Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Vintage Wall Clocks Nostalgic Home Decor

When it comes to wall clocks, many people would like to choose vintage wall clocks because they can bring them back to the old days. Vintage wall clocks look antique and tell you the right time. Most importantly, they could activate your nostalgic feelings.

Can you remember for example, your old school clock? I remember my own, a large clock with a faded white face, roman numerals, a wood frame and whenever I shut my eyes I can imagine around me, the school desks, the chat of my school friends, the sunshine streaming through the window, funny just how that always happens whenever the memories are good!

Or how about the clock in your kitchen area when you were young, I recall that too, a smallish wooden one that sat on a ledge, I can easily bring it to mind now as I hear my Mum pottering about in the kitchen.

My grandparents had this amazing grandfather clock that used to chime on the hour and on the half hour, you never needed to actually look at the clock to know exactly what time it was. It was an excellent specimen of an antique, made from walnut I think, we still have it in the family but I can even now imagine my grandparents if I shut my eyes and let myself drift back in time. The memories are endless and very vivid, after all, how many times each day do we look at a clock!

There are various different types of clocks available today, digital clocks, large clocks, atomic clocks and of course there are so many beautiful vintage clocks available, however these generally come along with quite a large asking price.


However, you don't need to pay a top price to recreate your memories, as all types of vintage wall clocks come as a reproduction at a fraction of the price of an original antique. You might want to research them on eBay for example and I was quite surprised to find out recently that Hallomall.com provides a large selection of vintage wall clocks and modern clocks.

Friday, April 8, 2011

What Are the Best Father's Day Gift

Father's Day is coming around, this year falling on Sunday the 19th of June. If you are still wondering what to buy for your dad, now is the time to start looking for perfect Father's Day gifts, and in order to make this process easier, here's a top 5 gift list for your reference.

1. In June, it is a season for outdoor activities. Therefore, you may consider picking up a pair of Nike shoes for your kindly father. This idea will not only stand for your love toward your father, but also a pray for your father's health. Therefore, it cannot be overemphasized to select a proper-sized Nike shoes in view of father's health.

2. If your father is a sports fan, then a NFL or red bull hat is a great Father's day gift idea. The NFL hat offers the chance to rejoice the crazy and enthusiastic moments in the game. I bet it cannot be too suitable to choose a NFL hat for your father during that special occasion.

3. Suppose you are a high-tech avid person, you will consider buying an iPhone for your father. It represents the fashion and great love. For so many years, father has offered the best things for you, so it is just the very time for your returning love.

4. Men's jewelry is an ideal gift for Father's Day gift, for it symbolizes the tender care for your father. Everyone wants to be fashionable though fathers are getting older. Why not select a Captain Jack necklace for him? Or you can choose a Harry Potter ring for him.

5. Finally, a piece of medical equipment, especially the home medical equipment would be good enough. This choice reveals your intention of paying close attention to the health of your father. So, how can you father not be moved by your thoughtful action?

Hopefully this rough list will have inspired you of the Father's Day gift ideas this year to ensure the day goes off without a hitch.