These antique like Venetian glass mirrors have quirky little messages engraved at the bottom. The vertical mirror asks, “Are you really gonna wear THAT?” and the horizontal one proclaims “I’m the fairest of them all”. Great to jazz up your wall and have some fun. They also make lovely birthday or Christmas gifts for your friends and family. The mirrors are available at WhatOnEarthCatalog.com.
I have this fear of spiders, whether big or small. They really give me the creeps. My skin would start crawling when I see them. Unfortunately, there are many spiders in my house. Just a few days ago, I saw one on the ceiling of my bedroom when I was lying down on my bed to sleep. I could not use the insecticide spray because it was too high up. For the whole night, I was restless because I was afraid that the spider would crawl down onto my bed 🙁 In times like this, I wish I have the spider catcher. I saw this really cool gadget from REMOGeneralStored.com today. It is the best thing for people like me. The spider catcher uses two sets of bristles to gently catch the creepy crawlies. It traps them until we can decide where we would like to release them. What a friendly way to capture spiders or insects without harming them. The catcher has flexible bristles and long reach, hence it can go to high corners and awkward spots to capture them.
Many years ago when my hubby and I were staying in Toronto, we rented a studio apartment. The apartment was only about 600 sq. ft., so you can guess just how small it is. There is a washroom, a tiny laundry room and a kitchen that can only fit two people. The living room is big enough for a three-seater sofa, a small coffee table and a tv. Ok, so where is the bedroom, you asked? The owner actually installed a sliding mirror door at one corner of the living and turned it into a small bedroom 🙂 Although small, the apartment was very cosy and just nice for the two of us. Besides being located just 5 minutes walk from the subway station, another thing that attracted me to this studio apartment was the walk-in closet. It gave me the Wow factor when I first saw it. The person who designed it probably is a big fan of the Sex And The City. The walk-in closet is just exactly like Carrie Bradshaw’s. I was watching The Sex And The City movie just a week ago and it brought back sweet memories of my stay at the apartment. My favourite scene in the movie is when all the girls came out one by one from the closet, wearing the vintage clothes. In case you are wondering how Carrie’s closet looks like, here is a photo which I found on the internet.
The famous Carrie Bradshaw’s closet
I believe they call this a walk-through closet and like hers, the one at the studio apartment goes straight to the bathroom. It was not in this colour though. The closet was white and has lots of storage options all the way to the top. Eventhough I do not have any Manolo Blahniks or Jimmy Choos, I love a big closet because you would not believe the amount of clothes I have. I am a shopaholic, in case you did not know 🙂 I had clothes for the four seasons and so did my husband. There were so many t-shirts, pants, shorts, Berghaus Jackets, scarves, jeans and many more. Oh, I also had many handbags too. I just loved walking into the closet to pick out my clothes and see everything neatly arranged on the racks. It was really hard to say goodbye when we finally moved out 🙂 I miss my walk-through closet.
I am really bad when it comes to cutting vegetables or fruits. 5 out of 10 times, I would end up slicing my fingers. Well, I don’t have to worry anymore with this Cut-Resistant Kitchen Glove from Williams-Sonoma.com. This light-weight glove is designed to fit on either hands and is knit using synthetic yarns with fine steel core. Reinforced with an elastic material, the long cuff guards the wrist and it won’t become loose even after many washes. Now, I can have a peace of mind when I slice or dice 😉
Being organized helps you handle work quickly so that you have more time and space to do what you want to do. You can keep all your bills, vital paperwork such as insurance, medical, car, business resumes and others in perfect order with these lovely boxes. They are covered in heavy-weight, matte paper and feature a metal frame which is deep enough to hold one ream of paper. You can place them neatly on your desktop, bookshelf or credenza. If you want to keep your paperwork under control, grab some of these colourful and stylish boxes from See Jane Work.
What do we do with the chopsticks when we are done eating with them? Throw them out? Well not American designer, Brian Parks. He collects the single-use chopsticks, sanitizes them and uses them to create these innovative recycled baskets. What a brilliant idea and a great use for the home. It is perfect for holdingfruit, napkins, bread, mail or anything else you like. This recycled chopsticks folding basket fold flat and are easy to put away when not in use. You can get one for your home at Eco-Artware.com for $25.
I have been sitting in front of my computer a lot because of my work. Also I have been watching many dramas online such as Gem of Line, Off Pedder and Moonlight Resonance. I managed to find a site where I can watch these shows online and if you are interested, hop over to here. ( Note: These links are provided and hosted from a third party server.) I basically eat in front of my computer so you see….I hardly exercise at all. I am getting a flabby tummy as a result of this 🙁
Ahhhh…..I just found a solution to my problem. The Hula Chair!!! It’s a weight loss gadget for a lazy person like me 😉 This modern miracle chair combines ancient traditional Chinese medicine with 21st century technology. The Hawaii Hula Chair helps to improve a person’s balance and coordination as it aligns the spine gently and improves blood circulation. It exercises the whole body especially the waist. The Hula chair is built with steel feet, ABS armrest and leather backrest. All I need to do is to sit up straight, press the button and let its elliptical motion works wonder on my body 😀 If you are interested, check out Amazon.com.
If you want to have some fun in your bathroom, try adding these Funhouse mirror decals. With this kit, you can easily add a tiara or eye-patch to your own image. A great way to spice up your morning shave or teeth brushing session. Funhouse by Fred comes in a set of 3 reusable static-cling decals. Stick a few onto your mirror and stand back for a few hours of fun! These cool decals will have your guests lining up to use the bathroom 🙂 Get them at WorldWideFred.com.
Tired of eating a bruised apple? Well, worry no more because you can now protect your apple with an apple sweater! These cute crocheted little cozies can also turn them into a lovely object d’art 🙂 Artist, Jacqueline Dufresne hand-knit them from 100% cotton yarn. It fits most medium apples and works for pears and avocados, too. Get a few today for your home and they also make a great gift for your loved ones or friends. Check out Curiosity Shoppe.
Since I do a lot of work in my bedroom at night, I have decided to get a table lamp for my work desk. All these while I have been switching on the room lights whenever I need to work. The lights, however, are not bright enough due to the location of my desk. While browsing the internet, I found just the perfect table lamp at LightningShowplace.com. It is the Liz Jordan Retro Table Lamp that comes in black finish and white fabric shade. I am so happy to note that shipping is free when I purchase this table lamp. How lovely. If you are also shopping for some lamps for your home, do visit LightingShowplace.com. I am sure you will be amazed with their huge selection of quality and affordable lamps.
