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Archive for February, 2010

Old World Style-Part 2

If you are in the process of building a new home or redesigning your existing home and Old World style is your design goal, architectural salvage yards and antique stores can be great resources for authentic and unique items.
Architectural Salvage Yards and Warehouses
Items found in an architectural salvage yard have been obtained from buildings and [...]

Old World Style-part I

Many people dream of living in an ancient castle with its gothic style windows, massive stone fireplaces, huge rooms and ancient artifacts. But for most of us, our home is our castle. Fortunately, it is possible to incorporate many of the design elements found in old world style into your own decorating.
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Enjoy Delicious Honeybells

What is a honeybell, you ask? A honeybell is a hybrid citrus fruit that combines the sweet taste of a tangelo with the tangy taste of grapefruit to produce a delightfully juicy and sweet piece of fruit. It is oddly shaped with a small “bulge” at the end, giving it a bell shape…hence [...]

Mardi Gras Carnival Theme Party Décor

Regardless of whether you live in New Orleans or not, everyone seems to look forward to Mardi Gras (which means fat Tuesday in French). It is the perfect excuse for a party and it has a theme already built-in, making decorating for a Mardi Gras party very easy. Mardi Gras takes place on [...]

Valentine’s Day Candles…What does your candle say about you?

Valentine’s Day celebrations can mean different things to different people. Perhaps you are ready to “pop” the big question to that special someone in your life or maybe you use this universal day of love to recommit to a long time partner. You might find yourself, like many couples today, with a house full [...]

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