Archive for the 'home & living' Category

camo bedding and accessories

Wednesday, April 30th, 2008

Do you notice that kids like things that are matching? Or is under mom’s influence that blue should be paired with blue and pink with pink? At this age, my three and a half doesn’t quite bother what matches and what don’t but very soon, he would be. I realize that girls tend to be [...]

butterfly plates for outdoor parties

Friday, April 25th, 2008

We are often invited to pot luck dinners and gatherings and sometimes, I really look forward to learn from how my hostess prepare her home for her guests. At one time, we were invited to a good friend’s house for dinner who was responsible for preparing our life insurance quotes. She had some fun butterfly [...]

snuggle up in comfort

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Snuggling in the coziness of a nice comforter can mean alot to your beauty sleep. I like high thread count cotton bedding as well as silk bedding and in fact, silk is the most alluring way to dress a bed. A comforter bedding should be soft, smooth, and responsive, lightly warm in creating for you [...]

dreaming to own a home

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Not only do people like to start their own business, they also like to own their own home. Both of these something in common - freedom. We must agree that it’s nice to live in your own home. Living in a home that doesn’t belong to you can mean restriction, especially if it’s a rented [...]

beautiful with a purpose

Tuesday, April 15th, 2008

Eversince I became a mom, I get particularly uncomfortable when someone puffs a cigarette near or in front of my young child. Though I don’t ostracize smokers but I do think that they should not smoke if there is any child around. According to Wikipedia, exposure to secondhand tobacco smoke causes death, disease and disability. [...]

eclectic gift for a bachelor

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

Anyone who craves for niche, limited edition items should not give bouf.com a miss. You can find interesting products related to fashion, furniture, lifestyle, toys, technology and so on. Many of the items are so cool and carry an eclectic and modern approach, just like this fridge magnet bottle opener.

beanbag to bed in 30 seconds!

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

Beanbag to Bed in 30 seconds - how cool is that! I’ve always want a beanbag for the living room but I hate the sight of dirty and ugly ones like those I saw in my our friends’ homes. But wait till you see this Stone Faux Suede King Bean2Bed - it is such a [...]

for your home comforts

Thursday, April 10th, 2008

It’s been so hot and humid the last couple of weeks. I detest the current ceiling fan we have and can’t wait to get new ones to replace these old ones. I know air con does a good job on these warm days but too much of it and my skin and nose will suffer! [...]

artistic candlebranch

Wednesday, April 9th, 2008

What do you get when you combine tradition with contemporary art? A Candlebranch. In this stylish candle holder, Norwegian designer Camilla Halvorsen seeks to offer a fresh alternative to how light can be integrated into the home environment. She boldly exploits the inherent qualities of acrylic that celebrates the traditional candle display in a contemporary [...]

creating an outdoor living area

Friday, April 4th, 2008

For those who live in the tropics, having a sunroom may not be something you think about as part of your home remodelling plans. But those who experience the four seasons and particularly extreme ones will love to add a cosy and relaxing sunroom to your current living spaces. Building a sunroom with views to [...]