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Answer to “What the…?” Here is My Handle, Here is My Spout

August 26th, 2011

It’s Caitlin for the win! Like a teapot, a handle and a spout are expected in the design of a watering can. However, this one sports a cylinder body and a flexible hose. I’m assuming that’s why a few of you guessed a hookah pipe. Like Sue and ‘tokenblogger’, I first thought fire extinguisher or tire pump. Watch out for Lori, she guessed a gas tank siphon.

This stylish and minimal indoor watering can, by Born in Sweden‘s co-founder and designer Pascal Charmolu, comes with a built-in magnet so the hose can attach to the can’s body when not in use. Pascal’s outdoor watering can is pretty nifty, too.

I’ve found that watering cans are something people develop great affection for. After all, they h

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Lampnet creates Bon Ton glass lighting fixtures

August 26th, 2011

The new lighting line imbibes a contemporary design featuring Murano glass pendants. The pendants are available in a wide array of shades and amplifies the lighting impact while adding to the aesthetics of any type of interior space.

The structure of the pieces offers options of two different finishes which includes polished chrome donning a brushed nickel finish as well as a 24 carat brushed gold finish. The finishes of the structure of the lighting fixtures complements the look of the glass pendants providing a unique flavour to the collection.

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How to pick the right color palette to paint a teenagers room

August 25th, 2011

A teenager is energetic and charming and one who has just started developing own preferences. So before taking any decision discuss with them what they want. At the same time put in your ideas too.

If you do not want to have a single colour then choose contrasting colours or 2 shades of the same colour. Keep in mind dark colours make a room look smaller. So choosing the colour of your paint is very important. You can also go for a theme like a bright and beautiful garden or an ocean portrayed by wavy blue colour texture with corals on the sea bed in the lower part of the wall.

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Rocket science: Growing arugula

August 25th, 2011

There’s nothing subtle about arugula. Dark green and intensely flavoured, the lobed leaves may well be an acquired taste—and whether or not you enjoy them could depend on your first bite. Small young leaves give a peppery edge when mixed with lettuce under an oil and balsamic dressing, but older, overgrown aru­gula has a tang and bitterness that’s harder to appreciate. Arugula ( ssp. ), or rocket as it’s sometimes known, is closely related to watercress, mustard greens and radishes; and like other leafy mem­bers of the Brassica family, goes from tender and gently pungent to tough and hot as it ages.

The secret is to grow a small patch, pick the leaves at their tender best and root out the plants when they become unpalatable; then to have a second and third patch coming along in succession. Fortunate

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