Furnishing My Home!

Are you tired of hearing the same predictable tune from your doorbell?  How do you like to record your own messages or even have your doorbell play your favorite song?  It’ll be fun if you have The Jaws theme song…..you know the suspense music that is being played each time the shark approaches?  Well, the iChime can do just that.  This fun gadget comes with 50 or so built-in songs and sounds.  You can also add anything you want by connecting the iChime to your iPod or computer or record your voice with the built-in microphone.  Sounds good?  Get the iChime at Uncrate.com for $85.00

Do you have lots of shelf space to spare at home?  Are you looking for things to hold these empty shelves?  Before you start digging for some old school magazines or your parent’s cupboards, check out these fantastic leather-bound books from BookDecor.com.  They are a great resource for decorative antique leather-bound books.  There are Zen collection books if you want to add some calmness to your room or Jewel Tone collection if you have a large amount of shelf space to fill.  Check them out today.

Looking for space-saving items in the kitchen?  Here is something which is just perfect and adds colour to your cooking space too.  There are 12 polyproplylene living hinges incorporated in this design hence the Folding Colander can be folded completely flat for easy storage when not in use.  One word - Cute!  Check out Generate Design for this cool item.

These brightly coloured chairs by STAACH will surely brighten up the dining room.  Created using two tools and two hands, STAACH furniture is the embodiment of sustainability.  They are made of certified wood sourced from the US.  STAACH’s chair is all about simplicity.  These chairs are stackable and space-saving, hence they can free up space when not in use.

Most homes have window bars for safety reasons. I find some of the designs rather boring.  There are some which look like a jail house.  Well, thanks to Fisterra Studio, we can say goodbye to these boring window bars.  Check out the funky and creative window bars below.  They will definitely make your house stand out from the rest of the neighbours :)  Visit FisterraStudio.com for more information on these unique window bars.

Are you planning a party at your backyard and looking for ways to decorate?  Well, try using these floating water torches in your swimming pool, pond or water garden.  They will definitely make a good conversation piece. These torches are just like regular oil lamps and the wick never needs to be replaced.  The sleek stainless steel look is perfect for those who like minimalist style. You can get them at Chiasso.com for $58.

I am not a big fan of lace but recently I stumbled upon some really lovely lace at Cottage Lace.  They are great window treatment for providing privacy and at the same time allow the most light and visibility possible. Cottage Lace has a line of 100% cotton Madras lace panels that come in appealing designs.  Their prices start at $49 for 20″ x 54″ panel.