Hello again, it’s hard to believe that we are now in the middle of June. Things are progressing with my home project, the concrete was poured and is now curing. There is still much work to be done, but all of the old patio and deck are gone so at least everything now is new.
 Front Patio From Driveway - Before  Front Patio From Driveway - Day 5 I’m pretty impressed with how well they have avoided killing the plants in our garden. A few have not made it, but overall our garden will survive. Next week they move onto building back the deck, adding railing, pillars, a new front door and replacing the shutters. |
This week our featured website is called Beautiful Life and it features all things that make our physical world more beautiful. The four primary sections are Web design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design and Interior Design with gorgeous photos and nice write ups of each feature. The item featured in our screen shot is a futuristic luxury villa located on the island of Cyprus. Overall this site itself is a thing of beauty and I never stop finding amazing design within. (Know of a website we should feature on this blog? Send the URL along with your name to: Suggestions @ Habitatter.com)
Now on to this week’s specials: This month we are featuring 15% off all Waterwood solid brass hardware. 
These wonderful pieces are hand made in Texas and are of the highest quality. Choose from switch plates, cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, appliance pulls, doorbells and door bell chime boxes (made of wood). Their work together has been recognized by such publications as House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Southern Living and Old House Journal who have all recommended the Waterwood line to their readers. Now you can add them to your home at substantial savings this June only.
We are also currently adding a new exciting artist to our line up, Quality Time of 
New Orleans with hand crafted clocks and signs with a taste of New Orleans. Their inspiration was everywhere — in the historic city itself and in the South’s lingering memories tucked away in rural gas stations, old corner grocery stores, roadside diners and glamorous nightspots. Soon their fascination spread to explore Europe’s long tradition of beautiful travel and product posters.
Our top ten list this week is dominated by ceramic switch plates, especially All Fired Up Ceramic Switch Plates. We also have a switch plate by Fellowship Foundry on the list for the first time ever. Fellowship Foundry creates Fantasy oriented solid pewter switch plates. See what else made the top ten this week by looking below.
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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 6/5/10-6/11/10
 Art Glass Switch Plate Art Glass Switch Plate – Ceramic This switch plate features a grid of blocks in various colors that bring to mind an work of art glass. Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (Eight Configurations Available) |
 Thermometer Switch Plate - Ivory Thermometer Switch Plate – Ivory Breakthrough in wallplate design-provides form and function with sleek lines and a curved temperature readout display – - with every attention to detail.
(Three Configurations Available) |
 Merlot Grapes Switch Plate Merlot Grapes Switch Plate – Decoupage Switch plate featuring a big bunch of Merlot grapes on a classic background. Perfect for the oenophile or the casual drinker, display your love of the fruit of the vine. Each switchplate is made by hand in rural West Virginia, using art prints and durable steel plates made in the USA. The included screws are hand painted to match the background. (Sixteen Configurations Available) |
 Garden Herbs Switch Plate Garden Herbs Switch Plate – Ceramic Brilliant ceramic switch plates featuring various spices in pictures and words on the plates. Words and pictures vary by configuration. The largest list: Marjoram, Mint, Chives, Garlic, Oregano, Tarragon, Clover, Sage, Basil and Cilantro for a tasty combination. Please your senses with this switch plates that are perfect in any kitchen or pantry. (Seven Configurations Available) |
 Checkers Switch Plate Checkers Switch Plate – Pewter – 15% Off Clearance Lead-free pewter switch plates that are a treat for the hands as well as the eyes, featuring a tightly spaced checker board pattern. Hand-crafted in Eugene, Oregon, from custom-made molds. Each piece is designed by hand then created as a true work of art. Note: Hand-crafted pewter switchplates may appear a bit warped when you receive them. Pewter is vary malleable, so do not be afraid to bend them slightly in your hands to fit the contour of your wall. (Eight Configurations Available) |
 Dragonfly Ceramic House Number Dragonfly Ceramic House Number – Ceramic These feature an easy to see number surrounded by an elaborate dragonfly on the top and leaves surrounding a pinwheel on the bottom. Ceramic house numbers designed and made in Ontario with care and expertise. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (0-9 Available) |
 Mexican Sunflower Switch Plate Mexican Sunflower Switch Plate – Ceramic This switch plate features a look from south of the border, a boldly colored Mexican sunflower. Ceramic switchplates designed and made by a small family-owned studio in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (Five Configurations Available) |
 Apple Switch Plate Apple Switch Plate Ceramic – 35% Clearance on Whole Manufacturer What’s your favorite apple; McIntosh, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Red Rome? With these tasty switch plates you can get a sense of them all. Created and fired in Minneapolis, MN. Every switch plate is individually glazed by hand, so no two are exactly the same. Unique and Beautiful, the perfect complement for any room in your home. (Twenty-Nine Styles Available) |
 Blue Daisy Switch Plate Blue Daisy Switch Plate – Ceramic This switch plate features two daisies before a light blue background. Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (Eight Configurations Available) |
 Castle Switch Plate The knight on horseback riding out from the castle is being watched by a maiden in the tower. What lover of fantasy wouldn’t be delighted with this tiny piece of pewter wall art? Crafted by hand at a foundry in the San Francisco area. (Two Configurations Available) |
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thanks, I love the part with the glass
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