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We have always used traditional sources of light for illumination - i.e. electric bulbs. Have you ever thought of using the most basic source of light man have invented: CANDLE? Believe me, candles are turning out to be a hot favourite. You can add warmth and romance to your home by placing lit candles around the “intimate places“, say living room. Add to it, dim lights and fresh flowers and you’ve the perfect ambience for that special dinner or evening with a loved one.

Candles no longer just mean the mundane white ones. Innovation is the key to their popularity and nowadays you find a variety of candles in stores - aromatherapy candles, votives, gel candles, floating candles etc. Candles scented with essential oils provide not just for an aromatic treat but also have therapeutic benefits. The word votive comes from the Latin word “votivus” that means vow. They were originally lit and devoted to the memory of a loved one. Votives are meant to be burnt in a holder and you also find them in a wide variety of colours. Gel candles usually come in glass containers while pillar candles are standalone and come in varying thickness.

Elegance with holders

If there are candles, then there have to be candle-holders. You can have a fruit bowl or brass uruli with floating candles on the centre of a table or floor, to give a touch of the exotic to the atmosphere. You can also use floater bowls. Glass, brass, pewter, and silver are some of the other materials used in decorative candleholders. Candles can be placed strategically around the home to add to the decor and as they are available in numerous hues they can add a touch of colour to any space.

>> Tips to prevent fire while using candles at home…

I have staying in a rental home since last 3 years. The moving-home process, in my opinion, is a bit difficult and cumbersome. For my first move, I and my wife did all the packaging and transport, all by ourselves. We were, of course, frustrated and decided that we’ll take services of packers & movers (P&M) in my city. Well, for my next relocation, I promptly called up 5-6 P&M’s servicing my area and shortlisted one based on the lowest price. Believe me, I am still regretting my decision! The P&M that I had called (name withheld to protect identity) was absolutely crappy. They were handling items & furniture in my home in a way a kid would handle. I was completely disappointed and hence decided to take services only of a thorough professional P&M and I started my search well in advance before my third relocation came up.

My fierce search led me to MoveMe.com – a end-to-end complete moving-solutions provider. They are thorough professional house-movement experts & provide expert services while moving your homes. I checked their online portal and was immediately impressed by the range of services they provide and customer testimonials. I was though bit taken back by the price but I was convinced that it was worth it. Needless to say, I immediately requested free legal quote as well!

Once I fixed my deal, experts from MoveMe visited my home, took an overall idea of what all items need to be moved, distance and position of “from location” and “to location”, and offered me the best and most convenient way of transport. I must admit that the way they package things is impressive. There were only 2 damages during transport (as compared to over 15 in the earlier case) but these were not critical for me. I was told in advance what their route would be, contact numbers of those present on field, and online monitoring too! To check their fat claims, I logged on to check whether it really works, and I was surprised to see that I could actually track my “consignment” online! Wow!! This is incredible. I was out-n-out satisfied with MoveMe. By the way, did I mention that they insure the “consignment”? I would also refer MoveMe if you are looking for a property solicitor. This conveyancing firm helps you get the best legal aid for all your property-related appraisals / disputes.

The Palladio Decoration, by Palladio provides a range of glass mosaics to consumers with a unique opportunity of having their homes or commercial spaces adorned with mosaics that gives wallpaper like finish. Palladio Mosaics are highly durable unaffected by water, heat, scratch resistant and maintain their shine throughout. Palladio range of glass mosaics has more than 150 different colours. They are maintenance free and can be fixed easily on any surface.

With added characteristics of good resistance to chemical agents, temperature, light and the possibilities of making beautiful patterns and creative variations makes it the ideal choice for ornamentation. With Palladio Decoration, one can have a pattern of one’s choice replicated in unison to form a uniform whole, thus creating a scintillating experience in their interiors.

You must have glass at one point or other in your daily life. Glass comes in many shaoes, sizes, colours, and textures. Types of glass that can be used in a home are many. You can use glass to enhance the beauty of your home. Check out their suitability for any purpose.

• Ordinary or sheet glass is made by passing molten glass through rollers. It can be used in windows but does have visual distortions.
• Float or plate glass is ‘floated’ onto a bed of molten tin - this produces a glass that is distortion free. This is specially used for fixed and opening windows above waist height.
• Float glass with a special thermal coating allows the sun’s energy to pass in one direction. The special coating often gives a very slight brown or grey tint to the glass.
• Toughened glass or safety glass is produced by applying a special treatment to ordinary float glass after it has been cut to size and finished. It breaks into small pieces without sharp edges. Ideal for glazed doors, low level windows and for tabletops for cooking.
• Laminated glass is made up of a sandwich of two plus sheets of glass bonded by a flexible, transparent material. If the glass breaks the fragments are held in place.
• Wired glass incorporates a wire mesh in the middle of the glass that tends to hold the glass together. Wired glass is generally not considered a safety glass as the glass still breaks with sharp edges.

The Summer Splash Collection 2009 at Yamini infuses fresh, bright, juicy citrus colours that will make any room pop with cheerful exuberance. This collection has a range of multi-colour striped cotton fabrics with solid coordinates in pink, lime, orange, yellow and aqua. Bedspreads made in practical and easy care yarn, dyed cottons in stripes and solids and cushion covers in juicy tones, in prints, solid cottons and embroideries.

Curtains in fruity tones include the multi-toned voile ready-to-hang panel and two-tone cotton curtain panels are available. Zafus or floor cushions and cushion mattresses serve a practical function, providing extra seating in the living room or for seating near a coffee table or in verandahs or as bench seats and come in multi colour stripes in pink, lime, orange and aqua. Floor cushions also help give a room a more casual feel.

The collection brings a wave of fruity freshness into the bath areas as well with a whole new collection of cool colours like lime and aqua in honeycomb weave towels, highlighted with a panel of multi colour stripes.