My big rule for decorating: if it serves NO function whatsoever, it needs to be flat. It can hang on a wall, lay on the floor or flat on a table, or hang from the ceiling, but it can’t just SIT THERE taking up space. No throw pillows, no fancy please-don’t-wipe-your-fingers-on-them towels, no “shams” on the bed. I have two exceptions: my vintage camera collection and the cake topper from my wedding; I commissioned an artist to create a bride and groom that looks just like me and the husband, right down to our wedding clothes, at a price that I’m still trying to justify. It made me really happy. 
September 5, 2008 at 11:54 am
Love it Blinky! So cute!
Kelly (FlyingMom- http://www.threelittlejewells.com )
September 6, 2008 at 12:03 pm
Well, there’s an interesting philosophy. As a professional organizer I think you make a great point about functionality but I’m glad you have a “few” exceptions. We all need one or two things in our home that make us smile and it’s okay if their only function is to bring a little joy to our home.
September 6, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Sounds like a good one for me! Less clutter, less dust bunnies. Wanna come do my house?
September 7, 2008 at 4:47 pm
Love it! What a neat heirloom that will be! I still have our cake-topper too, even though it’s precious moments.