Month: May 2011

Candle Holders: Beautiful and Elegant

by shabnamahsan
Candles have been used for lightening since time immemorial. In ancient time candle holders were used for easy carrying & safety purposes. With the change of time candle holder’s role changed from just a holder to a stylish accessory & beautiful decoration piece
         Candle holders are available in a variety of colors, shapes & materials to match any style of decor.

Glass Candle Holders
  Glass candle holders are most common & very beautiful, whether made by traditional glass or crystal. They are available in a variety of colors.



            No romantic dinner is complete without a sparkling glass candle holder. It adds immense amount of grace and grandeur to the romantic moments. Here are some of the beautiful glass candle holders.

Silver Candle Stands


Silver Candle Stands add class and a lustrous feel to any decor. They create a beautiful glow wherever they are placed.

Marble Candle Holders
 Marble Candle holders have a distinct beauty of its own as during the formation of marble, unique color, characteristic & pattern emerges at its surface giving each piece a one of a kind personality. For centuries marble have been valued for its timeless beauty, durability & strength.
            Beautifully hand painted marble candle stand is also available to be used as a stylish accessory for your home
 Brass Candle Holder
Brass candle holder gives your home an antique look. It can lend a medieval air to a room depending on the style. .Its shinny surface creates distinctive lighting effects.
Wrought Iron Candle Holder
Wrought iron candle holder brings home the romantic charms of the old world.
               Wrought iron wall scones are becoming very popular as it provide the rustic & classic ambiance to home decor. 
                  These beautiful candle stands indeed offers a unique look to your home.

Uncommon Uses of Common Things….Baby Wipes

by shabnamahsan
As you know I have started a series of using Common Things for Uncommon Purposes. I already wrote one post of this series before and many people liked it. This is the second post of this series. I hope you will like this too.
                 I am using baby wipes ever since my kids were babies. They are grown up now but baby wipes are indispensable item in my shopping list.
                           Besides its obvious use of cleaning baby’s bottom & face, they are my best buddy in emergency. They are very convenient & make life a lot easier with their nontraditional uses.

Art Lover’s Best Friend

If you love scrapbooking or painting then they are terrific in cleaning paint, or glue from your fingers. Your rubber stamp will be like new if you clean it with baby wipes.  If your tiny tots are discovering their creative talents, you can wipe glue, colors or clay from their hands.

Ideal travel companions

Don’t forget to keep a box of baby wipe in travel. Use them to clean sudden spill at your leather seats. They are great for wiping up your dirty & greasy hands if you’ve to mess with the car or change a tire. Freshen up baby’s face & hands  as well as your own in a tiring journey or after eating something.

Remove stray hairs from pets

 If you are fed up with your pet’s hair spreading all over your carpet & furniture, make it a daily routine to wash him with baby wipe. It’ll make him smell fresh & nice & your home free of pet hairs.


Stain remover

If you have accidentally spilled anything on your cloth or carpet, don’t panic. Just take some wipes & dab the stain until it cleans.

Shine Your Shoe

Are you run out of shoe polish? Don’t worry. Wipe your leather shoe with baby wipe & they’ll sparkle.

Sooth Sun Burn

Take it with you when you go for sun bathing. Sun burn can get temporarily cool by patting with baby wipe.

Shine Your Bathroom

If guests are coming & you don’t have enough time to thoroughly clean your home, don’t panic. Take baby wipe & clean your bathroom surfaces & with a dry cloth shine them in a jiffy.

Clean your keyboard

Clean your keyboard’s dirt, dried spill & debris with baby wipes, but remember to switch off before.

Clear Your Car

Are you stuck in a traffic jam or waiting in the car at the petrol station? Grab a baby wipe, make a quick run over leather car upholstery, dashboard & steering wheel. Now you have a clean car interior.

                                 

        That’s it from my side. Love to hear your suggestions of using it differently. Please share in the comments

                                  Stay tuned to read unusual uses of many more common things.