Concrete flooring and countertops are, in many ways, the new kid in town. While concrete has been around forever, using it in decorative ways on the interior of your home is a relatively new idea.
The advantages of concrete
Concrete flooring and countertops offer many advantages:
• Easy to maintain—a simple swipe with a damp cloth [...]
The art of crafting is experiencing a resurgence in popularity and craft fairs are popping up all over the country. But these are not the craft fairs of the 1970’s. Today’s “green” craft fair focuses on unique art, clothing, jewelry and home décor pieces made from recycled or repurposed items.
Indie green crafts
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Are you interested in creating a beautiful garden setting for your home? One way to accomplish this is through the use of beautiful, hand cast Italian pottery.
Italian pottery is most often made from terra cotta clay or ceramic and is thought by many to be the best in the world. In fact, terra cotta [...]
Baseball games, backyard barbecues, picnics at the park and a day at the beach go hand in hand with hot dogs, potato salad, watermelon and the new mini burger known as sliders. Grilling these little burgers is made easy with the All League Slider electric mini burger maker.
This versatile little grill is the perfect [...]
What’s in a name? Since time began men have been proud of their name and have demonstrated that pride through family crests, Scottish plaids and other symbols that set their name apart from others. A great, modern way to show off a name is with a beautiful and sophisticated set of monogrammed linens.
Friday [...]
The history of spring cleaning is rooted in cultural and religious beliefs. For example, the Jewish people clean their home as a sign of respect during Passover (which is celebrated during springtime) and the Chinese believe that cleaning the home just before New Years (which arrives in Spring) rids the home of bad luck [...]
The color gurus at Pantone and the Color Marketing Group have declared turquoise as the “it” color for 2010. The relaxed coastal living lifestyle and this soothing blue color are a perfect marriage. Regardless of where you live; the coast, mountains or in the suburbs, you can add a touch of the coastal lifestyle [...]
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 [...]
Architectural features have always been a source of inspiration when it comes to interior design and home décor. Interpretations of columns, shields, arches, vines and other symbols found on ancient buildings can be used as decorative items in your rooms.
For example, the wall hook pictured features a fleur de lis symbol at the top. [...]
The term “indie” is popping up all over the place and no one really seems to know exactly what the term is referring to. However, there are two definitions that can apply to the home fashion industry.
• Furniture manufacturers from Indonesia use the term “indie” as an abbreviation that represents the style of furniture and [...]