Hello and welcome to end of August. School is back in season and the temperature has started to cool off. It has really been great weather to finish up all of those outdoor projects that I was putting off due to the heat of Summer. On the list later today is cleaning up the shelves in the garage.
This week our featured website is the site for McHale Landscape Design Inc. They are a landscape / hardscape design company based in Maryland. They focus on four primary areas landscaping, masonry, carpentry and maintenance, the last being important to make sure their plans are continually implemented properly. My favorite part of their website is their photo gallery which highlights about 100 projects which they have completed. Overall the site could use some design and layout work, but I find their photo gallery to be very useful when thinking of design ideas. (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 special: From now until the end of August we are featuring 10% off All Fired Up ceramic switch plates and house numbers. All Fired Up! is a small family-owned ceramics company founded in 1984 in Milton, Ontario, Canada. Over the years they have designed hundreds of different switch plates, and sold hundreds of thousands. All of their designs are All Fired Up! Originals, designed by Lynne Carson, and many of them are available in multiple configurations.
This week we have been adding the interior hardware styles of Vicki Lane. From it’s humble beginning in a garage in 1983, Vicki has expanded into being a nationwide designer, manufacturer and distributor for switch plates, drawer pulls, knobs, ceiling light pulls and doorbells currently marketed today by Vicki Lane. We currently have the lighted doorbells, switch plates and ceiling fan pulls active on our website, but look for drawer pulls & knobs to be added this coming week.
Our top ten list this time features a good variety of our switch plates plus a decorative sign and a garden hose guard. See what all made the top ten this week by looking below.
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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for the weeks of 8/21/10-8/27/10
 Diamond Plate Aluminum - Silver Switch Plate Diamond Plate Aluminum – Silver Switch Plate Blazin’ cool switch plate and outlet covers are perfect for a garage, shop, specialty room, or car trailer. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts even put them in their homes and businesses. These specialty covers are made from solid polished diamond tread aluminum and are the larger, standard size. The edges are rolled and the screw holes are counter sunk. All switch covers come complete with stainless steel screws. Made by hand in Marion, IN. (Fifteen Configurations Available) |
 Mirrored Glass - Clear Switch Plate Mirrored Glass – Clear Switch Plate These glass mirror switch plates are made from quality 3/16 inch (5 mm) thick glass and have highly polished 5/16 inch (8 mm) wide beveled edges. Made in China and includes screws and spacers. NOTE: Some types of installation situations may require the use of a supplied screw spacer to compensate for uneven fixture placement. Without a spacer, the plate may break when the screw is tightened. Full instructions included with switch plate. (Thirty-Nine Configurations Available) |
 Zebra Wrap Switch Plate Zebra Wrap Switch Plate – Decoupage Featuring original artwork, these individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switch plates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage. Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag. Made in Southern California. (Four Configurations Available) |
 Red Apple Switch Plate Red Apple Switch Plate – Resin This switch plate has tasty red apples that you look so real you’ll want to taste them. Wonderfully detailed switch plate featuring ripe red apples still on the tree, perfect for the kitchen or dining room. Made of resin and hand painted, includes screws. Item #LS137. Shipped directly from the artist. (Four Configurations Available) |
 Shells Ceramic Switch Plate This switch plate features two seashells, a conch and a clam shell, over an old letter background. 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. (Eight Configurations Available) |
 Lodge Pewter Switch Plate Lodge Pewter Switch Plate – 30% Off Clearance Lead-free pewter switch plates that are a treat for the hands as well as the eyes, featuring raised dragonflies and a border reminiscent of rough timbers. 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 switch plates 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. Clearance: Save 30% off the standard price on all remaining stock. If you need styles that we no longer have in stock you can still fill in the gaps at the Crosby & Taylor website. But you can save money with us before you do. (Nine Configurations Available) |
 Hummingbird Garden Hose Guard Hummingbird Garden Hose Guard – Aluminum & Iron Don’t damage your flowers by accidentally dragging your garden hose around corners. You can keep your plants safe and enhance the look of your garden with decorative garden hose guides. This garden hose guide is made of aluminum & brass with a topper in the shape of a hummingbird sucking nectar from a flower. Measures: 16 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ x 3″ Weight: 1 1/2 pounds |
 Treble Clef Switch Plate Treble Clef Switch Plate – Decoupage Switch plate featuring a treble clef, a staff and various musical notes. Bring some music into your life everytime you turn on a light. 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. (Seven Configurations Available) |
 No Soliciting Sign - Retro Modern No Soliciting Sign – Retro Modern Keep unwanted solicitors at bay in a tasteful way. No arguments here, this retro modern no soliciting sign is elegant and timeless, but strongly warns solicitors to stay away. Recycled white metal with a light sage green background and black lettering. Made in the United States by Flopping Fish, mounting hardware included. |
 Art Glass Ceramic Switch Plate Art Glass Ceramic Switch Plate 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) |
