clean lines of the desk."

How do you stay organized?
"If I don’t write things down, I completely forget to do them. I try to keep tasks handwritten and on my computer or phone. I also have painstakingly organized email folders so everything is easy to reference later, and utilize iCal to make sure I don’t miss meetings. Everything has to be documented or it doesn’t happen."