No I am not storing my flowers in paper bags. In fact, they are ceramic vases. Sure fooled me when I first saw it. These funky and fun vases from Uncommon Goods are designed to look like real paper bags but they are actually ceramic. They are handmade and are perfect for storing fresh cut flowers. It is definitely going to be a great conversation starter. By the way, these unique paper bag vase were featured in O, The Oprah Magazine.
on your toast, that is. “Huh? What’s that?” you asked? Sasha Tseng, a Taiwanese designer has developed a toaster which allows messages to be incorporated on your toast. With this Toast Messenger, you can burn your custom messages in your handwriting onto slices of bread. What a brilliant idea. There is no better way to get your message across in the morning than on your favourite spread eh? You can even draw some cute designs on the toast for your kids. Check out Yankodesign.com for more info.
Check out this really cool instant inflatable pool from iwantoneofthose.com. You do not need any fancy pumps or pool supplies to inflate it. It can hold itself up with the water you fill it with. All you need to do is to inflate the top edge ring and as you fill the pool, the water will lift the sides. What a brilliant idea. This pool is 8ft wide, 2ft deep and only takes minutes to set up and dismantle. It is made from heavy duty 3 ply PVC and polyester. Great for the family to have a good dip when the weather is warm. Get one now if you want to keep cool this summer.
I am so excited to find out about this cool website – Pearl River. It is a fun and unique place to shop for Chinese products. There are kitchenware, traditional clothings, paper products & stationery, novelty and feng shui items and more. For those who love to decorate their homes with asian decor, there are lovely antique look trunks, storage boxes, laundry baskets and more. I love these colourful wire frame with mesh shape candle lamp.
Great to hang them at the patio. Hop over and check out this site now. I am sure you will like this treasure trove site as much as I do.
During the Chinese New Year, I visited my good friend at her new house. She and her family moved in about one month ago. Boy, the house is huge and really beautiful. It is a bungalow complete with a swimming pool. There are 6 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and 2 kitchens. The house is tastefully furnished and I must say that my friend is very good when it comes to decorating her home. She uses very simple but elegant decor items and everything is in the shade of brown and white. Just lovely like those Wilmington NC real estate houses.
These funky-shaped splash mirrors will definitely add a “Wow Factor” to your home or work. They are 10 times stronger than glass and no hammering is required. Made from acrylic, they look and reflect the same as normal mirror. You can stick them anywhere and they look awesome in the bathroom or above the sink. They are safe, lightweight, shatterproof and unique. These splash mirrors are perfect for home, work, school and much more. For more funky shapes, check out MirrorKool.com
If you are always losing a sock in the laundry or the drawer, here is an absolutely great solution that can help you to get organized. SockPro are soft, flexible discks which hold socks together in pairs. Just put a pair of your socks through these dics and throw them into your washer, dryer or drawer. SockPro was invented to help save time looking or sorting through the laundry in search of lost socks. Missing socks is frustrating and costly too. With SockPro, there won’t be any missing socks anymore. What a great laundry helper. They come in assorted colors and each package contains 10 SockPro discs.
Having place cards for luncheons or dinners is a wonderful way of sprucing up the table. It is also a great idea to make your guests feel welcome. Sunny days are prime time for entertaining and since summer is just around the corner, many will be busy planning for lunches, receptions, showers and dinner parties. If you are planning for a girls get together or bridal shower, you may want to check out these adorable dress place card holders. They are stylish and are sure to put a smile on the faces of your family and friends. These holders come in a set of 4. You can get them at SocialCouture.com for $12.
Cleaning the house or washing the dishes do not have to be a drab. Just slide on these designer dish gloves and you will feel glamorous in no time 😉 These decorative rubber gloves sure add a twist to traditional and boring-looking rubber gloves. Each glove comes with faux jewel, ribbons and tulle. They make a great hostess gift or housewarming gift. Made in USA, they fit most hand sizes. Who says a woman can’t look sexy while cleaning the house eh? Grab one now from Amazon.com.
I stayed up quite late last night as I was surfing the internet to look for some recipes on steamed moist chocolate cake. One of the blogging friends made this cake recently and I would like to try it out. I bought the ingredients already but I’m a little confused. Some recipes requested for all-purpose flour and some use self-raising flour. Some require baking soda and some don’t. Anyway, I’ll be getting the baking soda later. Can’t wait to try it out. The steamed moist choc cake sure looks delicious on the websites which I have visited. Hmm…I may need to take an appetite suppressant after this 😉