Update?

So it's been forever since I've blogged. In fact, a friend just mentioned my blog, which motivated me to look at it, which motivated a blog post, so Red? This is all your fault.

2009 really did suck. It was just one bad thing after another, with a few little bright spots just to screw with my mind. I was so glad when I ushered in a new year. I'm 21 now, I've managed to figure myself out somewhat, and some awesome changes have been happening.

Like I changed schools! I left CBU mid-semester, which may or may not have been a terribly wise choice, but worked for me. I'm now at the Art Institute of California in San Bernardino, about to start working on a culinary degree! I'm hunting for a job, but that also seems to be going well, and life is just on an upswing, praise God!

I'm living off-campus. Have since this last summer. My roommates are pretty awesome, and I've got a room to myself again. I don't know. It just seems like things are set for a decent path. It's going to be a struggle, that's obvious. But it'll be a good one.

Lombok Website Review

So, I received an email the other day, asking me to take a look at a website. It's not the first time that's happened, but it's the first time that I've actually wanted to use the items that were available for sale. At the Lombok website (http://www.lombokco.uk) they sell a plethora of home furnishings that are inspired by Eastern cultures. Some examples of these are the log basket, the lamp shades, and the laundry baskets.

I found myself getting creative as I looked at these. For example, the log baskets aren't something that a college student like me would need. After all, I don't have a fireplace nor do I have logs which need a basket. However, it's subtle color and practical design made me think of ways to use it, like as the centerpiece for a table or as a catch-all basket under my desk.

Now, a word to all of my friends in the United States who read this. It is a company in the United Kingdom and it does deal in Euros. So when you look at the prices, you have to remember that there's going to be about a 75% increase in the price when you convert it to US dollars. However, the selection is huge and if you order with this company, it's very likely that you will be the only one in your area with this type of product.

I do have a few favorites within the site. I've absolutely fallen in love with the candles that they have to offer. They're very solid and the designs are so unique! I always hate dealing with candles that make me feel like I'd break them if I held them the wrong way.

I also love love love the decorative section. Now, I'm all for decorative without a use, but 90% of what they offer can be used for things other than "Look at me, I'm pretty!" My favorite item in this section, by far, is the etched boxes.

Finally, the thing that really makes this website stand out by far is the ability to zoom in on a picture just by placing your cursor over the picture. This allows you to gain a better grasp of the details of the piece and know just what you're requesting.

The only real drawback that I see in this site is that it doesn't list how much international shipping is nor does it give you a place to convert Euros into dollars to know how much you'd have to pay. One has to call their office to find out how much international shipping is.

Overall, this bunny gives it four out of five carrots. Good going, Lombok! You've got an amazing site with wonderful products.