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Emilio Pucci turtle print corduroy hobo
August 31, 2005 EST | Handbags , Luxury Lifestyle
Corduroy has never been so glamorous, thanks to Pucci's brightly printed hobo. Plush calfskin leather trims the bold signature pattern with sophisticated style, while the spacious, logo-lined interior is the perfect size for everyday toting. Finished with an embossed leather...
Paul Smith swirl large 3 pocket hobo
August 31, 2005 EST | Handbags , Luxury Lifestyle
Paul's whimsical three-pocket hobo pops with psychedelic swirls, funky brass buttons and a chunky leather and canvas buckle strap. Delight in the details of a convenient drawstring closure, spacious pockets, and buttons adorned with bunnies and butterflies. Patterned leather with...
Donna Karan Iconic flap clutch
August 27, 2005 EST | Handbags
Donna Karan combines modern glamour with traditional luxury in this exquisitely detailed clutch. Contrast topstitching creates a striped pattern on the supple leather, while brass weights dangle glamorously from the flap. Perfect for a dazzling night out. Supple calfskin with...
Kooba Chiara Bag
August 27, 2005 EST | Handbags
A petite version of the cult-classic Claudia bag, the Chiara hobo features signature Kooba style in a perfect, day-to-evening size. Brass studs punctuate soft calfskin leather with glamorous panache, with a seamless crescent strap to finish the flawless look. 100%...
Wood flooring species
August 25, 2005 EST | Home Improvement
There are several different species of wood floor products. Each has it's own characteristics. In addition, some are harder or more dense than others, and some have a lot more texture and grain than others. We will discuss some of... [More...]
Wood floor textures and finishes
August 25, 2005 EST | Home Improvement
Textures When we refer to a wood floor's texture, we're usually referring to the amount of grain or "texture" a particular wood floor has. Some wood floors such as oak and pine, have a lot of grain, so have a... [More...]
Free-floating, no-glue hardwood flooring, the Do-It-Yourselfer’s dream
August 23, 2005 EST | Home Improvement
For many years do-it-yourselfers struggled with various installation methods, all for the sake of having a beautiful, durable hardwood floor. They tried nail-down, staple-down, glue-down and glue-together methods. Some may have gotten the result they were looking for, while others... [More...]
Gold and Enamel Logo Cufflinks
August 20, 2005 EST | Jewelry , Luxury Lifestyle
Hand-made in 18K Yellow Gold and blue enamel with the ancient Torrini trademark on the top, these Torrini cufflinks are created by using the wax-casting technique and a particular semi-polished finish called ORO NATIVO, which enhances the natural color of... [More...]
Backyard fireplace & campfire
August 20, 2005 EST | Outdoor Living
This movable, wood-burning fireplace creates a warm, inviting new place at home to gather family and friends outdoors — a cozy hearth under the stars; a campfire for roasting marshmallows in your own backyard; a relaxing escape that's just outside... [More...]
Paul Smith: Triumph holdall bag
August 20, 2005 EST | Handbags , Luxury Lifestyle
Paul Smith creates the perfect weekender for hitting the road. Cotton canvas is printed with the bold image of a vintage Triumph motorcycle on one side and a close-up of the engine on the other. With rich leather trim and... [More...]
Collectibles: Mirror of Transformation
August 20, 2005 EST | Auctions & Collectibles
Gaze into the glass… and glimpse the wonders of another world. Sculpted in Tesori porcelain, a powerful dragon protector guards the gateway to the Kingdom of Discordia in this stunning accent mirror. Burnished with vibrant hues and detailed by... [More...]
Tips for decorating children's rooms
August 20, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Are you thinking about decorating your children’s rooms? Well don’t think too long, because before you know it, they’ll be grown up and gone! When you’re decorating kid’s rooms, you can really save yourself a lot of time and money... [More...]
Baccarat Frisson Heart Necklace
August 19, 2005 EST | Jewelry
Sweet and tender, the smallest Baccarat heart, Frisson, evokes the thrills of love. Now for the first time, a Baccarat heart is proposed on an elegant chain, creating a luminous accessory that sparkles with romance. Clear crystal Frisson heart pendant... [More...]
Baccarat Sherazade Necklace
August 19, 2005 EST | Jewelry
Baccarat's elegant, modern necklace recalls the exotic glamour of Arabian jewels. A glistening lantern-shaped pendant adorns a sleek sterling silver chain. 1" crystal pendant attached to a sterling silver chain Adjusts from 15" to 16 ½" with a removable link... [More...]
Replacing planks of bamboo flooring
August 19, 2005 EST | Interior Design
In most cases, your bamboo flooring will only suffer minor surface damage – the type that an experienced do-it-yourselfer could handle. However, if it becomes necessary to replace even one plank, and the flooring is nailed down, stapled down, or... [More...]
Minor repairs to bamboo flooring
August 19, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Strength and resilience were probably high on your list of requirements when you chose bamboo for your floor covering. But even the hardest species of bamboo are subject to mishaps, as are the hardest of hardwoods. Bamboo flooring and hardwood... [More...]
Panama Bed
August 15, 2005 EST | Interior Design
The Panama typifies that tropical look that has made such an impact on the furniture industry within the past few years. A lovely tall wicker headboard accented by wood trim painted to approximate bamboo which is then trimmed with little... [More...]
Interior design trends favor bamboo
August 14, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Besides that part of the light spectrum between blue and yellow, “green” has many diverse meanings. For example, one less fortunate might be “green with envy,” where one with payments due might need to “make some green,” and one who... [More...]
Installation of solid construction bamboo flooring
August 14, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Now that you have chosen your solid bamboo flooring, you are probably very anxious to see it installed. But before you strap on your tool bag, there are a few preliminary steps you need to take to ensure a smooth... [More...]
XCam2 WideEye video camera
August 11, 2005 EST | Home Security
The WideEye Surveillance Camera has a 120° wide-angle lens, giving your a larger line of site. With twice the viewing area of conventional surveillance cameras, this surveillance camera provides an effective way to view entire space with a single camera... [More...]
XCam2 Wireless Video Camera
August 11, 2005 EST | Home Security
With the XCam2 wireless COLOR camera, it’s easy to watch over what’s most important to you. The XCam2 Wireless COLOR Camera System transmits a vivid color video feed directly to your TV or VCR so you can always know what’s... [More...]
Ceramic tile sizes, styles, & textures
August 07, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Shopping for ceramic tile can be overwhelming. There are so many variations and an unbelievable number of manufacturers. Obviously, if you are just getting acquainted with ceramic tile, deciding which one will best suit your needs is not going be... [More...]
Ceramic tile qualities & ratings
August 07, 2005 EST | Interior Design
The quality of ceramic tile is rated in five groups. Each group represents a tile’s durability under specific levels of traffic. The lower the group number, the lower the tile’s durability. The following information provides a group-number-to-traffic-level correlation and describes... [More...]
How to choose a 'safe' color to paint your rooms
August 02, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Are you STILL thinking about painting your walls with color? Many people are afraid to make the leap from 'builder's beige' toa more daring color choice. What holds you back? Are you afraidthe color will be too strong? Not match... [More...]
Great ideas for stair railings
August 02, 2005 EST | Interior Design
Stair railings at home are more than a simple way to get from a floor to another. You design an extension of your personal likes in decoration, with ornamental parts of wood, iron and other material easy to install that... [More...]
