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High Gas Prices Cause People to Opt for ‘Staycations’ and Invest in Home

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

What’s a “staycation” you ask? It’s a vacation spent at home, and more and more people are re-discovering the advantages to staying at home to renew and restore the senses while padding the pocketbook. And, Patio World Home & Hearth is working to ensure people maximize their “staycations.”

In lieu of high gas prices, the weakening dollar, financial uncertainty, and airport nightmares, stress levels are at an all-time high – just when people need a vacation the most.

And, when bodies are stressed, an array of health problems can arise. These may include: difficulty sleeping and concentrating, panic attacks, neck and back pain, ulcers, rise in blood pressure, digestion problems, depression, heart attacks, and a compromised immune system.

So, what’s a person to do? A staycation is a viable alternative. It also provides time to reconnect with family, neighbors and friends.

Business entertaining at home is also on the rise. Dining out, while still popular, is lately getting some serious competition from its counterpart – dining at home.

Perry Arons, CEO of one of the largest chain of patio stores on the east coast, Patio World Home & Hearth, says, “More and more people are recognizing that entertaining in a comfortable and elegant, open-air entertainment room not only helps to build a personal rapport, but also helps to weather economic uncertainty.”

Well-appointed outdoor entertaining areas can turn a home into a vacation or business destination. According to Consumer Reports, by creating inviting outdoor living space, people can also increase their home’s value.

And, in today’s depressed real estate market, the second most likely home-remodeling project is outdoor entertaining space. Many outdoor spaces are also designed to be the focal point of a home.

Arons sums up this new awareness. He explains that, “Our customers are asking us to design, implement and furnish outdoor areas that rival the best of any quaint Caribbean hotel or high-end resort.”

Patio World Home & Hearth does complete makeovers with marble-top tables for dining; fire pits and cafe sets for intimate or private talks; pergolas and gazebos to resemble a faraway oasis; large fountains to eliminate exterior noise; and elite, gourmet grills containing storage, sinks and refrigerators.

“Place some vibrant throws and pillows for accent color; add a few old-fashioned, but fashionable bronze standing fans and patio heaters to counter a hot or cool evening, and a getaway that is worlds away is simply a few feet away,” Arons says.

Patio World Home & Hearth offers a large selection of furniture and seating arrangements for immediate delivery, and free in-house designing and shipping to anywhere in the world.

“The best part of this ‘taking the inside out’ phenomenon,” Arons explains, “is that parents no longer have to answer to ‘are we there yet,’ and since men are notoriously the grillers, men can grill while women chill.”

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K. Powers and Company Introduces Style Moderne – A New Line of Contemporary Rugs

Monday, November 16th, 2009

K. Powers & Company, a leading provider of luxury carpet and rugs, is pleased to introduce Style Moderne – a new line of custom contemporary rugs inspired by Art Deco masters Jacques Emil Ruhlmann and Jean Michel Frank. This distinctive collection is exclusively designed and offered by K. Powers & Company – a leader in the resurgence of modernism in fine interior design.

The Style Moderne collection is hand-woven from the finest wools and Chinese silks. The color palettes are lush and appealing, creating a sensuous juxtaposition of silk and wool.

“My goal with this collection is to revive French Modernism and create a truly unique art deco collection,” states Kathleen Powers, President of K. Powers & Company. “The stylish rugs reflect the modern sophistication of today’s trends, and are designed to compel. Designers will find that these unique rugs will work well in a small downtown condo or in a large suburban living space. We invite designers to stop in and view this outstanding, one of a kind collection.”

Founded in 1992 by Kathleen Powers, K. Powers & Company is as a luxury carpet and rug resource for interior designers, architects and discriminating homeowners. The company’s gallery-quality showroom offers custom, traditional, modern and traditional styles, and features one of the most extensive selections of high-quality rugs and carpets including Tufenkian Artisan Carpets, New Moon Rugs, Silk Road Weaves, Barbara Barry, Alexa Hampton and the Louis A. Dabbieri collection.

K. Powers & Company’s design professionals are renowned for their attention to customer service – assisting clients through the entire process from custom designing, to selection to expert installation.

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Natural Salt Crystal Lamps Gain in Popularity with Holistic Crowd

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

The Himalayan Salt Shop (www.himalayansaltshop.com) announced today that 2007 fourth quarter sales of its Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps have doubled from the previous year. Coverage of these lamps in the November 2007 issue of Woman’s World magazine and the December 2007 issue of Harper’s Bazaar magazine helped fuel the increase in revenue. To continue spreading the word about their natural air-purifying salt lamps, the Himalayan Salt Shop will also be featured on an episode of the cable TV show “Living In Style” which airs this month. The episode of the show will focus on “green products” – products that are environmentally friendly and that promote well-being.

“We are trying to get the word out about these beautiful and natural products,” said Ernesto Gaglione, President of the Himalayan Salt Shop, “with the continuing focus on holistic means for health improvement, our natural and unique products strike a chord with those looking to live healthier lives.”

Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps help purify the indoor air of the home via natural ionization. Many see the lamps as a favorable alternative to traditional air purifiers since the lamps are of a natural material, crystal salt, and they are also considered more visually appealing than mechanical air ionizers. These salt crystals, mined from the foothills of the Himalayan Mountains in Asia, are typically orange to reddish in color.

A candelabra-based incandescent bulb serves as the heating source causing the lamp to emit a colorful glow. The company’s website can also be visited at www.saltpower.com where individuals can learn about the health benefits of Himalayan Salt Crystal Lamps by visiting the site’s “Salt Lamp Information Center.”

The company has also announced the growth of their wholesale unit, which presently supplies over sixty retailers across the country who have started carrying Himalayan Salt Shop products.

About The Himalayan Salt Shop:

The Himalayan Salt Shop was founded in 2005 and specializes in the education and marketing of Himalayan Salt Crystal products. Typical customers of the Himalayan Salt Shop include alternative and holistic medicine practitioners, retail store owners, and individuals who prefer natural and organic products. The Himalayan Salt Shop is headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey.

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