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Your Old China: Where To Find Them

Juliana | September 7, 2008

You may have those heirloom china that have been passed down to you by a relative. However, a  piece or two is probably missing because of breakage or they are just worn out. So if you want to find a replacement for that cherished tea cup or favorite plate perhaps, don’t despair for there’s a [...]

Soy Proteins And Isoflavones

Juliana | July 15, 2008

We are all aware of how important soy is to our body, as there are mounting evidences that soy proteins and isoflavones does provide health benefits. Nowadays, it’s good that we have a lot of options in the form of soy pills, soy pasta, soy milk and even soy energy bars. In fact, there’s now [...]

Outdoor Lighting Choices

Juliana | July 14, 2008

Nowadays, we have options to choose from with regards to outdoor lighting.  They come in different styles and sizes and the best part is that they can be easily installed. Apart from that, they don’t necessarily have to break your bank account. With outdoor lighting, people generally go for subtle effects, “less is more” so [...]

Shoe Shopping

Juliana | July 13, 2008

When is the best time to go shopping for shoes? They say, that the afternoon is the best time. At that time, your feet expands which means, you’ll be able to pick the right shoe size that fits your feet at any time of the day. I’ve had my share of buying ill-fitting shoes myself. [...]

Countertop Materials

Juliana | July 9, 2008

Four years ago, before we moved in to our apartment  we completely gutted and renovated the whole place. It was one stressful and intimidating project, more so because it was my first time to have to go through something so extensive. Gutting and putting things back is a lot more complicated than building something from [...]

Front Door Material

Juliana | July 6, 2008

The main entrance to our homes commands the most attention from the street. It is therefore important that it’s aesthetically pleasing while keeping in mind that it should be of high quality material. There are different materials for front doors that are available in the market today, that will allow one to match what they [...]

Toaster Features That Count

Juliana | June 24, 2008

Yes, I’m referring to the good, old kitchen appliance in our kitchen that greets us every morning. The next time you’re out looking for a replacement because your current toaster won’t just toast your bread good anymore, here’s a list of the features you may want to consider:

Oblong slices of bread requires deeper slots. So, [...]