Are We Tired of Clutter?

Gadgets are great but with them come cords, remotes and electrical outlet burden.  Are we tired of clutter? Absolutely, we crave efficiency and multi-function. Thankfully there are solutions being introduced to the marketplace.

Word of the day: Paddict- Iphone or Ipad addict

Paddicts, rejoice:  IPhones are becoming the new remote controls Continue reading

Kitchen Wish List: Blanco

 Blanco‘s new lineup delivers a few reasons to want to redo your kitchen. Here are a few of the items from the Modenus BlogTour experience of Living Kitchen show that made it onto my kitchen wish list:

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One of the thrilling technology advancements for the kitchen is Continue reading

Kitchen and Bath Trends 2013

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The Modenus BlogTour Cologne trip was an incredible experience in so many ways. It was a privilege to see an international Furnishings & Kitchen and Bath show of the scale of IMM Living Kitchen because we were exposed to products designed for different cultures and spacial uses – also technologies that are way ahead of what we have in the US.  Below is a photographic tour of Kitchen and Bath trends 2013: Continue reading

Full Steam Ahead With Miele

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The Modenus #BlogTour team excitedly covered the IMM Living Kitchen show in search of design inspiration. The show was enormous- building after building showcased the products of thousands of home furnishings manufacturers, so much to take in.  Because the eye candy was endless, the more memorable products would have to be truly outstanding in order to even catch our attention.  The first such thing to catch my eye was Continue reading

Axor- BlogTour Sponsor

Axor is a BlogTour Cologne sponsor! At IMM next week we will see their Starck Organic line, collaborated with design legend Philippe Starck. Can’t wait to check this out and report back.

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Here are a few items from the collection. Continue reading

Miele Steam Cooking: Technology for a Healthy Kitchen


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Another reason to be excited about BlogTour Cologne is sponsor Miele, renown worldwide appliance manufacturer. One thing in particular that interests me about Miele is their steam cooking innovations – not only are they on the front of the steam cooking trend, they were actually the first appliance manufacturer to design and manufacture a built-in steam oven for residential use! Over a decade ago. They don’t follow the trends, they create them…

I am chomping at the bit to see their products and get to spend time with the Miele representatives at the IMM – Living Kitchen show, learning more about how to make delicious food healthy… always a priority in my home.

MieleWhat is so great about a steam oven you say? Plenty: Continue reading

Mr. Steam Steamtherapy – BlogTour Sponsor

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Mr. Steam is one of the sponsors for BlogTour Cologne- They will generously be sponsoring a spa night and dinner after a couple of cold wintry, event filled days at the IMM and Living Kitchen show, providing the luxury for the #BlogTourCGN group that they provide for you in your own home. Needless to say, we are all excited about this. Thank you, Mr. Steam!!

If you are not familiar with Steamtherapy by Mr. Steam, let me fill you in on it. Continue reading

IMM … so excited!

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Packing my bag for BlogTour Cologne- what an amazing experience this is going to be! Looking forward to meeting up with fellow bloggers, the Modenus Team and sponsors… Modenus has planned an exciting agenda of  Press Tours, Imm/Living Kitchen show, a Blogger Summit with Holly Becker etc, Dinner at the German Museum of Olympic and Sport, a spa night, a trip to Amsterdam…. and much much more!   Be sure to sign up for blog updates and follow the #BlogTourCGN fun here Twitter | FacebookPinterest ~ this group will Continue reading

Nokia + LeiVanKash Jewelry + Blogger Collaboration

 “…rocking this collection WILL transform you into fashion royalty but to the envy of all…” -LVK

Nokia has teamed up with a fashion powerhouse: legendary London-based jewelry brand, LeiVanKash (LVK). They have chosen bloggers, trend-setters and fashionistas from around the world to inspire new designs for one of Leila’s 5 lines of jewelry. Nokia graciously provided Continue reading