http://www.comfortablecastle.com Just another WordPress weblog Fri, 04 Jul 2008 04:14:15 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.4 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2007/02/15/an-alternative-to-cotton/#comment-206 Wed, 02 May 2007 09:12:30 +0000 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2007/02/15/an-alternative-to-cotton/#comment-206 [...] Mother’s Day is just around the corner. If you are thinking of gifts to give the most important woman in your life, look around home furnishing shops. As you may have seen over the years, our mothers have worked day in and day out to give us the best life we could ever have. They are mostly like us, who are passionate about taking care of the family and doing this job well. The Kacey Mack blog’s vote goes out to the ever-reliable, dependable area rugs. Lately, area rugs are becoming well-known for being charming home accents. Fresh new designs are out and you can easily choose the ones that will seal the deal for your dear mom. HZL’s store, for example, has a variety of area rug collections, which are made with both retro and modern designs. You can pick the ones with photographic traces of the past. Your mom will most likely appreciate them than the bright, urbanized variety. [...] […] Mother’s Day is just around the corner. If you are thinking of gifts to give the most important woman in your life, look around home furnishing shops. As you may have seen over the years, our mothers have worked day in and day out to give us the best life we could ever have. They are mostly like us, who are passionate about taking care of the family and doing this job well. The Kacey Mack blog’s vote goes out to the ever-reliable, dependable area rugs. Lately, area rugs are becoming well-known for being charming home accents. Fresh new designs are out and you can easily choose the ones that will seal the deal for your dear mom. HZL’s store, for example, has a variety of area rug collections, which are made with both retro and modern designs. You can pick the ones with photographic traces of the past. Your mom will most likely appreciate them than the bright, urbanized variety. […]

]]> http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/07/31/of-mighty-squezes-and-yummy-juices/#comment-205 Wed, 02 May 2007 09:11:12 +0000 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/07/31/of-mighty-squezes-and-yummy-juices/#comment-205 [...] With the fast-paced lives that we live, it certainly helped that a lot of home furnishings available offer convenience to the max. Nothing beats the techie home gadgets we have in almost every corner of the household, especially in the kitchen. Even our ordinary furniture got interesting makeovers to offer utmost convenience without having to include any motor or electric component. Storage beds are good examples of that. As Amanda Somers’s blog said, the advantage of storage beds from ordinary beds are the drawers installed, which can be a safekeeping for anything from your set of bed sheets to your favorite books and important documents. Storage beds are perfect for people in apartments or those who have very little area for a bedroom. They are far more practical and they make things easier. They are highly functional and stylish, too. [...] […] With the fast-paced lives that we live, it certainly helped that a lot of home furnishings available offer convenience to the max. Nothing beats the techie home gadgets we have in almost every corner of the household, especially in the kitchen. Even our ordinary furniture got interesting makeovers to offer utmost convenience without having to include any motor or electric component. Storage beds are good examples of that. As Amanda Somers’s blog said, the advantage of storage beds from ordinary beds are the drawers installed, which can be a safekeeping for anything from your set of bed sheets to your favorite books and important documents. Storage beds are perfect for people in apartments or those who have very little area for a bedroom. They are far more practical and they make things easier. They are highly functional and stylish, too. […]

]]> http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/12/05/curtains-up/#comment-204 Wed, 02 May 2007 09:09:50 +0000 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/12/05/curtains-up/#comment-204 [...] As decormotif.com’s blog said, you must be careful in choosing your windows’ treatments because they help shape the general look of your room and not just the windows. There are a handful variety of window treatments available — from draperies to curtains and blinds — and all you need to do is to pick the one that fits your style. Each window treatment requires care guidelines as well so use the one that you think you can easily manage. Why go for draperies if you are not sure you can maintain its elegance? [...] […] As decormotif.com’s blog said, you must be careful in choosing your windows’ treatments because they help shape the general look of your room and not just the windows. There are a handful variety of window treatments available — from draperies to curtains and blinds — and all you need to do is to pick the one that fits your style. Each window treatment requires care guidelines as well so use the one that you think you can easily manage. Why go for draperies if you are not sure you can maintain its elegance? […]

]]> http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2007/01/03/refined-bathroom-cabinet/#comment-203 Wed, 02 May 2007 09:08:41 +0000 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2007/01/03/refined-bathroom-cabinet/#comment-203 [...] Victoria Larsen’s blog talked about the author’s bathroom counter top project, which she just finished recently. She converted her tiled top into an endearing sandstone masterpiece that can steal away attractions. She had problems with her sealer but resolved it nevertheless to ease her worries over repair and maintenance once heavier things are put in. To create a uniform style, the blogger also had to replace her bathroom cabinet as well as her sink faucets. She had a very well-done project, I tell you. It was a joy to look at the picture of how the bath top used to look before the remodel and after the work is done. The bathroom did not only look elegant but also cozy. [...] […] Victoria Larsen’s blog talked about the author’s bathroom counter top project, which she just finished recently. She converted her tiled top into an endearing sandstone masterpiece that can steal away attractions. She had problems with her sealer but resolved it nevertheless to ease her worries over repair and maintenance once heavier things are put in. To create a uniform style, the blogger also had to replace her bathroom cabinet as well as her sink faucets. She had a very well-done project, I tell you. It was a joy to look at the picture of how the bath top used to look before the remodel and after the work is done. The bathroom did not only look elegant but also cozy. […]

]]> http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/12/11/an-under-counter-refrigerator/#comment-202 Wed, 02 May 2007 09:07:38 +0000 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/12/11/an-under-counter-refrigerator/#comment-202 [...] Unlike perishable goods with expiry date attached to their labels, your home appliances do not have any. Your only guess is through the warranty. If your refrigerator has a five-year warranty, that should tell you that it’s cut out to last that long, at the very least. But appliances do face sour demise. They all come to a point when they are no longer efficient or worse, not working altogether. The sad fact is that after parting with your 10-year-old convection oven, you will go out in the market to find that there is nothing that is even close to your old unit. [...] […] Unlike perishable goods with expiry date attached to their labels, your home appliances do not have any. Your only guess is through the warranty. If your refrigerator has a five-year warranty, that should tell you that it’s cut out to last that long, at the very least. But appliances do face sour demise. They all come to a point when they are no longer efficient or worse, not working altogether. The sad fact is that after parting with your 10-year-old convection oven, you will go out in the market to find that there is nothing that is even close to your old unit. […]

]]> http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/12/13/my-new-magazine-stand/#comment-201 Wed, 02 May 2007 09:06:42 +0000 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/12/13/my-new-magazine-stand/#comment-201 [...] Believe me, storage and organization is never too easy. It requires a lot of creativity, patience, and of course, hard work. As Becky’s blog puts it, it’s just like going through a diet program. It requires knowing how to alter your ways so they don’t become boring in the long run, being as calm as possible every time something new comes up, and being prepared work your butts off to achieve your goal. Keeping the clutter away is similar to eliminating body fats that you have acquired through the years. For that, Becky has an easy solution: to enroll in a clutter diet managed by Lorie Morrero, an organizer by profession. She promises to bring you to the slim persona you always wanted to achieve through an easy step-by-step guideline. This will cost you an amount but you will surely love the outcome. Ever had problems with owning too many organizers and never knowing how to use them? This is your chance to put the clutter away in a stylish manner. You must learn that living is all about keeping things in order— from the garage to your bathroom— and not so much about how many luxurious pieces you have installed. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] […] Believe me, storage and organization is never too easy. It requires a lot of creativity, patience, and of course, hard work. As Becky’s blog puts it, it’s just like going through a diet program. It requires knowing how to alter your ways so they don’t become boring in the long run, being as calm as possible every time something new comes up, and being prepared work your butts off to achieve your goal. Keeping the clutter away is similar to eliminating body fats that you have acquired through the years. For that, Becky has an easy solution: to enroll in a clutter diet managed by Lorie Morrero, an organizer by profession. She promises to bring you to the slim persona you always wanted to achieve through an easy step-by-step guideline. This will cost you an amount but you will surely love the outcome. Ever had problems with owning too many organizers and never knowing how to use them? This is your chance to put the clutter away in a stylish manner. You must learn that living is all about keeping things in order— from the garage to your bathroom— and not so much about how many luxurious pieces you have installed. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

]]> http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/11/21/ultra-comfortable-leather-desk-chair/#comment-200 Wed, 02 May 2007 09:05:46 +0000 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/11/21/ultra-comfortable-leather-desk-chair/#comment-200 [...] Doing business at home is common nowadays for passionate homemakers who are also career movers. Fortunately, women like us are already given the opportunity to serve two masters at the same time with uttermost convenience. In my case, I keep an office space in the house where I can do all the paperwork, all the blogging without disturbance from the outside world. ImagineQuest’s blog offered helpful tips for people who are currently designing their own private offices right in their households. The first tip is to choose a fairly spacious room to serve as your office area— an area that is roomy enough for your equipment. Next is to buy only the necessary furniture — a desk, a couple of chairs, a computer table, a filing cabinet, etc. Once you installed the important components of your home office, it would not hurt if you put in some stylish touches on it by using applicable accents and accessories. Make sure though that they won’t make for a clutter. Nobody can possibly finish quality work in a messy hall so keep your clutter in check. Also, pay attention to your lighting. There should be enough natural lights that passes through your window to make you feel relaxed and refreshed whenever you’re working. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] […] Doing business at home is common nowadays for passionate homemakers who are also career movers. Fortunately, women like us are already given the opportunity to serve two masters at the same time with uttermost convenience. In my case, I keep an office space in the house where I can do all the paperwork, all the blogging without disturbance from the outside world. ImagineQuest’s blog offered helpful tips for people who are currently designing their own private offices right in their households. The first tip is to choose a fairly spacious room to serve as your office area— an area that is roomy enough for your equipment. Next is to buy only the necessary furniture — a desk, a couple of chairs, a computer table, a filing cabinet, etc. Once you installed the important components of your home office, it would not hurt if you put in some stylish touches on it by using applicable accents and accessories. Make sure though that they won’t make for a clutter. Nobody can possibly finish quality work in a messy hall so keep your clutter in check. Also, pay attention to your lighting. There should be enough natural lights that passes through your window to make you feel relaxed and refreshed whenever you’re working. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

]]> http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/10/19/destination-kingdom-of-california/#comment-199 Wed, 02 May 2007 09:04:46 +0000 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/10/19/destination-kingdom-of-california/#comment-199 [...] Summer is all about everything bright and dandy and you can achieve these by way of using colors. This does not mean though that you have to repaint the whole house for this; putting in suitable wall accents or wall treatments will do. Remember that this is a seasonal thing so as much as possible, you must be careful in modifying things. Keep in mind that you can do a distinctive difference without having to totally renovate your home. Use the power of fabrics, lighting, and movables like beach-y frames and wall-mounted accents. If you really want to use paint to make an artsy beach wall, you can do so but do it only in the smallest room of the house — the bathroom. You would not have to spend days and weeks to switch it back to its old look anyway. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] […] Summer is all about everything bright and dandy and you can achieve these by way of using colors. This does not mean though that you have to repaint the whole house for this; putting in suitable wall accents or wall treatments will do. Remember that this is a seasonal thing so as much as possible, you must be careful in modifying things. Keep in mind that you can do a distinctive difference without having to totally renovate your home. Use the power of fabrics, lighting, and movables like beach-y frames and wall-mounted accents. If you really want to use paint to make an artsy beach wall, you can do so but do it only in the smallest room of the house — the bathroom. You would not have to spend days and weeks to switch it back to its old look anyway. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

]]> http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/11/29/hermosa-all-leather-8-way-hand-tied-sofa-set/#comment-198 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:08:26 +0000 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2006/11/29/hermosa-all-leather-8-way-hand-tied-sofa-set/#comment-198 [...] Anyway, the period table I was talking about earlier is such an exciting living room accent with its classy aura and modern elegance. Its dwarflike base is made of powder-coated steel while the top is made of tempered glass. If ever I have the need and the money to get it, I will probably put it as a centerpiece in my modernist living room. It will surely make for a nice accent to my fire place along with my hand-tiered sofa, and my floor standing lamp. Well, come to think of it, it will also look good in my bedroom. It is easy to mix with other furnishings because it doesn’t look too old or too modern. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. [...] […] Anyway, the period table I was talking about earlier is such an exciting living room accent with its classy aura and modern elegance. Its dwarflike base is made of powder-coated steel while the top is made of tempered glass. If ever I have the need and the money to get it, I will probably put it as a centerpiece in my modernist living room. It will surely make for a nice accent to my fire place along with my hand-tiered sofa, and my floor standing lamp. Well, come to think of it, it will also look good in my bedroom. It is easy to mix with other furnishings because it doesn’t look too old or too modern. Share and Enjoy: These icons link to social bookmarking sites where readers can share and discover new web pages. […]

]]> http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2007/01/22/a-glimmering-light/#comment-197 Mon, 30 Apr 2007 08:07:25 +0000 http://www.comfortablecastle.com/2007/01/22/a-glimmering-light/#comment-197 [...] Ever since I found the passion for designing and remodeling my house, I always make extra effort in sparing some time to look around and see what’s hip and hot in the home décor arena. This is to make sure that I don’t go out of style even when I am following my husband and children’s preferred themes. I also have a common room with no particular theme for houseguests that pay visits every once in a while. That specific area was designed based solely on my taste and not on anybody else’s. [...] […] Ever since I found the passion for designing and remodeling my house, I always make extra effort in sparing some time to look around and see what’s hip and hot in the home décor arena. This is to make sure that I don’t go out of style even when I am following my husband and children’s preferred themes. I also have a common room with no particular theme for houseguests that pay visits every once in a while. That specific area was designed based solely on my taste and not on anybody else’s. […]

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