I like an uncluttered night table, so when I wake up, the first thing I see is a clean slate.  That is why the LED Minimalist Wooden Clock is so appealing.  When turned off, all you see is a smart wooden block, and when on, the time display LED lights shine through the veneer.  You can set the alarm clock to "Blinky mode"; where the digits flash every 2.5 seconds.