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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 11, 2008

Ceiling Bling

Light up your world with some European-styled funk: Meyda Lighting's Mirrored Ball Pendant. The cluster of gleaming balls get some extra twinkle power from 12 mini lights. The pendant is 27 inches wide and comes with 6 feet of wire for hanging. It costs $450 at www.meyda.com (item No. 37572) or by calling 800-222-4009.

Blue Skies, Smilin' At Me

Even if there's a hurricane raging outside, your sky can be sunny. Sky Factory's Luminous SkyCeilings use 6500 Kelvin light (the same used in treating seasonal affective disorder), accurate cloud patterns and perspective, and carefully controlled color and composition to create virtual skylights. Prices start at about $105 a square foot.

Other Sky Factory products include Programmable Sky Ceilings, which display changing colors and patterns, such as a rising sun, and Luminous Virtual Windows for providing views of just about anything you want.

Visit www.theskyfactory.com for more information.

For Special Occasion Wiping

La Fresh's new designer packaging for pre-moistened towelettes can add a special touch to events. I'm betting most popular will be "In Love," an elegant ribbon-and-lace look perfect for weddings and showers. The two other designs, California Desert and Yankee Rose, are based on original pieces of art. And more designs will be added seasonally.

Each wipe is individually packaged, and the designs are on the packaging only - not the wipes.

They're available in boxes of 50 for $9.50 at www.lafreshgroup.com.

Scraps Of Memories

So the last of the kids has made the leap to Grownup Land - and left behind closets full of old clothes. Yes, you could truck them to the nearest charitable thrift store and get right to work on creating your cool new hobby room. But wait. Some of those clothes hold cherished memories. Can you really just toss them?

Instead, create a Memory Blanket. With 16 pieces of adult clothing, Willow Creek Studio can create a 48-by-48-inch blanket ($125). If you have piles of baby and toddler clothing, send 36 items for the same size blanket ($160).

Visit www.willowcreekstudio.net to see all the options, and order. Allow four to six weeks for delivery.

Penny Carnathan

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