Dinnerware – The Present Trends

Art is what gives satisfaction to our sensibility and it truly knows no boundaries. Art has come down to our tables in the form of exclusive and artistic dinnerware. Dinnerware embodies in itself art, history, and industry. As an art, it is conceived and given shape, color, pattern and design by the artist and then is manufactured by dinnerware industry in such a manner that it doesn’t lose its functionality and can be used for intended purpose over a period of years, and even centuries, thus creating history. In fact, decorative art is strongly reflected in the history of dinnerware. Whether it be cubist or impressionistic, classical or deco, Mediterranean or Oriental, decorative dinnerware has always been there in a wide variety of range as an everyday item and also as a collectible.

Present Trends of Dinnerware

During its journey, dinnerware has been through many changes. The present trends of dinnerware can only tell whether the artistic inclination remains in it even today or not.

Vibrant Colors and Patterns: – Dinnerware in bright oranges, yellows, gold metallics and blues are giving warmth and life to the subdued background of homes. Ethnic prints including Native American patterns, African motifs and Asian batiks truly stand apart against the vibrant color scheme.

Browns and Blacks:- It’s true that white will never lose its place but for a while, browns and blacks are in limelight. Brown with all its shades, from dusky to coffee and even dark chocolate, are in great demand. These colors are even contrasted with colors like yellow, blue and green to bring dramatic effects. Black is also there to shine with pride. Contrasted mainly with whites and sometimes with golden shades, black is here to stay.

Eco Dinnerware: – The passion for clean environment has led to recycled dinnerware which is fast catching up with the masses. Apart from being made from recycled products, these items reflect shades of green- jades and olives- along with attractive patterns representing nature in form of leaves and other foliage etc.

Fancy Grapics: – Odd, unconventional, peculiar and even hand drawn whimsical and abstract graphics are gaining unimaginable popularity. They are, all the more, adding interest to our tables.

Irregular Shapes: – Any shape other than round is in. Although the standard round plates and bowls can never vanish but the shapes like star, squares, geometric shapes, organic shapes are fast making ways into hotels, restaurants, home kitchens and dining tables. Appetizers are now served on rectangular plates, and entrees in oversize bowls. Even colors of dishes are considered while finalizing dessert plates, such as a plate with rose-colored outer edge and gold trim for creme brulee!

Are you now thinking whether we really eat with our eyes first? Yes, of course!

How To Attain Success By Utilizing The Past, Present And Future

Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any other one thing. – ABRAHAM LINCOLN

…did you know that your past, present and future can and do without failure directly and indirectly affect your outlook and the outcome in your life?

THE PAST

Have you ever done something that was so inopportune you couldn’t forgive yourself? Have you ever made a mistake that you’re still blaming yourself for? Are you still torturing yourself with the thought that only if you could’ve done it differently, the outcome would be more appropriate?

Well… here’s good news! You don’t have to hold this burden in your heart for as long as you live. Release it. Set yourself free.

Unfortunately, if you hold on to bad memories, you’re depriving yourself of your own wellbeing and sound mental and emotional health. You’re making yourself a prisoner of the past. This will adversely affect your capacity to act in the present moment. You will not be able to think clearly and you will lose your focus if you are still lingering in the shadows of your darkened past.

No matter what you do, you cannot reverse or otherwise change history. So let bygones be bygones. There is no need to worry about something you have no control over?

Let go of the past, but let the LESSONS remain. Whatever lesson you’ve learned will be of utmost importance to the fulfillment of your goals and endeavors in the future. These lessons are your mentors that will inevitably teach you the hard way and more often than not the right way; but nevertheless, success comes to those who are willing to take the risk and pay the price for their actions.

And what about the successes you had in the past? How did you feel when you accomplished something truly exceptional? It felt great didn’t it?

Well then, use these past experiences in your present ventures to encourage you and to motivate you. These memorable experiences will bring a positive aura of enthusiasm and will remind you that you have the power to achieve anything with the right attitude and resolve.

Recall these affirmative memories in everything that you do and you will see amazing results in all your undertakings.

THE FUTURE

Now how can the future influence your success if it hasn’t occurred yet? The answer is simple.

Your burning passion to attain your ideal life in the future will become the motivating factor that will prod and push you to take the essential steps in the present moment.

Conceive your future in the most vivid and wide-ranging ways possible.

For instance, if you want to become wealthy, then take into consideration:

1) How much money you that you desire, when you intend to get acquire the money and your action plan to have that exact amount by your target date.

2) The vision of your and your lifestyle when you’ve attained the desired money; like the people you congregate with, the activities you engage in, the food you eat, the places you travel to, your home, the clothes you wear etc…you get the picture.

These are the guiding forces that will chart the precise path to your intended destination. If you envision yourself as having attained them and focus all your efforts regardless of the impending obstacles ahead, then your inner power will release the proper energy that will enable you to do nearly anything necessary for you to achieve that in which you are in hot pursuit of… Your desired end result!

THE PRESENT

The present moment is always the time to ACT. Ready or not, you must act now! Mistakes will be made, but ‘revisioning’ your plan will almost always act as the stepping stones to the attainment of success.

Lay procrastination aside. One delay or excuse will generate a chain reaction or postponements and alibis that may possibly never end.

On no account, should you ever allow fear to get in your way. Some people are struck by the threats of failures, setbacks, or criticisms. What they don’t realize is that the majority of successful people had to pass through “the eye of the needle” in order to get to where they were going.

Act and react intelligently. Use your past mistakes as a roadmap to avoid future gaffes. Let the vision of your ideal life in the future compel you to carry out your plans and catapult you to attain your deepest desires.

Valentine’s Day Presents For Men – Best Ideas For The Metro-Sexual Man

Valentine’s Day is the festival, or occasion, depending on how you perceive it, where you have to buy presents for your loved ones. However, this is not just any occasion but an event that is celebrated by lovers in most profound of forms and ways. The highlight of this festive occasion is the exchange of presents along with a few other activities.

People try to find gifts that are not only unique but also romantic to express their love with their respective spouses or partners on this occasion. While it is relatively easier for women to find suitable Valentine’s Day presents for men than the other way around, it can be a daunting task to find a gift for the metro-sexual man.

What Is The Metro-Sexual Man?

Metro-sexual is in no way about the sexual orientation; rather, it refers to men who have a keen sense of fashion and style. The term was made popular in mid 1990s by the writer Mark Simpson. If we go two or three decades back, male vanity, skin care, and fashion were rather frowned upon and mostly attributed to the men of a certain sexual orientation. However, from early 90s, there was a marked increase in men to become more stylish and they started to pay more attention to their appearances.

In the article “Meet the Metro-Sexual,” published by Salon.Com, the writer Mark Simpson has described the metro-sexual man in the following words. “The typical metro-sexual is a young man with money to spend, living in or within easy reach of a metropolis-because that’s where all the best shops, clubs, gyms and hairdressers are.” (Saloon.Com, July 22, 2002)

David Beckham, the legendary English soccer player is widely regarded as the first identified proto-type of the modern metro-sexual man. If your partner is into personal grooming and falls into this category as well, it can be a nightmare to find a suitable Valentine gift for your boyfriend. In order to help you in your search for a present on Valentine’s Day, we have presented some tips below.

What And Where To Buy?

If you are not fully prepared to embark on the search for Valentine’s Day presents for men, in this case the metro-sexual men, better stick to the “same old” routine of picture frames or socks. However, if you want to bring a smile to your boyfriend’s face, you have to come up with a gift that would make his day. Since metro-sexual are all about appearance, your best bet is to get something for his wardrobe or for the accessories such as the cufflinks.

If you opt to buy for his wardrobe, avoid things like cowboy hats, pleated jeans or trousers, colorful vest etc. While buying clothes, first thing to decide are the colors. Your best bet would be to stick with solid colors to be safe. Avoid anything flashy or patterns that appear to be too loud. When buying a shirt, go for 100% cotton. You cannot go wrong with big labels such as Gucci, Armani, Ralph Lauren and the likes of these. If you have to buy clothes, go for labels that are famous for making fashion statements.