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14/03/2014 - CRISTINA rubinetterie , the Italian leader in the field of plumbing fixtures, this year will be exhibiting at Salone Internazionale del Bagno (pav. 22, Stand B23-B27) and will present the new line Beak , the latest series of bathroom taps created by the designer Claudia Danelon Meroni ; the series Delta and the  Dynamo Shower , the innovative head shower with fully self- powered LED lighting . Beak Series.  Simple shapes and delicate surfaces characterise the design of this new line of bathroom taps, where 'sweet minimalism' represents the spirit of a stylistic choice with a unique personality.Inspirations from Japanese and Scandinavian design blend in with the search for an innovative combination of volumes and proportions that reinterprets with naturalness the archetype of the faucet. The focus of the design is the connection between the body and the spout of the tap, harmonically linked by symmetrical, curved surfaces. The horizontal element is indeed a gr...

I remember being absolutely infatuated with my mom's beauty routine as a little girl. My mom has never been big into makeup, but I loved watching her swipe a blush brush across her cheek or a mascara wand onto her eye lashes - and couldn't wait to do the same when I got older. One day I asked her how much longer it would be before I could wear makeup, because I "wanted to be pretty too." And my mom sat me down right then and there and shared with me what I vowed to share with my own daughter if I ever had one as well. She explained that beauty was about much more than putting on makeup or styling your hair - that being kind and taking care of yourself and finding simple ways to enjoy life were the most important elements of true beauty. She also told me about her own beauty routine (from favorite products to ways she cared for herself from the inside out), much of which I went on to do myself, and have even started to share with my own daughter Essley. Today I'm...

It's no secret college dorm rooms contain smaller living quarters than most other homes. Many students experience a large adjustment when first moving into their new residence. No longer can they store 25 pairs of shoes and every outfit they own, they must learn to condense their personal belongings down to their necessities. This transition from having anything and everything at one's disposal to inhabiting a small space with fellow students can result in a major predicament. According to a survey of 442 students conducted by Dormbuys.com, six out of 10 students feel the size of their college dorm room is uncomfortably small. Ninety-four percent believe creating a more spacious, livable dorm room adds to a positive college experience . To create such an environment, students recommend several space saving ideas : First, loft the bed. This is a process of elevating the bed 8 to 12 feet off the floor and freeing space beneath to use as storage. Another option are bed riser ...

Design May 31, 2017   Share To create a winning master bath with limited square footage , assess the space, identify the client’s functional, aesthetic and stylistic preferences, and focus on incorporating unique and spectacular design details . authors Ellen Cheever   All too often, designers across the country tell me that, when offered a master bathroom project , the clients’ dream of an adult oasis is limited by the existing bathroom space and their unrealistic budget. While this may be the reality we all face with our “post Great Recession” clientele, let me suggest you not spend your energy complaining…but be energized by the challenge presented to you. Several strategies can help you create an exciting solution for a master bath space that must be completed within the confines of the available square footage . And, while they may not all fit within the client’s budget, these strategies will at least help you justify a recommendation to increase the initial budget! While the...

Epsom salt.  It’s that coarse stuff you can buy by the carton and pour into your bath when you want some relief from aches and pains.  Usually it’s prescribed as a simple and cheap home remedy for various minor health issues , but did you know it actually has a lot of different uses around your home?  With the low cost and the versatility, you can’t go wrong picking up a carton the next time you head to the store.  Check it out. Epsom salt is high in magnesium, and it has amazing healing properties when it’s dissolved into water and you give yourself a good soak.  Here are a few restorative ways you can use Epsom salt to start feeling better!  Please note that a few of these are internal uses.  They are safe for most people, but some people do experience side effects , so check with a doctor before you swallow Epsom salts dissolved in water. 1. Take a nice relaxing bath after a hard day’s work. nice relaxing bath after a hard day’s work. - 40 Life-Changing Ways to Use Epsom Salt i...