Posted on January - 23 - 2012
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Are you aware that you will spend 1/3 of your life on average sleeping? Your environment for sleeping should be of great concern.
We typically decorate and maintain the areas of our home that the ‘public’ sees. Why do we not take the time to create a beautiful space for ourselves?

February is the month for Romance so now is the time to focus on your Master Bedroom.
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Posted on January - 21 - 2012
When I get up in the middle of the night during the winter months, I pray to one day have a toilet with a heated seat. If I set my sights even higher, then I would definitely wish for the Regio toilet by Japanese company Inax. Not only does it feature a heated seat, but it also includes a temperature control—and that is just the beginning of Regio’s advanced attributes.

Leaving aside the heated seat, I can still admire all the other smart components of Regio. For example, the product comes with a silent stream flushing system—so you won’t wake anyone up if you need to visit the bathroom at 3 a.m. But lots of toilets are now equipped with such features, you might be saying. Well, how about some soft light and relaxing music while you sit on the throne? These details should turn a daily activity into a spectacularly pleasant experience.

But Regio doesn’t stop there. It also features a fully automatic flush and slow-down seat and lid. Still not impressed? How about a fully automatic toilet seat system, adjustable water pressure and temperature, a deodorizer, and a warm air dryer? You can feel good after using some of Regio’s specialties—and people who follow you will also benefit, both from the deodorizer and the antibacterial surface.

Inax maintains a corporate philosophy that stresses comfortable design and exceptional quality. The company keeps the customers’ current needs and desires in mind, as well as those of future generations: “smart means style conceived with both today and tomorrow in mind,” Inax explains.
Posted on January - 21 - 2012
Jacki Dougan of Sherwood gets the most out of her beautyberry shrub (Callicarpa) bouquets by moving arrangements to a spot outdoors after an initial stint inside. The spot is protected from the weather but not the birds; the robins, however, add a lovely element to the displayThe deep violet berries of the beautyberry shrub (Callicarpa) scream to be taken inside for a winter-happy display. But, as I recently revealed, no can do. I asked for help. It seems the best solution is to give up — not my style — or use them in an outdoor arrangement. That works. Read full post…
Posted on January - 18 - 2012

The REWASHLAMP Project by Portuguese designer To Martins really turns us on! Made from salvaged washing-machine parts, this repurposed lighting design is modeled on a photographer’s tripod, boasting a slightly industrial, considerably cool aesthetic ideal for the living room, bedroom, home office or library. These floor lamps feature adjustable-height bases in a range of finishes, and are topped with a selection of tres chic lampshades decked out in a rainbow of colors, materials and textures to suit every style preference. <
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