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Round Glass Table Tips

Takeshi — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 16:01:01 +0000

Round glass tables are great pieces of furniture, that are both functional and attractive. I’ve written about some of the different styles of round glass tables that are available before, and today I just wanted to share some tips on how to select the best round glass table for you:

Size – Round glass tables come in a variety of sizes, so it’s important to pick the one that’s the right size for your home office. Some glass tables are small enough to be bedside tables of coffee tables, while others are large enough to put in the dining room and be used by the entire family.
Color – Most glass tables are made of plain clear glass, but there are a few glass tables that are more colorful as well. Radinka round glass end tables, for example, come in five different colors, including red, green, and yellow. It’s important to select a table that will much the rest of the decor in the room.
Weight – If you plan on moving your table around at all, then you’ll want to be conscious about the weight of your round glass table. Some tables have sturdy wooden bases, and can weigh in excess of a hundred pounds. Others have lightweight, aluminum frames that makes moving them around a breeze.
Style – The final thing to look for when buying a round glass table is the style. Many glass tables have a very contemporary or modern look, with swooping aluminum bases, and geometric designs. Others have a more classical or Victorian air, making ample use of hardwood, fabrics, and lace. Pick the style of table that best suits your home.

If you follow all of the tips outlined above, you’ll be sure to find a round glass table that will liven up your home or office, and and make a nice table for years to come.

-Takeshi, shopping blogger and glass table tipster

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A Trendy Coffee Table Cube For Your Home

John — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 23:04:22 +0000

If you’re redecorating your home and want to go for a more modern look, consider a coffee table cube to replace that boring table. Aside from eco-friendly furniture within the household, items that are compact and constructed with great design are growing in popularity in many homes. Personally, my whole fascination with trendy furniture began with a simple bookshelf that had a very unique design and could be taken apart to become a desk. Whether you’re moving out to your own place or want to add some life to your current living space, skip the traditional coffee table with 4 legs and look into a coffee table cube.

The Metro Nesting Cube is a fine piece of furniture that can be transformed into a coffee table cube, side table, and storage shelf. Line them up horizontally or vertically to suit your needs. If you don’t need a table and are more concerned about saving space, stack them up and use it as a shelf. It is constructed of rubberwood and has an espresso-stained finish for an elegant, yet contemporary touch.

Coffee tables cubes will create quite the impression on your guests. Even if you’re really not into art or interior design, these types of home furnishings can possibly earn you some cool points from visitors. Go and donate that old table and pick up this nice piece of furniture!

-John

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Introducing Deluxe Doggy Steps

Takeshi — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 22:00:11 +0000

All of my friends seem to be getting dogs lately. Maybe now is just dog buying season, or perhaps a lot of mothering instincts are starting to kick in, but I’m meeting a lot of new pooches lately. Not that I mind of course– all of these new puppies are adorable.

Of course, new puppies mean a lot of work too. Besides needing to be trained and housebroken, they also need looking after to see that their needs are met. One of my friend’s dogs, Junior, is a baby Maltese, and the little fluff ball is so small that he can’t even climb onto the couch. The poor puppy cries whenever we’re on the couch, until one of us kind enough to life him onto the couch for him.

Enter the deluxe doggy steps. Made specifically for little dogs like Junior, as well as older, less active dogs, the deluxe doggy steps are a set of movable steps that can be placed next to beds, couches, and other areas so that your little doggy can climb up them with ease.

With the deluxe doggy steps, your dog won’t have to whine in order to get onto the couch– they can just use the steps to walk up themselves. The steps are small enough so that even tiny dogs can use them to climb up on furniture. Deluxe doggy steps help empower your pets, and saves you from the hassle of having to help them up all the time, whenever they want to relax on the couch.

Taking care of puppies can be a hassle sometimes, but you can make your job a little easier with tools like the deluxe doggy steps. With the deluxe doggy stepper you can make life easier for you and your pet, so you can focus on the most important part of having a pet– spending time together and having fun!

-Takeshi, shopping blogger and deluxe doggy stepper

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Bring the Jungle Into the Living Room

Takeshi — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:01:22 +0000

Growing up with The Jungle Book and Tarzan, I always had a fascination with the jungle as a kid. There’s just something about the unbridled wilderness that excites me, and brings to mind the images of wild beasts and adventure. Of course, living in the urban jungle of San Jose has been quite a different experience from the Indian wilderness of Mowgli!

There are ways to bring pieces of the jungle into even the most domesticated of homes, however.

Take for example the leopard slipcover sofa. This woven slipcover easily fits over most sofas, and fits tightly onto the sofa thanks to its spandex material. The leopard slipcover sofa features a dramatic, leopard-print design, and even has a soft texture that makes it as realistic as it is comfortable.

The leopard slipcover sofa is a great alternative to a plain, boring couch, and brings a touch of the exotic into the living room. Of course, the leopard isn’t the only creature that stalks the jungle, so if a different beast strikes your fancy, there are other animal print sofa slipcovers available as well, including cheetahs, zebras, and tigers (take that, Shere Kahn!).

Of course, the sofa isn’t the only piece of furniture in your house (although it is typically the largest). If you want to compliment your leopard slipcover sofa, there are leopard print chairs, leopard print lampshades, and even leopard print curtains. If that’s not enough, you could even get a couple of stuffed leopards to stalk around your living room, and give it an exotic feel.

Stuffed animals or no stuffed animals, bringing a leopard slipcover sofa and other animal print furniture into your home is a sure way to bring a touch of fun into your life. Even though having a leopard print sofa isn’t quite the same as visiting an actual jungle, they sure make a great place to kickback and relax on while re-reading Kipling’s classic, or watching the animated version on TV.

-Takeshi, shopping blogger and armchair jungle explorer

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Upgrade Your Bathroom With a Vanity Cabinet

John — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 20:55:33 +0000

The appearance of a home bathroom says a lot about the individuals who use it. If it’s as clean as your kitchen and contains many contemporary-style furnishings, chances are you’re very organized and in-tune with interior design. On the other hand, if it appears as though it’s been hit by a tornado and has stains and mildew growing on the walls, you may want to rethink your entire lifestyle. I think it’s safe to say that a majority of people fall somewhere in between, but are constantly in the process of trying to achieve the former. If you’re bathroom is already squeaky clean and you’re trying to figure out ways to take its appearance to the next level, a good place to begin is with the sink cabinets. Vanity cabinets are all the rage these days because of their ability to transform any bathroom into a a modern, more elegant space.

The 30″ Apothecary Vanity is a nice piece of hardwood with an ebony finish. The influence of the design comes from the Eastern part of the globe, which adds a nice sense of foreign culture to any bathroom. It comes with the vanity base, granite counter-top, and a white basin.

If you want something a little more traditional, the 30″ Modena Vanity is the perfect way to go. It’s made of solid hardwood and has 2 opening doors and 1 drawer. The doors feature a soft-close lock and the counter-top is even pre-drilled for a faucet.

If you’re redecorating your bathroom and want to impress your guests with your taste, vanity cabinets add the perfect contemporary look. No matter the style or color, it’s truly hard to make a mistake with any type of vanity cabinet in the market.

-John

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Round Glass Tables for Your Home

Takeshi — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:01:01 +0000

Nothing says modern quite like a round glass table (except maybe stainless steel, which is another story). Round glass tables are an attractive and versatile piece of furniture, and can be used as a coffee table in the living room, a dining room table, or even a small bedside table in your bedroom, depending on the size and shape of the table.

The Dermont Glass Dining Table, for example, is a large round glass table that’s perfect for use in the dining room or kitchen. This spacious glass table is 48 inches in diameter, with a 30 inch base made of solid wood with Rich Capuccino lacquering. This is one table that looks great, and is very practical to boot.

For those looking for a little bit more of the modern look, the LumiSource Round Glass Dinette Table is the perfect solution. Not quite as big as the Dermont, the the LumiSource is still big enough for a dinner for two, and is the perfect size for smaller dining rooms. Featuring a chrome-plated aluminum base, this round glass table has a contemporary feel to it, and requires no constructions, so it’s ready to go right out of the box.

If you’d rather go for something a little smaller, and with a touch of class, the Jofran Carlsbad Round Cocktail Table is a great choice. Made from high quality, cherry wood, this table has a unique circular design with a glass inset that is sure to delight house guests. The Round Cocktail Table also comes with a smaller, nested table, that slips right underneath the main one, so it’s out of the way when not in use.

Finally, for those looking for a little more color, Euro Style makes a Radinka Round Glass End Table that comes in five different colors of frosted glass (red, green, yellow, blue, and black). With a 31 inch chrome column, these tables make perfect end tables, and add a playful flair to your home furnishings.

Whatever style strikes your fancy, round glass tables are a fine addition to any home or office, and a great way to incorporate a contemporary look to any setting.

-Takeshi, shopping blogger and glass table curator

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The Environmental Benefits of DMI Eclipse

Takeshi — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:00:48 +0000

The noted environmentalist Rene Dubos once wrote: “Man shapes himself through decisions that shape his environment.” While Rene was talking more about the larger environment around us, the same principle applies to the immediate environment of our homes and offices. Even though we don’t always spend a great deal of attention on the type of furniture we have, or how it’s arranged, these things have a subtle influence on how we think and how we feel, and can make us more or less productive.

If you’re looking for a furniture set that will boost your productivity and have you feeling like an executive, look no further than DMI’s Eclipse series of furniture. Crafted by DMI Office Furniture, and available in classic mahogany or with a cherry finish, DMI Eclipse furnishings have a polished, professional look that can improve any home or office environment.

The DMI Eclipse series consists of a whole range of matching or complementary pieces of furniture, that come together to create an experience like no other. Overall, the set is made up of over two dozens pieces of furniture, from desks and credenzas to bookcases and office chairs. The great thing is you don’t need to buy the complete set of furniture, you can just pick out the pieces that you want, and arrange them to fit your needs. This is a great way to express your creativity, and personalize your environment to suit you.

For example, you might already have a nice mahogany desk that you’re happy with, but you might consider getting a DMI Eclipse lateral file to store all the documents that are starting to pile up around your office. Or, if you want to set up your furniture at home, and don’t want to create too much of an office environment, you can opt to go for a DMI Eclipse Bookcase to hold all your books, or a DMI Eclipse Round Conference Table, which can also double as a nice coffee table.

Whatever combination of furniture you decide to get, with DMI’s Eclipse line of office furniture, it’s hard not to create an environment that will look and feel great, and shape you in a positive way.

-Takeshi, shopping blogger and armchair environmentalist

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Top 10 Graduation Gifts

John — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:00:48 +0000

The arrival of the month of June represents two yearly occurrences- summertime weather and graduations. I’ve experienced my share of graduations and have received gifts that turn out completely useful and others that end up in the family storage room, never to be opened. To avoid the latter and make a wise shopping decision for a gift, I have compiled a list of 10 graduation gifts ideas.

MP3 Player: Can be used when one is walking to class on that gigantic college campus or in the car on the way to work.
Travel Accessories: Traveling is a common trend amongst graduates, so make sure your graduate has proper luggage and accessories to make it a smooth trip.
Dell Laptop: A laptop is extremely useful to bring along to lectures. If your graduate is completing college, a new dell laptop to replace the one that has been used for 4 years is not a bad gesture.

Iron/Iron Board: These are definitively a must for those going into college and the work industry. Neatly-pressed clothing is ideal for class presentations and job interviews.
Furniture: Items to fill an empty apartment or dorm will always come in handy.
Gift Basket: Now that your graduate will be moving out, it means no more home-cooked meals. A gift basket filled with fruit and snacks will surely go a long way.

Books: Whether it is for inspiration, hobby, or leisure, you can never go wrong with a good book.
Planner: Graduates are sure to encounter meetings, lunches, and deadlines, so make their lives easier by giving a gift that allows them to keep an organized schedule.
Kitchen Appliances: A George Foreman Grill or microwave will turn any novice into a fine chef.

Jewelry: A fine piece of jewelry for males and females is always a nice touch to complete an outfit and make a good first impression on peers.

Whether the gift is for a high school or college graduate, you can’t go wrong with these ideas.

-John

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Free Shipping Offers For Cyber Monday

Will — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 00:07:01 +0000

Many people know about Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving when many stores have big sales. But there is a more recent, complimentary holiday for online merchants, Cyber Monday, which is one week from today. One of the many great deals that on offer from some merchants is free shipping. Since shipping costs are sometimes one of the primary obstacles to great savings online, this is a unique opportunity to save a bundle.

JCPenny is offering free shipping on purchases of $49 dollars or more.

J&R Electronics is offering free shipping on most of the items it’s selling.

RugsDirect is offering free shipping on purchases of $149 dollars or more.

Zappos is offering free overnight shipping on clothing.

ShoeMall offers free shipping for its shoes.

For a complete guide to great deals on shipping during Cyber Monday and the holiday season, look for this guide in the Become.com Resource Center.

Will

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