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Hexagonal Tiles

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 [...]

By Pete | 26 Oct 07 | Also published in bathroom stuff | Comments (8)

Making time for fun

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 [...]

By Pete | 19 Jul 07 | Also published in shopping | Comments (2)

Slippers, do You wear them?

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 [...]

By Pete | 07 Jul 07 | Also published in Uncategorized | Comments (3)

Welcome home

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 [...]

By Pete | 13 Dec 06 | Also published in decorating | Comments Off

Petra Blaisse & Inside Outside

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 [...]

By Pete | 08 Aug 06 | Also published in architecture, decorating | Comments Off

Static in Leather Furniture

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.

By Pete | 05 Jun 06 | Also published in Uncategorized | Comments (2)

Underfloor heating

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 [...]

By Pete | 28 Feb 06 | Also published in bathroom stuff, heating | Comments Off

 

 

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