Why Pineapple Hill?

The pineapple has been a symbol of hospitality since the days of the early American colonies. According to legend, the symbol began with the sea captains of New England who would spear a pineapple on a fence post outside their home to let the community know of their safe return home and to invite friends to visit and share their hospitality.

Likewise, we hope Pineapple Hill Designs boutique will make you feel “Welcome”! We know how important it is to find something special for that certain someone or just the right accessory to complete a room. We believe everyday is a day to celebrate, and we have just the thing to help you create something special out of the ordinary.

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Tuesday Tip



How to:
{courtesy of Real Simple Magazine}


Dust a Chandelier

[photos via Hallie Burton]

Allow the fixture to cool. Wear a pair of white cotton gloves―one dry, one dampened with glass cleaner. (For crystal, use one part rubbing alcohol to three parts distilled water.) Wipe each prism with the damp glove, then the dry one.

Remove {Hard-to-Remove} Light Bulb

Press the center of a foot-long strip of duct tape onto the middle of the bulb. Fold each loose end in half so it sticks onto itself. Gripping each end between your thumb and index finger, give a counterclockwise twist to loosen the bulb.


3 comments:

TLF said...

Great tip! :)

Ann Marie said...

Ooh I needed this!
One day.. I hope my whole house has chandeliers! :)

Nana said...

Can you beleive I actually need the lightbulb trick. I'll tell you how it works out.