http://www.viewpoints.com/Home-Furnishings Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:19:17 GMT Reviews about Home Furnishings http://www.viewpoints.com/Dr-Leonards-24-Pair-Shoe-Organizer-review-41520 Well, our family has a definite shoe problem. My husband, two boys and I have way too many shoes and nowhere to put them. Most of them end up in a huge pile in front of the door that looks like an unattractive mess. One day when I could barely get the door open because of all the shoes, I decided it was time to get organized. I started searching online and eventually found what I thought would be a great solution. It was Dr. Leonard's 24 Pair Shoe Organizer. It looked quite durable and had a lot of space so I ordered it for the "cheap" price of $16.99 plus shipping and tax. I said cheap instead of inexpensive for a good reason. — My Experience — This organizer has a transparent PVC zip front with a corrugated frame. The dimensions are 24"W x 26"H x 11 1/2"D. When I received the shoe organizer in the mail, I was shocked when I opened the box to find cardboard. "Cheap" cardboard. It was really awful stuff. Not durable at all. I'm not quite sure what I was expecting when... Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:19:17 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Dr-Leonards-24-Pair-Shoe-Organizer-review-41520 LaurieM 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Mainstays-Home-Two-Panels-with-Tiebacks-Curtains--22550-review-cb403 I bought these wonderful Mainstay Home - Two Panel Curtains with tiebacks at K-mart the other day.I fell in love with them when I hung them.They are very classy and made the room complete with a warm, welcoming feeling.I have a new home that I am decorating and Sears and K-mart let me do it on a budget plus still get quality merchandise I can be proud of.I will go back and get more curtains for my home.Thanks kmart for giving me a chance to have a beautifully decorated home with great items that are priced right yet still classy. Sincerly Pleased,sharon... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 13:07:30 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Mainstays-Home-Two-Panels-with-Tiebacks-Curtains--22550-review-cb403 TNlover 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Real-Organized-Chrome-Paper-Towel-Holder-review-a1454 I spend a lot of time thinking about the small details when I'm decorating a room.  The small details don't cost much, but they can add polish to a room.  In this case, the plastic paper towel holder in my powder room had seen better days, and I wanted something nice to replace it with - in silver, chrome, or pewter.  I checked out Lowes and found the Real Organized Wall-Mount Chrome Paper Towel Holder.  I wanted a holder that could be hung vertically, and was surprised at the number of paper towel holders can only be installed horizontally.  This product is nice because it can be hung either way without affecting its function.  In addition, I chose the Real Organized brand because it has a sleek design that won't interfere with the rest of the décor.  It's like a bit of jewelry for my powder room. — After seeing different versions online, we went to our local Lowes to purchase the paper towel holder.  I was pleased that it looked... Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:11:31 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Real-Organized-Chrome-Paper-Towel-Holder-review-a1454 LoveisJoy 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Febreze-Scentstories-Player-review-bf924 I've had a Febreze ScentStories in my home for years and I love it!  As soon as you start to relax into one scent, it bounds right into another.  I have a cat, two fishtanks and a guy {enough said}, and this works wonders when I need... Sat, 19 Jul 2008 21:08:11 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Febreze-Scentstories-Player-review-bf924 PrincessSD 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Procter-Gamble-Febreze-NOTICEables-review-58f81 Ahhh...the Febreze Noticeable...I have nothing but positive things to say about this handy product. Well, I take that back. I wish the refills were available in more frangrances. Back to the pros: it really is "noticeable!" There are two seperate yet complimentary scents in each refill that take turns, so to speak. Each time the fragrance switches, your nose takes notice. I always had the problem of getting used to a scent in the home. I would forget it until I step outside for a minute...then when I come back inside, I'm like, "Ohhh yeah, my house DOES smell like Clean Cotton!" With the Febreze Noticeable, I don't have to step OUT to remember that I have PURCHASED something to make my house smell better! Also, it's very easy to change out the refills. Just pop 'em in and plug 'em in. You can choose either a high or low setting. I change mine at will; if I decide I want it to last longer I put it on low, and if I want a burst of frangrance I put it on high.... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:17:23 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Procter-Gamble-Febreze-NOTICEables-review-58f81 bburroughs 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/IKEA-review-7df95 I absolutely love Ikea.  At first when it came to my city, I didn't know what all the fuss was about, but once I got in there, I knew.  It is a huge warehouse full of great prices and unique, Scandanavian products.  I'm the queen of cheap, so it was heaven for me.  I furnished all of my kitchen and linen needs in under $125.  I got pillows, comforters, curtains, pots & pans, dishes, towels, rugs, you name it!  I love going there just to see what I can get for cheap. — — Also, I love their breakfasts,  because trust me, I'm there before they open up. — — Now, if you're looking for something that's longer lasting, you may want to purchase the higher quality items they have there (still great prices), but if you're on a budget (for students going away to college especially), and you're trying to stretch your dollar, this is the place to go.  My items have lasted at least a year without needing to be replaced.  I... Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:12:17 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/IKEA-review-7df95 pearlofafrika 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Glade-Scented-Oil-Candles-review-e77e1 For those of you who only smell it when you get up close... remember that after a while we as users become immune to the scents within our homes.  So your home can smell good, but unfortunately only your guests will enjoy it.  We only enjoy it when we're up close and personal with the Glade 2 in 1 candle. — With that being said, I absolutely love the Glade candles and put one in each room of my home.  Needless to say, this can be a costly candle running at about $2 to $3 a jar... yet, every once in a while you catch a great deal from retailers. —  Additionally, the Glade 2 in 1 just sets the atmosphere and mood throughout your home. —  5 stars most definitely for this reviewer! —... Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:50:55 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Glade-Scented-Oil-Candles-review-e77e1 Sum1In2Me 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Whitney-Design-Expandable-2-Shelf-Chrome-Plated-Shoe-Rack-review-b5008 Let me start off by saying that I am not one of those women who has a love affair with her shoe collection.  Don't get me wrong, I can appreciate a pretty shoe as much as the next female; I just don't happen to own more than one dozen pairs. Although my shoe collection is modest by today's standards, I still noticed that I needed to get my shoes organized and off of the floor.  After some searching at Amazon.com, I discovered the perfect organizing solution: the Whitney Design Expandable 2-Shelf Chrome Plated Shoe Rack.  The shoe rack retails for a reasonable $11.99, so I bought two for just under $25 (plus I added a $1.25 coloring book to my order to qualify for free shipping!) — Whitney Design Expandable Chrome Shoe Rack — This two-shelf rack is made of heavy-duty steel tubing with a modern chrome finish.  It does require assembly, but I had no problems (at least not once I figured out that I had reversed the side panel).  Luckily, it was also... Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:12:36 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Whitney-Design-Expandable-2-Shelf-Chrome-Plated-Shoe-Rack-review-b5008 LoveisJoy 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Mia-Bella-Gourmet-Candles--20155-review-25d11 Because I was buying so many Mia Bella Candles, I did become a distributor and my therefore be somewhat biased. Nonetheless, the true and scentsational scent throw of these candles is amazing. They do burn clean and straight-across to the bottom of the jar. As stated in another review, Mia Melts and simmer pots for a flameless scent is also available. — I especially like them because we have big dogs and with a Mia Bella burning, our house smells fresh and wonderful. No icky soot on the walls either. I believe in these candles so strongly that I can't stop spreading the word about my great find. You can find them at AdaGourmetCandles.com. — Great company, great price, and an awesome product. Candle lovers will be hard pressed to find a better product. —... Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:32:13 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Mia-Bella-Gourmet-Candles--20155-review-25d11 horsesncandles 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Yankee-Candle-Jar-Candles-review-40404 I have been using Yankee Candles well over 15 years.  They have always been something I find soothing and relaxing.  The assortment of scents is mind boggling.  I have used tea lights, jars, and lately electric plug in oils. — Unfortunately, over the past few years I have noticed a decrease in quality of these candles.  The scent is just not as strong as it used to be, with the exception of the electric plug ins. — At first, I thought this was just me...maybe I was the only one that thought this.  Well, I asked several friends who are also Yankee users for many, many years and they all agreed....the scent just isn't the same. — I have not purchased a jar candle in over a year.  I do, however, continue to purchase the electric plug in oils.... Tue, 01 Jul 2008 20:27:19 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Yankee-Candle-Jar-Candles-review-40404 mysticstarfish 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Mia-Bella-Simmer-Pot--20200-review-dba13 I love having a nice smelling home and have used scented candles for many years. Now that I have two young boys, who are constantly roughhousing with our big dog and a cat that climbs all over, the open flame of a candle scares me. I am so afraid that it will be knocked over and start a fire. I recently came across the Mia Bella Simmer Pot at flameswithflair.com. It's safer than candles but not quite the perfect solution. — About Mia Bella's Scent Simmer Pot... — Mia Bella's Scent Simmer Pot is an electric simmer pot, which can be used with Mia Bella Mia Melts or with any simmer wax, fragrance oil or potpourri. (When using fragrance oils or potpourri keep container half full with water.) Included is a 40-watt light bulb that melts the scented wax. This pot is currently available in the color white only. — The manufacturer notes the following precautions while using this Simmer Pot:... Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:30:32 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Mia-Bella-Simmer-Pot--20200-review-dba13 LaurieM 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Gold-Canyon-Candles-All-Fragrances-review-f2701 If you are looking for the best candles on the market.  Gold Canyon Candles are the best!  They are GUARANTEED to fill your entire home with fragrance!  If not..the company replaces them.  They are very inexpensive compared to other less fragrant candle companies.  Actually the cost is $4 less for 4 more ounces.  —  However, the BEST thing about Gold Canyon products is that a portion of EVERY sale at Gold Canyon goes toward Children's Charities throught the Prayer Child Program.  They have given over 1 million dollars to various children and charities across the country.  —  If you would like more information, FREE Sample and a FREE Gold Canyon Catalog please contact me. — ... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 14:48:35 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Gold-Canyon-Candles-All-Fragrances-review-f2701 Kyleefran 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Redi-Shade-Temporary-Shades-review-05c08 I purchased 4 of Redi shades first time ( not the temporary ones). They come with two very poor quality plastic brackets for mounting the top flimsy hollow thin plastic rod. The rod bows under the weight of the shade. I called Redi shade. Very reluctantly they sent me 4 brackets to add one additional bracket in the center. The customer service had a very bad attitude. — — Later on I went out and bought 6 more of these as I liked these , provided you use 3 brackets for mounting each of them, so that they do not fall down when you pull them down. I called customer service at Redi Shade to give me 6 more brackets so that I could use 3 brackets to mount each of these . They were very rude and told me that they can not provide the needed brackets to complete the mounting and I should just return them to the store I bought them from. So, I packed these  Redi shades and returned them. In the process I wasted my time and gas!!! — — My overall impression of... Tue, 17 Jun 2008 01:51:10 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Redi-Shade-Temporary-Shades-review-05c08 nbatman 1 http://www.viewpoints.com/Procter-Gamble-Febreze-NOTICEables-review-3f574 i thought this smell good, convient air freshner was a great deal for my home...it makes my house less wet-dog odery. — although its size was kind of a disadvantage..it is very bulky and it takes  up a lot of space, electrical outlets are very few in my house so it was a little inconvinetnt, — but it did get rid of that awful smell —... Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:38:47 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Procter-Gamble-Febreze-NOTICEables-review-3f574 justinit 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Yankee-Candle-Coconut-Bay-22-Ounce-Housewarmer-Jar-Candle-review-7cc33 Wow wow wow — This candle is so yummy i wanted to take a bite! — Yankee candle has the best candles in my opinion but they have really outdone themselves here.   If I closed my eyes & breathed in deeply I could practically feel the suns rays warming my skin, the sound of waves crashing on the shore and the taste of fresh coconut blooming in my mouth.  It really is amazing how scents can take you places, and people, this is a place you want to be!!!   So head down to yankee candle and pick up the coconut bay and set sail to your own private island. —... Sat, 14 Jun 2008 01:56:56 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Yankee-Candle-Coconut-Bay-22-Ounce-Housewarmer-Jar-Candle-review-7cc33 desternies 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Yankee-Candle-Lemon-Lavender-Housewarmer-Candle-review-653c2 I bought the Yankee Candle Lemon Lavender Housewarmer Candle because I was placing a big order through the company web site and was on a big "lemon" kick.  I figured that tart, crisp lemon would temper the lavender that I wasn't so crazy about to produce a wonderful and pleasant fragrance.  This candle doesn't smell anything like I thought it would, but it is still very nice and something that I like to use. — This light lavender candle smells like super-sweet lemons with an almost equal amount of lavender.  I expected a tangy, tart, and sharp lemon fragrance with a hint of herbal lavender, but the Yankee Candle Lemon Lavender Housewarmer Candle is much sweeter and softer than I had hoped for.  This fragrance is enough to fill my small bathroom, but not powerful enough to spill out of the room and down the hallway into the kitchen or bedroom even after hours of burning.  — This candle adds a pleasant and refreshing fragrance to our... Tue, 10 Jun 2008 01:26:45 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Yankee-Candle-Lemon-Lavender-Housewarmer-Candle-review-653c2 njchicaa 3 http://www.viewpoints.com/Party-Lite-review-cf105 I haven't had a book party for any type of a home party (Tupperware, Jewelry, wicker etc) in like ohhhhhhhhhh 20 years and thought why not have one...it would be FUN!  — Party Lite was the choice for a book party. I don't have the room to put a bunch of people so book parties work for me and many others better.  I had a good sale, but it was like pulling teeth to get more books.  I got the seasonal books, but I couldn't get the main catalogs for this party.  With everyone asking for them and not getting any and the dealer kept telling me the main office didn't send them to her (big sigh).  She sent me catalogs via email.  Nice, but I don't want people to be looking at this stuff when they were working and getting into trouble. — Besides the books not being available she was hard to get hold of and I found myself calling Party Lite's main office to ask questions and I was doing all the paper work.  I even asked the office if the... Sun, 08 Jun 2008 19:01:21 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Party-Lite-review-cf105 AmyA 2 http://www.viewpoints.com/Yankee-Candle-Egyptian-Cotton-World-Candle--153729-review-9ffb1 I visited my family's historic home and fell in love with one of mom's candles.  Yankee Candle's Egyptian Cotton.  It's a new scent from their World Collection.  — This hypnotising fragrance is a luxuriously fresh and elegant scent of pure Egyptian cottonseed extract. This particular scent is a celebration of ultimate elegance and a symbol of opulence.  You'll discover a whole new World of fragrance with this Collection!  Yankee Candle Egyptian Cotton is a fragrance with the power to take you where you've never been before. — All of Yankee Candles make wonderful, scented additions to your homes decor with their pleasant scents.  They also make excellent gifts! —... Sun, 08 Jun 2008 17:42:20 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Yankee-Candle-Egyptian-Cotton-World-Candle--153729-review-9ffb1 BubleFan1 5 http://www.viewpoints.com/Renuzit-Adjustable-Air-Fresheners-review-7f1b4 Renuzit offers a lot of wonderful smelling air freshners.  This particular one reminds me of teh ones my Granny used to have excpet they scents do smell great and last for quite awhile.  My favorite is the peach but I am not able to find that particular scent any... Mon, 02 Jun 2008 19:04:36 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Renuzit-Adjustable-Air-Fresheners-review-7f1b4 klkinney 4 http://www.viewpoints.com/Glade-Aerosol-Sprays-review-7ee64 Living in a home that is owned by cats, you really have to have something around that can brighten up the apartment. Odors are sure to follow them around, and I have a product I use as a go to in the pinch. Normally I have some of the plug-ins working in key locations, but there are times where you just want to get rid of a smell quickly and easily. So, in those instances I go with a Glade Aerosol Spray that I have in my kitchen and bathroom areas. It is an easy enough concept, and I have decided that it is worth the $1.99 that I pay for a can. — — The one that I have started liking the most, is the Apple Cinnamon one that I have. It is quite potent on the cinnamon end of the spectrum, and the apples are just a subtle undertone of the spray. It is a nice smell to it, and after it has settled for a little while, it actually reminds me of more like a fir tree that has been wet. I like the smell a lot, and it is one that I have continued going back to for that reason.... Fri, 16 May 2008 02:38:36 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Glade-Aerosol-Sprays-review-7ee64 SpokaneMan 5