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Love It Or Leave It: Soft Touch Light Dimmers

GeekSugar — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 13:00:56 PDT

The Essential Wall Dimmers offer a new and colorful way to adjust the lights in your home. All you have to do is tap on the tufted textile sensor and it turns on, off or dims your lights. Each dimmer is handcrafted in Seattle, WA from Designtex wool felt, conductive yarns, neoprene, and acrylic. The electronic fibers are embedded directly into the material, so there are no hidden buttons or switches in the fabric. I like the idea for playrooms and even a funky, mod family room or game room. What do you think?

Source: Gizmodo

6 Ways to Add Romantic Allure to Your Bedroom

Anna Monette Roberts — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 04:00:07 PST

Whether you are single or taken this Valentine's Day, romanticize your bedroom with a bit of charming decor. Lighting, soft linens, candles, and fresh flowers are just a few ways you can make your bedroom a more alluring space to retire for the evening.

Chandeliers add a grandiose element to a bedroom. Hang a dramatic cascading light fixture to the center of the room like this Tier Cascade Faux Chandelier ($58) from Urban Outfitters. Going with a neutral color like champagne will easily work with most color schemes plus it will set off a rich, warm light when turned on at night.
Nothing feels better than tucking into a soft, fluffy duvet comforter at night. Pottery Barn's Cherry Blossom Organic Duvet Cover ($99 for full/queen) has a tranquil porcelain-blue background and beautiful flowered design for a romantic, Spring touch.
Allow your room to be filled with soft, natural lighting by using sheer curtains like Restoration Hardware's Open Weave Sheer Linen Drapery ($129).
Keep your room dimmer by avoiding overhead lighting and opting for petite, bedside table lamps instead. West Elm's Perch Glass Lamp in Clear ($55) has rustic charm with its blown glass base and natural-hued shade.
Candlelit rooms are always seen as a romantic gesture, but you can also enjoy the warm, glowing silhouette of candles on the day to day as well. West Elm Candle Lanterns ($12-$34) come in orb and cylinder shapes, and they don't require plates or candle holders to catch drippings. They are a simple yet sophisticated design that allows the candle light to pass through the thick wax.
Fresh flowers always add a pop of brightness and intoxicating scent to the bedroom. Find new and creative ways to showcase your blossoms, like using a Lidded Canister ($69) to float large blooms atop water.

5 Other Things to Consider Before Buying Foundation

Jaime Richards — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 05:00:00 PDT

Foundation is the first makeup product you put on your face before anything else, and that's exactly why you'll love yourself even more when you get it just right. We've already looked at various formulations to choose from depending on your skin type, and how to select the proper color based on your undertones. So for a few more ideas on how to make your base more ace, just read more.