PRETTY IN PINK: The days when fix-it women had to adapt tools and gear designed for men are coming to an end. Case in point: the selection of precious pink and purple tool belts and hard hats at bejane.com. The site is a resource for handywomen and includes room-by-room remodeling tips, carpentry blogs and lifestyle-oriented articles on such subjects as updating your home for a new baby or renovating space freed up after kids are grown and gone. This pink leather tool belt sells for $19.99.
LOVE THIS SHORTCUT: H-P Products, the manufacturer of Dirt Devil, devised this appliance for cleaning up the snow, sand, salt and mud that gets tracked into our homes during the winter. The Vacpan is an automatic dustpan designed for high-traffic areas. It’s activated with a kick lever and operates as an inlet valve. More good news: It often can be installed without structural modifications. The average price with installation is $1,500-$1,800. Find out more through Custom Vac and Sound in Sheridan (303-798-9088) .
ECLECTIC DECORATING SOLUTION: Granada Tiles is a California company specializing in handcrafted cement tile from Nicaragua. Inspired by the floors found in historic buildings throughout that country, Granada offers several collections, all of which are produced with techniques designed to preserve Nicaragua’s natural beauty and biodiversity. The patterns and colors in these ethnic-inspired tiles are well suited for eclectic rooms. See more at granadatiles.com.
KORS TESTED AND APPROVED: Fashion design icon Michael Kors is reportedly a fan of Desiron, the contemporary furnishings manufacturer that aims to update Mid-Century modernism. The wood platform frame and tufted, upholstered headboard of Desiron’s $2,200 Robertson Bed – the one Kors has – reflects the company’s clean lines, rich materials and attention to detail. Shop online at desiron.com.
