Archive for the 'floors, etc...' Category

Hexagonal Tiles

Friday, October 26th, 2007

Hex tiles are a great alternative to the classic square mosaic. Facing a bathroom renovation myself in the near future, I’ve been looking at several options and hexagonal tiles are definitely on my list of possible choices.
For those that love mosaics (myself included) this is a great alternative because it gives you the same great […]

Making time for fun

Thursday, July 19th, 2007

Picture from iRobot
Lately I’ve been seeing a small trend, everyone seems to be preaching “make time”. Make time for relaxation, study or whatever else… the problem is that nobody’s offered any real advice on how to effectively make that free time.
I don’t think that giving up an activity that you enjoy doing in order to […]

Slippers, do You wear them?

Saturday, July 7th, 2007

I was thinking the other day about slippers. Well to be more precise I was thinking about how growing up in Canada (generally a cold place) I would NEVER wear slippers, ever… but now that I’m living in Europe (not very cold) I find myself wearing them around the house all the time.
But I have […]

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 […]

Petra Blaisse & Inside Outside

Tuesday, August 8th, 2006

For those who haven’t heard the name Petra Blaisse, keep reading and discover one of the best fabric designers in the biz.
Dutch designer Petra Blaisse and founder of Inside Outside is a world renown interior designer with a specialty for curtains, floors and wall coverings. Her exceptional style and exhibition-installations have made her a household […]

Static in Leather Furniture

Monday, June 5th, 2006

I for one have never had a problem with static in leather furniture. If you are having problems with static electricity, I’m almost willing to bet it’s a problem with your carpeting or wool socks and NOT with your leather furniture!
Food for thought.
Related Link: Leather Cleaner from Vivid Leather Care

Underfloor heating

Tuesday, February 28th, 2006

Okay, I’m sure you’ve all heard of underfloor heating. The wonderful feeling of warmth under your feet on a cold winter’s day, no unsightly radiators, no need to add extra humidifiers because of the dry forced air heating… nope, none of that!
Underfloor heating is a fantastic thing and something I personally recommend to any and […]

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