Why is a Christmas tree better than a woman ?

10. A Christmas tree doesn't care how many other Christmas trees you have had in the past.
09. Christmas trees don't get mad if you use exotic electrical devices.
08. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you have an artificial one in the closet.
07. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its balls.
06. You can feel a Christmas tree before you take it home.
05. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you look up underneath it.
04. When you are done with a Christmas tree you can throw it on the curb and have it hauled away.
03. A Christmas tree doesn't get jealous around other Christmas trees.
02. A Christmas tree doesn't care if you watch football all day.
01. A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you tie it up and throw it in the back of your pickup truck

Why is a Christmas tree better than a man ?

A Christmas tree is always erect.
Even small ones give satisfaction.
A Christmas tree stays up for 12 days and nights.
A Christmas tree always looks good - even with the lights on.
A Christmas tree is always happy with its size.
A Christmas tree has cute balls.
A Christmas tree doesn't get mad if you break one of its balls.
You can throw a Christmas tree out when it's past its 'sell by' date.
You don't have to put up with a Christmas tree all year.

Triangle House / JVA

Architects: Jarmund/Vigsnæs AS Architects MNAL
Location: Nesodden, Norway
Client: Heidi Gaupseth og Geir Kløver
Year of Design: 2004-2005
Year of Construction: 2005-2006
Primary Architects: Einar Jarmund, Håkon Vigsnæs
Collaborators: Alessandra Kosberg, Stian Schjelderup, Roar Lund-Johnsen
Structure: Siv.Ing. Otto Bjørgum MRIF
Contractor: Torgeir Brune Bygg og tømrermester
Constructed Area: 360 sqm
Photographs: Ivan Brodey

This house is situated with views towards the sea between the branches of the surrounding pine-forest. The permitted aerial building lines define the plan and even the heights of the roofline.

While the exterior views are singularly framed by the window openings, closely related to individual spaces, the interior is treated in a more fluent way with overlapping sequences of space and light in section and plan. This duality of focal and flow is the theme of the building.

The exterior cladding of wooden panels is related to guideline of the window openings.
The interior is clad with OSB-boards, the floors are cast in concrete and partly covered with sisal mats.
The bathrooms are paneled with brushed aluminum panes and mirrors.

A vast collection of books will cover the walls and soften the acoustics. The owners claim that they sleep very well in this house.

Juvet Landscape hotel

Don’t you think it is a beautiful retreat for blogger or even retirement? Perhaps you might disagree my point. But I think it is a incredible architecture settlement in its beautiful landscape, Gudbrandsjuvet in Norway.

In fact, this is a hotel tourist project Juvet Landscape Hotel with 6 unique plans designed by Jensen & Skodvin Architects. Each hotel room has its own incredible view over the dramatic landscape.

+ architect’s statement, Jensen & Skodvin Architects

One of the local residents at Gudbrandsjuvet, Knut Slinning, is building a landscape hotel. The idea emerged at another site, Aurland, but was not realized there.

Basically each room is a detached small independent house with one, or sometimes two of the walls constructed in glass. The landscape in which these rooms are placed is by most people considered spectacularly beautiful and varied and the topography allows a layout where no room looks at another. In this way every room gets its own surprising view of a dramatic piece of landscape, always changing with the weather and the time of the day and the season.

On the rink: Posh and Becks at winter wonderland , Hyde Park London UK

Advance tickets for London's largest ice rink have gone on sale.

The 1,300 square-metre rink in Hyde Park is part of the hugely popular Winter Wonderland event, timed to coincide with Christmas.

Last year the show attracted more than half a million visitors, including celebrity couples David and Victoria Beckham and Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. And this year promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Returning for 2008 will be the Giant Toboggan snow slide, the 53- metre observation wheel and the authentic German market. New attractions include the Mir ror Maze, the Haunted Mansion, Sleigh Ride and the Bungy Dome.

For the little ones there are carousels and arts and craft stalls and the opportunity to meet Father Christmas at Santa's grotto.

Winter Wonderland, which is open 10am-10pm every day from 22 November until 4 January, is free to enter, with tokens for all rides and attractions available to buy on the day.

However, tickets for the ice rink, which is sponsored by London Lite, and giant wheel are available to purchase in advance at £7.50-£12.50.

Hyde Park , London

Stop by the House of St Nikolas to wander amongst the tastefully decorated Tyrol-style chalets or check out the Bavarian Village, tucked snugly under the Snow Slide it comes with its very own Oomph Band!

Café Grell is the only two-storey café at WINTER WONDERLAND - enjoy the table service as you watch the skaters from a birds eye view. The German Christmas Market has a range of wooden huts offering continental food whilst you shop including sweet treats such as Stolen and Gingerbread to a savoury delights including a Bavarian Hog Roast and seasoned steaks.

All of these cafes and bars have outdoor seated areas so you needn't miss a single second of the WINTER WONDERLAND action. Hearty German sausages, chilled beer and mulled wine are sold across the site - one café will even be selling a half metre Bratwurst!

Reflections at Keppel Bay

http://www.keppelland.com.sg/res_sg_reflections.asp

Location : Keppel Bay View

Type of development : Condominium

Tenure : 99-year leasehold

No of Units : 1,129 units
Some 650 units launched to date

Sales Status : 98% of launched units sold (30-Sep-08)


Reflections at Keppel Bay is the second phase of the residential development in the Keppel Bay waterfront precinct.

Designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, Reflections at Keppel Bay comprises a total of 1,129 luxurious waterfront condominium units housed in six glass towers of 24 storeys and 41 storeys as well as 11 blocks of 6- to 8-storey villa blocks. It offers choice units of 1- to 4-bedroom apartments and penthouses with sizes ranging from 700 sf to a super penthouse of 13,300 sf.

The towers will all be topped with sky gardens on sloping roof lines. Sky bridges will connect each pair of towers, providing pockets of open spaces high above the ground and platforms for appreciating the panoramic views of the sea and the lush surroundings.

This iconic development will feature a sculpture-like clubhouse with a full range of recreational facilities to meet the lifestyle of discerning homeowners. Every detail and aspect of design will optimise interaction with the sea and the commanding views of its scenic surrounds including Mount Faber, Keppel Club Golf Course, Labrador Park, Sentosa Island and its upcoming integrated resort, and the city skyline.

Homeowners of this exclusive development will enjoy 10 years of free membership and five years free subscription at Marina at Keppe Bay, opened in January 2008. Located on the privately owned Keppel Island and linked to the mainland by the iconic Keppel Bay Bridge, Marina at Keppel Bay features 170 berths which can accommodate boats ranging fromm 20 feet to mega yachts of more than 200 feet long.

Members will enjoy lifestyle facilities that include a clubhouse with a member's lounge, gourmet restaurants, recreational amenities and leisure charter services to access neighbouring islands

For more information, please visit the project website at www.reflectionsatkeppelbay.com.sg,