This is pretty cool... Samsung has come out with two bacteria-killing air conditioners that use Micro Plasma Ion (MPI) technology.  The company is intent on educated us that while shopping for energy star products that it is cooler to find products that protect your health too.   

The Vivace Shadow Mirror (photo above) and Neo-Forte (photo below) pack enough tech firepower to zap unwanted visitors. According to Samsung's Choi Donguk, MPI is capable of effectively eliminating 78 percent of fungus and 58 percent of bacteria in a 30-minute time frame, within an enclosed environment.

The MPI works in tandem with a carbon deodorizer that removes odors and bacteria, a Silver Nano evaporator and a Catechin filter developed from a green tea extract. 

The air conditioners now offer 30 percent energy savings.  To read more go to www.quietside.com.

I came across these very interesting and beautiful door handles... some are quite interesting but the decorative hardware is truly functional pieces of art.

Martin Pierce Hardware Inc. designs unique door handles and cabinet pulls cast in bronze.  All are handmade and styles range from contemporary to classical.  They offer a complete range of luxury door handles, unique cabinet pulls and recently, bathroom accessories, which include towels rails and soap dishes.

There are six distinct styles of hardware, four of which are cast in bronze with the Morphic and Ergo styles being cast in stainless steel. All of the styles are original and copyrighted and are cast in the lost wax method which allows Martin to create exceptionally detailed quality hardware.

Most homeowners will appreciated the discerning design behind these exceptional pieces of hardware.  To take a look at the full collection of Martin's hardware and furniture visit www.martinpierce.com.