When I look for an item to sketch, I look for different things. I want it to be interesting as an object by itself as well as something that makes me pay attention when I sketch. Many items are too intricate for me at my current effort level, so I leave them until later (or never, as the case may be). For example, this morning I picked up a basket I thought might be a good sketch object, then decided otherwise. I liked the shape of this can, but when I started the sketch, I found the details overwhelming (the trees, people, lettering).
Olive Oil container
Despite the French text and reference to the city of Nice, this container was made in Taiwan and purchased at the Outlet Mall in San Marcos, Texas. I have never put olive oil in it, either.
Sketch 025: Olive Oil Container
It's a long story ... 
Nice. I would be overwhelmed by the container itself. Too many lines going off at too many angles. Or maybe they’re tangents. Too many of them, anyway.
There are a lot of lines! Eventually I’ll be able to add in the details; just not today.