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Perfect gift for the holidays
Perfect Gift for the Holidays

I think I’m like most people – I both love the chance to pick out the perfect gift for the holidays and I panic when I’m faced with buying a gift for someone who is hard to shop for.  I LOVE the times when someone helps me out…..and I REALLY LOVE the times someone helps…

Veteran with American flag
Thank You To Military Families

November 11, 2020 is Veteran’s Day and November is Military Family Month and at Aptations, we want to say thank you to military families.  The National Child Traumatic Stress Network tells us….  ”November was first declared as Military Family Month in 1996.  They contend with separation from their families and make adjustments to new living…

Mirrors as room jewelry
Mirrors As Room Jewelry

I’ve always thought of mirrors as room jewelry.  And like the most perfect jewelry, it can make a definite statement about the overall look, in this case, of the room.       Back in 2009, at the depth of the last great recession, I was invited to a Girl’s Day at the San Francisco…

Minimalist Rectangular Magnifying Makeup Mirror
Mirror With Value for Your $$

The reviewer said….”it was a bit pricey, but well worth it…..”  I love it when customers find value in our mirrors!  It means that we have struck a balance between the price that they paid and the quality of the mirror that we delivered to them.   It is tricky to talk about value because…

Hotel bathroom with lighted magnified mirrors
Choosing the Best Magnification Mirrors for Hotels

Recently, a designer asked me about choosing the best magnification mirrors for hotels and their guests.  Most successful designs give the guest the feeling of home but with luxurious amenities.     Do you Need Magnification Mirrors in Hotels? Magnifying mirrors should be one of those amenities and in every hotel & resort.  Now, I’m…