Archive for the ‘Miscellaneous’ Category
July 27th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in For the Pets, Miscellaneous
Soggy Dog Drying Towel
The worst part of giving the pooch a bath (for me) is the drying process. All Shiloh wants is to shake and all I want is for him to stay off the couch and/or bed until he dries off! Using the standard human towel just doesn’t do the trick.
That is why I think this Soggy Dog towel is a great idea! This towel is made with pockets you can put your hands in to have more control over the drying process – and getting into all of those hard-to-reach spots. It makes it a lot easier to dry pooches’ ears and belly. No wrestling with the square towel!
Do you have one of these Soggy Dog Drying towels? Let me know what you think about it! Oh yea! Get your Soggy Dog towel here!
Tags: dog, dog care, dog drying towel
July 27th, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in Entertaining, Miscellaneous
Whiskey Stones
Everybody knows that ice in a drink will melt and dilute the flavor of ANY beverage. For that serious Whiskey drinker in your life, there is a way to cool the drink without ruining the flavor.
Introducing Whiskey Stones. These stones hold temperature without adding any flavors or odors to the drink. Just place the stones in the freezer for at least 4 hours, add 3 stones to the bottom of your favorite whiskey glass, and poor the liquid to the top of the rocks.
I am not much on the Whiskey, but it sounds like a great invention!
Get your Whiskey Stones here.
Tags: hip entertaining, Whiskey stones
July 22nd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Fun Time, Miscellaneous
A while back, I heard that Lego had introduced a Frank Lloyd Wright series of Legos. Somehow, I managed to forget about it, until today. Suddenly, I remembered, and thought “I wonder what ever happened with the Frank Lloyd Wright legos.”
Since Google is my friend, I hopped on the computer and within seconds, I found exactly what I was looking for …
Not only does lego have a Frank Lloyd Wright series, they have an entire architectural series!
The prices don’t seem crazy to me, at $49.99 for a replica of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum. However, it may be costly enough (and cool enough) that parents will want to keep them for themselves. After all, the kiddies have plenty of toys!
You can visit Lego’s website to purchase the architectural sets. Here’s a direct link that will take you to a search for “architecture” on their website.
Finally, if you don’t know who Frank Lloyd Wright is, you owe it to yourself to learn. He was an amazing architect, who had a profound influence on American architecture. He was recognized in 1991 by the American Institute of Architects as “the greatest American architect of all time.”
Frank Lloyd Wright - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum Lego Set
Tags: architecture, frank lloyd wright, legos, toys
July 22nd, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Miscellaneous
Vincent Van Gogh - Self Portrait
Okay … so unless you have an original Van Gogh in your house (which would make you far more hip than me,) this probably doesn’t have a whole lot to do with owning a home. However, I don’t think that there’s much question that Vincent Van Gogh was a pretty hip, albeit strange, dude!
Soon, if you happen to be in Amsterdam, you can check out over 120 letters that were written to or by Vincent Van Gogh. These original letters, which are rarely displayed, will be shown from October 9, 2009 through January 3, 1020.
If, however, you’re not planning a trip to Amsterdam in the near future, you can also check out the entire collection of Van Gogh letters (as well as everything-else Van Gogh) on the Van Gogh Museum website.
Via Art & Home.
Tags: art, van gogh
July 16th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Cooking, Kitchen, Miscellaneous
Instant Wine Chiller
Table set? Check. Appetizers ready? Check. Wine chilled to perfection? Uh-oh.
Everyone has those moments. The guests to your well-planned dinner party are just minutes away and wouldn’t you know… you forgot to chill the wine or beverages of choice. Don’t worry. In the freezer you have this handy Ravi Instant Wine Chiller. Basically, you insert the frozen funnel type thing into the mouth of the wine bottle, vodka bottle, or whatever your beverage of choice is. Then, TA-DA your wine is chilled while you are pouring and you are the talk of the town with your ingenious gadget that every great host or hostess will want!
Get your Instant Wine Chiller here. Do you already have this product? Tell us what you think about it!
Tags: hip entertaining, wine chiller
July 15th, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in DIY Projects, Miscellaneous
Make Your Pictures Come to Life!
So you’ve got a digital picture frame, but you’re tired of seeing the same old still photos?
This easy tutorial from Photojojo will make your pics come to life.
Apparently this trick is very Harry Potter-esque. However, I guess I’m just not cool enough to “get it.” I guess I need to brush up on my Potter.
Tags: digital frame, moving picture
