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I was recently channel surfing when I came across a very popular design show. I stopped for a moment, as the segment was about how a well-known designer had redecorated her home. She had done a lovely job. The colours were fresh and soothing, and the fabric was relaxed, yet sophisticated. I thought, “That looks great!” But as the camera panned about the room I noticed that all was not well. In fact, the more I saw the more ill I began to feel. (more…)

Finally, a product that eliminates the time-consuming task of cleaning exterior windows. Pilkington Activ self-cleaning glass works by using ultra-violet rays from natural light to break down dirt that accumulates on the surface. Clever technology comes with a price—expect to pay about 20 per cent more for Activ glass than conventional windows. For more information and a list of dealers, go to www.pilkington.ca.

The Pause bed takes the weekend ritual of lounging in bed to a new level. The Pause bed includes side tables that conceal a universal iPod dock, which is connected to a Bose speaker system housed in one of five locations on the bed. The Pause bed is not yet available through retail outlets in Canada, but can be ordered online through the website at www.designmobel.co.nz. Prices for a queen-size bed start at about $3500. (more…)