Furnishing My Home!

Are you a fan of IKEA? If yes, then I am sure you are going to love this as much as I do.  IKEA has introduced GRIPPIKS Surface Accents which are funky microfilms to enable you to customize your IKEA furniture.  They are not sticky adhesive and can be easily positioned, repositioned and removed.  Just simply peel and apply the GRIPPIKS Surface Accents onto your bookshelf, table, endtable, chest drawers and more.   A great way to update the look of your favourite furniture.  Check out IKEA for more information.  There are six designs available for you to choose from.

Another great idea to jazz up those boring plain walls in your home.  The Fruit Cocktail Wallpaper collection by Flavor Paper is very colorful and also provide a nice scent to your home. How?  Well, you can scratch and sniff these fantastic wallpapers.  They come in a three lovely and refreshing scents such as Banana, Cherry and Tutti Frutti.  Simply delicious.  Check out Flavorleague.com

I was browsing the internet just now and stumbled upon this really cool idea from Martha Stewart on how to keep the workplace neat and tidy.  Just use some inexpensive, unused paint cans and lined them on a shelf.  They can be anchored in place with Velcro strips.  Voila, you will have yourself some modern cubbyholes which can be used as storage for mail, bills, catalogs and many more.  You can also label the shelf below for ease of sorting.  Don’t you think this is brilliant? I wonder if Martha has any stylish ideas on how to store digital cameras.

If you have a home office, it is important to keep it well organized and clean. Here is an item which can help you to hold your papers and files in style – The Seagrass Storage unit from Spacesavers.com.  It can be used in place of an impersonal metal filing cabinet.  It is sturdy and offers lots of storage space for all your home office needs.  Besides perking up your decorating scheme, it is great for stashing office supplies such as papers, punchers, ink cartridges, custom rubber stamps, business cards and more. A well-planned, well-organized home office offers convenience, comfort and a professional image.

I simply love these bamboo lamps.  Decorating with these lamps give your home an Asian feel and add an exotic touch to any room. I love how the way these lamps add warmth to the glow of the fluorescent bulb.  Made with tough bamboo rattan framework and circular rice paper lanterns, these Asian style lamps are fire resistant.  Get one now from HomeTreasureCove.com to light up your room in style.

Not enough storage space at home?  No need to fret. Here is a really fun and intriguing product which allows you to hang stuff on your wall.  Designed by Droog Design of the Netherlands, these silicon rubber wall straps allow you to store just about anything.  The straps are easily attach to the wall and can be used to hold items such as plush toys, magazines, Christian videos, belts, hats and many more.  Let your creative juice flow.  There are four different colors to choose from (red, smoke, clear and olive).  You can even mix and match them.  Check out Uncommon Goods for more information.

When I was at my Mesothelioma lawyer friend’s apartment the other day, I could smell some really fresh fruity scent in her home.  My friend loves having candles around her home and I was really surprised that she uses a creative and cost-effective way to make her own candles out of fruits. With the Candle Carver, she cuts out the inside of an apple and put a tealight inside it.  Sometimes she uses lemons and oranges.  What a great way to decorate the dining table when you have friends over.  I am sure this will make a great conversation piece.  The Candle Carver is available at The Merry Martini for $14.

The gift-giving season is over.  If you finally decide to spring clean your home and found too many gift wrapping papers leftover from the holidays, no worries.  Here is a great solution to help you keep your gift paper stored and organized neatly.  The  Hanging Gift Wrap Organizer from TheContainerStore.com offers three ways to store all your decorative packaging necessities.   You can hang it in the closet, lay it flat and slide it under your bed or fold it in half for tabletop use.  It has special pockets for greeting cards, ribbon, tape, and scissors.  The rolled paper is held upright (when in the hanging position) to avoid being crushed. There are also Velcro straps to hold the rolls in place, yet can be released when the organizer is folded.  If you only have a small space in your home, this Hanging Gift Wrap Organizer is a space efficient and versatile choice.

Bamboo blinds are a great way to decorate your home. They are environment-friendly, elegant and durable.  Bamboo Blinds offer a cool and relaxed look to any room.  Due to its neutral colors,  there are endless possibilities for decoration.  The colors of the bamboo can enhance and complement your furniture and offer a trendy look.  Bamboo blinds are an inexpensive way to spruce up your room as well as adding a warm depth to any room. 

I am crazy about carbo and I just simply love bread.  I can eat them every day and never get bored.  I think I have put on some weight from eating too much bread lately.  Have to get my hands on some of the best weight loss pills soon.  Earlier, I was browsing the internet for bread recipes and came across these beautiful Stelton Bread Bag.  What a wonderful way to serve bread or keep them fresh and crispy.  The colors on these bags are striking and they are great for jazzing up a kitchen.  Made from the best quality cotton, the bag can be unfolded for loafs or baguettes and folded for small breads and buns.  The sturdy cloth bag also has hidden magnets on the top to allow closing if you want to keep the breads warm and fresh.  This multi-functional bread bag makes a nice housewarming gift too.  Available at Nest.co.uk.