Travel Leisure

Traveling In Asia Is Affordable

The sight of new and different items on display and the excitement of open air markets and colorful shops makes shopping in Asia a unique and fun experience. Not only will you see goods that are different and hard to come by in the west, but you’ll find prices much different than those you’re accustomed to, and different from prices…

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Gardening

Beautiful Silk Flowers

Nothing is as refreshing as having a fresh bouquet of Silk flowers in your home to brighten up your mood. Not only do they add some class but they make you feel better. If you want to enjoy the benefits of having a variety of Silk flowers in your home everyday but can’t afford the costs or bear to cut…

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Reference Education

Silk Silk Production

If you’re wondering where most of your silk comes from and the specialties of these countries, we’re going to go inside the silk industry itself in Thailand, Japan, and China to see just what it is that they’re making and how. Silk production in Thailand is very specialized. The Thai silk moth is most suited to tropical conditions. This moth…

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Hobbies

How To Clean Artificial Silk Flowers

Freshly cut flowers are very pleasing to the eye. Placing an arrangement of freshly cut flowers in a vase that sets them off properly will bring instant color and beauty to a room no matter how drab and shabby it may have otherwise been. Most people are cheered up by the sight of freshly cut flowers in a lovely vase.…

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Hobbies

Knot With My Thread Stringing Choices For Beading Jewelry Making

One very important lesson I learned is that there is no one, all-purpose (Universal) stringing material. Here are the major stringing materials along with how and when to use each of them. SILK THREAD: Silk has a wondrous “hand” (a soft, flexible feel). This thread comes in many sizes and colors. It comes packaged on spools, and “carded” with an…

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Fashion

Men S Neckties

In one form or another men’s neckties have been around for centuries. What started out with Chinese warriors and Roman soldiers has through history become the necktie of today. Cravats worn by European gentleman in the 1700’s are closely linked to today’s ties. Today’s modern neckties are attributed to Jesse Langsdorf who patented the all-weather wrinkle-free tie in 1920. After…

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Clothing

How To Care For Lingerie

Fine lingerie is an investment that can last – while not a lifetime – at least for a long tim. By caring for your lingerie properly, you will extend its life and enjoy it for many years to come. Always check the label sewn into your lingerie. Manufacturers understand their product and how to care for it. The label is…

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Home Improvement

Silk S The Thing

Soft, light and beautifully elegant silk has for centuries been a symbol of ultimate luxury and sheer opulence. From Chinese Emperors to European Kings, silk has always been displayed for the admiration of others. Today, very little has changed. When someone mentions a silk dress, suit or even silk bedding an image of luxury and wealth springs to mind. This…

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