Coffee Decor

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Posted by admin | Posted in Home and Kitchen | Posted on 18-07-2011

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Coffee Decor

Loving Coffee Is A Serious Subject

When you talk about coffee house kitchen decor, you are onto a serious subject for a lot of coffee lovers out there running around on a continuous stream of energy from caffeine. Some people simply cannot function; get into gear or out of bed in the morning without having their first cuppa.

As much as you have the thrill of coffee aromas swirling up your nasal passages, you may not be able to have those aromas and flavors lingering around you all day at your work place. You can however go to a coffee beanery store and obtain some wonderful gadgets and gizmo’s for your coffee house kitchen decor.

The serious coffee store should have basically anything and everything your heart could desire for your coffee house kitchen decor theme at home. You might only just have to do the cafe curtains on the rod yourself, as that could fall into the linen category, but adding to your creative spirit you could do your own coffee designs on them.

Memoirs of Wishes from the Coffee Shop

Every time you have walked pass the coffee store you freeze for a brief moment and breathe in the aromas deeply with your eyes closed, just wishing you could have everything displayed for your own coffee house kitchen decor theme. And then you step away, another day when the finances look a bit better you think. You know this coffee house kitchen decor theme could cost you an arm and a leg if you seriously love coffee that much.

Then one day, you stop in front of the store, and you actually had the guts to walk in and start looking at all this wonderful coffee house kitchen decor. You have been wasting all this time wondering and wishing for your finances to be okay, that you do realize there are some things that you can start gathering piece for piece, month for month.

You decide for the following pay day, you are going to start with the coffee cup kitchen decor, just to start your collection. This is your first choice of coffee cups you would keep sacred until you got the first plunger you plan to buy the month after that.

This is just the beginning of your collection. Once you have the plunger and the mugs of your choice, the coffee beans would seam to be a constant urgency. From this point onwards you would have to save up for the ideal Barista coffee machine that you always dreamed of owning, besides purchasing the odd little gadgets that go with making delicious coffee, month to month.

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Coffee Cup Latte Mocha Java Metal Wall Decor Set of 3


Coffee Cup Latte Mocha Java Metal Wall Decor Set of 3


$17.99


These are just adorable and perfect for any little nook in your kitchen or dining area. Made of metal in a shiny finish of different colors. Each cup has a whimsical stream of hot steam in a contrasting color. Whimsical bistro lettering make it a perfect accent….

Coffee House Cup Java Silhouette Wall Mounted Key Hook Art Metal Mug Home Decor


Coffee House Cup Java Silhouette Wall Mounted Key Hook Art Metal Mug Home Decor


$4.32


Coffee Cup Key Hook Wall Art
“Perk” up your home’s decor with this coffee cup key hook wall hanging.
The clever cut-out silhouette design adds just the right coffee house touch to your kitchen, or entryway.
A great gift for your favorite coffee connoisseur !

Measures approximately 5″ H x 4 1/2″ W.
Lightweight black painted metal.
Striking “silhouette” design with 3 key hooks.
Ready to hang …


Tables Coffee

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Posted by admin | Posted in Home and Kitchen | Posted on 27-04-2011

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Tables Coffee
How to repair coffee table/end tables that have had water damage?

I have a 2 yr old set of coffee table/end tables that are cherry. I was out of commission over the last year and family and friends that came to help set drinks on the coffee tables/end tables. The water has made the tops look like they have split or have huge scratches. Is there anyway to salvage these tables and make them look good again?

It sounds like the finish has fissured and water has gotten underneath. If this is the situation, it will soon flake off. If this is the situation, the only cure is to strip and refinish.

If you are talking about white water marks (blushes), and the finish is still sound, then it’s salvageable via a number of home remedies or proprietary products.


Keurig 5071 K-Cup Carousel Tower


Keurig 5071 K-Cup Carousel Tower


$20.29


Here’s the perfect way to store and organize your K-cups and have them ready whenever you’re ready fo a delicious, hot beverage. This counter piece features a lazy-susan base for simple rotation and the black and grey design suits most kitchen styles. The Keurig 5071 K-Cup Carousel Tower is a perfect accessory for owners of Keurig K-Cup coffee machines.
Coffee K-Cups are not included in the tower….

Jura Cleaning Tablets for all Capresso and Jura-Capresso Automatic Coffee Centers, Pack of 6


Jura Cleaning Tablets for all Capresso and Jura-Capresso Automatic Coffee Centers, Pack of 6


$19.00


Designed for use with all Capresso and Jura-Capresso automatic coffee centers, this pack of six specially formulated cleaning tablets removes inner oil build-up. The machine’s display will indicate when it’s time to run a cleaning cycle (after every 200 cups of coffee), and it only requires one tablet each time. Simply drop a tablet into the bypass doser and run the cleaning cycle. Using the table…

Bodum Pavina Double-Wall Thermo Glasses, Set of 2


Bodum Pavina Double-Wall Thermo Glasses, Set of 2



These glasses are lightweight because they are made of borosilicate glass – a strong heat resistant glass used to make scientific lab glass. It is much stronger than regular glass so it doesn’t need to be as thick to be just as durable. With double wall construction, coffee, tea and other drinks stay hot longer. When drinking cold drinks, the dual layer construction works in the opposite direction…


Coffee Wood

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Posted by admin | Posted in Home and Kitchen | Posted on 15-03-2011

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Coffee Wood

Filter Your Water Using Scrap Wood and PVC

In spite of minimum standards for city water, many have opted to filter their drinking water anyway. After all, just because water tastes all right and does not have an odor doesn’t mean it is pure. Of course, the safest way to know if you water is safe is to take a sample to a testing center. But even if it passes this test, you still may want to filter it, just to be sure.

Why spend a lot on a filter unit when you can make one yourself? Below is an inexpensive plan for making a carbon water filter that will guarantee to make most drinking water safer.

Step one is to acquire the needed supplies. You will need a piece of vinyl hose and a drill and bit the size of the outside hose diameter. You will also need a length of 2 1/2 inch PVC pipe, a cap and a can of sealant. Finally, you will need a paper coffee filter.

Now you are ready for the construction. First, drill a hole in the cap and insert the piece of vinyl tubing. Seal it as necessary so that water will not leak around it. Then insert the cap onto one end of the PVC pipe and seal this as needed. Finally, fold the paper coffee filter so that it fits into the PVC pipe and push it down so that it covers the hole where the vinyl tubing is inserted.

Now you are ready for the construction. First, drill a hole in the cap and insert the piece of vinyl tubing. Seal it as necessary so that water will not leak around it. Then insert the cap onto one end of the PVC pipe and seal this as needed. Finally, fold the paper coffee filter so that it fits into the PVC pipe and push it down so that it covers the hole where the vinyl tubing is inserted.

Hold the unit upright and fill it with carbon. Then, run water over the carbon until the PVC is full. Check to be sure the vinyl tubing is dispensing the clean water into a washed storage container. It is advisable to discard the first batch since you could not guarantee no contaminants were in the materials you used.

A rule of thumb is this: the more carbon the water passes over before exiting the unit, the more filtering takes place. Thus, the longer the PVC pipe, the better. Don’t forget to replace the carbon from time to time and to clean out the PVC pipe at the same time. How often this is needed depends on how contaminated your water is and how much water you filter.

You may not get a great quantity of water using this inexpensive method, but it will be enough to drink and, if the container is refilled regularly, you can store the purified water for future use.

If this sounds like too much work, consider the Berkey Filters line. The Black Berkey purification elements that ship with the Travel Berkey Water Filter are so powerful, they can remove food coloring from water without removing the beneficial minerals your body needs. And since they are gravity fed, no electricity is needed. Virtually no other filtration element can duplicate this performance.


Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife


Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef’s Knife


$24.95


Nothing is worse than going to cut with your cutlery, and having the handle slip around in your hand. To combat this potential for injury, Victorinox has created this Fibrox chef’s knife. The Fibrox® handle is textured and provides a firm grip, even when wet, and does not slip or slide around. It is comfortable and fits naturally to the shape of your hand, and provides an attractive and modern st…

Keurig 5071 K-Cup Carousel Tower


Keurig 5071 K-Cup Carousel Tower


$20.29


Here’s the perfect way to store and organize your K-cups and have them ready whenever you’re ready fo a delicious, hot beverage. This counter piece features a lazy-susan base for simple rotation and the black and grey design suits most kitchen styles. The Keurig 5071 K-Cup Carousel Tower is a perfect accessory for owners of Keurig K-Cup coffee machines.
Coffee K-Cups are not included in the tower….

Black & Decker DCM18S Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug


Black & Decker DCM18S Brew ‘n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug


$17.49


Great for commuters, office professionals, and one-coffee-drinker households, this personal coffeemaker brews 15 ounces of coffee directly into a stainless-steel travel mug. The mug has a rubber handle for a safe grip and a lid to keep coffee hot. It’s tapered to a 2-1/2-inch-diameter bottom, so it fits most vehicle cup holders. The coffeemaker itself is designed for an on-the-go coffee drinker. I…


Home Coffee

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Posted by admin | Posted in Home and Kitchen | Posted on 12-03-2011

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Home Coffee

The Art Of Coffee Roasting And The Best Ways To Keep It Hot

Could there be anything better than a hot, fresh brewed cup of coffee? As you open that can of pre-ground Maxwell House Coffee, did you even know that coffee is offered in different roasts? Did you know that you’ll be able to roast your own coffee beans at home? If you think that the smell of your fresh ground coffee beans can’t be beat, get yourself a home coffee roaster, you’ll be in Java Heaven even if you’re a Raw Vegan.

Roasting the coffee beans is what imparts flavor. Just like the making of a good wine or perhaps a hand rolled cigar, some think about the roasting of coffee beans being an art. Those that explain coffee use some of the same vocabulary they use to explain wine. Based on the roast degree chosen the beans take on various flavor characteristics. Take it from a holistic lifestyle coach‘s point of view, the lighter the coffee bean the lesser flavor it’ll have, the darker the coffee bean the stronger the taste it’ll have.

There are typically four different types of roast. A light roast (American) , a medium roast (Breakfast), a dark roast (French), and darkest roast (Italian or espresso). Each kind of roast imparts an alternative appearance to the coffee beans. When a coffee bean is roasted to an American roast the beans will have a very light color to them and they will look dry. A medium roasted bean, or Breakfast roast will have a rich brown color and will be oily in look. A French roasted coffee bean will possess a oily appearance with the beans becoming extremely dark brown. The darkest roasted beans or Espresso beans will appear black.

Coffee roasting can easily be carried out at home. According to the roast that you desire you can roast coffee in five to fifteen minutes. Green beans are available online from numerous suppliers, are coffee roasters. Pick several types of green coffees to try. Drum roasters have become popular for use in the home. It’s best to consider buying a roaster as it will give you the best uniform finish to your beans. Some try to roast beans in frying pots and pans, a few use hot air popcorn poppers. While all these techniques will work, as pointed out above they don’t really offer a consistent finish for all the beans and you will most likely be dissatisfied in the result.

Keeping our brew fresh and hot is a big value for some people coffee lovers. This tiny set of things should help you out in many circumstances.

– Make use of a thermal cup or mug for travelling or to keep it hot for brief periods of time

– Glass and stainless steel thermos style bottles barely have an impact on coffee flavor in any way

– French Press brewers (like Bodum) are not good for maintaining coffee hot. They still brew and can produce very bitter coffee

– Try to not use direct heat from an element or hotplate when possible

– A sealed or shut pot decreases the loss of vital scents that impact coffee flavor.

– You obtain the best taste from coffee that is kept a minimum of 170F.


Krups 203 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder with Stainless-Steel Blades


Krups 203 Electric Coffee and Spice Grinder with Stainless-Steel Blades




Presto 114316 04820 PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper


Presto 114316 04820 PopLite Hot Air Corn Popper


$29.99


Plug in Prestos PopLite and the party begins. In less than 2.5 minutes you will have up to 18 cups which is equal to two large bowlfuls of fluffy popcorn with virtually no unpopped kernels. And because the machine uses hot air instead of oil the resulting snack is healthier and lower in calories. Thats not to say you can nott add butter in fact the half cup measuring cup on top of the popper doubl…

Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter


Keurig My K-Cup Reusable Coffee Filter


$14.95


K-Cup Adapter for B40 Elite, B50 Ultra, B60 Special Edition Keurig brewer / Allows you to use any gourmet ground coffee desired in your Keurig brewer…


Wood Coffee

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Posted by admin | Posted in Home and Kitchen | Posted on 06-03-2011

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Wood Coffee
How do I get wax off of a wood coffee table?

I have a coffee table made with wood veneer and one day I was burning candles on it and I accidentally kicked the table and wax splattered all over it! I’ve scratched some of it off, but I’m afraid I’ll scratch off the finish! Is there an easier way to get it off? I’d really appreciate any advice!! Thanks in advance!

get a brown paper bag, place on top of the wax, no hold a low heat iron (iron set on low heat that is) over the bag (not touching – just placed right over it – this will draw up the wax into the bag….may take a few times depending on the wax….then rub on some pledge or better murphy’s oil (murphy’s is the best) – voila!


Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef's Knife


Victorinox 40520 Fibrox 8-Inch Chef’s Knife


$24.95


Nothing is worse than going to cut with your cutlery, and having the handle slip around in your hand. To combat this potential for injury, Victorinox has created this Fibrox chef’s knife. The Fibrox® handle is textured and provides a firm grip, even when wet, and does not slip or slide around. It is comfortable and fits naturally to the shape of your hand, and provides an attractive and modern st…

Keurig 5071 K-Cup Carousel Tower


Keurig 5071 K-Cup Carousel Tower


$20.29


Here’s the perfect way to store and organize your K-cups and have them ready whenever you’re ready fo a delicious, hot beverage. This counter piece features a lazy-susan base for simple rotation and the black and grey design suits most kitchen styles. The Keurig 5071 K-Cup Carousel Tower is a perfect accessory for owners of Keurig K-Cup coffee machines.
Coffee K-Cups are not included in the tower….

Black & Decker DCM18S Brew 'n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug


Black & Decker DCM18S Brew ‘n Go Personal Coffeemaker with Travel Mug


$17.49


Great for commuters, office professionals, and one-coffee-drinker households, this personal coffeemaker brews 15 ounces of coffee directly into a stainless-steel travel mug. The mug has a rubber handle for a safe grip and a lid to keep coffee hot. It’s tapered to a 2-1/2-inch-diameter bottom, so it fits most vehicle cup holders. The coffeemaker itself is designed for an on-the-go coffee drinker. I…


Veneer Coffee

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Posted by admin | Posted in Home and Kitchen | Posted on 24-02-2011

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Veneer Coffee
I have bad stains on my limestone kitchen benchtop. HELP!?

Our brown limestone kitchen benchtop is badly stained from coffee cups, wear and tear etc in a small area. It is too expensive to replace the whole thing or to veneer it in stone, so I need a DIY treatment to remove or minimise the stains and reseal the stone. Any ideas?

bar of Lava soap. Put soap on damp rag & rub stains. Lava can be harsh on limestone, but would be OK since you plan to reseal the counter after stains removed. Lava soap will remove Koolaid stains, coffee, tea, & yellow mustard. Make sure the counter is rinsed well. Allow to dry for 24 hours prior to sealing this pourous stone or prevent trapped moisture.


Hillsdale Monaco Round Faux Marble Top Dining Table with 48-Inch Diameter, Matte Espresso


Hillsdale Monaco Round Faux Marble Top Dining Table with 48-Inch Diameter, Matte Espresso


$399.00


Finish:Matte Espresso Hillsdale Furniture’s Monaco dining collection offers luxury and elegance at a price you can afford. A dynamic faux marble top sits atop a dramatic and strong metal globed base, and our sumptuous parson’s chairs subtly complement the rich colors in the table top. A fantastic addition to any kitchen or dining room, the Monaco dining is constructed of wood composites, marble ve…

Dark Mahogany Veneer Tabletop (24 x 24 x 1.75)


Dark Mahogany Veneer Tabletop (24 x 24 x 1.75)


$49.00


This veneer tabletop is comprised of a medium-density fiberboard (MDF) core making the entire body much denser and stronger than a typical plywood core and virtually incapable of warping. Available in various wood-grain designs for the warm wood appeal. The veneer tabletop is sold separately from the base / stand.

These table tops will fit perfectly in any establishment. Whether it’s upscale rest…


Dark Mahogany Veneer Tabletop (24 x 28 x 1.75)


Dark Mahogany Veneer Tabletop (24 x 28 x 1.75)


$53.00


This veneer tabletop is comprised of a medium-density fiberboard (MDF) core making the entire body much denser and stronger than a typical plywood core and virtually incapable of warping. Available in various wood-grain designs for the warm wood appeal. The veneer tabletop is sold separately from the base / stand.

These table tops will fit perfectly in any establishment. Whether it’s upscale rest…