Archive for the 'home & living' Category

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 [...]

the power of colour

Friday, April 4th, 2008

Lately, I have been reading about colour psychology for wardrobe and image dressing but as I learn more the power of colour and its influence, I agree that colours do play a big part in our daily living, affecting our home decor decisions to our decision at work..etc. This explains why a refreshing blue calms [...]

unwinding on the weekends

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

This Modern Pendulum Clock reminds me of my designer friends of mine, who would settle for contemporary additions to their modern homes. This clock features quartz movement for precision and the stainless steel makes for a sleek presentation. Having a home with stylish furniture, interiors, decor and electronics may not be suffice for some [...]

organize those slips

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

It’s frustrating when you try to organize bills, receipts, car insurance statements, promotional flyers and those slips of papers that are too important to go into the trash. Yet, too many folders and files can be unsightly if you don’t have a proper place to keep them. When I saw this versatile and functional What-Nots [...]

bid for kitchen remodelling help

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

Perhaps you are tired of your old kitchen and are considering a remodeling. Kitchen remodeling can be nice but it is also expensive to begin with. Perhaps you are flipping through ideas on the hottest kitchen designs, such as cabinets, lighting, or countertop trends, but the question is can these things be done at [...]

the amazing vacuum food saver

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

This amazing household item comes from Evan’s recommendation again - it’s apparently known as the “The Amazing Vacuum Seal Food Saver” which can store your food fresh not for days but for weeks! According to the product info, this SealSaverâ„¢ can preserve the freshness of stored foods up to five times longer than conventional storage [...]

shopping for online furniture

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008

It is probably a new concept for many to shop for furniture online but in actual fact, this is a popular trend with more homeowners recognizing the convenience and hassle free transportation concerns one may face when comes to buying furniture. When you purchase bedroom furniture online or any other furniture items, it is necessary [...]

shopping for the patio

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

So the furniture shopping is done and the new furniture are all in its place, now is the time to shop for the garden patio.  Before deciding on what you need for your garden patio, you should first consider the overall layout to get a sense of the accessory that would complement. The garden patio [...]

planters for blooms

Monday, March 31st, 2008

Placing a row of planter boxes is a wonderful sight when you take a first peek out of the window in the morning, especially if you take great care to keep the blooms healthy. Whenever I’m in a nursery, I will be looking out for garden planters and one of the things I want to [...]