Bookshelf Pot Rack

I got tired of bending down to retrieve my pots and pans from the lower cabinet, so I decided to invest in a pot rack. Since I don't have a lot of ceiling space, I opted for a wall mount pot rack. This Enclume Bookshelf Pot Rack features eight hooks and a grid which works as a shelf for cookbooks, pot and pan lids or decorative items like plants and vases. It measures 24" wide, so it's perfect for a kitchen that is smaller in scale. The pot rack is made of 1/8" thick hammered steel with a powdercoat finish and can be painted to match your kitchen. I no longer need to bend over to reach a pot or pan, plus it's so much easier to find what I need.

One Classy Fan

If you are anything like me you probably think that table fans are boring and unattractive. However, this is the furthest from the case when discussing Deco Breeze Fans. The colors are rich and the styles are elegant. The Barbados 12" fan is decorative and stylish, yet still maintains its functionality. With three fan settings in stationary and oscillating modes, plus a tilting head, these fans are designed to make a room feel cooler with class.

Bathroom Update

Updating the bathroom can be hazardous to your wallet, so I tried to figure out the one thing in the bathroom that would have the most impact if I replaced it. I was partial to the vanity, but the sink was just a simple white ceramic vessel, and lacked the wow factor. What color and texture would depict the mood and design I wanted to convey? After a lengthy search, I found exactly what I wanted. This Blue Tempered Glass Sink from DeRose is dramatic, and yet adds a bit of serenity too, with its deep blue color. It gave my bathroom the boost it needed and didn't break the bank.

The Party Goes On With A 3-In-1 Bar

When we moved into our house two years ago, we had all the intentions of converting our dingy basement into an entertainment or game room. We had planned on getting a sectional sofa, a plasma TV and even a bar! It was a great idea but there were other priorities that were a bit more important, like taking the hideous wall paper down, painting, and getting drapes for the living room. It's been two years and it's almost Christmas time again. It's the perfect time to surprise my hubby with a 3-in-1 Game Cabinet & Bar. Why settle for just a bar, when we could have roulette, craps, and black jack with chips, dice, and cards in an all-in-one game table. Not only does the bar hold 10 wine bottles, it also has plenty of storage space for hard liquor and accessories. So party on!

Touchless Trash Cans

Throwing out the trash just became simpler and less messy for me. The iTouchless round garbage can features sensors that open and close the lid when your hand or an object is within six inches away. No more touching dirty trash can lids. The lid just opens and I drop in the trash, and then it shuts. Easy. Clean. Four D-sized batteries operate the lid mechanism. The stainless steel finish is a perfect match with my kitchen appliances. This 12-gallon trash bin can be used with a 13-gallon trash bag. I actually have two iTouchless trash cans in my kitchen. One for trash and the other for recyclables.

Minimize Costs With A Heat Recovery System

With so many high costs and the current economy, it's all about finding ways to save a dollar or two. Winter is here and that is why Whole House Ventilation Systems With Heat Recovery are such a great cost-effective alternative. The system reclaims energy from exhaust air flows that would ordinarily be lost through traditional ventilation systems. It's important to remember that the heat recovery ventilation system is not a dehumidifier rather, it transfers moisture from the humid air stream to the exhaust air stream. A heat recovery system minimizes your energy expenditures while, filtering fresh air into living rooms as stale air is extracted.

A Ceiling Fan Sets The Tone

The bedroom is known as a sanctuary, a solitary retreat where you can go to re-energize and find peace of mind. However, if you haven't created the right atmosphere it can be a cluttered and depressing place to spend time. It's important to make the bedroom special to you, make it meaningful. A place that you feel comfortable, just don't over-accessorize. Add some plants or fresh flowers to bring a freshness to the room and help remove toxins from the air. Another item that creates great ambiance, keeps air fresh and continuously flowing that at the same time can reduce humidity levels are ceiling fans. Lighted ceiling fans can enhance your living environment by establishing the right lighting and temperature balance. Not only are ceiling fans like The Emerson Cityscape functional and practical they are also, stylish!

Put Another Log on the Fire

Like it or not, cooler weather is coming. Now is the time to make sure you've got enough firewood to keep you warm all winter long. If you're like me, the less trips you have to make outside to bring in the firewood the better. I've got this great log rack from Enclume that comes with a broom, a shovel and a poker for building and maintaining a great fire. This multipurpose log rack has a place for kindling too. It looks great, saves space in my hearth area and keeps everything right where I need it. So I say bring on the cold weather...I'm ready. Hmmm. Maybe not. At least my fireplace is.

An Accommodating Media Mount

This weekend, my aunt invited me over to enjoy her new entertainment room. She's been planning to update her living room for quite a while and finally was able to get her ducks in a row. My favorite part was not the inviting brown leather La-z-boy sectional although, it was very comfortable. It was the new media mount and Sony LN46A950D1F! Having a new LCD is a treat all it's own. While, the photo of the Peerless Mounts SmartMount® Universal Tilt Mount may not be very sexy, I cannot stress enough how accommodating media mounts are. Even better, it’s designed for quick and easy installation. My aunt has the mount positioned above her fireplace mantle. I love the way her new set-up saves her space, it just makes sense. Not only does the media mount make more space, it also has tilt adjustments for better TV viewing. I would highly recommend a TV mount to anyone that is looking to save space.

Humidifiers

The leaves are falling in rapid succession and the air is getting colder, especially at night. Which means that it is time to turn on the heat. I always am reluctant to turn on the heat, hoping to hold onto the last bit of summer for as long as I can. With the turning on of the heat comes dryness in the house. The dry climate is not only uncomfortable for me and my family, it also is not very healthy for my furniture. The only way to combat that is with a humidifier. Since I am a child at heart, I found this adorable Hello Kitty humidifier by Crane. Ideal for the bedroom, especially kids' bedrooms, the humidifier covers 500 square feet and has a run-time of eleven hours, making it perfect for overnight. And it is so darn cute! The biggest benefit of all is waking up refreshed, without dry eyes and a stuffy nose.