Fancy Things To Buy At Oddity Store

I have an affiliate Oddity Online shop and I am happy to tell you that we are running a 3-day FLASH SALE from 25  to  27 February 2014! You will have a discount of 35% from any purchase of $35 and above.

Here are some items you can grab from Oddity and be sure to avail of the 3-day Flash Sale promo for more savings!

These items are unique, beautiful and so affordable. Why don't you pick your favorite items now while they are on sale?

4" X 8" Bamboo Lantern

As sturdy as beautiful, gorgeous bamboo home accents pay tribute to Asian inspired home accents. This handsome lantern (including a glass insert for a candle) will add designer style to indoor or outdoor decor.






8" Oversized Decorative Rattan Ball

Positively oversized and positively fabulous. Bigger is better with oversized decorative rattan balls. Add some class and style to any special space in your home. 

White Wash Finish Ceramic Bird Basin

The country chic look adds character and charm to any occasion. Our fabulous ceramic collection features substantial pieces that are as beautiful as they are functional. Two darling birds take center stage for this basin that creates an original catch all for keys, change, etc. as well as a fabulous candle holder.

3" Mum and Zinnia Candle Ring

Cheery pink and dazling yellow flowers accented with the perfect purple and green hues makes this series one of the best ways to welcome warmer weather. The sensational mum and zinnia blossoms will warm your surroundings and make your living space more homey.

13" Glass Oil Lamp With Wick

Oil lamps are perfect for adding candlelight to any occasion inside or out. Fill the bottom with decorative stones to add a decorative touch to a functional lamp. 7", 10" and 13" heights are availalbe and look great displayed together. 

Hexagonal Shaped Terrarium Glass With Lid

Creating a terrarium is a decorative way to bring the outside in throughout the entire year. This 5"x 9" Hexagonal triangular shaped glass vase with glass lid is the perfect vessel. Its six sided shape allows viewer to enjoy the terrariums many different angles.

6.75" Vintage-Style Colored Glass Bottle and Cork

Remember when ornate bottles filled with toiletries, lotions and scented water used to line ladies' dressing tables? This was the inspiration for the colors and styling of this fanciful bottle collection. Bottle includes cork lid. Display a single flower, use as a taper holder or include in a grouping to enjoy a timeless style today and everyday. A great gift idea. Assorted colors.

White Lighthouse Lantern 6"x18.5"

Function turns into fashion with this stylish 6" x 18.5" white lighthouse lantern. The classic design of this lantern will fit perfectly into any decor. Set on a table or hang from a hook, use inside or out, however you choose you will enjoy its functional beauty. Use a traditional wax or battery operated candle. Get creative and place collectibles or other accent pieces inside!

Warming Scents Terra Coco Beach

Warming Scents Terra is a fabulous, long lasting, cost effective, flameless fragrance product designed to use with electric warmers. Simply sprinkle a small amount in your warmer to fragrance a small room, add more for a larger room. Terra is made from a renewable plant matter so it's earth friendly, too. Terra is available in 20 highly concentrated fragrances. Each package offers 240 hours of adjustable fragrance. 

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Organizing My Dream Home Photos

I was organizing my pictures last weekend and was surprised to unearth plenty of photos I have taken in the internet for our dream home. Some were downloaded as far back as 2002! That only means that I have been thinking about our dream home for a long time now.

I am just happy to see the pictures of the styles I prefer, the landscaped gardens, the cozy patio and even patio water fountains to add in the yard.

The house designs I have downloaded were outdated. I mostly took Mediterranean style houses with loads of terra cotta roof and bricked yards. House designs have already evolved and caught with the times. So, my preference for a house design is leaning to zen/contemporary style.

I have more photos to sort in my old drives. It will take a while to organize them but while I am doing it, I can probably segregate the ones the appeal to me the most and chuck the ones that are old-fashioned.

Benefits of Synthetic Turfs

A home is made even more beautiful with the installation of synthetic turfs. If you search the internet, for example "install it direct orange county synthetic turf", you will find numerous hits on pavers and synthetic turfs. These sites will give you the benefits of having beautiful well-installed synthetic turfs added in your property for a better appraised value if you decide to sell your home in the future.

Installing a synthetic turf has become a better option for most suburban homeowners who are trying to stay afloat in a bad economy. Here are the benefits when you consider to install a synthetic turf versus the original grass.

- A synthetic turf will be a better option to consider when you want to cut back on water consumption, maintenance and electrical and water bills in the long run.

- When you have a synthetic turf, there is no need to use any chemicals to kill weeds and other insects.

- Synthetic turf can be washed down weekly, bi-monhtly, quarterly, depending on your location, activities, and lifestyle like if you have pets or kids who run around the lawn or yard.

- Build up of bacteria is not an issue because there is an option called antimicrobial acrylic coated infill. You may also use ordinary vinegar and water spray combination to clean bacteria spores.

- No need to fertilize because they are perennially green and "alive." They do not wilt.

- High-quality synthetic turfs do not fade and most have UV protection.

- There is no need for mowing too.

The above benefits are good reasons to consider if you want to jump to the synthetic kind. So, if you are a homeowner who wants to cut back on the unnecessary expense in your household and property maintenance or in the process of constructing your own home, the synthetic turf may be the solution for you.

New House

One of my relatives has completed the construction of her dream house recently. The house is not yet fully finished in terms of aesthetic factors. However, the house does have the complete electrical wiring, installed doors and windows, fenced perimeter and polished floors and tiled bathrooms.

I admire her high-ceiling because it allows the natural light to illuminate the living room. The house has 3 bedrooms, 1 at the ground floor and 2 on the second floor. It has 2 full baths and a small walk-in closet in the master bedroom. The kitchen is on the other end with a nook. The house is shaped as L so the garage is on the other end of the L with the kitchen.

The lawn is still a bit messy. Her family has yet to find a landscaper to beautify the garden. The fence is very simple vertical bars. She has not installed the address plaques for house which was a combination of house number and a picture of the Divine Mercy.

I am sure that once the finishing is completed and the landscaping is done, her house will be beautiful.

Fireplace on Summer

I know, at this temperature and humidity, it is not very conducive to grill or even light the fireplace outdoors. I do not also have those kind of fancy outdoor fireplaces to enjoy a quiet evening with the family. We do have a small grill to serve as a grill and a mock fireplace if we need to. I think that will suffice for now because it is summer. We can probably consider having those mini fireplace you can put outdoors or in the house when the climate changes.

I told my husband that if we ever go back in the Philippines for our retirement, I do want an outdoor fireplace to complement my grilling area. My husband loves hosting parties and having one will be great.

Need A Help?

I have had the opportunity to experience the complexity and difficulty of planning, organizing, packing, and unpacking our stuff when we moved from one building to another in a different locale. It was the culmination of all headaches I have had in my life rolled in one event. My husband is contemplating about moving again to a cheaper flat but I have to tell him to hold his horses.

Moving should not be a horrendous experience. If you are left on your own devices then it becomes one. However, if you seek help from people who are professional movers then your moving experience becomes a breeze. If you are living in the US of A then there are various professional moving service companies you can choose from. I only wish we have the same kind of service here in Dubai. Unfortunately, it is a different case here.

Hire A Helper is an online site offering various professional help in the form of moving, cleaning, lawn help and day labor. The site is well-presented and you will not get lost in the process as you browse through their services. They offer listings for Moving Companies too based on your location and that covers coast to coast.

The site offers great services in terms of moving. They can help you with packing and unpacking, loading and unloading of boxes and furniture and even help you with driving. All these to make your moving experience a wonderful one!

Another great offer from this site is their learning center tab where you can get valuable tips in moving, cleaning your place, about labor and gardens and lawns. I have not seen that many service and products and even tips in one comprehensive site. Check out their satisfied customers' testimonials and you will be convinced to seek their help right there and then.

HireAHelper.com is the right venue to make your moving woes to awes!

Groom your Garden

Time to snip, snip, chop, chop and here's a good and effective way to do the cutting in your shrubs and hedges in the garden - Garden Groom it!

Amazing Prayer Garden

Life at this time has become complex. It just goes away without realizing how we lived it. I'd like to direct you to this site - Prayer For The Nations.

It is an amazing site and I felt so peaceful after visiting the place. I hope you'll find time to check it out and you won't be sorry that you did. God Bless!