Janel continues to send back reports from her visit to Cersaie, the massive exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings in Italy.

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One of the best parts of looking through Janel's pics from Cersaie is seeing the new and unique offerings. Even if they're not currently available for purchase in the US, these new sinks provide a lot of inspiration. More

We've looked at the Bouroullec brothers and their designs many times over the years. Janel caught a peek at their shower shelving at Cersaie. More

Janel is in Italy this week visiting Cersaie, the largest international exhibition of ceramic tile and bathroom furnishings. As she sends back images, we'll be posting them here. First up, this beautiful blue bathroom vanity… More

Maxwell made a pit stop in Berlin to attend today's launch of Phillippe Starck's new faucet for Axor. Armed with the camera on his phone, he sent back these images and descriptions. More

Easy to install, these faucet aerators not only swivel, spray and stream, but they also feature a flip switch that lets you briefly turn the water on and off. This is great while washing dishes because it maintains the water at your perfect temperature, while allowing you to temporarily shut off the water when you're doing things like: (1) transferring big pots after rinsing, or (2) each time you lean over to fill a dish rack. Because you're not changing the entire faucet, just adding to the tip, they're great for apartments! More

Many people (though not enough) are willing to make considerable lifestyle adjustments to reduce their personal carbon footprint. But ask someone to change his or her showering habits in the name of the environment, and you will likely encounter some resistance. The fact is, there is something almost spiritual about a really good shower. The intensity of the water pressure, the reliable and consistent temperature, the wide coverage of the spray. Any mention of "water-saving" shower heads may conjure up images of standing under an anemic drizzle of lukewarm water.
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Puj Tub Flyte
• $34.99
• Magic Beans

The original Puj Tub has been updated and downsized. It's now smaller to fit into smaller sinks and for easier portability. Still folds flat for storage.

Back in January, I told you how I'd committed to using a shower filter to reduce chemicals in my water and help my hair and skin look and feel better. Well, it's been seven months, and I'm ready to reveal my results. Want to know the verdict? More

A decidedly cool and shimmery, unmistakably glam palette defines House Beautiful's 2012 Kitchen of the Year. With a shiny mix of polished chrome, pearlized subway tile and an ultra-high gloss countertop in the butlers pantry, this is the antithesis of the warm and cuddly country kitchen, but is absolutely inviting in it's own fashionable way. More