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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
Oh my aching back!!! According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, back pain is the fifth most common reason for doctor visits. Nine out of ten adults will experience some degree of back pain during their lifetime. There is now a way to get some relief for your back pain and send less [...]
Part of the fun of travelling to different areas is enjoying the local style of architecture and design. Western, or lodge, design creates a cozy and comforting feeling through the use of textural fabrics, exposed and weathered wood, hand forged iron and locally inspired artwork.
Like many other areas of the country that have a particular [...]
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. [...]
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