Towels

Australia's Eamon Sullivan towels down after a training session at the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, Augu

AP - Australia's Eamon Sullivan towels down after a training session at the National Aquatics Center at the Beijing 2008 Olympics in Beijing, Tuesday, August 5, 2008.

Contemporary Vanity from Roca - Stratum - bold modern Dutch style

The combination of crisp, clean white porcelain sinks and natural wood bases seems to grow ever more popular in 2008. The Stratum contemporary vanity from Roca is a stunning example of the success of that partnership! It is a pleasing look that is easy to add to any contemporary interior, as the linear aspects keep the design so simple whilst effortlessly enhancing its strong design presence. Naturally a focal point, the Stratum will not take over the bathroom, and will give you plenty of leave...

Rec & Pic~ Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta- oh Janie!!

Poking around the Cooking Light website this morning, and I've run across this recipe twice. It looks so elegant and yummy! Stuffed Squash Blossom Bruschetta You'll find squash blossoms, which have a subtle squash flavor, from late spring to early fall at gourmet grocery stores, farmers' markets, or Latin food markets. They perish quickly and should be kept in the refrigerator for no longer than one day. Though the stuffed flowers are served here as an appetizer atop grilled bread, they would al...

Kids In Glass Houses, Iain's Fave Recipe!

Today's blog features guest blogger, peta2 UK's Violet... Just like the rest of you, peta2 UK just can't get enough of Kids In Glass Houses! Our friend Iain, one of KIGH's guitarists, is a peta2 UK supporter and even though the band are super busy promoting their new single "Saturday" out August 11th, Iain shared one of his specialty vegan recipes with us! Iain, it's over to you: "I'm a big fan of Oriental food and I am craving tofu right now so I would have to say that one of my favorite meals ...

Elephants, Monkeys, and Bears, Oh My!

Is it a paperweight or a Chia-pet? Neither--it's fancy soap! At $21 a pop, you may think fancy soap in the shape of anything other than soap is reserved for bathrooms with monogrammed hand towels and cashmere toilet seat covers, not one-ply toilet paper and a shower curtain from the dollar store, but no worries---these animal soaps from Gianna Rose are so cool looking, your guests will be afraid to actually use them, saving you money in the long run! Choose from a collection that includes cats,...

Eat Your... Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas) Here in North Carolina, where a full 40% of the U.S. crop is grown, the sweet potato is king. This versatile root vegetable can be used to make everything from breads and biscuits, to pies and cakes, and even soups and salsas. They are also a great source of beta carotene, vitamin E, vitamin B6, fiber, iron, and potassium. History Sweet potatoes originated from northern South America in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Colombia where they have been cultivated for th...

Sun worshipper Ronaldo turns a distinct shade of mahogany

clipped by: suckmyclip clipper's remarks: GOOD GOD CAN YOU SAY SKIN CANCER? Clip Source: www.dailymail.co.uk For several weeks he's been unable to play the sport that made his name, so you could forgive Cristiano Ronaldo for being browned off. But as he spends more and more time in the Los Angeles sun, the footballer seems to be turning very brown indeed. The 23-year-old Manchester United player has spent so much time on sun loungers and by the pool that he could almost be mistaken for the Cupri...

Bounty Celebrates Father, Daughter Bond with Contest

Procter & Gamble’s Bounty paper towels brand is out with a national contest in search of dads and daughters who best show that special father/daughter bond.

New Uses For Old Stuff.

Over at realsimple they have a list of alternate decorative uses for cheap everyday stuff. Which is my kinda list, it includes: A toothbrush holder used as a vase for individual blooms. which would look brill with Peony's IMO. Dish towels used as placemats, which looks all picnicy chic. A cute ribbon bedecked lampshade. And my personal favorite, planters brought inside, topped with glass and used as occasional tables. For the whole list mosey over to realsimple

Le Patissier Cakes are Actually Towels with Cellphone Accessories for Toppings

Boy does that cake look delicious! Oh wait, I just ate my towel! Confused, so were we when we first spotted the Le Patissier Cakes, our mouths were watering until we realized that they were actually fluffy towels shaped into beautifully designed cakes. Parfait & Sundaes’, Layer Cakes, Cupcakes, or Milk Shakes, to be exact There [...]