I take our coffee station very seriously! I also think that the balance of what is left on the counter is very important.

In other news, I’ve decided that many nicknacks will constantly be on the move in my home, just to keep things interesting. How they capture light, reflect in the windows, and contribute to the best growth of the live plants is all important, not to mention kinetic items, such as solar-powered bobbleheads.

With the grey cabinetry in a home we bought with a renovated kitchen, I like neon colors that pop on accessories. For example, I recently stole the idea for a retro-style covered toaster from my friend Linda, which I love because it reminds me of a Volkswagon Bug. The electric can opener that is supposed to be neon yellow was kind of a fail, but at least I have a bright red Keurig with some lime green and dark red containers nearby.

More and more I’m also learning to look up and make sure there are things high up to take advantage of having cathedral ceilings. It also helps to keep more valuable things I don’t want the dogs to be too interested in, while still giving people something to look up to, especially with some uplighting that turns on every evening at sunset with the smart plugs.