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GIFT IDEAS, HOUSEWARMING gifts | September 23, 2009

Inexpensive Housewarming Gift Ideas from Umbra

Whenever a colleague or a acquaintance gets a new home, we may be tempted to give a small housewarming gift. If you know where to look, it is possible to give something that look great on a tight budget. One brand that delivers years after years fun, modern and well-designed products is Umbra. I selected things [...]

GIFT IDEAS, HOUSEWARMING gifts | July 15, 2009

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Three Cool Hostess or Housewarming Gift Ideas by Sagaform

Sagaform has a collection that they call Letter. The concept behind Letter is that you can send your housewarming gift using the small parcel postal service. I do not know if the box dimension fits the postal rules of USPS or Canada Post but still, it is a good idea. Two products of the Letter collection [...]

COOKING tools, DINING, HOUSEWARMING gifts | February 9, 2009

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Magisso Kitchen Cloth Holder | My Best Find at ISD 09

Storing our kitchen cloth under the sink is not very practical. When we are cooking or cleaning in the kitchen, we need to keep the kitchen cloth at reach. This cool Finnish product enables us to keep the cloth at reach while hiding it from sight. Miika Mansikkamaa designed the magnetic kitchen cloth holder. It [...]

HOME + GARDEN, HOME decor, HOUSEWARMING gifts | October 14, 2008

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Stylish Yet Witty Bookends

These are the proof that bookends do not have to be boring. The bookend sets are definitively out of the ordinary. They would bring style and a theatrical sense of humor in your home décor. City Slickers Bookends position the three figurines dressed with blazers and caps to give the illusion that they are [...]

GIFT IDEAS, HOUSEWARMING gifts

August 5, 2008

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Four Neat Home Accessories by Umbra

A tidy place looks better and bigger. Since it is better to be ready for impromptu entertaining, Umbra comes to the rescue with a vast collection of attractive storage solutions. Taking good habits will come naturally. Home accessories are classic gifts to bring at a housewarming party. Just make sure to get some clues about [...]

GIFT IDEAS, HOUSEWARMING gifts

July 16, 2008

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Beautifully Modern Embroidered Wall Wear by Neawear | Etsy watch

Today, I am doubly happy to showcase the excellent work of this etsy seller. Original Patterns First of all, the wall wears by Neawear are beautiful. They are cross-stitch and embroidery pieces, framed in embroidery hoops (wooden new, vintage metal and wood). The artist own patterns mixes fresh illustrations with old charms. Like many, I enjoy [...]

ENTERTAINING, HOUSEWARMING gifts

June 7, 2008

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Apartment Therapy Presents as a Housewarming Gift

Last night, we went to Costco. Every time we go there, I stop at the book sections because Costco typically sells the book cheaper than the bookstores. I find it easier to buy book at Costco since we drive to go there. I do most of my shopping by foot; so weight is an [...]

GIFT IDEAS, HOSTESS gifts, HOUSEWARMING gifts

April 19, 2008

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Cool Gift Ideas from Simplemente Blanco

I felt in love with the work of Fernanda Bourlot, an artist from Buenos Aires, Argentina who now lived in Boston, Massachusetts. She likes simple things that feel luxurious. As suggested by the name, everything at Simplemente Blanco is from the white palette. The Design Philosophy Her collection carries a modern rustic charm. Simplemente [...]

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