When I go down to my kitchen at the weekend I usually have a bit of time and I like to use the following;
The Alessi juicer, The Dualit Toaster The Dualit Kettle The Krispy Kreme mug The Alessi Diablo opener the Salter pepper grinder and an old tray with a map of Paris on it (a bit like the one above).
Function and style and nice things; a far cry from my younger days. These things are that, only things, but nice things should never be underestimated in the part they play in raising the spirits.