It's standard decor around here. Glad to know we're not the only ones, and the not the only ones with "stuff" on top of the crate.
That reminds me, I need to move the crate out of the living room and back into the kitchen. I moved it to have the carpets cleaned. Not sure why I bothered, they didn't look much better from a so-called professional cleaning than they do when I use my do it yourself carpet cleaner thing. Oh well, now I know.