Don’t Be Caught In the Cold and Win a $75 Gift Certificate to Home Depot
OUTDOOR FIREPLACES, CHIMINEAS AND FIRE PITS! Last night I was watching the movie Coming to America. All of my windows were open because it was sweltering outside and the A/C was on the fritz. Suddenly...
View ArticleWinner is Rhiannon!
Thanks to all 143 entrants who participated in the $75 Home Depot Gift Certificate. The lucky winner is Rhiannon who told us that she cuddles up in blankets to keep warm in the Winter. Over 70 of you...
View ArticlePlayhouses: Who Is Really Enjoying Them?
When I was a kid, I dreamed of having a pony, a dollhouse, a constant flow of recognizable name-brand cookies and, yes, a playhouse. I didn’t get any of these things. Little did I realize that the...
View ArticleToys With A New Plan
Last week I attended the ABC Kids Expo, a child-focused design exposition, in Louisville, Kentucky. There were a few stand-out designs one of which included the new materials being used for Plan Toys,...
View ArticleOh My Gourd!
The cornucopia. The autumnal bounty. The harvest. Fall is the season of abundance as the fields are heavy with ripened late-season vegetables at the peak of flavor. It is also the time when pumpkins,...
View ArticleThe Holidays Make Me See Red – We’re Giving Away A Red Electric Fireplace Heater
People love the color red. It’s the color of the holidays, ribbons on packages and Santa’s suit. The devil also has a propensity for wearing red, but I would say most people prefer the benevolent...
View ArticleWhite Heat – Crane is Giving Away a White Electric Fireplace Heater
I know it’s not original, but I get all doe-eyed around the holiday season and I just can’t wait for the snow to fall. I have always loved the few Christmas mornings when I woke up and there was a new...
View ArticleVariety is the Spice of Life – Choose Your Own Color – Electric Fireplace...
There are times when I just want other people to make the decision for me and there are times when, darn it, I want to choose my own color of Electric Fireplace Heater from Crane-USA. And, by golly,...
View ArticleCrane Drop Humidifiers Breathe Easier with Sharpie Marker Artists
Crane’s drop humidifiers are beautiful shapes and we wondered what it would be like to make them even more distinctive objects for the home or office. “Breathe Easy” is our one-of-a-kind design...
View ArticleAbigail Friedman McLean – March’s Featured “Breathe Easy” Artist
In the second of our “Breath Easy” one-of-a-kind design campaign for Crane’s drop humidifiers, we welcome artist and illustrator, Abigail Friedman McLean, as the Sharpie marker artist for the March...
View ArticleMatthew Langille Brings in a Fresh New Design for April
Matthew Langille is a New York-based artist. His work has been shown at galleries around the world and featured in numerous publications. He has created images for many global fashion + design houses...
View ArticleThe Not-So-Monstrous Monsters of Artist Matthew Langille
Monsters are usually those scary, hairy creatures we fear are hiding under our beds, but New York-based artist Matthew Langille, April’s “Breathe Easy” artist, begs to differ. His friendly and colorful...
View ArticleWhat’s Your Favorite Local Independent Shop? Win $75 to Shop
Cranedesignforbetterliving wants to promote a local, independent shop in your area, so tell us about your favorite shop and you could be eligible to win a $75 gift certificate. To win a $75 gift...
View ArticleEmmy Star Brown – May’s “Breathe Easy” Artist
BREATHE EASY Each month Crane-USA chooses an artist to draw something on one of our drop shape humidifiers using a Sharpie marker. There is only a few more days left to enter the “Breathe Easy” grand...
View ArticleArtist Bill Moran Brings Heart to Crane Humidifiers
BREATHE EASY Each month Crane-USA chooses an artist to draw something on one of our drop shape humidifiers using a Sharpie marker. This month we introduce Chicago-based artist Bill Moran. BILL MORAN –...
View ArticleHip, Hip, Humidify! Meet Crane’s Newest Adorable & Giveaway
Violet the Hippo Giveaway – Enter Before 8-16 for your chance to win! Crane-iacs, Meet Violet the Adorable Hippo, Crane’s NEWEST Adorable Cool Mist Humidifier! She’s the perfect purple pal for your...
View ArticleONE WEEK ONLY: ALL ABOARD FOR A CRANE TRAIN GIVEAWAY!
FOR ONE WEEK, we’re giving away 1 NEW Crane Train Humidifier to 4 lucky Winners! To enter the contest, check out Crane’s Facebook Page, Blog, or use this link and follow the instructions on the...
View ArticleNursery Color & Your Baby’s Mood
Did you know the color of your baby’s nursery can affect the mood of both you and your child? Recent psychological studies have shown that color choice can influence behaviors, stimulate brain activity...
View ArticleBaby Safety Month ft. Rhoost
This week we decided to interview Vianka Perez Belyea, Rhoost co-founder, in honor of our Baby Safety month giveaway! She tells us about herself, Rhoost, and childproofing your home. Tell us a little...
View ArticleBreastfeeding in Public
We all know more and more women are breastfeeding their babies because of the health benefits it provides.Breastfeeding has been shown to protect infants from illness, allergies, obesity, and helps...
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