2 years old...and better than ever !

The Albero cucuruku got restyled! Coming soon the 2010 version:

More "ecological" more "inspired" A new fresh look for our best selling clock Albero cucuruku by Paolino & Fushi manufactured by progetti and available through us at http://www.momentoitalia.com/ .

Gorgeous new colors which perfectly welcome the upcoming spring season.

Albero cucuruku has been a winning clock for over two years, a perfect gift for every occasion, and can really save you if you are looking for something original on this Valentine's day. Featured also on the New York Times as well as many design magazines, websites and blogs, this clock has surprised , amuses, entertain and represent a beautiful complement for your home or office.

Available soon in this sparkling new version with light oak wood , white tree design and orange arm. A green inspiration for sure.....

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Pacific Ocean: 10 times more plastic than plankton

I just watched this unbelievable video on the levels on plastic versus plankton in the Pacific Ocean. My biggest question is how come I can't see it when I take a bucket of water from the ocean to dump on my sandcastle? Granted there's always debris on the coast and washing up in huge chunks but it seems like I would be able to see more of it in my cup of sea water. Perhaps I've just never worn my glasses to the beach. Perhaps they're too small to see without a microscope. Regardless, I think I need to start making more plastic jewelry from my bottle caps and bottles!

Watch the video here

This is my first plastic bottle necklace:

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Salt Lake City Air Quality is Now Worst in The Nation

I can't believe I'm raising a child here. Athsma and other breathing problems are ridiculously higher here and more than twice a week there are air quality alerts where driving is strongly discouraged. I have never had to see cardiologists before I moved here and now I'm going to live the rest of my life with muscular valve prolapse. A condition where your heart valve doesn't close properly and causes  terrible pain. I saw this post in the local paper and couldn't believe that we are now worse than Los Angeles and New York with a population less than 1/4 of the size.

Here is the news article.

http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=9300491

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Recipes for Eco Cleaning Products

Momease.com says making your own natural cleaning products is not only healthy and safer but you can save money too. Here are some recipes for easy to make cleaning products. Remember, you can reuse old glass jars and reuse spray bottles (make sure you rinse them out very well) to help cut down on the amount of trash you produce!




All Purpose Scrub

Equal parts distilled white vinegar and salt

Store in tupperware or glass jar.



Natural Glass Cleaner

1/2 cup distilled white vinegar

1 TB Cornstarch

1 QT Warm Water

Pour into spray bottle.



Gentle Cleanser

(okay for wood)

1-2TB Dr. Bronner's Pour into warm bottle with warm water.

Shake and spray.



Anti-Mold Spray

2 drops of Tea Tree Oil

1 cup of water

**Pregnant women should consult a physician before using tea tree oil**



Strong Glass Cleaner

1 cup of isopropyl alcohol

1 cup water

1 TB clear & non-sudsing ammonia

Shake and spray.



Strong All-Purpose Cleaner

1 T clear & non-sudsing ammonia

1T clear laundry detergent

2 cups water

Shake and spray.



Furniture Polish

1 cup of olive oil

1/2 cup lemon juice

Shake well and apply a small amount to a flannel cleaning rag or cleaning cloth. Spread evenly over furniture surface. Turn cloth to a dry side and polish dry.



Microwave Cleaner

1 cup water

1 QT warn water

1/2 cup backing soda

To loosen dried-on food, put 1 cup water in a microwavable cup and heat in the microwave until it boils; turn off the microwave and let the water sit for 1 minute. Dissolve baking soda in 1 quart warm water and, using a sponge or cloth, wash the interior of the microwave with this solution to clean and deodorize it.



Appliance Cleaner

2 TB non-sudsy ammonia

1 t liquid dish soap

1 pint rubbing alcohol

1 gallon water

Store in a spray bottle.



Refrigerator Cleaner

2 T baking soda

1 quart warm water

Scrub stubborn spots with baking soda on a sponge.





Baking soda

Natural deodorizing & abrasive properties that make is a great replacement for scouring powders. Just sprinkle a little baking soda on the bath tub or in the kitchen sink, let stand for 10 minutes and scrub away any dirt, deposits or soap scum. Baking soda can also be used to help alleviate slowing running drains. Just pout 1/2 to 3/4 cup of baking soda into a drain and leave hot water dribbling to wash the solution down. 2 hours to overnight later just flush with hot water and your drain is not only working but it smells nicer too!



Rubbing Alcohol

You can use a bit of rubbing alcohol to help shine up chrome fixtures, windows, mirrors, ceramic tile or other shiny surface. Be sure to spot check first though!

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Brighton Furniture

I like to concentrate on making furniture around Brighton, for this job I travelled a long way from Brighton... The Isle of Man!! We left Brighton at 4am to get up there in time to get the ferry from Liverpool. It was tiring but a real adventure and the staircase we fitted was quite special. Whilst up there the client was so impressed with our work he logged on to the Brighton Furniture blog and ordered some oak furniture to go in the room that we were working in! Successful weekend all in all!

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Sidney sofa: when class speaks by itself

The meaning of design. Sometimes we see it clearly sometimes we cannot understand it. Looking at "Sidney", the peak piece from our 2010 new sofas collection, you are immediately overcome by a sense of class, style , lightness and neatless. And you can sense its superior design. Yet so simple, the Sidney sofa has unsurpassable meticolous details which turns into a piece of beautiful home furnishing . You can immediately picture this modern sofa in a wide open urban style Soho loft, an upscale Upper East side brownstone or a redesigned Central park west townhouse. No matter which kind of decor you have to stick to, becuase this couch will look perfectly at ease in any space.

Sidney has a free spirit. The whole structure is lightened up by elegant thin feet which run troughout the sides giving more emphasis to the wide comfortable seat cushions made of polyurethane foam layered up at different densities to secure maximum comfort. The back has a magical function; the back cushions extend outward the back of the sofa and with an easy movement can lifted up and use for upright seating comfort. Each of the mechanisme is light and easy and indipendent from each other. The proportions are balanced and the pieces are manufactured in different sizes to create infinite possibilities. The armrests are smooth and run along the sides up to the back forming beautiful soft curves which are visible and of a great effect when you are standing on the sides of the couch.

Everything is at his place, right where it should be. This sofa looks gorgeous from front to back, from side to side. Available in a two seater(180/200/220 centimeters) or three seater (248 centimeters) it is also customizable in sectional sofas with corner units and chase lounges, or end element with built-in wide ottoman, or with separate open seat-armchairs. Available in a wide selection of gorgeous modern fabrics and absolutely astonishing in its leather version.

To get further images and information about Sidney visit our modern Italian furniture website or watch this video on our youtube channel at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMHHTpKot_U&feature=channel

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