Five Excellent Alarms

IDEA International Bird Alarm Clock
Wood (available in various other colors)
The mere sight of an alarm gets you down? Ta-da!
neo-utility.com; $40

 

Covent Alarm Clock
blue (also available in cream or grey)
Who says something quite practical can’t be super pretty, too?
anthropologie.com; $38

 

Punkt. Alarm Clock
white (also available in black or red)
Attributes include a small footprint, sleek design and lit-up dial.
punktgroup.com; $185

 

Onaroo Teach Me Time Talking Alarm Clock & Nighlight
Glows green at parent-approved time and even has teaching tools.
amazon.com; $39.99

Philips HF3520 Wake-Up Light
With Colored Sunrise Stimulation
Light stimulation precedes an alarm (scientifically proven to be effective).
amazon.com; $139.99

Early Riser Guide

(January 2015)