MacKenzie-Childs: Rugs & Coffee Mugs

MacKenzie-Childs, recently.  The Parchment Check ceramic mugs and knobs have been discontinued, so they are selling at a premium on eBay.  Everything else remains readily available.

Marlebone Rug

Morning Glory Rug

Parchment Check large knob

Courtly Check coffee mug

Hava Cuppa Light

Parchment Check coffee mug

Hava Cuppa Light



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Wiesbaden, Germany: Our HomeAway Apartment Rental

TBT time!  Our spacious, unforgettable rental while in Wiesbaden, Germany.  Two bedrooms, plus sofa bed; 1 bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a balcony; the other bedroom (ours) was close to the bathroom. No washer/dryer except down the hall -- a communal area where you are charged a fee for services.  

 It's in a large, occupied building which also houses a spa; but quiet inside and out. It's located in a popular area, thus, it was hard to park.  Somehow, the Lord always provided a spot no matter how late we got back.  

The Reviews are not always enthused.  Still, a thumbs up from me. The link also has pictures.

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USMCA: Canada Has the Ball in its Corner

In June 2019, Mexico became the first country to ratify the deal. On January 29, 2020, President  officially signed the USMCA. Now, it's your turn, Canada. Get a move on! It will take another 90 days after all 3 countries have signed the deal for it to take effect.

Here is a review of what's in the USMCA, courtesy of V O X

Here’s a brief overview of what’s in it:

• Country of origin rules: Automobiles must have 75 percent of their components manufactured in Mexico, the US, or Canada to qualify for zero tariffs (up from 62.5 percent under NAFTA).
• Labor provisions: 40 to 45 percent of automobile parts must be made by workers who earn at least $16 an hour by 2023. Mexico agreed to pass new labor laws to give greater protections to workers, including migrants and women. Most notably, these laws are supposed to make it easier for Mexican workers to unionize.
• US farmers get more access to the Canadian dairy market: The US got Canada to open up its dairy market to US farmers, a big issue for Trump.
• Intellectual property and digital trade: The deal extends the terms of copyright to 70 years beyond the life of the author (up from 50). It also includes new provisions to deal with the digital economy, such as prohibiting duties on things like music and ebooks, and protections for internet companies so they’re not liable for content their users produce.
• Sunset clause: The agreement adds a 16-year sunset clause — meaning the terms of the agreement expire, or “sunset,” after 16 years. The deal is also subject to a review every six years, at which point the US, Mexico, and Canada can decide to extend the USMCA.

Year 2018

Canada Begins USMCA Ratification Process

Summary: USMCA

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Trending: House Plants and Trees in My Home

Hubby is a Promise Keeper:  I had told him I very much wanted a LIVE Christmas tree in 2020. He bought me not one, but two -- AFTER Christmas, of course -- at 75% off!

The trees need to be nurtured and cared for in order to thrive and be the correct height by the time December 2020 rolls around. I hope they do not get too tall as they can grow to over 160 feet tall in the wild, whoa. Also, they may be poisonous to animals, so Kitty must be watched.  I had never heard of these pine trees (which are not truly pine trees as they cannot tolerate low temperatures outdoors).  

In summer it must not be exposed to the blazing sun; the temperature should not exceed 18 degrees Celsius (64 F). In winter, the plant needs a bright room that should be at least between 5 and 10 degrees Celsius (41-50 F).-- wikipedia

Introducing,  Araucaria Heterophylla, AKA, Norfolk Island Pine Tree .  The plant is sometimes referred to as a living Christmas tree. I imagine this to be what Charlie Brown would choose, LoL.

pc: wikipedia

recent purchase: Bamboo plant

Norfolk Pine

Shower-Friendly Plants

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