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Much to the chagrin of tidy mothers everywhere, many of us seem to lack the neatness gene. Perhaps this ability to be organized is one of those inherited traits that prefers to sit back and skip a generation or three. Fortunately, there are myriad options available to the hopelessly cluttered. From paper clips to personal assistants, the means to an organized end are endless. If your budget for hired help is, well, nonexistent, why not try this stylish option: the concierge tray. Made of porcelain and available in glossy go-with-everything black or white, this sleek catch-all is divided into compartments designed to keep all your necessities in place. For those with serious organizational handicaps, each shallow section is patterned with a design showing exactly what should go where. Now even the most disorderly among us can follow the old adage “a place for everything and everything in its place.” So toss out that shoe box or chipped ashtray or whatever other change/cell phone/key ring receptacle that’s currently occupying space on your dresser and opt for something with a lot more style. Designed in Italy, this unassumingly chic tray ($40) works double duty as personal organizer and attractive room décor, satisfying both parts of the design principle: form follows function. Get it together by picking up one from Lekker (1317 Washington Street, Boston, 617.542.6464).

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If orderly is one of the last words you’d use to describe your desk and the mere thought of getting organized starts your head throbbing, then reach for a solution hefty enough to face any desktop challenge. Measuring 6.5 inches in diameter, this paperweight ($15) disguised as an oversized generic aspirin is guaranteed to keep wayward papers in their place or, at the very least, distract you from the clutter. While the chalky finish may start you reaching for a jumbo-size glass of water, this is one pill definitely not for swallowing — although it will likely cure aches and pains by mere symbolism alone. Get your prescription filled at Black Ink (101 Charles Street, Boston, 617.723.3883 or 5 Brattle Street, Cambridge, 617.497.1221)

Dwell well

According to the calendar, spring has officially sprung. According to that drab winter bedding you’re still wallowing in? Not so much. The new-for-the-season Abstractions collection from DwellStudio adds subtle splashes of color to solid backdrops, whether the pillows are propped on your bed or your office chair. The freshly painted look of the striped Color Field pillow will help your space feel like brand new, and the modern design of the dove-gray Marguerite pillow proves that a floral-inspired pattern doesn’t have to bring your great-aunt Gertrude’s housedresses to mind. For about $150 a pop, these 100 percent linen accents offer fresh little ways to update your home’s aesthetic without dropping loads of cash on a room full of new furniture. Cloudy days, be gone. Pick up DwellStudio pieces at Lekker (1317 Washington Street, Boston, 617.542.6464).