Guest Picks: Neon Brights

I live in a loft in Brooklyn, a recent transplant to Greenpoint (love my neighborhood!). I work as a freelance writer, blogger, stylist, gilder, and crafter. I curate a daily personal lifestyle blog called the Haystack Needle (http://www.thehaystackneedleonline.com). I'm also one half of the shop Cabin 7 (http://www.shopcabin7.com) — a collection of gilded objects for the home. I started out in magazines, working in the home department of Real Simple magazine and later worked as the home editor of Redbook. I love to scout cool finds for the home — everything from an amazing loveseat to a green laundry detergent that really works. I'm a new mama to our baby girl, Juniper, who amazes me every day with her curiosity for life and big smiles.
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Fluorescent colors used to make me think of homework — all those highlighted book passages that I needed to study. Thankfully, those school days are over and fluorescent colors aren't just for highlighter markers anymore. I'm a big fan of the home trend of neon bright accents — add a little electric pink, green, yellow or orange and you can really wake up a room.
— Jen from The Haystack Needle
For the modern nursery, here's an alphabet print in neon green (or pink). What a fun way to show the ABCs!
I'm still loving the owl motif. Hot pink owls on a dishtowel? That's just the right amount of cheeky fun for my kitchen.
The cord for this pendant light is covered in neon orange colored cloth, which plays on its industrial style. This light would add a little loft style to a space.
The dark mossy color of this wool pillow balances the neon accents and helps the hot pink color stand out even more.
Your baby would love following the high contrast of neon bright colors on this mobile.Grownups would love this mod mobile in their room too.
I'm a sucker for cool office supplies and these neon tapes would definitely inspire creative gift packaging ideas.
Dress up the patio with a few neon yellow chairs. They feel way more modern and cool than the dark, ho-hum patio furniture you can find anywhere.
The screen-printed neon orange letters pop on this linen tea towel. The text reads, "live by the sun, love by the moon."
This hot pink rubber vase is calling for a simple arrangment of white dahlias. Or, some pink garden roses would create an ombre look of light to dark pinks.
Shake it, shake it, shake it. This martini shaker looks like a neon spray paint can. It's a fun addition to your home bar.
This birthday perpetual calendar will never expire. Simply add in the names of your loved ones to keep track of their birthdays. The letterpress calendar by Linda & Harriett uses neon inks so the letters pop off the page.
There's just an edge of neon yellow or orange on these frames. They'd be perfect to show off your family pics at the office.
The coolness of these neon crayons might be lost on the kiddos. I think they're more appropriate for a grownup's craft toolbox.
Here's a colander that's an unusual shape and an unexpected color. Its square shape easily fits in a sink, while its bright green color is just plain cool.
A simple paper garland like this makes a whimsical addition to your decor — party garlands aren't just for parties anymore. The neon colors in this garland makes it easy to perk up some bare white walls.
Anthropologie has started selling limited edition artwork, including this floral print that balances neon petals with a dark wood frame.
Here's an idea for an unexpected housewarming gift: Bring a soy candle with one of these cool neon lighters. It's a definite conversation piece.
What's hotter than espresso? A kitchen print with neon pink illustrations of French press makers. This would also make a great gift idea for any coffee addict.
These neon bright lamps make a modern statement for any space, from the living room to the playroom.
Peek inside this leather iPad sleeve to discover a hot pink lining. I love when accessories have that element of surprise.

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