STOP! Don't get out the step ladder yet!



(Sorry to startle you. It's just that I have to stress something to you before we climb up on the counters with our accessories in tow.)

Before you decide to display something up high, stop and take a moment to evaluate why, exactly, you want to do so. Too many people think that anytime a shelf is in sight there needs to be something resting on top of it.

I'm sorry, but that's just not true.

As a general rule, if you have under 2' of space above kitchen cabinetry, very tall armoires or built-ins, don't decorate the space. All too often, doing so dates you to the 1990's and the area does nothing but catch dust.

Oh, and I'm sorry, but if you ever feel possessed to put some fake greenery up there, then consider yourself banned from my site! ;-)