Got tired
of the same classic vase, which looks boring and fade? Here is the alternative- a tube vase, transparent, made out of glass that for sure will add some spice to your office desk or your room. Moreover, it is a simple, but perfect idea for a gift.
The vase can be fulled even with colorful stones, all kind of plants because in the first instance it is a piece of decor, so all you have to do is to use your imagination and set up a beautiful, special piece of art. But if you do not have the time for that, even normal flowers look very nice in this vase due to the effect is created upon the person seeing it fort the first time.
Posted on Thursday, January 17th, 2008
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Remem
ber all those horror movies when people were swallowed by huge carnivores plants that could eat up even a human being? Well, we are not talking here about a plant that could eat you alive, but about smaller ones that feed just on bugs- so, if you want to keep your garden 100% bugs free without much of effort from your side, here is the solution. Moreover, the plants are looking very beautiful and are a true one-of-a-kind piece of nature that you can have into your own yard.
The Carnivore Plant Terrarium kit includes 10 different types of carnivorous monster plants among which you can find plants like the Venus Fly Trap that rep
resents the classic carnivore plant everyone has in mind by catching insects with its “mouth”. Another carnivore specimen plant that you will be delivered with the Carnivore Plant Terrarium is the Temperated Sundew which has very sticky leaves as a deadly weapon- after insects stuck on the leaf, the plant rolls up the leaf to digest its victim. Moreover, the kit includes one very beautiful plant that is called Cobra Lillie due to the resemblance of the top leaf with the head of a cobra- all this may sound a bit weird, but for sure you will turn your garden into a living museum.
If you are decided to grab one of this you should know that it requires some level of experience with plants in order to properly grow up these “carnivore beings”. Furthermore, these exotic plants takes a very long time to germinate and the seeds need to be stored in the refigerator for the first 8 weeks of germination (order here: http://www.gadgets.dk).
Posted on Thursday, January 17th, 2008
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Well, yes- it is not a joke, it is very true- now there is a very interesting way that you can give live to a simple glass of champagne: the wild Hibiscus Flowers. And that is because these amazing edible buds actually bloo
m into flowers when dropped in anything bubbly. Really incredible!
Each jar contains eleven blooms floating in a sweet, pinkish syrup. Simply place one in your champagne flute, pour in some of the syrup and then fill up with champers, sparkling wine or anything else with a bit of fizz. You can even use sparkling water. As billions of bubbles stream off the bud it gradually opens up into a spectacular, crown-shaped flower. And when you’ve quaffed your champagne you can eat the booze-soaked bloom. No, really! It has a delicious raspberry and rhubarb flavor that complements champagne to perfection. What’s more, because the syrup is so delicately sweet, you can add more or less to suit your taste.
Grown in Australia, Wild Hibiscus Flowers are the best reason to open a bottle of champagne and more than guaranteed the party-goers will be gobsmacked when they see these exotic blooms in action. Use them at weddings, christenings, birthday parties - whenever you feel to turn one event into a special occasion. To be honest, one can find these bizarre delicacies so entrancing, not to mention scoff able, that can’t resist breaking out the bubbly for the most trivial of reasons! So, if you are interested into this special one-of-a-kind gift, whether is for you of for your party to come you can order here: http://www.firebox.com. Cheers!

Posted on Saturday, January 12th, 2008
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Hammacher Schlemme came on the market with these new personalized roses which can be a perfect gift for Valentine’s Day. If you want to sent a message you can do it directly on the long-stemmed Colombian roses. Each roses are embossed in gold with your choice of “I love you,” “Happy Birthday,” and “Happy Valentine’s Day.” The personalized roses are sold by the dozen and packed with baby’s breath and greens in your choise of white, red, yelow and pink roses. The price of the roses is $80.
Posted on Friday, February 2nd, 2007
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