Designer's Blog — Exquisite Insights

 Bamboo cutting boards have become quite popular recently thanks to their environmentally friendly nature. Did you know that bamboo is harvested just after 3-5 years of growth? It’s also 16% stronger than some of its wood competitors. Bamboo does need some care though, and after referencing ehow.com, I’ve compiled some tips for you. Recipe BoxesDepending on the placement of your recipe box, it may collect dust and grime over time. To get back its natural shine, revitalize it by applying some mineral oil with a cotton cloth. You can even use furniture polish since its not being used to serve...

    How do you record the precious moments of your family's history? Scrapbooks are a great place for pictures of your vacations, family reunions, graduations and holidays, but what about all the other moments you want to cherish? My mother-in-law has been saving her calendars for years with the intention of creating a Family Almanac. She envisioned a box that would hold one notecard for every day of the year. On each card, she would write down events - big & small - that happened on that day in her family's history. As she gathered her materials, she asked if...

"Daisy, Daisy, give me your answer, do,I'm half crazy all for the love of you.It won't be a stylish marriage,I can't afford a carriage,But you'd look sweet upon the seatOf a bicycle built for two." Written by Harry Dacre in 1892, this song captures the romance that a tandem bicycle symbolizes. Since a tandem bike requires the two riders to pedal with the same cadence, it is a good metaphor for the teamwork & communication required in a marriage. With this in mind, I want to share my new guest book design with you!