What’s new, what’s hot
By: Beverly Allen - October 2nd, 2006
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.
Adding custom touches to home décor and design is a hot trend in home decor. One fun and affordable way to do so is to add lines of poetry, inspirational words or literary quotations to walls or other household items such as lamps, vases and picture frames. Wall Talk makes the process simple, with pre-cut, pre-spaced lettering that can be pressed onto the wall or other surfaces. The quotations come in a variety of fonts and sizes, and are available in matte black or low-sheen pewter. Wall Talk costs about $25 per quote, or $8 per word. For a list of Wall Talk retailers or for information about ordering online, visit www.walltalk.ca or call (519) 928-2254.