Such a cute Coffee Machine. It is a pretty color but a much, much lighter pink than pictured online. That's a bit sad. Easy to set up. I have not used the pause during brewing. I can always wait for the carafe to be filled fully before pouring a cup. The lid does not click closed, but it is as secure as possible. The brewing does splash back onto the lid. So I wipe it clean after each brew. So glad that the warming plate does not warp. I had that issue with my last machine. But I also do not leave my empty carafe on the warming plate. Such a cute addition to my kitchen. I have a lot of pink kitchen utensils and plates, cups, bowls, utensils, etc. So fun having an extremely light pink Coffee Machine.