Furnishing My Home!

I was visiting my favorite home decor blogs a while ago and chanced upon Cosas, a Swedish online store which specializes in unusual storage solutions. I just love their unique items. If you are looking for storage ideas for your closet, living room, bathroom or kitchen, then you must visit Cosas.se for more on their lovely collection.  My favorite item is the black lace crate which is perfect for holding your keys, mobile phone,coins, scarf or perhaps even your sexy costumes.

Magazine storage box made from recycled paper

Crocheted lace crates which is great around the kitchen

Black crochet lace crate

Ticking Bag dispenser made from vintage towels

I have been invited to my cousin’s housewarming next weekend.  She has moved into an apartment downtown with her husband.  I was deciding if I should get her a personalized gift or this lovely In Bloom Mobile from 1000Markets.com. My husband thinks that my cousin would like this Bloom Mobile as it is pretty enchanting.  Each blossom shape is hand cut and come in a variety of pastel yellow, orange and pink. It is definitely a great addition to any home.

If you are interested to know how you can save money by wasting less food, then you ought to get some Always Fresh Containers.  These revolutionary new Always Fresh Containers are made from environmentally-friendly material which helps absorb and remove harmful ethylene gases.  Foods kept in these containers are always fresh.  They can last weeks longer than those stored in standard plastic containers.  Get a set today if you want to keep your food fresh and safe.  The Always Fresh Containers make good housewarming gift too.

For those who are shopping for home gifts for their family and friends.  Here are some fabulous gifts under $25.

Sky Vase with suction cups.  Can be attached to any window.  $20 fromDynomighty.com

Desktop PhotoFalls Display Stand by Umbra.  $24.99 From Container Store.

Mobi Charging Valet by Umbra.  $5 from Container Store.

Stone Buddha with candle holder.  $14.99 from WorldMarket.com

Crochet Flowers Guest Towel ($15) from ModernChicHome.com.

I have been invited to a housewarming party this coming weekend.  Yes, you heard me correctly….another housewarming party.  Don’t get me wrong.  I love housewarming parties.  I love to see how the hosts/hostesses homes are decorated.  This coming party is organized by a former co-worker who has just bougtht a new apartment with her husband.  Boy, am I going to need some appetite suppressant as her husband is a chef at one of the well-known restaurants in the city.  Bet he is going to cook up a storm.  Well, I have just bought the housewarming gift for them.  I am so bowled over by these palette bowls in orange or mustard hi-gloss polyresin.   They can be used to serve food or just leave it on the table as a decoration.  They do not take up much space anyway.  Available at CB2.com.

Recently I was invited to a housewarming party.  The couple has just moved into a beautiful 4000 sq. ft. home.  The housewarming party was held outdoor.  It was pretty grand and there was even a small stage where the husband went up to thank their guests.  His wife joined him towards the end of his speech. It is great that they do not have any public speaking anxiety like me. I know I won’t dare to go up the stage to give a speech.

Do you know what was my hostess gift?  A lovely Chery Blossoms Candle from RedEvelope.com.  I love the sky blue candle with delicate branches and hand-painted cherry blossoms.  The hostess called me up the next day to thank me for the beautiful gift.   She is a big fan of candles.

If you would like to add some beauty to your desk, shelf or wall, then do check out The Flora Desk Clock by Roost.  Silver-plated steel is photo etched into fanciful flowers.  Each clock features brass-plated details including a cute little bee on the second hand.  The Flora Desk Clock comes in a leaf-detailed kiri wood boxes.  An elegant metal clock for your home or office.  It makes a nice housewarming gift too. Available at VelocityArtAndDesign.com.

I have been eating so much lately.  Summer time does this to me often.  The barbecues, invitations to housewarming parties, picnics and more.  Clothes are getting tighter.  I must really do something before things start to go out of hand.  Does anyone know what is the best weight loss supplement in the market today?  Anyway, I have been invited to another birthday party next weekend.  The birthday girl is a good friend of mine and I have just found a wonderful gift for her.  It is the Sprig storage box from Bookhou.   It is made of natural linen with sturdy canvas lining. Just perfect for storing books, mail, knick-knacks and even bread.

I am helping a friend of mine to look for cardboard displays for her new shop.  Just a couple of weeks ago, I was invited to her home for dinner with a few close friends.  My friend is a big fan of sushi and we had that for dinner.  I was delighted to see the cute Sushi Service set she used.  The set comes with a dipping bowl, a set of chopstick, a chopstick holder character and a serving plate.  Each piece is separable.  The Sushi Service sets were the topic of our conversation that night. I really don’t mind having a set or two at home.  If you know of sushi fan’s birthday coming, this makes a very nice gift.  Great for housewarming gift too

This colorful coat rack is definitely going to brighten up any room. It is named Magis’ Paradise Tree and designed by Oiva Toikka.  I like its many unique shapes on each branch.  If you like whimsical designs, then this coat rack is what you should get.  Great for hanging your coat, hat, personalized tote bags and more.  The Paradise Tree is ideal for children’s room too.  I am sure kids would love to hang up their stuff on this cherry coat rack.  It makes a nice housewarming gift or birthday gift.  Available at Magisdesign.com.