My wife and I like to entertain in our home, especially now that our kids are grown up and starting their own families. We recently decided to do some renovations in our home, which were long overdue. We were hoping once we were done putting the kids thru college and saved enough, that we would go ahead and begin the process but unfortunately didn’t work out that way. Years later, we finally had the means to do it and were excited to begin the project. We were looking for an Asian feel to our home with modern amenities. After looking...

My husband and I were inspired to redo our front landscaping after watching a home/gardening show a few weeks ago . In the show, they show cased  a rain chain in one of the remodeled homes they were featuring and when it was over, all I kept thinking about was how much I wanted one. Just like me, there were several people at the show who were unaware of the function and existence of a rain chain. The segment on the rain chain was really quick, lasting no more 5 seconds but it certainly left an impression. I don’t remember...

Recently, rain chains have undergone through many changes and adaptations. Change is good and necessary; as trends constantly shift so too does appreciation for things and preference for others change as well. What have made rain chain successful have been the constant advancement, progression and evolution of rain chains. Over the past years, many adaptations and representations have been part of rain chains development and have greatly contributed to its overall success and worldwide acceptance. As you browse through the internet, you will find a vast selection of styles to choose from and with the varying styles also comes the...

I wanted to express my appreciation and satisfaction of my recent purchase of the aluminum hammered cup rain chain in the dark pewter bronze finish. It is just what I was looking for, especially since the finish is a darker/gray shade of bronze that looks perfect with my home. We had been looking for and had seen other aluminum natural finishes but the shades were too light for my liking and we felt it wasn’t a right color fit for my home. It wasn’t until I was browsing your website that I saw the beautiful collection of aluminum link and...

Rain Chains are a work of technique, craft and ingenuity. They have a way of seizing the mind and stirring the imagination to new depths, expanding horizons and reaching new frontiers never conceived or considered before. While rain chains have graced the world with their presence for well over a century, it is still marveled as quite a breakthrough in the domain of home and garden world -wide. Just as rain chains are slowly but surely gaining recognition among homeowners and landscape designers, it has been a continuous process of new developments and creations that has naturally evolved into an...

It’s difficult to know where exactly a country would be if it wasn’t for the work and toil of its millions of workers who contribute their time, talents, skills and immense efforts to keep the country moving and going forward. Without their contributions, everything would come to a halt and everything that we’ve come to know would cease to exist. Labor Day is a day for everyone and our country deserves all the love and support we can give it. Whether we are currently employed, retired, been laid off or looking to work, at some point, we have all contributed to strengthen the development of...

Copper Haru Rain Chain[/caption] In terms of style and substance, nothing does more than a rain chain to set the warmth and tone of a home-Introducing a rain chain to your home. Rain Chains are not an entirely new concept, especially in Japan where they originated. However, if you travel to the west, the name still garners questionable looks about what they are. Perhaps you just recently acquainted yourself with rain chains or have been obsessing over them for months now and now you feel ready to take the next step towards adding one to your home. Making a decision...

Monarch Akira Rain Chain[/caption] The concept of eternity is one that expresses the absence of any barrier, irregularity and incompleteness. It is not marked by time, an instance, phase or occasion but rather embraces what was, what is and what will be in a unifying and complete way. The past is often labeled with an unenthusiastic connotation, especially when we live in a world where technology moves at swift speeds and sprints forward to the future leaving behind the things of the past. For the creative world of home design, the past is tapped into as a pathway to look...

“Health, contentment and trust are your greatest possessions and freedom your greatest joy” is how the old Buddhist saying goes. Fourth of July and its significance does not deviate far from this old saying. Our history traces back to these fundamentals with the founding fathers holding the pursuit of happiness, life and liberty to be at the core of these beliefs and the spectacular fireworks often being at the center of this celebration. Classic and elegant pure copper rain chains offer a dazzling and beautiful display outdoors in your home where you can enjoy them year round. While summer season...

Just to state the obvious: The country, especially the west coast, has been in drought for at least four years. Four years is a long time and some have already cut back water usage around their home (whether for personal use or for maintenance use) and some have not. We all should do our part and if you are in that latter category and are considering ways to cut back on water usage there are a few options to consider on the home maintenance front. Artificial turf is on the front radar as cities are handing out huge incentives for...

In just a few short weeks, we will begin a new cyclical summer season that is at the top of many lists among those anticipating its arrival. For many, summer is the season for doing their favorite activities visiting those favorite vacation spots enjoying more time outdoors grilling and barbequing soaking the sun and enjoying all the benefits that this season provides Summer is also a time of dry climates and for some, a critical time of conserving natural resources. Many cities have been mandated to cut back on water for conservation and drought purposes. This means many lawns will...

With Memorial Day approaching May 25th, it might be easy for many to bear in mind the day off we have from work, school or other obligations and forget the cause behind the “day off”. It is much more than a day off but a remembrance of those who fought to safeguard our freedom and safety over the course of the nation’s history. To forget the sacrifices made and the toils of fighting a war is to depreciate and reduce the freedom we enjoy. Like all important liberties and privileges we take for granted, it takes work and a big...