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 😉
If you want to add some fun in your bathroom, check out these cute Soapsicles. at Spoon Sister. These Soapsicles are the same size as real popsicles and come in clear bag with pretty ribbon. You can choose from four different mouthwatering scents such as Chocolate/Vanilla, Rainbow, Pink Lemonade and Pink Cupcake. Throw out the boring soap bars and get yourself some Soapsicles instead. They make great stocking stuffers and party favors. Be careful, don’t take a bite 😀
I stumbled upon the Timberland Urban Gold Dolce Vista Womens boots at Shop.com today. This sweet pair of metallic leather upper boots is pretty eye-catching. Its tongue collar is padded for a comfortable fit around the ankle. The footbed is padded too for extra comfort. The Timberland boots has rubber outsole for traction and durability. However, I don’t think I can picture myself wearing one. Gold is not my colour 🙂 Well, if you are into hip hop fashion, then go get yourself a pair 🙂 They were $123 and now going for $69 only.
I love eggs. I can eat them every day but I need to limit myself as eggs are rich in cholesterol . Whether it is hardboil, poached, over easy or scrambled, I love them all. My husband on the other hand, prefers hardboil eggs. However, I am really bad at getting it perfect. Sometimes, I overcooked them and at times, I do just the opposite. Well, I just found one nifty gadget which is perfect for me. It is a foolproof egg timer 🙂 Just pop the little gizmo into the water with the eggs. As the eggs cook, the timer darkens towards the middle. When it reaches the correct line, the eggs are done to perfection. How cool is that? The scale is easy to read, non-toxic and heat resistant. If you are also interested in this useful gizmo, check out iwantoneofthose.com.
You can go green and look ultra cool with these compact shopping bags. It can turn from a full size bag into a pocket-sized ball in a few seconds. Place your hand into the attached pouch and scrunch it. Then stretch the flap over the bag. It’s the same method as how you would roll up your socks into a ball. What’s great about these re-usable shopping bag is that they can easily fit into your purse. I just love the colours on these bags. Available at FlipandTumble.com.
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.
