Happy New Year !

Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas.
Happy New Year !

Who-Ville

Take a look at this fun holiday docorations that I found on HGTV's rate my place. The entire house is decorated in Dr. Seuss's Who Ville theme. How fun!

Holiday Car Custume

This reindeer custume is easy way to transforms your auto into Santa's favorite reindeer! Delightful antlers (17") and a jolly red nose (6") spread joy and cheer as you run your holiday errands. Attaches easily to windows and grill with included wire. Weather-resistant fabric.Why not give your car a make over for Christmas?

Christmas Inflatables

Each year, I see more and more Christmas inflatables displayed on the front yard. When I first saw them few years ago, I thought they were really tacky. My opinion has not changed much since, but I have to admit that there are some cool looking ones out there. Here are few that I like.

Santa on Mortorcycle

Peanuts Animated Snoopy and Woodstock Airplane

Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore

Thomas The Tank Engine

Christmas Nativity Scene

Mini Ornament Vase Filler

Vase Fillers are easy & inexpensive way to change the look of table settings or mantel display. Mini Ornament Vase Filler from Pottery Barn is a perfect item to add festivity into your holiday decorations. $10.00 - set of 18

Jason Scott's Matrix Wall Bed

Take a look at this beautiful bed made by Jason Scott. It is made with recycled teak wood from Southeast Asia. Jason Scott has been exclusively sourcing and designing his furniture from recycled teak wood, salvaged from abandoned structures in Southeast Asia. He has spent the last decade searching out and employing the finest woodcarvers and carpenters in Java. Their combined skills represent a legacy of generational craftsmen that still cut and carve by hand, using only the basic tools that were in use in the eighteenth century.

Holiday Giftbags

Holidays are seasons for giving & sharing. Beautifully wrapped gifts always generate that special feeling. Gift bags are easy way to spruce up your gifts. Here are a few cute gift bag ideas.

Red Fabric Gift Bag $2.95 Pier 1 Imports

Santa Belt Gift Bag $4.50 Pier 1 Imports

Stocking Bottle Gift Bag $3.95 Pier 1 Imports

Laminate Flooring

Laminate flooring seems to be popular among home owners who are looking for a beautiful, durable, yet cost-effective flooring solution for their home. As matter of fact, I am recommending it for my client who is looking to replace her old carpet.
Many of today’s laminate styles consist of extremely authentic wood or natural stone visuals to accommodate any room. I am recommending the “plank” look, which resembles real cherry wood.

Laminate floors are relatively new to this country, but have been used in Europe for more than 25 years because laminate flooring can be installed over many types of existing floors it has made it a natural for old European buildings since it is installed floated over the subfloor.

By using the countertop technology and adding considerably more resin to the wear layer, some laminate floor manufacturers boast that their laminate floors are now 10 to 20 times harder than laminate countertops.
Since this resin-filled wear layer is so dense, it becomes extremely difficult to stain or scratch.
So, if you are thinking of replacing your old carpet with hard-surface flooring, sure to check out laminate options.

Holiday Decorations

I received an e-mail from Z Gallerie announcing their holiday items. Z Gallerie is one of my favorite stores for home accessories. They carry updated and modern style furnishings and home decor at a reasonable price. Here are some of my favorites. I like the sparkles and vintage style design.

Belvedere Hurricane 10.5"  $24.95

Belvedere Bowl - Red  $32.00

Belvedere Canister & Bowl - Copper

$32-Canister  $48-Bowl