Chandelier

At a recent show I attended in Salt Lake City, vendors were showcasing everything from rustic copper sinks for the bath to custom wall air vent grilles. Other products ranged from maintenance and restoration products to wireless wall switches, which require no batteries. Truly, the best part about attending such shows is learning about products that will make your log home more enjoyable. From lighting and plumbing wares to design and maintenance products, you’ll discover solutions to make your life easier.

Less traditional types, however, are increasingly upping the ante when it comes to engagement tokens by supplementing rings with extra goodies, from sports gear to major household goods.

Most prominently, voluptuous Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks recently said yes to fiancé Geoffrey Arend under a chandelier he had shipped to her as a proposal gift. Hendricks, who plays secretary Joan Holloway on the series, had been eyeing the unusual light fixture for months at the couple's favourite New York restaurant, Il Buco.

Since it [...]