I spotted something interesting in today’s paper.
A Dad writing about what a disaster it is when he tries to dress his baby daughter. But he’s obviously not aiming for success, with comments like: “if there’s one thing us blokes are sure to be worse at than the ladies it’s getting the kids dressed.”
And of [...]
Continue reading about Kids’ fashion, or mini adult fashion?
Researching my story about bathrooms, I came across this wonderful page of dos and don’ts for shower enclosures. The advice has delightful appeal – it’s charming.
Here are some excerpts:
Towel Bar and Handle Warning
Towel bars and handles are not to be used as grab bars.
For many people, grab bars in showers are a great assistance [...]
A good shower was one of the must-haves about our new bathroom.
The bathroom had room for a stand-alone shower but no bath, so we looked at a variety of shower enclosures, and we were hoping to do something to improve the hot water system. This proved to be slightly tricky, but we came up with [...]
Are pedestrian areas more important, or is it making the buses more efficient?
These questions have been considered by Wellington City councillors and they have come down in favour of the buses. Much to the consternation of some pedestrians. But opinion is divided.
The Save Manners Mall campaign is attempting to change their minds, with posters here [...]
These advertisements from local newspapers in the US and around the world show how tricky the language can be.
* A superb and inexpensive restaurant. Fine food expertly served by waitresses in appetizing forms.
* Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home, too.
* For Sale — Eight [...]
A few years ago, someone had the idea to install loudspeakers with CCTV cameras, creating a system whereby operators not only kept an eye on things, they could also talk to the public.
CCTV systems have been in use for a number of years. Uses include monitoring for security, in plant such as warehouses, banks and [...]
Understanding your space and planning are important tasks to undertake if you are looking at upgrading bathrooms.
I was recently involved in upgraded a townhouse bathroom. Working in an area where everything is designed to be compact and save space restricts the options you have. Still, by thinking creatively, and always keeping in mind what we [...]
Taito Philip Field has the dubious honour of being New Zealand’s first politician convicted of bribery and corruption charges. The former junior Immigration Minister in the Labour Government was stood down in 2005 after allegations that he had had work done on his homes in New Zealand and Samoa by Thai nationals seeking to immigrate [...]
Did ya miss me? Bet you did. Been cleaning the bathroom. Didn’t notice the time. (Was a very dirty bathroom.)
Here is a quote from Oscar Wilde, who always had something to say:
“Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination.”