Saving OS X Spaces/Desktops
I use Yosemite but here can be found how to utilize in Mavericks:http://www.t-gaap.com/2013/10/29/managing-spaces-in-os-x-mavericksenter link description here

In Preferences check the Automatically Add box


Add several, I have 9 spaces I switch between in Yosemite:


You add a space by moving your cursor to the top right hot corner of your desktop and clicking the + sign.