Traditional, classic, and timeless are the three words that best describe the look that a plaid shower curtain can give a bathroom. Plaid is often known as tartan, which dates all the way back to early Celtic cultures. Commonly though, plaid is an identifier of Scotland and its kilts. Historically, this woven fabric was used as a way of showing an association to a particular Scottish clan. If one is of Scottish descent, a tartan shower curtain is...more
Music is necessary in life. The importance of music is truly understood by the creation of Native American flutes. Highly skilled artisans create these unique musical instruments with pride and great craftsmanship.The unique design and distinctive sound of the Native American flute has given it acclaim and fame. The Native American flute is used mainly for New Age music recordings today. The flute was used as a very personal...more
Of the orchids, dainty tribe of practical jokers, one of the cleverest is the magenta-flowered grass pink, Calopogon pulchellus. She invites a flying guest to dine and places before him artificial viands. She gives him scarcely time enough to discover the hoax before she springs a trap and tumbles him, head over heels, out the front door. As he goes she adds the practical touch to her joke, loading him with parcels to be delivered to the next temptress who may manage to lure him to her false banquet. The equipment and technique of this pretty trickster are quite worthy of examination. In the first place the color of the flower seems to attract insects, especially certain species of small bees. On the bloom's lip, which in this case is upright, is the little tuft of golden hairs responsible for the name, Calopogon, which is derived from Greek words meaning "beautiful beard." Since the beard very much resembles a group of stamens it constitutes a special invitation to pollen-gathering insects. Now it so happens that the lip is delicately hinged at the base, and when the weight of even a very small insect is placed upon it a sudden forward and downward swing results,...more
No matter how careful you are to take good care of it, the thing gets worn out. There is just no way around it, especially when you consider that people are constantly walking all over it. That's why it's a good idea to update it with something beautiful and strong, like marble tiles. This material not only spices up the look of any room, it's...more
In the lowly cabbage, the fragrant onion, the more aristocratic artichoke there is utility. They boast vitamins and nourishment, but are they beautiful? Offhand one would smile tolerantly and reply, "Well, hardly,"-proving the fallacy of the hasty answer. In California, at Carmel-by-the-Sea, there is a photographer who can reply...more
Not everyone is blessed with naturally smooth straight hair. Those of us with unruly wavy hair have to go through the trouble of ironing or blow drying our hair in order to get the same result. However, it is sometimes difficult to maintain that style as hair becomes frizzy and unmanageable only a few hours after you have straightened them. Following are some useful tips that will help you maintain your hairstyle and keep it straight for a longer period of time.On the day you wish to straighten your hair, make sure you use a smoothing shampoo and conditioner in order to tame your hair and make it easier to style. After that, use a straightening balm or a serum, whichever is suitable for your hair type. If you have very curly hair, it is better to use a serum. This is the most important step in the whole process. If you do not use any straightening product, then your hair will be prone to frizz and humidity and your style won't last that long. Also, since you will be heat styling your hair, it is important to use a thermal heat protecting product in your hair to prevent it from getting damaged. This can either be a spray or a cream which should be applied to damp...more
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When we're flicking through magazines looking at pictures of our favourite celebrities it's hard not to let the green eyed monster take hold. We often find ourselves wondering why our legs, or our faces and bodies, do not match up to...more
Amongst so many slim flat irons available in the market today, the innovative flat iron newly introduced by Isinis- the Isinis Slim Ceramic Flat Iron is considered the best to opt for. If you wish to choose the best slim flat iron for your hair, then...more
The most interesting and perhaps most easily found of all the winged fruits are the paired samaras or keys of the maples. Each kind has two seeds protected by veined, thin coverings that expand into appendages shaped somewhat like the...more
Many companies today advertize their products as the best selling natural skin care moisturizer or best face cream when in fact they're not. Once you know which ingredients to look for that are proven to work to give you a softer and...more
Anything you put on your skin is absorbed into your bloodstream as if you had eaten it. Just think of how effective nicotine patches are at delivering the nicotine into your system. For that reason it is essential that you only use...more