99 Modern Menorahs.Oy Vey, That's A Lot of Lights.

Actually, the above image features 201 menorahs and has been updated since the initial post.

Modern Menorahs are growing in popularity. And since last year's list was such a hit I've decided to continue to scour the world and web for new and more modern menorahs to add to my list of links with images at This Next

Please note that although I've listed several menorahs, this list does not include 'novelty' menorahs of which there are many.

Instead this list is focused on beautifully designed menorahs that deviate from the traditional style.

To see modern Christmas stuff, check out my other list by clicking here.
Hanukkah (Chanukah) begins December 4th this year. Better buy that menorah now!

Quick Little Giggle: The Alphabet In Pop Culture Pics

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A friend of mine sent this over to me this morning.
Unfortunately I do not know who to credit, so if you do, let me know!
It's hilarious for those of us familiar with American pop culture and above the age of 30. Not sure if the rest of you will understand all the visual letter references.

The World's First Underwater Spa: LIME at Huvafen Fushi

Well, I've found my next vacation destination. How about you?



In addition to being a stunningly beautiful award winning resort,
what does the spa offer?



•6 over-water treatment rooms, each with its own glass floor.





•The world's first underwater spa which offers 2 double rooms



and a separate relaxation area designed specifically for the best vistas of the surrounding sea life.




•Health Exchange where the resident naturopath offers wellbeing consultations using the latest techniques in haemaview live blood analysis and iridology.



•Relaxation area spread over two floors with Aroma infused steam room, sauna, ice room, high tech rain shower, boutique, over water yoga pavilion and gym.




•A first in the Maldives - salt water flotation pool otherwise known as a Lonu Veyo - known for its therapeutic and healing effects.



•Spa and Yoga guru retreats year round.



•Raw - innovative spa cuisine restaurant

LIME at Huvafen Fushi enjoys high occupancy through out the year. They recommend and welcome prior bookings for any treatments.

Please contact them by email or telephone to reserve your appointment specifying the treatments you would like, the date and time required, and the name(s) for the reservation.

A credit card number is required at time of booking. They understand that it can be confusing choosing which treatment is best for you. Therefore upon arrival they invite you to an informal consultation so that they may guide and advise you in choosing your treatments.



To make a reservation contact them at:
lime@huvafenfushi.com
or telephone +960 6644 222

Maybe I'll see you there!

contact the spa for menu and reservations

Spruce Up Your Home With Real Wood

In intentional contrast to my previous posts about "faux bois" and "wood-like" flooring, how about the real thing?

About ten years ago blonde woods were all the rage. Maple, beech, birch, white ash.

Then about five years ago, it was dark woods; cherry, mahoghany.. or, as you probably know them; java, espresso and chocolate wood, since most of the dark woods were stains.

But now, anything goes.

And there are a million beautiful things made of wood these days. In any shade. And any style.

Veneer, lasercut, bent, combined with electronics, light, glass and more.

Above, clockwise from top left; Reclaimed timber vases with glass inserts, intricately lasercut wood bench by Studiobility, wood-framed wall mirror with little bird and twig detail , wood and acrylic bed tray by Asli Bohane, The reveur cube clock with feather secondhand, wood framed HDTV LCD screen, Seneca pendant flourescent lamp, modern wood planter box by Wud, the Creep pendant lamp by Susan Bradley and Arik levy's Wengé wood rocks.

From wood clocks and benches to wood vases and decorative items, here are ten new items made of real wood that will "spruce" up your home. Pardon the pun..

Click on any of the images above for purchase information.