Twitter Tweet Bird Song Alarm Clock

interior designer — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:21:45 +0000

After a long hard day and night of tweeting on the social networking site Twitter, one would think any reminder of the little Twitter bird would be as unwelcome as an alarm clock on a cold Winter morning. Well, that’s exactly what you get with this twitter tweet bird song alarm clock which is a great gift idea for any Twitter fans you might know. Perhaps you are one yourself and would like to be reminded of the fun and games to be had each morning when you get out of bed.

The twitter tweet bird song alarm clock is suitable for people of all ages, whether you know of twitter or not. What I particularly like about this cheerful alarm clock is the real bird song that is played when the alarm sounds. This differs from the rather awful bells and chimes that characterise the morning shattering of slumbering bliss with regular alarm clocks. The gentle song of birds is much more of a pleasant and indeed natural way to be woken.

This twitter tweet bird song alarm clock has a contemporary appeal to it in that the little bird on top glows when the bird song alarm sounds. The added visual feature provides another factor in gently raising you from the confines of sleep. If you are a bird watcher, a twitter fanatic or just an admirer of unusual alarm clocks, then this blue sky faced alarm clock with bird song sounding alarm will be an ideal addition to your morning chorus.

You can buy this bird alarm clock from the following location: Twitter Tweet Bird Song Alarm Clock.

Price: $28

Reverse Glass Painted Baroque Waste Basket and Tissue Box from Peru

interior designer — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:11:42 +0000

I came across this reverse glass painted waste basket and tissue box on my travels around the web. What struck me was the amazing technique with which these Peruvian made bedroom and bathroom accessories had been made. The floral patterns on the Baroque style waste basket and tissue box were created using what was, in the beginning, a Byzantine art form.

The Middle Ages saw the birth of the reverse glass painting technique. As the name suggests, it is where a piece of glass is painted and then viewed from the other side. This was first used in the decorating of icons in the Byzantine Empire. Over time, it spread across into Central Europe and played a large part in Renaissance designs. From the 18th Century onwards it flourished after being favoured by the nobility and the church.

This particular waste basket and tissue box comes from Peru. The Spanish were responsible for taking the reverse glass painting technique to South America in the 15th Century. Since then, it has taken a different road to the European styles and this is evident in the floral designs one can see on the side of the basket and box. Indeed, reverse glass painting has become an integral part of Peruvian art and culture.

If you are looking for some decorative accessories for your bedroom or bathroom, then this reverse glass painted waste basket and tissue box set from Peru will add an aura of cultural sophistication to your interior. Each time you venture into the room, you will be reminded of the incredible history of this fascinating art form. The floral designs are appealing and the Baroque shape and style will compliment many existing furniture pieces and fittings.

Click here to buy this Waste Basket and Tissue Box Set

Price: $178

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Reverse Glass Painted Baroque Waste Basket and Tissue Box from Peru