Apples have always been one of my favorite fruits. While you can get good apples all year long, nothing compares to the delicious apples you can get locally during the fall season, fresh from the tree. The apples are extra crispy, juicy and flavorful and I often eat one or two a day. I remember when I was younger we always went apple picking to some of the local apple orchards. It was a bit of a road trip but we always had a great time and made a special day of it. We also made caramel and candied apples as a special treat too. Another great treat is hot cinnamon apples, which would turn out really wonderful in this Romertopf Clay Apple Baker. (more…)

Conan the Barbarian Atlantean Sword is named after the namesake barbarian who is popular in the American Fiction history. A creation of Marto, these barbarian swords are exquisitely designed with precise attention to details. This is a reproduction of the sword that was used in the movie “Conan the Barbarian”. (more…)

In case you didn’t know, Gap, Old Navy, and Banana Republic are all owned by the same parent company. And in case you also haven’t noticed, their clothes tend to be very similar in their styling. So why not combine all three into one store? Is there are reason why there are three different brands, but the same company underneath it all? Well the answer is yes, there is a reason; so the three will not be joining forces to become one any time soon. The reason that there are three different stores is that they each aim to go after different economic segments of their market. Old Navy, the cheapest brand of the two, tend to go after more the more urban segment of the market. They offer trendy clothes that appeal to a broad demographic, but sell their clothes at reasonable prices that more people can afford. (more…)

Boy, was I right. Aux Mousquetaires Tapestry is what I was hoping for, and a lot more. The detail and care given to the scene is without rival. The colors are rich and warm and can brighten my home in unimaginable ways. It’s too easy to lose yourself in the scene, because it feels like you could be standing right there in the thick of it. I absolutely love the tapestry rod it’s hung on, with the fleur de lis ends. Everything about this piece says top notch craftsmanship. Anyone who’s picky about quality will want to pick this up. I’ve shown it to several friends already, who’ve all gushed about the piece. It certainly catches the eye and gets a conversation started. This is easily one of the best purchases I’ve made this year. (more…)

One thing I know to be certain is that you can never have enough storage space! Just think about it, have you ever heard of anyone saying they have just too much storage space! Of course not and there are reasons for that; we like stuff. Because we like this stuff we want great secure and safe places to store it and that is why I like vinyl outdoor storage choices. Vinyl is clean, virtually maintenance free and lasts a long time. It is also not as expensive as wood and is easy to put together with a kit and that’s why I have one in my backyard. (more…)