PAWS UP TO THIS PRODUCT
Ready to toss that Kong because the inside is encrusted with old peanut butter? Don't break Fido's heart. The Bamboo Toy Cleaning Brush will scrub away dirt and leftover treats. The durable bristles allow for easy scrubbing of large surfaces, while the small brush cleans small openings and tiny crevices where bacteria can hide. The small brush stores in the handle and stands upright with a suction base. Available at PetSmart stores.
COLORFUL TRENDS
Debbie Zimmer, paint and color expert with the Rohm and Haas Paint Quality Institute, shares 2008 trendy paint palettes:
• Go green: Green may become the newest "neutral" color. It can be used as a subtle backdrop to reflect an enhanced eco-consciousness and social responsibility.
• Sophisticated elegance: Black and white paint hues enhance opulent living spaces filled with accessories, lighting, mirrors and rich fabrics.
• Crewel colors: The crewel color palette reflects consumers' interest in crafts, home cooking and family-focused activities. Rich cranberry reds, warm browns and pumpkin orange help create a nurturing and caring environment. Mix in deep-toned blue and the tapestry is complete.
Rohm and Haas, which creates technology for the specialty materials industry
• What: Ninth annual Colorado Parade of Ponds
• When: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday
• Where: 50 homes in the metro area
• Cost: $15; 15 and younger free
• Tickets: Available at several locations, including Tagawa Garden Center and Florist, 7711 S. Parker Road, Aurora; Hudson Gardens, 6115 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton
• Information: 303-660-5015
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