<?xml version='1.0' encoding='UTF-8'?><?xml-stylesheet href="http://www.blogger.com/styles/atom.css" type="text/css"?><feed xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom' xmlns:openSearch='http://a9.com/-/spec/opensearchrss/1.0/' xmlns:georss='http://www.georss.org/georss' xmlns:gd='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005' xmlns:thr='http://purl.org/syndication/thread/1.0'><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944</id><updated>2012-01-08T22:21:31.920-08:00</updated><category term='bamboo blinds'/><category term='bamboo decor'/><category term='Bamboo Poles'/><category term='Bamboo Pole'/><category term='Watch Brands'/><category term='Custom tee shirts'/><category term='Customized T-Shirts'/><category term='personalized t-shirts'/><category term='lucky bamboo'/><category term='Valentine&apos;s Day Gift'/><title type='text'>Joy Joy</title><subtitle type='html'></subtitle><link rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#feed' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/posts/default'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default?max-results=100'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/'/><link rel='hub' href='http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><generator version='7.00' uri='http://www.blogger.com'>Blogger</generator><openSearch:totalResults>18</openSearch:totalResults><openSearch:startIndex>1</openSearch:startIndex><openSearch:itemsPerPage>100</openSearch:itemsPerPage><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-7467653868668427918</id><published>2012-01-08T22:20:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2012-01-08T22:21:32.026-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Valentine&apos;s Day Gift'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='personalized t-shirts'/><title type='text'>Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Men</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Valentine's Day is on February 14th every year. It's really duration of love that is shared by mostly couples around the globe. This day of celebration offers lovers a chance to share their love by exchanging gifts and love messages. For ladies there are lots of stuffs you can wrap in beautiful gift papers, however for guys it's not that easy. As a result, a creative Valentine's Day gift ideas for boyfriends is really important.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CLpi9w867y4/TwqGwaXhEKI/AAAAAAAAADs/GJ1IQVP7nNw/s1600/gift.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="228" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CLpi9w867y4/TwqGwaXhEKI/AAAAAAAAADs/GJ1IQVP7nNw/s320/gift.jpg" width="250" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;DIY Valentine's Day Gift is always popular. Express to your Valentine just how unique he is to you by making some creative DIY stuff. You could design an exclusive, homemade Valentine's Day card using a romantic idea or create a song which displays your feeling about your beloved one. A different way to get imaginative is to design &lt;a href="http://www.egotailor.com/" target="_blank"&gt;personalized t-shirts&lt;/a&gt; for your sweet heart. Just add one love sentence or a photo which can recall your sweet memory is romantic enough. DIY a fortune cookie is also a good idea. You can deliver your love message in a giant fortune cookie. He will discover his love fortune when he reads your love message hidden inside.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Another good Valentine's gift idea for guys is clothing. Guys really like wearing clothing that is purchased by ladies because that is a mark of caring. Be sure you have a general idea about his favorite color and style before you go shopping. When choosing color of the clothing, you may also take his skin color into consideration. Designer shirts or jean is a good gift idea. However, if you're not on a budget, you might go to higher end shops.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-7467653868668427918?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/7467653868668427918/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-day-gift-ideas-for-men.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/7467653868668427918'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/7467653868668427918'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2012/01/valentines-day-gift-ideas-for-men.html' title='Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Men'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CLpi9w867y4/TwqGwaXhEKI/AAAAAAAAADs/GJ1IQVP7nNw/s72-c/gift.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-2312895809873356128</id><published>2011-12-18T23:52:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-18T23:52:55.077-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Customized T-Shirts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='personalized t-shirts'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Custom tee shirts'/><title type='text'>Personalized T-Shirts for Your Family</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;When it comes to gifting your family member, people sometimes consider clothing to be a probable choice. In fact, your family longs for your love in the gift. What they really care is how much you care and how much time you spent on it, not how much dollar it costs. It’s clear that design t-shirts from a branded store would not make a meaningful gift. As a result, &lt;a href="http://www.egotailor.com/"&gt;personalized T-Shirts&lt;/a&gt; come to be a preferred choice as gifts for your family members.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_wPgeF1rSUM/Tu7tGcKPwNI/AAAAAAAAADQ/pUvNwn_C-Gc/s1600/personalized-tshirts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_wPgeF1rSUM/Tu7tGcKPwNI/AAAAAAAAADQ/pUvNwn_C-Gc/s1600/personalized-tshirts.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Customized t-shirts can be ideal gifts for the ones you really care. For your parents, you can design the t-shirts with messages like “I love Dad” or “I love Mom”. Choose a pink or white custom t shirt and add a princess or some beautiful elements on the shirt for your little daughter. As for your boy, you can add a superman or other hero characters he love. As Christmas is round the corner, you can also add any Christmas elements to create custom Christmas t shirts. When it comes to gifting your sweetheart, you can add some romantic love quotes you both known, which is really sweet and unique. The family would certainly remember the special gifts forever in their heart.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Egotailor makes it fun and easy to design t shirts online. Make custom T-Shirts for your family would bring happiness to them and you’ll also enjoy yourself at the same time.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-2312895809873356128?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/2312895809873356128/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/12/personalized-t-shirts-for-your-family.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/2312895809873356128'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/2312895809873356128'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/12/personalized-t-shirts-for-your-family.html' title='Personalized T-Shirts for Your Family'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_wPgeF1rSUM/Tu7tGcKPwNI/AAAAAAAAADQ/pUvNwn_C-Gc/s72-c/personalized-tshirts.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-2260415762689886083</id><published>2011-12-15T21:28:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-15T21:31:39.614-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='personalized t-shirts'/><title type='text'>Promote Your Business with Customized T-Shirts</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #707070; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 20px;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Most companies have to tolerate the marketing cost if they want to be successful. The marketing dollars need to be spent cleverly for business especially small ones. Advertising on magazines or newspaper will surly cost you thousands of dollars. Actually, there are many ways to advertise without spending more than you imagine. Customized T-shirt marketing is actually better than advertising on magazines or newspaper, which can reach a wide range of audience.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2r3XlHO9ixQ/TurWtVp2bYI/AAAAAAAAADI/MlShJmWh-h4/s1600/t-shirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2r3XlHO9ixQ/TurWtVp2bYI/AAAAAAAAADI/MlShJmWh-h4/s320/t-shirt.jpg" width="238" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Many companies are using customized t-shirts as promotion method now. When you come up with a new product, you can use &lt;a href="http://www.egotailor.com/"&gt;personalized t-shirts&lt;/a&gt; to spread the news rather than advertise on newspapers. Custom tee shirts do not require a large amount of cost, which is really an economical promotion tool. It can be very effective to raise public awareness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Sponsoring local sports team can also get benefit for your company, such as baseball or hockey teams. Local sponsoring with&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.egotailor.com/" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; color: #575757; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: none; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;" title="Custom Tee Shirts"&gt;custom tee shirts&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;is a smart business decision. It gives you the exposure as well as a reputation among the community. When you sponsor a local football team, you have customized t shirts with the name and logo of your business on t shirts. They are out there for everyone to see and remember. Imagine a bunch of kids running around with your name on their backs. The kids get the custom tee shirts they need while you get the exposure, which is a win-win situation for both parties. Moreover, local newspapers love to snap photos of teams during the whole season, which will give even more exposure for your company as your name is on these customized t shirts.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-color: transparent; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-color: initial; border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; border-style: initial; border-top-width: 0px; font-weight: normal; margin-bottom: 20px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; outline-color: initial; outline-style: initial; outline-width: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Through Custom t shirt printing, advertising dollars are saved and your company is easily remembered.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-2260415762689886083?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/2260415762689886083/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/12/promote-your-business-with-customized-t.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/2260415762689886083'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/2260415762689886083'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/12/promote-your-business-with-customized-t.html' title='Promote Your Business with Customized T-Shirts'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2r3XlHO9ixQ/TurWtVp2bYI/AAAAAAAAADI/MlShJmWh-h4/s72-c/t-shirt.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-1677658255130641095</id><published>2011-12-01T17:53:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-12-01T17:55:02.014-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Customized T-Shirts'/><title type='text'>Uses of Customized T-Shirts</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;While the temperature is dropping, some fashion styles persist.  Customized T-Shirts are one of these kinds of fashion styles during the  winter.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://blog.egotailor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/customized-tshirt1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img alt="Customized T-Shirts" border="0" class="size-full wp-image-121" height="253" src="http://blog.egotailor.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/customized-tshirt1.jpg" title="Customized T-Shirts" width="250" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;Customized T-Shirts  can be worn inside when relaxing, sleeping, and beneath heavier layers  when you ventures outdoors. Moreover, a year-round offering of  personalized t-shirts is also a good idea which can help companies raise  publicity and spirits at the same time. Just add your company logo and  other business information on the T-Shirts. Wearing them can promote  your business even when you’re away from work. Customized T-Shirts are  always so special that you don’t have to worry that people won’t be  interested in them.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;Custom T-shirt&amp;nbsp;printing is also ideal as a gift. Sometimes you may be  too shy to tell someone your feelings, just put the words on the  T-Shirts, which is an easy way to let you be heard. You can also make it  as a birthday present. If you create custom T-Shirts for your friends’  birthday, they will not pay much attention to the cost. Instead, they  will focus their attentions on the designs, words and the quality of the  T-Shirts. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.egotailor.com/" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;Custom Tee shirts&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt; is really creative to show your talent.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-1677658255130641095?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/1677658255130641095/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/12/uses-of-customized-t-shirts.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/1677658255130641095'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/1677658255130641095'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/12/uses-of-customized-t-shirts.html' title='Uses of Customized T-Shirts'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-989481391673841033</id><published>2011-11-10T00:13:00.000-08:00</published><updated>2011-11-10T00:13:30.080-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Tips on Dressing Yourself</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;This article will teach you simply how you can dress yourself the way hipster do.&amp;nbsp;Here are a few simple tips to give you a head start on how you can dress like a hipster.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OY2iwdtq0FE/TruHlhzCZlI/AAAAAAAAACk/fWnZ6hWSiow/s1600/terms-left.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OY2iwdtq0FE/TruHlhzCZlI/AAAAAAAAACk/fWnZ6hWSiow/s320/terms-left.jpg" width="314" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Skinny or tight-fitting jeans- a staple part of every hipster's closet, if you already have it then give yourself a pat on the back, then if you don't, go get one right now! You do want to be a hipster don't you? Get a pair that is snug around your ankle; choose a shade that you can wear with pretty much anything. But since we are talking about hipster here, you can probably wear anything.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Converse Chuck Taylor- I am sure you probably have a pair of these classic ne but if you don't then you're a long way from home kid. Scavenge a pair from your attic or ask someone if they have an old pair, because it’s better that it looks practically wasted. If you still can get yourself a new pair of old sneakers then buy a pair of brand new ones and bang and bash them around a little bit, the trick is to make it look oldies but goodies.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Vintage shirt- a hipster's brand of genuine hipsterism is marked by his/her vintage shirt. You can scavenge for these at any vintage clothing store or thrift store, the more vintage and retro styling, the better. You can wear shirts with logos or designs of an 80’s band like Def Leppard Depeche Mode, Scorpions and the likes; or an 80's TV show like A-Team or McGyver. Personally though, if I was to wear a vintage shirt, I’d prefer those with designs of 80’s cartoons like GI Joe, Transformers, He Man or the Smurfs….Err, scratch the last one.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Ok, we're done with the basic in apparel or clothing. Now we can move on to the most basic accessories of the hipster nation.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Ray-bans- need I say more? Oh for crying out loud.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Linen or cotton scarf- something you can wear even during the hottest of summers, it marks the real brand of hipsterism. Preferably by the way in black and white.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Hoodies- one may not be enough, you can collect a spectrum of hoodies, different shapes and sizes, designs and colors, as long as it is a hoody. Something to wear all year round as well.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"&gt;Find more fashion clothing at&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.deluxsey.com/"&gt;DELUXSEY&lt;/a&gt;:&amp;nbsp;http://www.deluxsey.com/&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-989481391673841033?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/989481391673841033/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/11/tips-on-dressing-yourself.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/989481391673841033'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/989481391673841033'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/11/tips-on-dressing-yourself.html' title='Tips on Dressing Yourself'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OY2iwdtq0FE/TruHlhzCZlI/AAAAAAAAACk/fWnZ6hWSiow/s72-c/terms-left.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-7559706468680949968</id><published>2011-10-23T22:49:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2011-10-23T22:49:24.766-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Watch Brands'/><title type='text'>Hottest Luxury Watch Brands</title><content type='html'>&lt;div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Picking out the hottest Luxury watch for worn for events is just  as important as choosing the right pair of shoes. You will not wear  your old shoes to attend an important meeting as you would not wear an  old sport watch to a nice dinner date. Here are 3 popular Luxury &lt;a href="http://www.shop4watch.com/all-brands/"&gt;watch brands&lt;/a&gt; that are favored by the famous ones.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Rolex&lt;/strong&gt;:  Jessica Simpson was wearing a golden Rolex Daytona, one of the most  beautiful watches from Rolex. Now, it is a proven fact that many  celebrities are attached to wearing Rolex watches to exhibit their  social status. A Rolex watch is not just a product that tells time, it  is a symbol of class and elegance. Apart from Jessica Simpson, Lindsay  Lohan, Sharon Stone and even TAG Heuer's ambassador are crazy about  Rolex.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;img src="http://www.shop4watch.com/images/news/1318924906888.jpg" style="float: right;" /&gt;TAG Heuer&lt;/strong&gt;:  Barack Obama's Key Service chronograph. Barack Obama was wearing a TAG  Heuer observe when he was running to the President of north america -- a  large, black-dialed chronograph bearing the shield of the Secret  Service. The chronograph given by Secret Service agents is a private  label watch available only in the Secret Service employees' store. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Richard Mille&lt;/strong&gt;:  Rafael Nadal was wearing the black watch from Rich Mille when he won  the fifth French Open. It was also the championship of Richard Mille.  Rafael Nadal was likewise the ambassador of Rich Mille. The clock has a  thickness of 7 mm and weighs approximately 13 grams.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-7559706468680949968?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/7559706468680949968/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/10/hottest-luxury-watch-brands.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/7559706468680949968'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/7559706468680949968'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/10/hottest-luxury-watch-brands.html' title='Hottest Luxury Watch Brands'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-3833160034975375572</id><published>2011-09-16T01:56:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-09-16T01:56:26.796-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='lucky bamboo'/><title type='text'>Lucky Bamboo Care Tips</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wi6FYzp3lD4/TnMPIzJ-T1I/AAAAAAAAACM/LS3oGPDYQVU/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wi6FYzp3lD4/TnMPIzJ-T1I/AAAAAAAAACM/LS3oGPDYQVU/s1600/1.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;The &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/lucky_bamboo/"&gt;lucky bamboo&lt;/a&gt;  is not really bamboo, but a Dracaena which is a tropical plant commonly  grown for indoor use. Lucky bamboo has quite taken the modern world by  storm. It is popular because of its resemblance to bamboo, its  associations with good luck, and its low-maintenance requirements.  According to feng shui, lucky bamboo is believed to bring sensible luck  in terms of affection, health, wealth and harmony and peace of mind to  the bearer. It's a logo of positive energy. It is conjointly become a  decent gifting plan for several.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Although you don't need to spend much time on &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/lucky_bamboo/"&gt;lucky bamboo&lt;/a&gt;, growing it also needs care in terms of sunlight, water and soil.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Sunlight-  lucky bamboo prefers staying indoors. It despises direct daylight and  its leaves flip yellow within the scorching heat. It is suggested to  keep in shade at the temperature within the vary of 65-70 degrees.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Water– whereas bringing health to your life, &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/lucky_bamboo/"&gt;lucky bamboo&lt;/a&gt;  requires health in terms of watering from you. Too less or an excessive  amount of water may cause damage to the plant. whereas growing lucky  bamboo, weekly watering is good though you want to take into thought the  humidity of topmost layer of soil.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Soil- &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/lucky_bamboo/"&gt;lucky bamboo&lt;/a&gt;  plant grows well in nitrogenous soil. As a result, providing  fertilizers once per month as diluted resolution can keep your plant  healthy. If you find yellowing or curling of leaves, trim or prune the  leaves and change the water levels. After you realize the roots turning  red, keep relax! It's the natural color of the roots and you'll enhance  its beauty by supporting its suspended roots with enticing pebbles and  stones of your selection.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-3833160034975375572?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/3833160034975375572/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/09/lucky-bamboo-care-tips.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/3833160034975375572'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/3833160034975375572'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/09/lucky-bamboo-care-tips.html' title='Lucky Bamboo Care Tips'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-wi6FYzp3lD4/TnMPIzJ-T1I/AAAAAAAAACM/LS3oGPDYQVU/s72-c/1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-5542256189461746753</id><published>2011-08-29T22:19:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-12-01T17:47:09.927-08:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bamboo decor'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='bamboo blinds'/><title type='text'>Tips on Adding Bamboo Decor on Your Home</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M2P51uzr6iU/Tlxy2N5MunI/AAAAAAAAACI/oqJvlZTX62I/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M2P51uzr6iU/Tlxy2N5MunI/AAAAAAAAACI/oqJvlZTX62I/s1600/5.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;There are several types of &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_decor/"&gt;bamboo decor&lt;/a&gt; that you may want to add  to your collection. You may also want to completely replace your  current home theme to an environment friendly one using the exotic  designs for bamboo furniture such as cabinets and beds. You can easily  find these designs readily available on several designing websites on  the World Wide Web. One of the excellent decorations you may integrate  to your home design is the use of bamboo vases. These vases are  available in a wide variety of styles you can choose from. The designs  used for these ornamental home pieces can effectively add a distinct  look on your room. You may choose from polished, natural and spun bamboo  vases which would make a unique and fresh theme for your room design.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_decor/"&gt;Bamboo decor&lt;/a&gt; may also take the form of picture frames. Most of the time, your  memorable photographs are stored within these small pieces of craft. The  bamboo frames can be used to give emphasis to these special pictures.  You may even integrate your personal designs with the addition of a  variety of colors which would also give the frames a polished and  natural look. Aside from picture frames, you may also use bamboo bowls  and bamboo candles to add uniqueness into your home design. Different  types of bamboo bowls can appropriately fit on your kitchen area. Aside  from being a perfect dining decoration, it may also add a classic accent  when serving food into the dining table. A nice collection of bamboo  candles can add texture to your &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_decor/"&gt;bamboo decor&lt;/a&gt;. You may add your own taste  on the designs by playing through the different shapes and colors that  are available on the market.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;There are other bamboo decor that  you can add to your home collection such as drinking coasters, chairs  and bamboo blinds. A set of natural bamboo coasters would surely create a  traditional impression on your room theme and would perfectly fit on  your coffee table. Adding bamboo chairs to your home tables is a good  way to provide durability on your home furniture. There are a wide  variety of these bamboo chairs available on the market such as modern  and wicker types. To finish up your bamboo theme on your room, you may  use colorful bamboo blinds in order to add a natural look and at the  same time serve its purposes of blocking out the heat, sunlight and  noise.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-5542256189461746753?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/5542256189461746753/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/08/tips-on-adding-bamboo-decor-on-your.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/5542256189461746753'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/5542256189461746753'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/08/tips-on-adding-bamboo-decor-on-your.html' title='Tips on Adding Bamboo Decor on Your Home'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-M2P51uzr6iU/Tlxy2N5MunI/AAAAAAAAACI/oqJvlZTX62I/s72-c/5.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-4185575452232787018</id><published>2011-07-13T20:25:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-12-01T17:42:46.843-08:00</updated><title type='text'>The Culture Of Tiki Statues</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;Most people are now familiar with &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/tiki_statues/"&gt;tiki statues&lt;/a&gt; and masks from a tiki bar or a tropical-themed resort. A tiki statue is a unique and fun way to add that tropical feel in your home and yard.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DfF5dIK7qZA/Th5hjPa_BhI/AAAAAAAAABw/E2ETBIyMo-Y/s1600/5346_Tiki_Kanaloa_%2526_Tiki+Lono.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DfF5dIK7qZA/Th5hjPa_BhI/AAAAAAAAABw/E2ETBIyMo-Y/s1600/5346_Tiki_Kanaloa_%2526_Tiki+Lono.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DfF5dIK7qZA/Th5hjPa_BhI/AAAAAAAAABw/E2ETBIyMo-Y/s320/5346_Tiki_Kanaloa_%2526_Tiki+Lono.jpg" width="142" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"&gt;Tiki Statue&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;Just like other collection of tropical decor, Tikis can be easily converted into conversation pieces. Since they are hand-carved, no two tikis are the same. The history behind them comes from Polynesian culture. Tiki was the first man, somewhat equivalent to Adam in Christian theology. It is thought that the idea originated in the Marquesas Islands before spreading elsewhere in the South Pacific. In this ancient culture, the word "tiki" is also used to describe the spirit of a god or ancestor contained in a sculpture. The sculpture, which may be wooden or stone, is carved in their image. In Polynesia, &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/tiki_statues/"&gt;tiki statues&lt;/a&gt; have been found dating back at least 3,500 years. This custom resulted in the popularity of tiki statues that today can be seen all over the world. Tikis were placed outside the doors of temples and other sacred Polynesian places.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"&gt;Today, because of the mid-century tiki craze, tiki statues can be found all over the world. In Polynesia, there are artists and sculptors who draw their inspiration from the tradition of tiki statue carving. In the United States, "tiki" has become a blend of all of these ancient cultural forms. Our Polynesian style &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/tiki_statues/"&gt;tiki statues&lt;/a&gt; can add a beautiful tropical touch to any landscape. These statues can be a creative, unique, and colorful addition to your home or yard. All of our statues compliment our other tropical decor such as a romantic tiki hut, tiki torches, a bamboo tiki bar, bamboo fencing, and more. To complete your ultimate paradise, don't forget to also check out our other products for your home and yard, including tiki poles, a Mexican thatch, or a tropical thatch umbrella. Create your island escape today!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-4185575452232787018?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/4185575452232787018/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/07/culture-of-tiki-statues.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/4185575452232787018'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/4185575452232787018'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/07/culture-of-tiki-statues.html' title='The Culture Of Tiki Statues'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DfF5dIK7qZA/Th5hjPa_BhI/AAAAAAAAABw/E2ETBIyMo-Y/s72-c/5346_Tiki_Kanaloa_%2526_Tiki+Lono.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-6471674130022039836</id><published>2011-07-05T19:32:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-07-05T19:32:10.898-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Tips on Growing Lucky Bamboo</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QhrUz2luOyc/ThPI-r4zxqI/AAAAAAAAABs/aT55mKkq4U4/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/lucky_bamboo/"&gt;Lucky Bamboo&lt;/a&gt; is known to bring luck and positive energy to the  carrier. As described by Feng Shui and Chinese traditions, the different  number of executives of lucky bamboo plant brings good luck to the  wearer. It is believed that the two emerged plants bring good luck in  love for the carrier, and eight stalked plant believed to bring wealth. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QhrUz2luOyc/ThPI-r4zxqI/AAAAAAAAABs/aT55mKkq4U4/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QhrUz2luOyc/ThPI-r4zxqI/AAAAAAAAABs/aT55mKkq4U4/s1600/1.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Most  likely you've seen these lovely stalks in water display containers at a  local store for mass selling. Perhaps you've thought it's a lovely,  unusual plant even exotic looking and because of that impression passed  it by thinking that it would just be too temperamental for your indoor  planting abilities. Nothing could be further from the truth!&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/lucky_bamboo/"&gt;Lucky  Bamboo&lt;/a&gt; as a house plant is one of the most striking and surprisingly  one of the most easy as well. As long as you follow some very simple,  logical planting rules whether you’re using water or soil as a growing  material.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Pick out a few sturdy looking Lucky Bamboo  stocks from that sales display. Look for the stalks to be a healthy  green color, no yellow or brown on the stalks at all. Check to be sure  that the leaves sprouting from the top of the plant stalk are looking  healthy as well. You'll glance at the roots as you separate a few  stalks, making sure there is a good number of healthy looking roots  attached and importantly that the base of the stalk where those roots  are growing is firm and not squishy. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Now you need a container  for your lucky bamboo plant. Depending on the length and width of the  stocks you chose there are quite a few interesting and lovely to look at  options. A tall clear vase with some aquarium pebbles, or small marbles  in the bottom looks lovely. A short ceramic pot filled with small rocks  would be a sturdy home for your &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/lucky_bamboo/"&gt;Lucky Bamboo&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;With vase or  pot chosen, simply fill an inch or so at the bottom of your container  with pebbles, marbles, or small rocks. Put your stalk(s) of &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/lucky_bamboo/"&gt;Lucky Bamboo&lt;/a&gt;  in the container on top of them, then carefully add some more medium  another inch or so around the stalk to keep it firmly in place. Add some  bottled water to the container, filling to just above the line of your  pebbles, marbles or small rocks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;So with some simple care instructions, the task of growing Lucky Bamboo to be happy good luck to you and your home.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-6471674130022039836?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/6471674130022039836/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/07/tips-on-growing-lucky-bamboo.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/6471674130022039836'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/6471674130022039836'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/07/tips-on-growing-lucky-bamboo.html' title='Tips on Growing Lucky Bamboo'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-QhrUz2luOyc/ThPI-r4zxqI/AAAAAAAAABs/aT55mKkq4U4/s72-c/1.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-2414466542648689444</id><published>2011-06-23T18:36:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-06-23T18:36:57.203-07:00</updated><title type='text'>Creative Bamboo Wedding</title><content type='html'>&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X3udZRURxMg/TgPqDV3ZOAI/AAAAAAAAABc/cWjyXYO5QJI/s1600/gk21.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="259" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X3udZRURxMg/TgPqDV3ZOAI/AAAAAAAAABc/cWjyXYO5QJI/s320/gk21.jpeg" width="320" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1kaxA1jR2Do/TgPqEUl2PdI/AAAAAAAAABg/AE-bQBpZdis/s1600/gk18.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="259" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1kaxA1jR2Do/TgPqEUl2PdI/AAAAAAAAABg/AE-bQBpZdis/s320/gk18.jpeg" width="320" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5boOqXchpAg/TgPqFRwbGSI/AAAAAAAAABk/FAQyasV7URM/s1600/gk19.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="232" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5boOqXchpAg/TgPqFRwbGSI/AAAAAAAAABk/FAQyasV7URM/s320/gk19.jpeg" width="320" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"&gt;Do you like this kind of feeling?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"&gt;************&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"&gt;Love life, Love&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_poles/" style="color: #cc3300; text-decoration: none;"&gt;bamboo poles&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;amp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_paneling" style="color: #cc3300; text-decoration: none;"&gt;bamboo paneling&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-2414466542648689444?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/2414466542648689444/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/06/creative-bamboo-wedding.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/2414466542648689444'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/2414466542648689444'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/06/creative-bamboo-wedding.html' title='Creative Bamboo Wedding'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-X3udZRURxMg/TgPqDV3ZOAI/AAAAAAAAABc/cWjyXYO5QJI/s72-c/gk21.jpeg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-920596621604817083</id><published>2011-06-20T23:23:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-06-20T23:24:24.652-07:00</updated><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Bamboo Pole'/><category scheme='http://www.blogger.com/atom/ns#' term='Bamboo Poles'/><title type='text'>Many Uses of Bamboo Poles</title><content type='html'>&lt;div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Most people will agree that bamboo is a highly versatile and exciting product. &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_poles/"&gt;Bamboo poles&lt;/a&gt; are an attractive addition to your indoor and outdoor entertainment areas.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sE-rKVbX86E/TgA4Cx66B6I/AAAAAAAAABY/cR3SJ4lV3E8/s1600/bamboo_poles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sE-rKVbX86E/TgA4Cx66B6I/AAAAAAAAABY/cR3SJ4lV3E8/s1600/bamboo_poles.jpg" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_poles/"&gt;Bamboo poles&lt;/a&gt;  hold up well in bad weather so they are often used in outdoor  structures and furnishings. Anyone who is looking to enhance the  appearance of their home or yard will find bamboo to be a relatively  inexpensive product to use. Domestically grown or imported, they can be  finished in a kiln and polished to show the natural beauty of the  material. As a member of the grass family, bamboo grows rapidly which  makes it plentiful in areas where climate and soil conditions are ideal.  &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;A versatile building product even in raw form, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_poles/"&gt;bamboo poles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;  are used in a number of home furnishings including beds, night stands,  sofas, chairs, coffee tables, and dining room tables and chairs. The  finishing touch to tiki huts, this type of furniture gives your porch or  backyard an authentic tropical feel.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Bamboo is also used in a  number of musical instruments. It is also used to create textiles as  well as paper products like stationery. Some of the first pole vaulters  used &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_poles/"&gt;bamboo poles&lt;/a&gt; for their sport. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Ranging in price according to material and size, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_poles/"&gt;bamboo poles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;  can be purchased individually or in lots. Due to their hollow insides,  they can also be cut to size easily. Available for purchase any time of  year, bamboo is increasing in popularity to the point that more and more  items are being made from it.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;People from all over the world use  bamboo in different ways. A strong focal point of Japanese architecture,  it can be seen in buildings, gates, and fountains. &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_poles/"&gt;Bamboo poles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;  are used as scaffolding in some countries and support beams in others.  In leisure settings, they are used to accent structures and give them an  island-like appearance. Bamboo laminate is increasingly replacing  hardwood floors in homes around the country. Beautiful and exotic, it  gives a room an earthy, natural feel.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;A cost-effective way to entertain, &lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_poles/"&gt;bamboo poles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt; create a relaxing vibe and can be considered a wise investment no matter what your income level may be.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Source from:&amp;nbsp;http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/shopping_guide/many-uses-of-bamboo-poles-4229.html&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-920596621604817083?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/920596621604817083/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/06/many-uses-of-bamboo-poles.html#comment-form' title='1 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/920596621604817083'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/920596621604817083'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/06/many-uses-of-bamboo-poles.html' title='Many Uses of Bamboo Poles'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sE-rKVbX86E/TgA4Cx66B6I/AAAAAAAAABY/cR3SJ4lV3E8/s72-c/bamboo_poles.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>1</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-5063426935021490850</id><published>2011-05-30T22:17:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-12-01T17:51:23.458-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Choose Bamboo Blinds for Your Windows</title><content type='html'>Looking for fresh ideas to cover your windows and add new life to your rooms? You can try bamboo blinds. Having bamboo blinds in your home can add a touch of class to your place without much effort.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_blinds/"&gt;Bamboo blinds&lt;/a&gt; are becoming more popular each day. These blinds can add a contemporary and natural appearance your home creating a "green" look. Like other types of blinds, bamboo provides the same advantage, it blocks out the heat, cold, sound and light. Another advantage of using bamboo blinds is that it's durable and easy to clean compared to traditional fabric or curtains where you have to pay for the laundry.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td style="text-align: center;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5HOlgy6alMw/TeR5zIinPCI/AAAAAAAAABQ/9CHzrRPj2ag/s1600/Bamboo-Shades02.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="251" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5HOlgy6alMw/TeR5zIinPCI/AAAAAAAAABQ/9CHzrRPj2ag/s320/Bamboo-Shades02.jpg" width="320" /&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"&gt;Bamboo Blinds&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;Using bamboo blinds helps you turn your dull window into something elegant and presentable. They can help you resize your room. If you have a smaller window and would like to make it look bigger, you may use full length bamboo blinds which could reach down to the floor. Thus create an illusion showing your window is longer. Another way to create an illusion is to place the blinds near the ceiling, which elongates your window. You can also make your window look wider by &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_blinds/"&gt;bamboo blinds&lt;/a&gt; that are wider than the window, or hang multiple panels.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_blinds/"&gt;Bamboo blinds&lt;/a&gt; are environmentally friendly, durable and can resist harsh weather conditions. Installing them is quick and easy as they do not require any special knowledge. Enhance your windows by using bamboo blinds and take advantage of the full range of benefits.&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-5063426935021490850?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/5063426935021490850/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/05/choose-bamboo-blinds-for-your-windows.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/5063426935021490850'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/5063426935021490850'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/05/choose-bamboo-blinds-for-your-windows.html' title='Choose Bamboo Blinds for Your Windows'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5HOlgy6alMw/TeR5zIinPCI/AAAAAAAAABQ/9CHzrRPj2ag/s72-c/Bamboo-Shades02.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-1924212275365742387</id><published>2011-04-27T19:31:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-11-13T19:12:52.864-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Using Bamboo Paneling for a Better Home</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;If you are planning to remodel your home soon, you may want to consider using bamboo paneling for your wall paneling or flooring needs. Although a bit more expensive than regular wood, bamboo paneling is highly regarded in the wood and timber industry because of its eco-friendly, aesthetically attractive and renewable characteristic. Grown in most parts of the world, bamboo is easily replaceable as it grows rapidly and can easily adapt to a varied climatic condition.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;A Closer Look at Bamboo Paneling&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Bamboo paneling is most commonly made of a bamboo species called Moso. The mature bamboo, usually reaching a height of 35 to 40 feet, is harvested and checked for deformities or pests. Those passing the quality check are then cut into slats, chemically treated to eradicate the pests and then dried. Dried bamboo slats are then glued together to form a bamboo paneling.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Different Uses of Bamboo paneling&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Paneling made from bamboo may be used as flooring. Bamboo flooring can either have vertical or horizontal grain orientation and is available in different colors from natural or a darker color similar to oak. Dark colored bamboo plywood goes through a process called carbonizing. Through carbonizing, the wood undergoes exposure to heat and pressure to generate the desired color. &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_paneling/"&gt;Bamboo paneling&lt;/a&gt; is also used in making wall panels, ceilings or cabinets. As bamboo has an excellent water resistant property, it is even recommended for use in kitchens or bathrooms where hardwood and other wood laminates are not used.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;b&gt;Bamboo as an Eco-friendly Alternative&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/bamboo_paneling/"&gt;Bamboo paneling&lt;/a&gt; is usually more expensive that the regular paneling. But despite its cost, a lot of people prefer using this because it is a highly renewable resource available in most countries. Bamboo, classified as a grass and not a tree, is ready for harvest in four years while other hardwoods take around 100 years to mature. Harvesting bamboo does not disrupt the plant’s root system therefore no replanting is need for the bamboo to grow back.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Being the world’s tallest grass, bamboo is also as resilient as any other grass. Because of this resilience, it has even inspired people to see wisdom in what the bamboo represents. At one point, the once lowly bamboo was even compared to hardwood and according to a Japanese proverb, “A bamboo that bends is stronger than an oak that resists.” Literally or figuratively, the bamboo has many uses in homes. All we need to do is to look around us to resolve how this green grass can help us improve our homes and our lives.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-1924212275365742387?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/1924212275365742387/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/04/using-bamboo-plywood-for-better-home.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/1924212275365742387'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/1924212275365742387'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/04/using-bamboo-plywood-for-better-home.html' title='Using Bamboo Paneling for a Better Home'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-6725061607403050374</id><published>2011-04-15T00:19:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-11-13T19:04:26.339-08:00</updated><title type='text'>A Thatch Hut for Your Garden</title><content type='html'>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;Have you ever seen a thatch hut? If you have, then surely you know how relaxing it is to stay in it. There are different designs for these kinds of huts. This includes reed &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/thatch/"&gt;thatch&lt;/a&gt;, Balinese thatch, Japanese thatch, exotic thatch and tropical&amp;nbsp;thatch hut. These huts are usually used in restaurants that have outdoor cafes and accommodations. Using these huts is actually more practical for restaurant and other businesses. This is because it can provide the customers with a relaxing ambiance and at the same time will not require air conditioning. This can save money and attract more people for a restaurant.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;The use of thatch hut is not just limited to restaurants; you can have one in your home too. A thatch hut would make a great addition in the garden. Just imagine spending your hot summer afternoon in your backyard under the refreshing shade of a tropical&amp;nbsp;thatch hut&amp;nbsp;with a cold beverage in your hand. You and your family can enjoy fun outdoor activities in the hut. In social gatherings and parties, the hut can be a great place to sit down and have a chat with someone. In addition to its practical uses, a thatch hut can also increase the beauty of your yard. Just by looking at it can make someone feel refreshed.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;However, before placing an order for this new ornament in your garden there are things that you should consider first. The thatch hut may take up most of your garden space if your yard is just a small one. Determine the size of this tropical&amp;nbsp;thatch hut&amp;nbsp;that you are going to buy and make an estimate of how much space it will take up in your garden. If it is too big, you can ask the provider if there is a smaller version of the thatch hut. If there is none, you can always look for alternatives for your dilemma. You can attach the hut to the garden wall so that it will consume little space. You can also try building the hut around a tree if you have tree in your garden.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;The next thing to ensure is if it will match the theme of your backyard. Some landscaping designers would disagree of having a tropical&amp;nbsp;thatch hut&amp;nbsp;in their project if it is not suited with the ambiance they are trying to achieve. Coordinate first with your landscape designer before making any additions to your garden.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;After ensuring that all of these are done, you can now order your tropical&amp;nbsp;thatch hut&amp;nbsp;and build it in your garden. Speaking of building, the huts may come as parts that you will have to assemble. There are instructional materials to guide you through the process. However if you do not have time for this, you can always ask the provider of the thatch hut if their services also include a staff to build the hut for you. You may just have to pay for an additional fee and a tip to the staff.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-6725061607403050374?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/6725061607403050374/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/04/thatch-hut-for-your-garden.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/6725061607403050374'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/6725061607403050374'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/04/thatch-hut-for-your-garden.html' title='A Thatch Hut for Your Garden'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-3933269276205989769</id><published>2011-04-07T21:48:00.001-07:00</published><updated>2011-11-13T19:16:12.392-08:00</updated><title type='text'>How to Use Thatch Panels in your Backyard</title><content type='html'>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;Homeowners will often say that they run out of ideas when it comes to finding new design moves that will help them to revamp their out-of-doors entertaining and living areas after readjusting the decorative pieces or changing the color scheme of the outdoor furniture. One concept that is becoming increasingly popular this season is the use of&amp;nbsp;thatch paneling&amp;nbsp;as part of your exterior design. In prior generations,&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/thatch/"&gt;thatch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;was used to provide cover on warm days, but with todays design aesthetic, tiki thatch is used more as a decorative element outside and inside the home.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;You have most likely seen this umbrella-like figure on the porticos of local Mexican eateries around town or at tropical parties hosted at your friends house. However, incorporating thatch panels into your own outdoor area is basic and adds to the feel in your outdoor area. Once you bring the palapa into your alfresco living quarters you'll want to spend all of your free time outside in the shade.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;Here are a few ways that thatching will improve the look of your backyard:&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;1. With the right thoughtful care, thatch panels can last for many years. In dry environs with minor rainfall thatch can have a lifetime of three to five years. If you live in a place with more rainfall, you should buy a large tarp to cover and safeguard the&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/thatch/"&gt;thatch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;for longer usage for the future. If the product is correctly secured, it can endure winds up to 50 to 60 miles per hour, making it a great idea for those who live in windy climates.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;2. There are endless applications for thatch panels. You would be shocked, but&amp;nbsp;thatch&amp;nbsp;has many uses that you may be oblivious of. These panels can be used to ornament tables, fences, tiki bars and barbecues. You will create a tropical feel when you add&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/thatch/"&gt;thatch&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;to your outdoor party, backyard, garden, or business with very little effort. You can also adjust the paneling by having it fitted to your own special item with unique dimensions.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;3.Thatch requires very little maintenance. Make sure you soak off the thatch panels several times every year to protect it from any dirt or buildup that may accumulate. When&amp;nbsp;thatch&amp;nbsp;is rained on for the first time, it can sometimes create a non toxic run off. Think of ways to guard the&amp;nbsp;thatch&amp;nbsp;from mold and filth, especially in areas with a colder and rainier climate.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;4. Thatch panels come in a universal dimension to meet your size needs. The standard size of a palapa will stand at 8 feet and 6 inches at its tallest point. The outer rim is just about 7 feet tall and there is 6 inches of overhang, which gives a clearance of 6 feet 6 inches. Take into account these dimensions before you proceed with the purchase so you have enough square footage to hold the palapa in your backyard.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-3933269276205989769?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/3933269276205989769/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-use-thatch-panels-in-your_07.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/3933269276205989769'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/3933269276205989769'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/04/how-to-use-thatch-panels-in-your_07.html' title='How to Use Thatch Panels in your Backyard'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-2368633622287476089</id><published>2011-04-01T00:13:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-11-13T18:59:19.357-08:00</updated><title type='text'>What is Tiki Mask?</title><content type='html'>&lt;table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"&gt;&lt;tbody&gt;&lt;tr&gt;&lt;td class="smallText" valign="top"&gt;&lt;div style="margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Nowadays, you can find out Tiki Masks everywhere as a result of globalization and commercialization. The best examples for such instances are the Tiki room developed at the Disneyland, Pirates of the Caribbean, tropical drinks and tiki bars.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3z_PQyMlp6I/TZV6RJXg2xI/AAAAAAAAAAc/UncNeG0OyV0/s1600/1845_Gruulu_mask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;img border="0" height="315" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3z_PQyMlp6I/TZV6RJXg2xI/AAAAAAAAAAc/UncNeG0OyV0/s320/1845_Gruulu_mask.jpg" width="320" /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/tiki_masks/"&gt;Tiki Masks&lt;/a&gt; are hand carved from wood and finished with oil or wax to give them an excellent sheen. Each Tiki mask is unique. They can add a distinctive decorative element to a home or office. Tiki Masks can also be displayed outdoors -- by your entrance to greet your guests or on a patio as a conversation piece.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Tiki Masks represent spiritual deities that were called upon by island natives to ward off evil spirits from their dwelling places. They are well known in ancient and traditional worshipping style. Though there are many African deities, Tiki Masks do not wear out easily. Sometimes, the word Tiki is related to the thought of faux culture.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Americans look out for &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/tiki_masks/"&gt;Tiki Masks&lt;/a&gt; which are spirit oriented which helps them overcome every obstacle in their everyday life. For example, if you would like to be a winner in all the things that you carry out, you can install the ancient Tiki winner Mask which helps you bring all the good luck and fortune in the work you carry out. If you would like to be rich, you will have to install the God of money tiki mask, which according to ancient tradition is considered as the fortune maker.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;It all depends upon your own belief and respect towards the ancient tradition and culture that will help you choose the perfect and the particular Tiki head for your everyday life happiness.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/td&gt;&lt;/tr&gt;&lt;/tbody&gt;&lt;/table&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-2368633622287476089?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/2368633622287476089/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-is-tiki-mask.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/2368633622287476089'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/2368633622287476089'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/04/what-is-tiki-mask.html' title='What is Tiki Mask?'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><media:thumbnail xmlns:media='http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/' url='http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3z_PQyMlp6I/TZV6RJXg2xI/AAAAAAAAAAc/UncNeG0OyV0/s72-c/1845_Gruulu_mask.jpg' height='72' width='72'/><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry><entry><id>tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3547265030363866944.post-7983870331514326337</id><published>2011-03-23T01:08:00.000-07:00</published><updated>2011-11-13T18:55:35.987-08:00</updated><title type='text'>Landscaping Your Yard with Thatch</title><content type='html'>&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;If you are looking for great landscaping idea for your yard, you can use &lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/thatch/"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;thatch&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;.  These are dried palm leaves that were hand woven together and are a  great ornament for the yard. Here are some of the things that you can do  with thatch. You can use it as a roofing for your hut if you have one  in your garden. This could give the place a safari or a tropical look  that will match your garden if the theme geared towards the use of  natural plants. You can also use the thatch roofing as a shade in pathways that your yard has.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Thatch is a great way of beautifying your yard. Aside from beauty, it can also have a practical use for you. If you have a thatch hut  in your yard, you can spend your summer afternoons in it. This will be  very refreshing even if the weather is hot because you will be under the  shade of the thatch roof. Your thatch hut  can also be a great place for your family to bond together and enjoy a  sunny weather. It is also okay to stay in the hut during the rainy  season because the thatch roofing can prevent all the rainwater from getting inside the hut.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;One of the most used thatch products are the thatch panels. It is similar to a thatch roof but fashioned in a way to make a panel. You can use thatch panels  to hide your concrete wall from view. This will give your garden the  tropical look without any traces of a concrete wall that can ruin the  whole theme. You may also use the thatch panels  to make a fence around your pool if your yard has one. This is a great  way from keeping peeping toms away and from taking advantage of having  your pool located outside the house.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;Thatch  can also be used as a table skirt. This will allow you to place a table  in your yard where you and your friends can have a hearty meal even if  the sun is shining hot. A table with &lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.tikibambooandthatch.com/thatch/"&gt;thatch skirting&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;  would complete the tropical look of your garden so try to fit the table  in your yard. However if your yard has limited space, do not overcrowd  it. Measure your table and make a sketch of your yard. After this draw  the table in your sketch and see how it looks. If the yard looks  overcrowded then you can forget adding the table. The yard should always  have some free space where you can comfortably move otherwise, you will  not be able to enjoy it.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS', sans-serif;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://www.bambooandthatchetc.com/thatch"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Thatch&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;  can greatly beautify your yard but can also overcrowd it. Thus, before  buying any of the products and installing it in your yard, ensure that  it will not overcrowd the place. You can ask for the help of a  landscaping expert if you are having a hard time in choosing which  products to use.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;div class="blogger-post-footer"&gt;&lt;img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3547265030363866944-7983870331514326337?l=joyjoy77.blogspot.com' alt='' /&gt;&lt;/div&gt;</content><link rel='replies' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/feeds/7983870331514326337/comments/default' title='Post Comments'/><link rel='replies' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/03/landscaping-your-yard-with-thatch.html#comment-form' title='0 Comments'/><link rel='edit' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/7983870331514326337'/><link rel='self' type='application/atom+xml' href='http://www.blogger.com/feeds/3547265030363866944/posts/default/7983870331514326337'/><link rel='alternate' type='text/html' href='http://joyjoy77.blogspot.com/2011/03/landscaping-your-yard-with-thatch.html' title='Landscaping Your Yard with Thatch'/><author><name>Joy Joy</name><uri>http://www.blogger.com/profile/11649093480008623622</uri><email>noreply@blogger.com</email><gd:image rel='http://schemas.google.com/g/2005#thumbnail' width='32' height='32' src='http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hFnm9O_DTcA/Td8x61i32HI/AAAAAAAAAAw/G1dDjXYFQnA/s220/4e8127d8bc380aeacc116621.jpg'/></author><thr:total>0</thr:total></entry></feed>
