Rosenthal porcelain was established in Bavaria in 1879 by Philip Rosenthal. However, when his son Philip Rosenthal Jnr took over in the 1950's the direction of Rosenthal was set on an ent...

It is a sad reality you can always be sure of – there’s a bad news about violence and tragedy happening ever single day. Simply turn the television on or pick up a newspaper and you can bet that you can read stories about rape, theft, murder, or other...

Iittala embodies every day living as it takes inspiration from the every day activities in the kitchen, at the table and even in the living room. The colors, style and nature of Iittala will add...

I prefer to decant wines, both young and old. It is a sign of respect for old wines and a sign of confidence in young wines. Decanter old wines, just a few moments before they are served, helps to ensure that the wines’ clarity and brilliance are not ob...

One of the happiest and most stressful points, of a person’s life is when they become a parent. It is during this time they experience the joy of having the pitter-patter of little feet in the house, and the stress of caring for a baby on their minds. ...

So you have bought a house and furnished it with a lot of care. You hope to enjoy your days in this abode or maybe sell it for a much higher value subsequently. However, no amount of decoration will be useful for your house if you do not take pains to mai...

Most of us want to update our living space once in a while. The monotony of the seeing the same decor year after year forces even the most languid of us to try for a change in decor. Besides, if you last decorated your house in the 80's, you may be tempte...

Eating at Thomas Keller is one of the best dining experiences in the world, but is certainly not an everyday one. For the sake of your wallet and your waistline, your best bet is...

Bavarian glass maker Theresienthal's goblets and decanters have graced the tables of castles and palaces for centuries and it is easy to see why. These mouth blown cased crystal glasses are be...

This Sieger brand is dedicated to all of those people who orchestrate their lifestyles demandingly and individually. People who value the high culture of craftwork, the functionality and bea...

At some point in the life of a parent, it becomes necessary to talk with your child about discrimination, prejudice or more simply, the things that make people different from one another. Whether its race, religion, culture or skin color, children are na...

This year, March is the month for Easter! Religiously it is celebrated as the resurrection of Jesus after his crucifixion, and secularly, it is celebrated with colored eggs, chocolate candies and stuffed bunnies. Easter is called a “moveable” Holida...

Fire Safety Around the Holiday In our previous article we discussed the safety issues associated with your Christmas tree. This article will follow up with some key safety tips you can use to reduce fire hazards that holiday lights and decorations pres...

Sambonet is a leading Italian manufacturer of the finest flatware. Whether in stainless steel or silverplated, Sambonet offers the highest quality and design. Among the lates...

Have you ever heard your child say something, and all of a sudden it hits you, "Is that how I sound?" You realize that your child has repeated something that you say all the time... and in the tone of voice that you use. Children will mimic you. Th...