Archive for April, 2008
Make a fold-out memory album for Mom
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Filed under: seasonal, crafts, giftsPicture frames are popular Mother’s Day gifts, there’s no doubt. They’re additionally popular gifts for aunts, grandmothers, and cherished caregivers. Rather than plucking a picture frame off of the shelf at your favorite store, however, why not give your mom a ke…
Hammocks recalled due to fall hazard
Filed under: seasonal, outdoor, recalls and safetyIn cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, LivingXL has announced a voluntary recall of about 400 Multi Texteline Hammocks and Striped Quilted Hammocks. The hammock features a metal frame that can crack and break, causing a consumer …
Creating a healthy home office
Filed under: home decor, paintingA couple of months ago I made the switch from working full-time in a typical 8-5 office to working full-time from home. While I love working from home, my office leaves a little to be desired. Instead of the large office I used to have, I now work in a tiny corner of…
Shelves with Lights for a contemporary Decor
YET is a modular wall lamp from Foscarini, satin painted polycarbonate diffuser which doubles up as a shelf, that can carry a small load of accessories or a couple of books. The YET wall lamp is another product that serve a dual purpose. The lamp is available in yellow, orange, gray and white to ad…
Comic Art Printed on Furniture
This piece of furniture designed by Giuseppe Canevese features the artwork of graphic artist Guido Crepax who was influential in the development of European comic art in the second half of the 20th century. His most famous storyline, featuring the character “Valentina“, was created in 1965. Pri…
Kiddie Crafts: Celebrating Mother’s day
Filed under: kids, seasonal, crafts, Kiddie Crafts
Ana Jarvis and others lobbied politicians tirelessly from 1908, when Mother’s Day was first celebrated in West Virginia, to 1914 when it became observed nationally.
With 84 million Moms in the US alone, there’s no doubt that a day committed to the…
Turn your Nalgene bottle into a lantern
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Filed under: recreation, staying green, healthThough environmental groups have been warning us about the dangers of bisphenol–A (BPA) for years, a recent study by the National Toxicology Program that confirmed those findings has manufacturers of plastic bottles finally sitting up and taking notice….
