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Beach Boutique Chic – 2010 Top Picks
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
The Use of Classic Motifs in Home Décor
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. [...]
Red and White Christmas Décor
The combination of red and white during the holidays conjures up visions of candy canes, peppermints, Santa’s suit and even Rudolph’s nose. But there are other, more sophisticated ways to use these colors that will last during the holidays and into the early days of winter.
Flowers are a fresh and simple way to decorate [...]
Festive Outdoor Lighting
Who says you can only use festive outdoor lighting during the Christmas holidays? It is now possible to find themed lighting and LED lights for Hanukkah, Easter, Valentine’s Day and Halloween. Many of these lighting “themes” are not necessarily specific to a holiday, making them appropriate for use throughout the season.
For example, [...]
PORTABLE WALL DECALS MAKE FOR AFFORDABLE ART
For many years the term “wall decal” conjured up visions of Winne the Pooh on a child’s bedroom wall. Or maybe the grape vines that wound around your Grandmother’s kitchen. Fortunately, the wall decals available today are much more sophisticated and can actually be considered art for your home.
If your design style [...]
Autumn Outdoor Living: Must Haves Heat and Light
Outdoor living continues to be a popular pastime for most people. Our homes reflect this trend as we are seeing larger outdoor entertaining spaces that often include full kitchens and separate seating areas. The decorating needs of these spaces are similar to decorating the interior of your home. You will need comfortable seating [...]
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