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When I moved my family into a new neighborhood, I noticed that our next-door neighbor had an incredible collection of wind chimes hanging on his front porch. There were wind chimes of every size, shape, color and sound. The sound of them all chiming in the wind was incredible, but a little too much for my taste. Luckily, his house is far enough away from ours that we only hear them chiming while we are outside doing yard work. Some people enjoy the sound of many chimes at once, but I prefer the beautiful sound of a single wind chime swaying in the wind.

One day not long after we first moved in, I came home from work to find a gift-wrapped box on my front porch. A note attached to the gift read, “Welcome to the neighborhood!” It was from the neighbor next door with the impressive wind chime collection. Lo and behold, the gift turned out to be beautiful, unique wind chimes. I went next door to thank my neighbor, then hung the wind chimes on my back porch. That was several years ago, and now I am used to the peaceful sound of wind chimes while I garden or just relax. They really do make great housewarming gifts, as my very nice neighbor proved.

There are many sensory indicators that put us in mind of a warm summer day. The smell of barbecue chicken, for instance, will call up memories of many cookouts past. The mere sight of roadside vendors with their hand-scrawled signs often reminds us of stopping along the shoulder to taste a few seasonal berries. But some of the most distinct summer signals come in the form of auditory cues.

Birdsongs are an obvious example; the melodious cry of a bluebird makes waking up early on a summer morning a bit more tolerable. And, of course, who could forget the faint clamor of metal wind chimes as they are slowly manipulated in the afternoon breeze? When these sounds and many others culminate in one pleasant soundtrack, you know the lazy days of summer are here.

If you’ve recently purchased some wind chimes, there’s nothing more satisfying than listening to that beautiful sound of tinkling wood or the ringing notes of struck pipes. But what if all you hear when the wind blows is a dull clunk? Some people find, after time, that their wind chimes have become terribly out of tune. If this is something that occurred straight out of the box, consider returning the wind chimes for a replacement. But if you’ve had them for a while, there is actually a way to retune your chimes.

In many cases, all you have to do is alter where the strike hits the pipe. After all, windchimes work on a system of striking and vibration. The vibration from the pipe causes the subsequent note that you hear and enjoy. But if it is not struck in an ideal location, it won’t be able to ring to its greatest potential. In older wind chimes, this is usually the result of a slipped string. Simply test where it sounds best for the strike to hit the pipe and readjust the string accordingly. You can either do this by ear or with the aid of a tuner.

Wind chimes are chimes constructed from suspended tubes, rods or other objects and are often made of metal or wood. Wind chimes are usually hung outside of a building or house and are intended to be played by the wind. Sound can be produced when the tubes or rods come in contact with a suspended central clapper, in the form of a ball or horizontal disk, or each other. Wind chimes may be used to observe changes in wind direction, depending on where they are hung.

Modern windchimes have their origins in Indian wind bells. By the second century CE, these wind bells were being hung on the corners of large pagodas with the purpose of scaring away birds and evil spirits. Later, wind bells were introduced to China and were also hung in temples, palaces and homes. Japanese glass wind bells known as Fûrin have been produced since the Edo period. Wind chimes are thought to be good luck in parts of Asia and are used in Feng Shui.

01-track-1  O.K.! You have 3 weeks!! Mama won’t be happy if you don’t come up with something TOTALLY wonderful! After all, “where would you be without her” So, get moving. I’ll make it easy.

What does she like? Let’s say she likes what a lot of women prefer. Slippers? New vacuum? Towels? Please!!!! We want to feel appreciated, loved, special. Why do you think “Mother’s Day” falls in May? Because, it’s all about Spring time, gardens, sweet fragrances, a spring breeze, sitting on the patio, enjoying the relaxing sounds of some Musical Wind Chimes.

There you go Order them now,-problem solved.

Happy Spring Everyone, and to you Moms out there.

Your Welcome!

If you’ve ever had something you’re truly passionate about, you know how important it is to surround yourself in that passion. If, for example, you’re an accomplished and talented musician, you will want to fill your days with music. One creative way to do this is by adding wind chimes to the outside of your home. With even the smallest gust of wind, you’ll be serenaded by the light tinkling of metallic notes.

For this reason, don’t forget to think of wind chimes the next time your musically gifted friend has a birthday. If they are truly dedicated to music and passionate about that subject matter, they will absolutely adore hearing those notes as they fall asleep. And who knows? The random tinkling of notes might even inspire them to think of a new song or inspire them in other unforeseen ways. Then all that’s left is to hope that you’re given an acknowledgement on the CD.

There’s nothing better than a spending a summer evening outside. If you have a nice porch or backyard these summer evenings can get even better. Imagine the peace of relaxing on your front porch under a canvas of stars.

If you have a hammock you can make your outdoor experience even better. Just lay in your hammock, listening to your outdoor wind chimes and you’ll have it made. The perfect summer evening awaits you.

Candle warmers provide the warmth and fragrance that you want for your room. In the bathroom for instance, the fruity smell of grapefruit or citrus will fill the room and relieve your stress after a hard day at work, while soaking in the bath.  In the bedroom a chamomile candle can send you to sweet slumber in no time at all. In the parlor, it will be the first pleasant experience as you enter your home. They not only give warmth but look great among your décor.

Candle  warmers come in designs that will please everyone.  Whether made from ceramic, resin or glass, the candle jar will have designs that will be a joy to mom, dad, sister, brother and baby. A hand painted jar can carry a special message. So, you’re afraid of the open flame?  An electric candle warmer serves just as well without flame.  It is the safest way to enjoy a candle fragrance.

Wind chimes are said to take their roots in India where they are primarily used to drive away evil spirits and birds. Later on, it is brought to neighboring Asian country such as China and Japan. Now, it is widely used in Asia where it is believed to bring good luck. Chimes were usually hung on doors or windows where they could produce sweet and soothing sound whenever they’re blown by the wind. Today, however, they are offered in forms that allow them to be placed on top of tables.

A table chime is a perfect ornament to place on your empty tables. They work the same way the hanging chimes do and produce sounds that are as sweet-sounding. Listening to the sound of the chime can be truly relaxing and works best while reading a good book. Their lovely designs also make them good room embellishments.

  Musical Wind Chimes

About Wind Chimes;  These particular wind chimes have a unique design, giving them the best possible clarity and resonance. Unlike all of the other wind chimes, that were on the market, where the strings were placed through the holes in the top of the tubes, these were designed with a pin inside the tubes at the resonant node, eliminating the interference of the string against the tube, thereby resulting in a “longer and  clearer resonance”.

The wind chimes we are talking about have become known as the most “musical’ on the market. They are hand tuned, first by the man who came up with the design, by his own guitar, and still by way of more advanced technology. They all have a distinct melody, which remind you of far away places.