Tuesday, 23. February 2010
Many people find themselves squeezed out of their homes by a collection of years of hoarding. There is a fairly new auction site available today. It offers many unique features and is growing faster than anyone thought possible. Chances are that you will be able to find great deals on new products and auction your unwanted stuff at TripleClicks(TM).
What do you have to lose? It is free to sign up, and will only take less than a minute to get in on the action. Also, the site only requires basic information. They ask for your first name and surname. Then ask to provide an email address where you can be contacted. You have to enter the email address twice to ensure no mistakes are made. Similarly, your password is typed twice as well.
After typing in the required information, take a moment to check out the privacy policy developed by this site. The owners are ensuring their customers’ privacy very proactively. After this, submit your application. You will be asked for your country of residence. To get to the country type the first letter of it into the drop down box and that is all there is to it. Read more... (563 words)
Posted in Clothing by Ron Ravendore -
Thursday, 18. February 2010
You can go into just about any store and buy a jewelry box. The variety is endless from glass jewelry boxes all the way to handcrafted jewelry boxes. The handcrafted jewelry boxes stand above the rest though with their intricate detail and durability.
These boxes were quite a rage in the olden days. Generally in this category, the wooden boxes were more popular since they were easier to make and decorate. Hence, people in the Victorian Era and the Renaissance period preferred to keep their precious and semi precious trinkets in these wooden boxes. These boxes were appealing in more ways than one.
Whether it was the smooth texture of the wooden or the interesting wooden latch, these boxes could be described as nothing but individualistic. companies are constantly tring to recreate the magic of long ago. Handmade jewelry boxes are being recreated which is helping with the revival of the small scale industry.
With the advent of the modern day equipments, the beauty of handcrafted jewelry box has increased many folds. Not only are they beautiful to behold, they are also quite practically made. You can get them in all shapes, sizes and designs. These boxes can be used by both men and women and should have an aesthetic value. These boxes can be used for different purposes for both men and women. Read more... (538 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Christine Pinkston -
Monday, 8. February 2010
A Reuters story that appeared late last year said that Singaporeans are now trading their Rolex watches, including the popular Datejust watches, and are now settling for less pricey brands. This is because recession has hit the Asian city-state quite badly and people are trying to cash in on the value of their Rolex watches.
People from all over the world are relying on their Rolex Oyster Perpetual and Datejust to save them. Jewelers are claiming that there is rise of people from around the world who are collecting new and pre-owned watches Rolex watches even with the unemployment rate at an all time high. Not only are people still collecting them but the prices of watches are going up. Collectors are starting to understand that gold and silver are worth more than paper.
If your fortunate enough to have money to invest, the Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust would be a great starting point. Gold is at an all time high and with cash4gold watches are coming a commodity. The Rolex has craftsmanship that cannot be duplicated and if you decide to sell your watch down the line, give it a good buff and you could make a good return. Read more... (526 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Roman Streib -
Saturday, 10. October 2009
by Jack Wagon
Gold is one of the most popular and precious metals for investment today. Historically, gold has remained a measure of wealth as well as the medium of exchange for many years. It is more than just a commodity; it is unofficially a currency used all over the world. Central banks, all over the world, use gold to backup their respective currencies.
There are two main reasons for using gold as an investment. Gold is bought by the investors to gain profit from its continuous rising prices, and to use as a deception in times of financial downturns or crisis.
One can invest in gold in a variety of ways. The most common way is to store it in its solid form-bars, coins or bullions can be bought over the counter or through a gold dealer. One can save wealth in the form of gold for generations to come. This is risk-free way of investing in gold. Read more... (535 words)
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Friday, 21. August 2009
by Deb Smith
Just thinking of having to wear a pair of women’s plus size shorts can bring on a severe headache. Flicking through a magazine with skinny models in tight shorts could drive me straight to the ice cream in the fridge. But alas! No more, the answer to my summertime closet have arrived.
Leave the wide breathable long pants and floor length skirts to the moths in the wardrobe, plus size clothing designers have heard our cries. Gone are the days when the swimwear store only stocked 3 plus size swimsuits in the entire store, all designed for your grandmother. Gone are the days when curvy plus size women were expected to cover up from head to toe.
We can now wear shorts and short skits because finally we have our own designers. Lets have a look at how we can get the most from our plus size liberation.
Clothing in larger sizes is not the same as plus size clothing. Clothing designed for plus size women have special alterations made to the style and design. For example armholes in dress shirts are bigger and there will be more ease over the shoulders for dresses, shirts and jackets. Trouser legs are also wider in the thigh than pants designed for small sizes. Read more... (442 words)
Posted in Clothing by Deb Smith -
Thursday, 20. August 2009
by Deb Smith
The thought of squeezing into a pair of women’s plus size shorts use to be enough to give me a severe headache. Eating huge amounts of ice cream made me feel better whilst paging trough a womens magazine full of scrawny models in tight shorts. Finally, someone have heard my cries, no more stressing over what to wear when summer arrives.
From now on the moths can have the long floor length skirts and long breathable pants. You don’t have to put up with stores that only stock 3 dresses in a plus size in the entire store. Thankfully the days a curvaceous women had to cover herself from head to toe is over.
Shorts skirts and shorts is now something even plus size women can wear, because we now have our own designers. There are basic things plus size designers focus on when they design for plus size women.
There is a big difference between larger sizes and sizes for larger people. A large size is just larger proportionately. A size for a larger person has differences that accommodate a plus size persons special needs. Things like larger armholes in dress shirts with more ease through the shoulders and trouser legs that are wider in the thighs. Read more... (435 words)
Posted in Clothing by Deb Smith -
Thursday, 20. August 2009
by Cathryn Zhang
Colored Glaze Jewelry
Colored glaze, or Chinese Liuli, is an exquisite integration of traditional Chinese culture and modern art. It has a history of more than two thousand years. Liuli is made using dewaxed casting and artificial crystals. It takes over 20 days for each piece to be completed. So each item is exquisite and shiny.
Near the HeNan Hotel in Beijing, there is a shop on the first floor of Bai Gong Handicraft Museum named Bai Yi De Kun, where they offer high quality colored glaze artwork. I also found a large variety of pendants and colorful bracelets on display.
The shop assistant told me that Liuli is very durable and as hard as jade. The hottest item in the shop is a pendant named “Yuan Meng,” which means “realizing one’s dream.” I liked its beautiful, translucent blue circular ring that matched a 14K white gold necklace. It was so mysterious and gorgeous, and that’s why it was so popular.
The shop also offers some crafts fit for presents or souvenirs, such as a Peking Opera folding screen, each one of them a very good collection for your house. Read more... (408 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Cathryn Zhang -
Thursday, 20. August 2009
by Cathryn Zhang
Amazing colored glaze items in Beijing
Chinese Liuli, or “colored glaze,” is a perfect integration of ancient culture and modern art. With more than two thousand years of history, Liuli is currently made using dewaxed casting and artificial crystals. The entire process may take up to 20 days for each figurine. Each one must be exquisite, bright and limpid.
When I was strolling close to the Days Hotel & Suites Beijing Hotel, I found a shop named “Bai Yi De Kun.” I was attracted by the amazing colored glaze artwork shown in the shop. They even have different jewelry items made of colored glaze.
The shop assistant told me that Liuli is very durable and as hard as jade. The hottest item in the shop is a pendant named “Yuan Meng,” which means “realizing one’s dream.” I liked its beautiful, translucent blue circular ring that matched a 14K white gold necklace. It was so mysterious and gorgeous, and that’s why it was so popular.
The shop also offers some crafts fit for presents or souvenirs, such as a Peking Opera folding screen, each one of them a very good collection for your house. Read more... (408 words)
Posted in Jewellery by Cathryn Zhang -
