Wild Thing Decorative Pillow

Presentation has become the most important thing these days. Today the world abides by the saying “first impression is the last impression” You are judge by how you present yourself and how people perceive you. To ensure that you reflect your best, it is indispensable that every aspect of your life and personality should be groomed. Every aspect with which people might possibly judge you should be noting less than perfect. The same hold true for the house you live in. A house in which one lives in, talks a lot about the person who occupies and resides. Would Wild Thing Decorative Pillow work for you in your home? (more…)

Greenhouse Supplies & Portability

One of the best investments I have ever made is in a portable greenhouse because I have been able to experiment and move it around my place to find the best sun and shade for every season. I have to admit that it took me several years to figure out how to really utilize and maximize it, but once I did, it has really paid off. Of course, you do have to study a bit about the seasons, sun and shading to get the most from each season because everything changes throughout the year. You also need to know about ventilation, fans and heating so you can maintain the correct temperature and humidity. (more…)

What a Gorgeous Trident Maple Pre Bonsai!

It’s spring and how do you think I’m planning to celebrate a new bonsai season?  That’s easy, with some simple maintenance.  This first thing that’s on the agenda though - before moving to the more simple tasks will be to order a Trident Maple Pre-Bonsai Tree to join my collection.  The one I found from Zen Garden Bonsai is a really nice one and it’s a one of a kind tree, so I’ll get the exact tree I order.  I was looking at another tree earlier and I wasn’t sure if it was one of a kind so I just emailed the site and the owner got right back to me. That was nice, too. (more…)

Garage Kits and Garden Sheds, Oh My!

It was almost winter when we moved from Houston to Portland, Maine. We bought a little two bedroom bungalow built during World War II. It came complete with a new roof and completely remodeled kitchen and bathroom. It was perfect except for one thing - no garage! We needed to do something quickly. Frank was not going to put up with parking the new Volvo wagon on the street. So, we purchased a garage kit on the internet and it turned out well. We were able to buy a larger sized garage kit with room enough for another car. That means, I’m waiting for Frank to buy me a BMW. I wonder how long I’ll have to wait for that? (more…)

Basic Features of Portable Sinks For Children.

Portable sinks are ideal for day care centers that do not have running water. The cabinet of the portable sinks are specially designed such that it can hold two large gallons for storing fresh water and the other is for waste water. As proper hygiene care is becoming increasing crucial in today’s world as medication is getting expensive as well as viruses are getting more virulent, it is imperative to have at least one portable sink install within the day care vicinity. Children will be able to practice good hygiene as portable sinks are made convenient to them. (more…)

William Morris Tapestry, The Orange Tree

William Morris, founder of The Arts and Crafts movement, founded a tapestry workshop at Merton Abbey, where he and his colleagues created works that helped revive tapestry weaving as an art form driven by the spirit and vision of the artist, rather than by process. The Orange Tree, designed by John Henry Deale, takes it inspiration from a larger Morris tapestry, The Orchard. It shows an orange tree bursting with fruit, under planted by spring flowers. The scene is contained by a circular flower and leaf motif, which in turn is edged by a larger design of leaves. The rich, natural colors of the the flora stand out against the depth of the dark background. This William Morris tapestry, The Orange Tree will elevate the wall décor of modern and traditional homes alike. (more…)

Victorian Beveled Glass Fireplace Screen

If you look up beveled glass in Wikipedia it will explain that its usually made by taking  a pane of clear glass that’s a quarter of an inch thick and then creating a one inch bevel – that being a cut that is something other than ninety degrees – around the entire circumference.  The practice came about as a way to embellish plain, clear glass and create light refracting prisms to highlight the work. An extraordinary example of the technique can be seen with this Victorian Beveled Fireplace Screen. (more…)

Pergolas Offer Beautiful Garden Appeal

A high school coach once told me that if I kept standing around on the soccer field, I’d have vines growing on me in no time.  Perhaps not an appropriate goal for an active youngster, but had I been an outdoor pergola, I would have thanked him for the encouragement!  Pergolas are meant to be an attractive support system for vines and climbing bushes, and they make a welcome addition to any sized garden space. (more…)