Jul
16
2009
When would you let a rooster into your house? When it is a cool decorative rooster that doubles as a fan. Standing at just 20-inches tall this designer rooster can sit on a side table or desk providing both design interest and a cooling breeze. In the hands of an artist a piece of quality cast metal can become a thing of beauty as well as a useful household item.
This country rooster houses a 3 bladed fan inside of its body that is powered by a 20-watt copper-spun motor. The open beak and the high curved tail feathers shows a bit of attitude. The feet set wide apart so that stability is not an issue.
Cooling a warm spot in your house is often more utilitarian than decorative. It is nice to know that function can be achieved without putting a black eye on interior design. Those that are impossible to buy for would have to smile if you gave them a rooster like this one.
Jul
12
2009
Shopping lists may be the most forgotten item as we head out of the house. Items have been accumulating on that list for the past week but once at the store hardly one of them will come to mind. The SmartShopper is an electronic gadget that will, at the least, make planning a shopping trip more fun. Enter any item or errand destination by voice and then print out a hard copy. Errands will be listed alphabetically and grocery items will be listed according to the category.
My family is small and keeping up with a shopping and errand list is difficult. Returning from the store without the most needed item is so irritating. Even going to the Post Office is not as simple as it sounds. Sure I remember to check the mail but what about the letter I forgot do drop into the slot and stamps were the last things on my mind. Possibly the reason we forget our lists is because they are typically written on the back of an old envelope or scrap piece of paper. What is the fun of that?
The SmartShopper is a handheld electronic device that will attach to a refrigerator or other magnet-accepting surface. Voice recording to the device can be accomplished either while it is hanging or you can hold in your hand. Any member of the family can add items to the list. A shopping list can be printed out on the integrated paper roll – ripped off – and carried with you while shopping.
There are two versions if the SmartShopper. One sells for approximately $40-$50 and the Deluxe model sells for just under $100. Both are silver in color and look pretty cool. Personally the SmartShopper Deluxe (as pictured) is my favorite. 
When would you let a rooster into your house? When it is a cool decorative rooster that doubles as a fan. Standing at just 20-inches tall this designer rooster can sit on a side table or desk providing both design interest and a cooling breeze. In the hands of an artist a piece of quality cast metal can become a thing of beauty as well as a useful household item. 
