JULIE MORAN ALTERIO writes about iRobot’s Roomba Vacuuming Robot. She gives a both a description of the Roomba and a look at the company’s history.
“It’s a real milestone. It’s a consumer product that’s a robot, and it’s not a robot toy. It’s demonstrated that there is a real market out there,” said Matthew T. Mason, […]
Advertising-executive-turned-designer Jonathan Fong’s first book, Walls That Wow: Creative Wall Treatments Without Fancy-Schmancy Painting, is about ideas on updating your decor by updating a wall.
Why walls?
Walls are great because they’re like the largest canvas you have to work with in your home. And you can change the look of your house by changing a wall. […]
The latest trend in holiday preparations? Pay someone to do it for you.
By Mindy Fetterman of USA TODAY:
In these days of concierge, catering and home-decorating services, you can plan an elaborate holiday for friends and family, and let someone else do the work. You can enjoy a totally hands-off holiday.
That is, if you have the […]
Australian writers for The Age have put together a list of not-so-common gifts, ranging from lightweight cookware to food-flavored bubble baths (How yummy! Hot chocolate, caramel latte, instant coffee and white hot chocolate!).
One of the more interesting items is a branding iron for steaks… R, M, or W (for rare, medium, or well-done).
Completely […]
Margherita Miserandino of the Celebrity Cafe recommends several products for reclaiming your home after the holiday mess. There’s a wrapping paper organizer from Rubbermaid, a lightweight vacuum, a laundry stain remover and other cleaning products.
Pardon me if you’re eating, but I was particularly caught by her description of the toilet bowl insta-cleaner called KABOOM Bowl […]
Interior designer Michael Berman shares more decorating tips for the holidays:
There is no wrong way to decorate for the holidays, Berman said.
‘I believe it should be a very personal statement, and that as long as the tree is meaningful and beautiful in your eyes, it’s successful,’ he said. ‘Don’t be afraid to go overboard and […]
Constance White, style director for eBay, gives tips on achieving a festive holiday look using faux decor.
I like faux decor and appreciate their advantages over real ones:
- They are less messy to use than real ones.
- They’re easy to store.
- I’m able to use them for years, reminding me of Christmases past.
Some of her […]
Stocking stuffers galore for food lovers everywhere:
* Food Loops - state-of-the-art “twine” made of silicone
* Teastick - a scoop, measuring spoon and strainer all in one gadget for the avid tea drinker, made by Gamila
* Silicone pastry brush - easier to clean than the old-style bristle brush
* Microplane zester - a must have […]
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Written by S.P. Bragg [email] for b5media.
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