UFO-like Domepsace Rotating Wooden House

Called a "wooden cocoon" by Gizmag.com, this house is all about warmth and being "green."

According to Gizmag, in addition to have fresh wood smell, a Domespace home has strategically-placed sloped openings so that homeowners "benefit from light pouring through at some point during the day, brightening up the interior with more natural light than vertical windows can offer."

Sounds and looks comfy as can be home.

For the rest of the story, go to: http://www.gizmag.com/domespace-wooden-rotating-house-on-display-at-bordeaux-green-show/16663/

Awesome product for the home...

Especially if you have pets. We all know they are very good at helping make for a cozy home, but can also be a little smelly.

As can dinner odors, etc.

I just found and highly recommend Zero Odor.
It's available from stores such as Bed, Bath & Beyond and Target, and it's also easy to find online.

I used this product on a basket chair that I had bought which had become a favorite napping spot for my dogs. As a result of them being on it constantly, it smelled pretty bad. But, I sprayed the Zero Odor on it and now it doesn't smell at all.

No wire hangers, but candle holders okay.

From The Art Institute of Catalog, here's a cozy touch that will also make you feel "green."

It's a Recycled Wire Candleholder Set.
Item number: 123726
Cost: $188
Description:
Recycled wire never looked so appealing. Mod yet elegant, these candleholders bring a refined touch to your table. Finely balanced shapes and heights work together or individually. Handcrafted and eco-friendly. Requires standard taper candles (not included). Handcrafted items can be found in the museum’s collection.

Soft and cozy read

Book recommendation: Homer's Odyssey by Gwen Cooper

Book Description (from Amazon.com)
Once in nine lives, something extraordinary happens...
The last thing Gwen Cooper wanted was another cat. She already had two, not to mention a phenomenally underpaying job and a recently broken heart. Then Gwen’s veterinarian called with a story about a three-week-old eyeless kitten who’d been abandoned. It was love at first sight.

Everyone warned that Homer would always be an "underachiever," never as playful or independent as other cats. But the kitten nobody believed in quickly grew into a three-pound dynamo, a tiny daredevil with a giant heart who eagerly made friends with every human who crossed his path. Homer scaled seven-foot bookcases with ease and leapt five feet into the air to catch flies in mid-buzz. He survived being trapped alone for days after 9/11 in an apartment near the World Trade Center, and even saved Gwen’s life when he chased off an intruder who broke into their home in the middle of the night.

But it was Homer’s unswerving loyalty, his infinite capacity for love, and his joy in the face of all obstacles that inspired Gwen daily and transformed her life. And by the time she met the man she would marry, she realized Homer had taught her the most important lesson of all: Love isn’t something you see with your eyes.

Homer’s Odyssey is the once-in-a-lifetime story of an extraordinary cat and his human companion. It celebrates the refusal to accept limits—on love, ability, or hope against overwhelming odds. By turns jubilant and moving, it’s a memoir for anybody who’s ever fallen completely and helplessly in love with a pet.

Another great home fountain idea

Here's the product description:

Stately yet soothing. Our fountain accent table embodies both those qualities while adding sophistication to any setting. Water flows from two medallions atop the faux granite columns into a pool below lit ethereally by LED lights. Glass top is removable for easy cleaning. Resin. Assembly required. Uses adjustable pump and AC adapter (included). 29 1/2" w x 17" h x 15 3/4" d.

Available from Midnightvelvet.com
Price: $189.95

Note: The above picture is from a lit room, but the picture in the catalog I saw from a dimly lit room makes the fountain look a lot more soothing.

Relaxing activity

The beach is one of the most relaxing images people can think of. Hence today's "soft and cozy" suggestion.

Build a sandcastle.

The best part is that it's a great, relaxing activity whether it's something you for fun or if you decide to go all artistic; whether you are young or old; whether alone or in a group.

Can't make it to the beach? You can always read about sandcastles instead.
For example:
Sandcastles Made Simple: Step-by-Step Instructions, Tips, and Tricks for Building Sensational Sand Creations [Paperback] by Lucinda Wierenga. Available from amazon.com.
$7.88

Reader Recommendation

Hi all. This item comes recommended by reader Cicely Walters from New York.

It's a towel warmer from Bed, Bath and Beyond.

Cicely says the towel warmer:
•Cuts down on the amount of towels that have to be washed (you know how kids are always using towels once and then leaving them wet on the floor or in the hamper to be washed again).
•Doesn't require any installation since it's free-standing.
•Makes it more fun to get out of the shower on a cold morning.
•Also provides a nice way to get your pj's toasty before bed.

She does warn that it does get hot, so you might not want to use one if you have a big dog that can knock it over.

Price: $69.95

Product Description:
Warmrails Temperature Controlled Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish Towel Warmer and Drying Rack

This temperature controlled towel warmer and drying rack's electronic control panel offers high, medium and low settings. The Filatherm™ element uses less power than a regular lightbulb and allows you to use your Warmrails 24 hours a day. Perfect for drying towels as well as lingerie, baby clothes, bathing suits and more. Also reduces moisture and mildew. Features heated flat panels instead of traditional horizontal ladder or zigzag style tubing. Some assembly required. Measures 36 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W x 12" D. One-year limited warranty. UL listed.