Archive for December, 2006

Happy Holidays

Monday, December 25th, 2006

Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and happy holidays in general to all my readers!

Tabletop Water Cooler

Friday, December 22nd, 2006

First it was a genius coffee maker. Now, Hamilton Beach is back with a sleek and functional tabletop water cooler. You’ve got to love a water cooler that’s compact. There’s no bulky water cooler to walk around here.
This tabletop water cooler from Hamilton Beach holds two, three or five-gallon water bottles. It’s also got a […]

Indispensable Dispenser

Thursday, December 21st, 2006

Are you tired of having those cereal boxes taking up valuable space in your pantry, or even worse, on top of the fridge? Want a better solution that’s practical, great looking and will keep your food fresher longer? Think about picking up the Indispensable dispenser from Zevro.
They can be used for dispensing many types of […]

Fine wine always makes a good impression

Saturday, December 16th, 2006

A wine collection is always a great way to leave a good (and often lasting) impression. Just like a collection of fine art or a private library, wine is often associated with wealth and an affluent lifestyle… two things that people are attracted to and therefore will notice in your home.
Yah, it’s kind of rotten […]

Open Sesame – Modern Door Handles

Friday, December 15th, 2006

Keeping with the first impressions theme I’ve had going for the last couple of posts… How about door handles? I’d mention the door too but it’s not always practical, and never cheap to change your front door so we’ll skip the door and opt for the door handle.
Aside from being a cheap fix (or upgrade), […]

What a mess!

Thursday, December 14th, 2006

Look at all those shoes scattered around the foyer! Sound familiar? Well I know my wife and I have this problem… too many shoes. Actually, I shouldn’t say too many shoes (because I’d buy more if I had a few extra bucks) but instead, unorganized shoes!
We’ve tried stacking them in a small cabinet off to […]

Welcome home

Wednesday, December 13th, 2006

Ah, the doormat… an often overlooked piece that not only helps define your decorating style, but also has many practical uses… and a relatively low price.
I have to ask, is there another piece in your home that is this practical, functional, decorative and costs under $10? I think not. Personally I like a good mat […]

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