Design | Wellness | Cabinetry
Want a luxurious bathroom? You’ll 
need this Environmental Hermes
Leather bathtub from THG Paris.
This sensual update of the classic
free-standing tub features horses
and tack in luxurious leather befitting
the Hermes name. A matching
pedestal sink is also available.
If you are interested in tiling a backsplash or your bathroom, consider this new twist on mosaic tiles. Round tiles in varied sizes offer modern sophistication.
Microsoft is beginning work on the first of a family of customized Windows platforms designed for specific rooms around the home.
The “Kitchen Client” software will extend the Windows operating system and integrate with current and future Windows Live services. The software is expected to include a family calendar, recipe center, entertainment features and a shared bulletin board. The Kitchen Client will encompass both customized user interface and middleware that will allow developers to further customize the environment with their own products and services.
I came across a blog written by Peggy Deras, CKD, CID about choosing a compact flourescent bulb that will cast flattering light. This is referred to as CRI or color rendering index.
You can read her article here Kitchen-exchange: CRI: The Road to True-Color Light Bulbs
Did you know that not all CFLs can be used with a dimmer and that some can not be used in an enclosed lamp? Peggy links to a wonderful page on the Enviromental Defense website that finds the right bulb for your needs. This is definitely a page to bookmark.
One last note, CFLs contain mercury (about 5 milligrams) and should not be thrown into your household garbage. To find out what to do first check the Earth 911 website (where you can find disposal options by using your zip code for everything from paint to televisions) or call 1-877-EARTH911 for local disposal options.
If you live near an IKEA, you are in luck, they offer CFL recycling bins in stores across the world. In their fiscal 2006 year, IKEA recycled 156,301 pounds of CFLs.