A desk pad can include a base and a removable, fabric top. The top can be removed from the base and washed or switched with a different top. The base can include at least two layers with one layer having a slip-resistant material for placement onto a desk and another layer housing a plurality of lights around the perimeter. The layer housing the lights can be made from a transparent or opaque material. The base can also include a control unit having a connection socket for connecting the desk pad to a computer or power source.