telephone call :: who was that??

Ever needed to find out who belonged to, or where a telephone number came from? It happens a lot to me. I'll see a call on my caller ID that I missed while I was out, with no name and wonder who it was that called. Or I'll be going through old scraps of paper on my desk or in my purse, with just a telephone number scratched on them. Its frustrating, not knowing who these numbers belong to.

Thanks to the wonders of modern technology and the internet, help has arrived. I found an excellent resource on the web that, when you type in the telephone number, it will provide the first and last name, street address, city, and state of the owner. It's called Reverse Phone Book Lookup.

The website, called 50statephonebook.org, also has additional reverse phone book services like tracer reports, background checks, an article library and more. It has lots of information that you're sure to find handy. So check it out!

furniture :: vintage treasures

If vintage is your bag, then Quotient Fine Furnishings is the place for you! Located in Manhattan, Quotient is an upscale shop that offers a wonderful line of fully restored vintage pieces. Favoring mid century design, the collection showcases top designers from the thirties on up. Here's a sampling of my favorites, but check them out for more fab finds!

Chaise Lounge and Ottoman by Milo Baughman
USA
50's-60's


Pair of Art Deco Mirrored and Silver Leaf Nightstands
1930's- 40's




Pair of Large Aventurine Glass Spheres on Black Glass Bases
Italy
1970's


I love vintage and Quotient has it all. It's JUST COOL!

via BlinkDecor

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cool product :: cocktails for iphones

Iphone Junkie?

These nifty drink coasters are another neat thing to add to all your iphone apps.
16 cool coasters = $60
Because IPhone is all around you.

Get them at Meninos . They're JUST COOL!

Oh, and I like their drain coasters too...

technology :: phone investigator

The past month I've been having one unknown number come up on my telephone. On the caller ID it says unknown, so since I screen my calls, I don't answer it. After many calls though, it's getting annoying. I am sure it is a telemarketer. So I found a really cool website that you can go to for Phone Number Info. It is just that. You type in any number and it checks through the database and reports if others have entered that number. Was it a sales call, wrong number, or a crank call? They leave their comments to let you know. Cool huh? This recently launched project is another new convenience for us and you can find it at Phone Lookup Investigator.

Oh and by the way I found the source of the call there, it was a survey company for Qwest.

fashion :: hot heels

You either love' em or ya hate 'em. I love 'em. UK designer INSA went to town when he got together with London based shoe designer Ruth Shaw, to design these mad mod heels. The first release of "Insa Heels" includes three colorways of the classic stiletto, all featuring the iconic Insa Heels design.

these heels aren't JUST COOL - their HOT!

Shoes up to 65% off!

furniture :: Mod Pod of a Chair!

It's psychedelic-ness to the max! Oh yeah.

I LOVE love love Insa prints and here, designer Rousseau has taken a bespoke Insa print and engraved it into the surface of this ultra cool illuminated hanging Bubble Chair. Stainless steel ring and chain keeps it mod while the white fur cushion adds comfort. A brilliant collaboration from the two. It's JUST COOL!

Check out the New Products at HomeDecorators.com

furniture :: plateau sofa

"Plateau Sofa" by designer Adrian McDermott is probably the only piece of furniture you'll ever need for a small space. It functions as bed,sofa...and if the back folds flat - maybe a coffee table too?

"Plateau is a two seater sofa/daybed, with upholstered seat body supported by a powder-coated tubular steel under-frame. It is a seating system designed for modern living and aimed at those looking for more verstility than that offered by more traditional 2 seaters. " from Adrians Website

Modern seating that I find JUST COOL!


Quality Down Comforters from Pacific Coast Feather Company

lighting :: glowing candles. Are they real?

What will they think of next? I was at a friends the other night having dinner and after, went to blow out the candles and to my amazement, when I looked a little closer, they weren't real at all but battery operated imitations! I'm sure alot of you are familiar with these, but I wasn't , and I must admit I was HIGHLY impressed. They smell good - these had a subtle vanilla scent - and they look good. Real wax on the outside. Even the flickering "candlelight" had that glowing ambience that candles are all about! So I put these down on my GOTTA HAVE IT list. These candles are JUST COOL.


Battery-Operated Flicker Candle available at SMARTHOME

fun :: your extreme makeover!

This is too much. Fun that is! All those gimmicky products over at Fred's make me such a fan and this one is no exception. It's FUNHOUSE™ static-cling mirror decals.

With this giant set of static-cling decals your extreme makeover is just a mirror application away and it doesn't even hurt. Place Fred's Funhouse decals on a mirror and stand back. VOILA! ... a new you! How much fun is this for the kiddies (big kids included) ?

Funhouse includes 3 full sheets of reusable static-cling decals in a colorful peggable package and is the inspired design of Christina Sciullo and Jason Amendolara, Fred studio.

Oh that Fred - whoever he is, he's JUST COOL!

home :: protecting the future

If you are in the market to purchase a home for the first time, the home insurance market may be a new thing to you. There are several different types of home insurance that you should be aware of. Two important ones, mortgage protection insurance and mortgage insurance are so important to have. As the head of the household you have responsibility to your family to provide them with peace of mind that your home will be paid for at the time of your death. After all mortgage insurance is not just a piece of paper, it’s an investment in peace of mind.

Another important insurance coverage is of course life insurance and universal life insurance. Without these, your family would be left out in the cold and perhaps with no means to continue the comfortable life that you had provided them with while you were alive. It's important to have these insurances and get them now before it's too late. Confused yet? ;) A good place to learn about these and other insurances is at the NAA Life website. Go check it out and get some peace of mind for you and your family.