April 26th, 2008

Organic diamond lattice duvet cover + shams

duvet cover, homedecoration, bedroom cover

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A graphic motif is jacquard woven onto 250-thread-count organic cotton sateen. Machine wash. Imported. From top to bottom: Cinnabar, ivory, or dark steel.duvet: button closure.
shams: envelope closure.source:bizrate.com

April 23rd, 2008

Futon lounger

Futon lounger, furniure, homedecoration

Futon lounger: Chocolate-stained hardwood. Simple assembly.

single(twin): adjusts to two angles and reclines. 66″w x 38″d x 28″h as chaise, 78″w x 38″d x 3″h as bed.

double (full): 66″w x 54″d x 28″h as chaise, 78″w x 54″d x 3″h as bed.

Futon cover: Chocolate, charcoal, solid clay or light cinnabar poly velvet. Machine wash.

Futon mattress: is shipped directly from the vendor. Average delivery time is 12 days.

April 23rd, 2008

Zak Slumber 6′

Bedroom Furniture, homedecoration, home dcoration

Zak Slumber is a sleep system in the round that will add adventure to your dreams and surely make a statement in any room. Imagine a bed of luscious foam covered in sensual fabrics. Zak Slumber will engulf you in its valleys and become one with your being. Now fall asleep in Slumber for a rest deeper then time itself. Lush microfiber, microsuede or soft cotton twill covers zip-off for easy machine washing. Underneath nylon rip-stock liner keeps the hull of shredded urethane foam moisture proof and in-place. Foam is shipped in vacuum reduced capsules to save on freight. Dimensions: 2′ x 6′. Made by FoamLabs, Inc. source:bizrate.com

November 13th, 2007

Eight Steps to Creating Your Dorm Room

56.jpgShopping online for dorm decor is the smart way to shop. You’ll have the flexibility of browsing a variety of sources without using even a gallon of gas. And you can click your way through hundreds of selections at midnight or noon. It’s your choice.

Whether you want to find the perfect set of sheets, a cozy down comforter, a purple transparent lamp, or accessories for your jungle-themed room, you’re sure to find it somewhere online. And whether you find a dream dorm room at PBTeen or on the organized shelves of The Container Store, the many styles and colors available today mean you’ll probably be able to find exactly the right items for your taste and budget.

Here are eight steps with tips on how to start your search for great room decor:

1. Ask for information from your school about room sizes, existing storage, and recommended items. This may be on the college website or in their orientation materials. If not, call the administration office to ask if they have a list of requirements or suggested items. For example, will you need linens, kitchen equipment or lamps?
2. Next, determine which items are prohibited. For example, some dorms don’t allow candles, halogen lamps, or flammable wallhangings. Find out now so you don’t waste time and money.

3. Contact your future roommate. Discuss financial arrangements and room decor, being honest about your budget. Try to be flexible and share ideas and opinions. You may land a roommate who really doesn’t care, and maybe won’t work with you. But maybe you’ll at least be able to decide on a color scheme or room theme to help you plan for decorating purchases.

4. Browse dorm decor websites to get inspiration, see color schemes, and find theme ideas. The Bed Bath & Beyond® site is a terrific place to start with dorm checklists, tips, and a convenient “pack and hold” shipping service to send your order directly to your school on the date you specify.

5. Bookmark favorite items on websites or print out photos to compare colors, styles, and prices.

6. Fill in your “need” and “want” lists and prioritize each, so your budget is spent on the basics first. Decide what items you already have (sheets, rugs, lamps, TV) that you can take with you, and what items your roommate will bring.

7. Research choices. Make a detailed packing list with everything you might need, including furniture, desk accesssories, and clothing items. If possible, ask other students what’s worked for them. Compare sizes and brands. Browse for various storage options. Don’t buy in a rush, only to find out later something else would be better or cheaper. Use your measurement list or floorplan to help determine what will fit.

8. Buy only when you have a clear plan, know what you need, and know what will fit both in your room and in your budget.

November 13th, 2007

Top Dorm Room Comfort

55.jpgIt may be on your mind right about now — just what to take and what to leave behind as you pack for college. You may have already gotten a lot of advice from your friends, your parents, your school, and your relatives.

But ultimately it’s up to you how you’ll live in your new “home away from home” and how you’ll try to decorate it. Comfort in this small space will be one way to make a tiny dorm room feel homey and inviting.

Here’s our list of items that will make any room more comfortable.

1. A big rug will soften the look and feel of hard institutional flooring and make it more inviting to lounge or exercise on the floor.

2. A featherbed mattress topper or mattress pad can really improve the comfort of a dorm bed. They’re fluffy and comfy, and available in either feathers or fiberfill.

3. Good lighting is essential. Have focused task lighting at the desk, by a chair, and near the bed, so you can read and work anywhere.

4. A comfortable place to sit is a must. It can be a side chair, loveseat, or even pile of pillows, but will be great for studying, lounging, or talking on the phone.

5. A BedLounge is a great chair-lounger-reading pillow built with an ultra-lightweight, internal Active Frame. It can support an adult’s weight and can bend, move, flex and customize itself to the user’s body shape and comfort needs. It even has a headrest and armrests. You shouldn’t go away from home without it!

6. Closet accessories are made to solve storage problems. Evaluate your space, then choose from peg racks, over-the-door shoe racks, belt and tie holders, and hanging shelves to organize your clothes and accessories.

7. Large body pillows are great for sleeping. But you can also use them to turn your bed into a “sofa” or for extra floor lounging.

8. Handled laundry and shower totes are made to organize and carry just about everything. Keep a big one on the floor of your closet to collect laundry, and use another to hold bathroom supplies. Then grab and go!

9. A large bulletin board or white board is essential for notes, photos, schedules, and assignments. It can help you get organized, show off mementos, and serve as a message center.

10. Filing space — another must-have . Whether you use a file crate or full-size cabinet, it will go a long way in organizing your completed schoolwork, letters from home, insurance papers, pay stubs, tax info, scholarship applications, and more.

11. Wall Decor can be another touch of home. Use artwork to reinforce your room theme or highlight special interests… make a collage out of favorite photos (using color photocopies)… hang favorite posters — whatever feels like “home” to you. A full length mirror is another wonderful convenience. Use it to check your outfit and decorate the edges with photos, tickets, and memorabilia.

Make a dorm room your “own” and you’ll love living there! You might not even miss Mom’s cooking so much!Dorm Room Decorating Ideas
Summer is here and college students everywhere will soon be headed back to school. And besides worrying about classes, schedules, clothes, and transportation, now they’ve got to think about decorating a dorm room as well.

Confused? Overwhelmed? Excited? You’re not alone! Read on — help is a few clicks away with these articles from About.

Where can you buy dorm room decor?
Some online stores cater primarily to students , while others offer a general selection of merchandise as well as special dorm decorating departments in the summer.

There are also many other websites that have interesting products , storage solutions, and bedding patterns that may also fit your budget and decorating desires.

Ready to begin? Grab a tall cool glass of lemonade, and window shop to your heart’s content.

Hold off buying anything until you have a good idea of your space limitations, any prohibited items (check with your school), and until you have an overall plan in mind for the room. You’ll find some really helpful dorm room advice from a mom with two college kids in our article on dorm room organization.

In the meantime, check out some of these sites to see some of the colorful, functional, and fun products designed especially for students.

Bed Bath & Beyond - Shop in their summer “Shop for College” section with products categorized for sleeping, washing, eating, and studying. Take advantage of the a handy “pack and hold” service so you can buy it now and have it shipped directly to school as soon as they will accept your packages. What a great idea!

Even if you’re not a Martha Stewart fan you may like these coordinated collections of bedding and bath products, including fresh plaids, solids, and prints.

October 17th, 2007

Decorating for Summer Outdoor Living

It’s Time to Get Outside
Summer is here in the United States, and everyone is thinking about getting outdoors. The season may be short if you live in the east or Midwest or mountain states, or it may extend almost year ‘round if you’re in southern states or California. But wherever you may find yourself, it’s time to get outside and enjoy the wonderful weather and beauty of nature.

Vacations are a wonderful time to get outdoors, enjoy hiking, do some outdoor cooking, or just lie around reading a good book. But you don’t have to reserve those wonderful activities for those too-short times. Read here for information on some wonderful new products and suggestions on how to make the most of your outdoor time.

One of the wonderful things about summer weather is that it lets you expand your living space without a costly home renovation or addition. In many cases, you don’t have to do much decorating at all. All you really have to do is sweep off the front porch and move a comfortable chair outside. Others of you may want to create a ‘room’ outside, and the newest products for outdoor living can help you do that at a minimal cost.

Comfortable outdoor furniture is a must, but doesn’t have to be expensive. Two lounging chairs and a table with four chairs for eating will really make your outdoor space comfortable.

Many products are available in a wide range of prices and come ready-to-assemble. You can go to your local discount store and find very inexpensive pieces that will last a year or two and give you good wear. Or you can make a modest investment in cast aluminum or wrought iron pieces that will last longer. Any of these needs to be brought inside in the winter to give you the longest life, but they’re made to stay outside for the summer months.

More substantial furniture pieces made of teak, redwood, or the new, less-expensive eucalyptus will give you many years of service if treated properly.

If you’re looking to save on the pocketbook but not the quality, you can put some models together yourself with glue and a dowel system.

No matter what kind of wood you select, you should have a place indoors to store it through the winter.
Wicker furniture looks wonderful and classic outdoors, but does not wear well in the elements. Cushions must be brought in from the rain and the wicker will deteriorate in the hot sun and humidity if not cared for properly. New all-weather wicker furniture may be the answer and is made by a number of companies.

A glass- or porcelain-topped table will hold up well throughout the season.
Top it with an umbrella to keep the sun off. You may want to look at a fade-proof umbrella. Some new umbrellas are enhanced with solar-powered LED lights strung up the inside on the spine. They give a wonderful light for 8 hours after dark and are easy to maintain.

More Outdoor Necessities
To enhance your outdoor space, flowers and plants are a must! Classic terra cotta pots can be put anywhere to create a border around your outdoor space. New materials are being used to make pots lighter and easier to move around. Lightweight metal, PVC and plastic can be made in any size and shape, are lighter than terra cotta, and can be moved more easily. If you don’t like the exterior finish you find, try rag painting or spray painting them to the color and finish of your choice.

Some new planters have an integrated watering system or a bottom water reservoir.
They’re the answer if you are going to be away from home a lot and you don’t have any neighbors to water your plants.
What are you waiting for? The season is short, and if you don’t get outside, you’ll regret it later. Enjoy the outdoors in your new-found outdoor living space.

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October 17th, 2007

Decorating Children’s Rooms - The Nursery

The bottom line when decorating a nursery is safety and comfort for the baby, but beyond that the sky’s the limit. There’s now an absolutely vast selection of not just the usual wallpaper and bed linens aimed at the little people, but serious furniture–club chairs and ottomans, sofas–scaled down to kid sizes; things that they used to have to grow into are now being made just for them.

In recent years as the economy has boomed, a certain sector of the retail industry has enjoyed a remarkable explosion: products for babies and kids. In days of old, the prevailing attitude most people had toward clothing and furniture for their kids was one of economy–after all, kids outgrow everything in a just a couple of years. But nowadays it’s more common for parents to go all out for everything. All the very latest fashions for their little one, right down to the label on their jeans, and the indulgence doesn’t stop with outfits. The home decorating sector for kids has had a boom as well. For many families, hand-me-downs are a thing of the past.

There’s now an absolutely vast selection of not just the usual wallpaper and bed linens aimed at the little people, but serious furniture–club chairs and ottomans, sofas–scaled down to kid sizes; things that they used to have to grow into are now being made just for them. Some say it’s great: kids are finally being catered to on their own terms, even in the furniture world. Some others say the trend only encourages people to spend more money on things they don’t need.

Who’s to say who is right? Certainly not us here at Sheffield. Truth is, the stuff is most likely here to stay, like it or not; so we’re here to help you figure out how to wade through all that’s out there to create a place that’s just right for your child or for the child’s room of a client. We’ll tackle it in three sections: this month we’ll give tips on getting together a baby’s room, or nursery; then next month we’ll get into rooms for bigger kids. Then last but not least, we’ll share some insights on decorating for teens.

Let’s Start With Lighting: Before you go out looking at wallpaper and fabrics and paint, the best place to start when planning a nursery is by going into the room you’ve chosen and spending some time there. See what it’s like at different times of the day, find out if a particular window is more drafty in the winter than another. A spot with too much sun in the very early morning may have junior waking you up earlier than he would in a shadier spot. Or a corner that’s constantly lit by the street light outside may keep the baby up all night. Many people get attached to the picture they have in mind of the perfect nursery and determine to make it happen come hell or high water, but that mental image isn’t always in line with the needs of a real baby. It’s important to keep practicality in mind first and foremost. To get a feel for the child’s room–spend some time there. In Unit One, Sheffield students learn how to “have a conversation” with a room. When you have a “conversation” with a child’s room, think like a kid.

And having said that, let’s now move on to furniture. What items will you put in the room? What’s essential, and what’s essentially for show? (Well, if you want to get really practical, the truth is that most babies would be just as content to sleep in a plastic laundry basket lined with a soft blanket as in the finest Queen Anne–style antique cradle. And a matching changing table and chest of drawers are cute, but a deep, waist-height bookshelf might serve both purposes just as well. But we’ll assume you want to make the place look nice, too.)

The basic list of furniture essentials for a basic nursery are as follows:

a bassinet or cradle
a crib
a changing table
a chest of drawers
a rocking chair or glider
a mobile to hang over the crib or bassinet, and another to hang over the changing table

Some safety precautions for the crib: Make sure that the slats or posts are no more than 2-3/8″ apart. Any wider than that, and a newborn’s body might slip through. Also make sure that the corner posts don’t extend much more than 1/16″ above the railings, as the baby’s clothing can get caught on taller ones. You shouldn’t be able to fit more than two fingers between the mattress and the sides of the crib, and avoid decorative cutouts that can trap the baby’s head or limbs. And if the crib is secondhand and has been painted by its previous owner, make sure the paint isn’t lead-based, as babies do tend to chew on whatever’s handy.

Pads for the changing table should have straps to keep the baby from wriggling off onto the floor.. And remember that all furniture that can possibly be tipped over by a little one’s tugging should be bolted to the wall. For the same reason, avoid floor lamps when choosing lighting, especially halogen torchieres as they tend to burn hot.

Once you’ve chosen furniture for the room, considering the overall look and color scheme of the room can be an overwhelming experience. There are gazillions of wallpaper patterns out there just for babies’ rooms, and even entire lines of paint for them that are formulated to be as nontoxic as possible. And the current craze for “theme” rooms, with wallpaper, borders, paint and even carpets to match add to the frenzy. There is a tendency to get excited and go all-out when it comes to decorating a nursery, wanting everything to match and work together just so, for we all want everything to be just perfect for the new arrival.

But many experienced parents will tell you that as much fun as it is to create a whole new world in that little room, the baby will be just fine and just as happy without such a big production. Truth is, by the time the baby is old enough to appreciate a decorating scheme at all, the child will want to have a say in the matter. And they quickly reach the age when they find all the bunnies and chickadees to be too babyish, and then it’s time to redecorate all over again. All in just three or four years. If you’re working for a client, it can be a wise idea to check in every few years regarding children’s rooms. Maybe there’s a recurring job every few years.

Here’s a do it yourself tip: A practical way to indulge your decorating urges without creating unnecessary work for yourself down the line is to choose furniture and wall treatments that are appropriate for any age, then use accessories to create babyland. Painting the walls a solid color instead of using wallpaper, then using a removable wallpaper border for interest is a good idea, as is avoiding wall-to-wall carpeting and using inexpensive area rugs on a wood or cork floor. Hard floors are easier to clean up, they don’t harbor allergy-aggravating dust, and you can easily replace the area rugs as the child’s taste changes. Use lamps, mobiles and framed pictures to bring in the baby duckies and teddies, then simply switch them out when the child gets into the Powerpuff Girls or Elmo.

And a word about window treatments: There are a number of window coverings that are suitable for any room in a home except the baby’s room. Among these are floor-length curtains or drapes of any style, for once the crawling stage begins, it will be easy for the baby to grab these, pull them down on top of himself and possibly suffocate. Blinds with long pull-cords are also a no-no, especially looped cords, as a baby can easily get these wrapped around her neck. Curtains that end at the windowsill are perhaps the safest option.

The bottom line when decorating a nursery is safety and comfort for the baby, but beyond that the sky’s the limit. It’s worth bearing in mind that since the baby won’t really care, the decorating is mostly for the client’s benefit. If you’re planning your own child’s room, who says there’s anything wrong with decorating to suit yourself? Just like with any other room in the house, start by taking some time to think about how the space will be used, not just now but also in the future. Then decorate your little heart out.

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October 17th, 2007

Decorating for a Shabby Chic Look,Home Decor Ideas,Kitchen Remodeling

Scour Flea Markets, Garage Sales, and Your Attic
Shabby Chic is a comfortable, casual look using vintage accessories, pastels, and comfortable furniture. While people have been living with old lace tablecloths, dreamy soft floral fabrics, light painted furniture furniture, wrought iron curtain rods with filmy sheer curtains, and colorful fresh flowers for a long time, Rachel Ashwell identified this style of decorating and named it Shabby Chic.

Think of visiting with your grandmother, snuggled in comfortable soft furniture. Fresh flowers look beautiful and the soft scent of candles fills the room. A home decorated in the Shabby Chic style can provide the same sensation for your own home.

Shabby Chic is no particular style, but rather balances elegant things with old and worn, shiny silver accessories with painted wooden tables, soft throw rugs with rough old lace.

To read how the founder of Shabby Chic describes this unique style, you migh read our interview with Rachel Ashwell.

Then visit the About’s links on Cottage style. Visit a store near you that carries Shabby Chic branded furniture, fabrics, and home accessories.
Read about some of the ways you can use a Shabby Chic decorating style in your home:

Soft Delicate Colors
If you love bold primary colors, Shabby Chic is not for you. Soft white, muted grey, pale pink, and faded green all have a place in a Shabby Chic interior.

Tea Stained Fabrics
Collect fabrics from around the house or buy vintage-looking fabrics even if they’re new. To give the illusion of age, fabric can be made to look old, worn, faded, and soft by staining them with a brew of tea. Be sure to test a piece of fabric first to get just the right shade. You can change something that’s stark white to a soft creamy white– just right for the look.

Combine Patterns and Colors
Combine stripes, checks, and floral fabrics to achieve a warm and inviting look. Gather yardage or fabrics from yard sales and flea markets. You don’t have to follow traditional rules of combining prints, but for easiest mixing keep the background color the same (white or ivory, etc.). Then choose one color to repeat in almost every fabric, such as a soft green or pale pink.

White painted furniture
Almost any piece of wooden furniture will fit into a Shabby Chic interior if it’s painted white. Collect pieces from flea markets, garage sales, and the attic. Spray with white paint, sand off the corners and rough it up a little, and voila!– you have Shabby Chic furniture. You’d be surprised how a coat of paint transforms a dark dingy chair or table.

Think Outside the Box
Not every chair has to be sat on. How about using a sturdy, painted straight chair as a table at the side of a bed or sofa or in a corner to hold a vase of flowers? An old picnic bench or trunk can serve as a coffee table. Stack wooden boxes at the side of a chair for books and flowers. Be creative and use what you have.

More Ways to Get a Shabby Chic Look in Your Home
Soft, Inviting, Comfortable

Bring the wonderful, warm look of Shabby Chic into your home.
Slipcovers

You can camouflage old, drab furniture and cover up mismatched pieces with soft slipcovers. Whether you have a slipcover custom made, make your own, or buy a throw at a store, you can get just the look you want without investing in a new piece of furniture. Most pieces are covered in white, but soft faded prints will work too. Since you’ll probably want to wash the slipcovers occasionally, be sure the fabric is easy care! How about a cool white look for summer and a warm stripe or floral for cooler seasons?

Overstuffed Upholstery
For a welcoming and inviting look, upholstered furniture in a Shabby Chic interior is comfortable, oversized, wrinkled, with a slipcover.

Sofas are long and chairs are almost big enough to seat two. Delicate prints cover soft throw pillows.
No Iron Needed

A rumpled, wrinkled, but neat look is perfect for the Shabby Chic style. Upholstered or slipcovered furniture should look well-used and very loved!

Architectural Details
Anything old and beautiful will have a place in this style of decorating. Glass door knobs, pillars, an old mantle, and rusted old iron shelf brackets or hooks can add texture to any room.

The More Rust, the Better
Decorative accessories and wrought iron furniture are perfect compliments to a Shabby Chic interior. If the rust is peeling or flaking off, sand it lightly and seal with two coats of a flat, clear spray varnish.

Delight All the Senses With Flowers and Candles
Add a wonderful glow and delicious fragrance with scented candles. Be sure to have bunches of fresh flowers scattered around, whether in a glass jar or beautiful painted vase. Include pretty books on flowers to add color. Floral prints look comfortable and add texture on soft throw pillows.

Everything Old is New Again
Even the most broken-down or dingy of elegant formal furniture pieces can be adapted to a Shabby Chic decor. If it’s broken, fix it, clean it up, and paint it white. If it’s rusted, clean it up (but only a little) and find it a new home. If the paint is chipped, you’re lucky. If it’s broken, find a new use for it. If the mirror is scratched, scratch it some more.

Because Shabby Chic style is so adaptable, it’s a perfect way to decorate a guest room or family room. With the focus on warmth and comfort, everyone will be comfortable. Have fun putting together your Shabby Chic room.
Soures:telepk.com

October 17th, 2007

Western Style

533.jpgWhether you call it Western, rustic, cowboy, cabin, or mountain style, this is a look that is as timeless as the American West.

An abundance of natural materials is key to decorating in a Western style. Rock, wood, metal, and leather are the main ingredients, with wool, birchbark, beadwork, and antlers playing an important secondary role.

Western style furniture is often large scale, made of wood, and without any fussy detail. Log furniture, Mission style furnishings, and twig pieces can be mixed with pine and oak.

Here are more elements that will contribute to Western decorating :

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Color schemes in a Western room center around honey colored wood, gray rock, and black metals. Accent colors are often brick red, terra cotta, forest green, or navy, though cream, gray, and other tones might be used to coordinate with a Western styled fabric, rug, or wall hanging.

Western motifs can include any of the following: cowboys, cattle, deer, bear, moose, fishing, mountains, pine trees, leaves, oaks, pine cones, acorns, horses, lakes, rivers, fishing, riding, hunting, wildflowers, grasses, and so on.

Fabrics in a Western room are tough, textured, and tactile. Think leather, suede, wool tweeds, denim, saddle blankets, matte woven rugs, and fur. Most are matte finished, though some moderately shiny leathers may be featured. Soft chenilles and patterned tapestry fabrics are also popular for upholstered pieces and for furniture throws.

Older is often better in a Western style interior. Vintage cracked leather ottomans, weathered farm implements, old Indian blankets are all items that will be at home here.

Bedrooms can have a cozy masculine feel when done in Western style. Use a mix of Native American motifs, denim, chambray, and rough woolen blankets, or choose from any of the other Western motifs for a truly personal space.

Creativity can let loose when it comes to Western accessories.

Look for horseshoe sconces, vintage fishing creels, twig framed mirrors, dried flowers, and large baskets. Cut old jeans, quilts, or leather pieces into squares to make one-of-a-kind pillows. Colorful cotton bandanas can be used as table napkins, as pillow covers, curtain tiebacks, and valances.

Floors are generally hardwood. Wide plank flooring and recycled floor boards will add another layer of authenticity to a Western room. Area rugs can be low pile or flat woven styles, or might be real or fake fur animal skins.

The fireplace and mantle are essential to a Western themed room. Dress it with functional iron fireplace tools, a decorative metalwork screen, and simple mantle accessories such as hurricane candle shades, a display of pinecones, or a rugged cast bronze sculpture of a cowboy on a horse.

Lighting should be functional and substantial. Antler chandeliers (available in both real and cast resin versions) are popular. Lampshades made of stretched rawhide or golden mica bring a soft glow into a Western room. Many lamps and fixtures are made of wood or metal and feature designs and motifs that are Western in mood.

Window treatments should be simple and not overpowering. Whenever possible, leave windows uncluttered to showcase a wonderful mountain view. Otherwise look for wooden shutters or blinds, flat roman shades, or simple curtain panels.

Since this style is so visually textured, go for large accessories rather than collections of tiny objects. Incorporate stylized pottery, antlers, snowshoes, antique skis, big baskets of pine cones, and similar items. Be aware of the use of contrast when arranging accessories. It can be very effective to mix textures, sizes, and colors when arranging these items.

Iron and metal pieces fit well into a Western room. You’ll find iron hardware (cabinet knobs, pulls, hinges) as well as metal sink faucets, iron lamp bases, chandeliers, and firescreens.

Vintage accessories add an “it’s always been here” look. See if you can find an old radio, rusted metal pails, saddlebags, spurs, toboggans, books, skis, snowshoes, or other worn items.

Decorative details in a Western styled decor include log and twig accents, nailhead designs, leather fringing, yarn whipstitching, Indian motif beading and the like.

Artwork should feature Western styled motifs and might be oil paintings, drawings, vintage photos, sepia toned illustrations, antique Western postcards or book illustrations.

A Western dining room is stocked with sturdy stoneware, pottery accents, twig placemats, and accessories that might use Indian, mountain, cowboy, or fishing motifs.

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October 17th, 2007

Flower Arrangement With Roses and Greens

532.jpgThis Arrangement Will Grace Any Home
With a quick trip to the market, you can create a beautiful rose arrangement for any special occasion, or just to treat yourself.

Whether you buy your flowers at a florist or your local grocery store, be care