Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Outdoor Gazebo Canopies

!±8± Outdoor Gazebo Canopies

Outdoor gazebo canopies are a great way to beautify your backyard. Not only will it add a nice look to an all too often plain style, it will also provide you with some convenient and healthy benefits as well. As you may know, with summer upon us, the place to be is outside where the weather is nice, the sun is shining, and the air is fresh. Although this may sound like paradise, there are some issues that you much be aware or be reminded about.

It's great to go outside on a sunny day but because of dangers of developing skin cancer, you must not stay outside too long even if you have sun block on. The best thing to do if you want to enjoy chilling in your backyard is to either wait until the sun comes down or make sure you have plenty of shading. The problem with waiting for the sun to go away is that you will be missing the best part of the day. The problem with making sure you have proper shading from things like trees is that as the sun moves, the shading area will move as well. Sometimes, the amount of shading just isn't sufficient enough. You can always bring an umbrella out but even then, the shading is limited.

This is a where a gazebo canopy can be very useful and convenient. It will provide you with the shading that you want regardless of where the sun happens to be in the sky. Depending on what size gazebo canopy top you have, you will have a big enough shade to just lie back and relax. Often times, being outdoors on a summer day can get uncomfortable for some people because it can get hot so that's why it's good to be where the shade is. Even with the shade however, the heat can still get to you. What you can do is install a fan right into the gazebo.

Now even though the canopy top will protect you from the sunlight, you still want to be wearing some sunscreen lotion as well as drinking plenty of water to keep yourself from being dehydrated. Also, it's important to keep in mind that with some cheaper type canopy tops, the weather will wear them down quite quickly. Finding a replacement canopy for gazebos can be a pain if you buy an unknown name because of parts availability. When it comes to buying one of these things, you get what you pay for. Spend a little bit more to save you money in the long run.


Outdoor Gazebo Canopies

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Thursday, November 24, 2011

Price Ranges For Silver Tea Sets

!±8± Price Ranges For Silver Tea Sets

During the past ten years, the price of silver has increased from just over .00 to over .00 per ounce, which percentage-wise is actually better than gold. Although it fluctuates more than gold, in the past year alone, it has doubled its price, so if you bought your silver tea set when prices were at their lowest, you might consider getting it re-valued now. If you were not fortunate enough to do that, you might still pick up a bargain now and consider it a safe investment for the future.

But what exactly should you buy? Well in 2008, over fifty percent of silver production was used for industrial purposes, nineteen percent for jewellery, eight percent for coins and medals and seven percent for domestic silverware. The rest could be accounted for in photography use, but the pattern for this is changing with the advent of digital cameras. It is mostly mined in Central and South America, China, Russia, Poland and Australia and is in plentiful abundance.

Whatever you choose to buy, take your time over it. Firstly, check for the hallmark or assay mark to ensure it is genuine. If it does not have a hallmark, or say 'sterling', it could be of foreign production, or even silver plate, which is worth less than half the value of sterling. Once you have located a hallmark, a quick bit of research on the internet will establish the date and place of manufacture. Examine items carefully by running your fingers all around them to seek out weak spots like dents or thinning of the silver. If you think something is wrong, breathe on the area to show the surrounding area in relief so you can examine it more carefully.

It is almost impossible to say what the price of an antique silver tea set should be as so many factors need to be taken into account, but if you are willing to settle for silver-plate, an attractive four or five piece set would range from as little as 0.00 to ,000.00+ for better quality hollowware. For genuine antiques you would need to look for private sales or check out the auction rooms. Many people nowadays prefer a tea press to a teapot and cafetière style coffee or tea press sets in glass and stainless steel can be picked up for under .00.

For a tea press that looks far less like a coffee-maker and more like a traditional teapot, modern Bodum tea presses cost around .00 from a wide number of retail outlets. But if you visualise yourself sipping afternoon tea from your genuine antique tea service, like a member of the British aristocracy, you may well need to remortgage your house before you start scouring those country house sales and specialist auction rooms.


Price Ranges For Silver Tea Sets

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Friday, November 18, 2011

Bodum Columbia 32-Ounce Thermal Tea Press, Stainless Steel

!±8± Bodum Columbia 32-Ounce Thermal Tea Press, Stainless Steel


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The Thermal Columbia Tea Press is a simple solution for brewing loose leaf tea and keeping it warm without over steeping. Made of double wall stainless steel, the Columbia Tea Press will keep your tea hot for approximately 2 hours. Because the press completely stops the brewing process, you can enjoy your tea over time with the confidence that the extraction and flavor will remain the same as the moment you pressed and stopped the brewing. The Columbia eliminates "stewed" or bitter over-extracted tea. Just add loose leaf tea to the infuser, fill the pot with hot water, and let the tea steep to your liking. Once you are ready, press the plunger down and stop the brewing process. Now you are ready to enjoy your tea. For even better results, preheat the pot with hot water to maximize the insulation. The 4 Cup Columbia Tea Press yields approximately 4 - 8 ounce cups.

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Sunday, November 6, 2011

A Bridal Tea Party

!±8± A Bridal Tea Party

Tea parties aren't just for little girls anymore. Increasingly more brides-to-be are requesting their bridal showers be tea or coffee themed. Although coffee is still a strong trend, tea has grown in popularity along with flavor infusion technology. Those who are planning the bridal shower can take the tea party theme down the Asian path or the old English path. Both are very different, but just as pleasing.

Asian

An Asian themed tea party does not necessarily have to compliment the overall wedding theme; it can be a fun way to remember the occasion all on its own. Start with choosing elegantly styled invitations perhaps bearing Japanese Kanji signifying love, commitment or luck. Perhaps request your guests to dress in Asian styled clothing such as long tunics with baggy trousers or high necked Chinese dresses. Holding the shower at a Japanese restaurant is an option, but there may be very little flexibility for activities. A better option would be the home of a member of the wedding party or renting a hotel room. Decorating the space with Japanese origami garlands and paper lanterns will begin creating the right atmosphere. Have incense burning subtly in the background (too much will overpower the taste of food and drink). Red is traditionally a color of celebration in Asian cultures. Chinese brides wear red dresses and the color is often associated with honor, success, fortune, fertility, happiness and passion. So, if possible have a lot of red accents in the decor. Have your guests wrap their gifts in red paper, and do the same with any favors being handed out. Food for an Asian themed tea party should be simple and authentic. Sushi is a good choice, and there are several kinds reserved for wedding celebrations so do a little research before setting the menu. Serving Japanese tea is a must, and if available, having someone perform the Japanese tea ceremony would be a wonderful addition to the theme. In order to liven things up, hiring an Asian fortune teller may be a fun thing to do as well. When choosing favors for the guests to take home with them, consider Japanese tea sets, exotic tea concoctions in ornate tea sachets, miniature tea leaf scoops, or even large raw sugar stir sticks. The choices of tea-themed bridal shower favors are endless, and always well received.

English

The best environment for an English themed tea party is an old character house or a traditional English country garden. If those two options are not available, then perhaps a room in a vintage hotel or bed and breakfast would be a good location. The more Victorian the decor, the better suited to enhance the theme of the shower. When it comes time to decorate, use lots of pastels, antique china and old fashioned roses, Choose invitations that are simple, in the same colors those chosen for the wedding. If you are having them custom printed, try using old fashioned English instead of modern English. Just for fun, perhaps request your guests to dress in long flowing dresses, chiffon scarves, pearls or layers of beaded necklaces, white gloves, and large brimmed hats. Choose a menu with a lot of delicate cucumber or egg sandwiches, scones, homemade jam and clotted cream. Elegantly decorated petite fours and fairy cakes (cupcakes) are a must. Proper English tea cups are necessary, and the use of traditional teapots, creamers and sugar bowls is ideal. The English usually drink black tea, however a selection can be offered. For entertainment, English ladies would often chat over their cups or play games such as cribbage and whist. Charades was also a favorite past time among the 20-something ladies. Favors for an English tea party bridal shower are as easy as those for an Asian themed one. Tea filled sachets work well; Jordan almonds are a traditional gift, as are hand embroidered handkerchiefs.

Tea parties can be as modern as a Bodum tea press, or as traditional as a Royal Doulton teapot. Either way, the bride will remember her shower as being unique and incorporating her love of tea with her wedding.


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