Hey @tonyaallyn!
Sounds like what you’re looking for would be pretty handy (and I agree about the visually pleasing aspect of it).
This might depend on what kind of tablet you have (iPad vs Android, for example) since there could be different apps, widgets, etc.
Also, if you’re working at a computer while you use your tablet, you could consider an app that extends your computer to your tablet (which opens up some options in terms of what to display there).