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March 10, 2010 at 12:33 pm · Filed under Home Decor
I recently lost my job as a graphic designer at a small advertising agency. They were very kind to me; I received a generous severance package. Now it was time for me to make my own way in the world. I purchased a 12×20 metal building. I had collected junk chairs and windows for years with the idea of doing something creative. Now I planned to make decorative pieces. The special features of this building were the selling features. It has 1693 cubic feet of storage so none of my materials need to be in my house. The sliding door at the back makes great air circulation and I can pull my truck all the way through. Read the rest of this entry »
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January 27, 2010 at 2:58 pm · Filed under Home Decor
The Hunt of the Unicorn is a seven-part series that features a group of hunters and noblemen chasing after the unicorn. This European tapestry was said to have been requested by Anne of Brittany to celebrate her union with then King of France, Charles VIII. John Rockefeller, Jr. eventually bought this work of art in 1922 from the La Rochefoucauld family from France, who owned it for several centuries, for the exorbitant amount of around $1 million. In 1937, Rockefeller, Jr. donated the artwork to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, USA, where it remains on display to this very day. Read the rest of this entry »
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July 29, 2009 at 4:36 pm · Filed under Home Decor
My eyes became set on this beautiful Persian Rug and how it would look in my home. This Persian Rug, Bakhtiari design is of superior quality. It’s stylish, comfortable and fits my requirements in home decor the most. This rug is hand knotted and measures 3′ x 5′, (3′ 7″ x 4′ 11″). It is made up of wool, which has a cotton base. It’s durable and doesn’t require heavy duty maintenance. It arrives in seven weekdays from the time it is shipped. It offers one hundred percent satisfaction guarantee and could be returned within fourteen days and exchanged in thirty days. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 21, 2009 at 4:34 pm · Filed under Home Decor
What’s really cool about bonsai trees that live in your house is the very, many types of trees and plants you can choose from. There are sub-tropical or tropical shrubs, trees and plants. But you won’t find many quite like this Dwarf Black Olive Pre-Bonsai. It has leaves that are quite unique, long, dark green and rather leathery and if you’re looking for a unique gift idea to send to a special Southern Gardener on your list this tree is a great choice because it’s a real heat lover. Read the rest of this entry »
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May 11, 2009 at 5:38 pm · Filed under Home Decor
I hadn’t thought of using a garden arbor to beautify our backyard. I changed my mind after I saw a gorgeous arbor during a local garden tour in out city last year. It was a white wooden structure that served as whimsical entrance to long path through a large flower garden. Honeysuckle vines were climbing all over it to create a magical and sweet effect. Since our small backyard seemed lackluster and neglected, I was ready to get to work on solution. I was determined to quit my whining and moaning about our boring yard. Read the rest of this entry »
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March 31, 2009 at 4:39 pm · Filed under Home Decor
Children wouldn’t be children if they didn’t get messy. In any daycare center children are expected to run, fall, get muddy, spill food on themselves and just get dirty. This is why it is important to make sure they get cleaned regularly. Having portable sinks in daycare centers would make it easier for children to stay clean. If a child has access to a close and easy-to-use portable sink he or she will be more likely willing to ‘wash up’ without making a fuss. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 18, 2009 at 5:40 pm · Filed under Home Decor
In the 18th century, Dutch art began to show the influence of the then immensely popular French rococo style. Color palettes were muted and delicate, lines were softly curving. Objects in still life were depicted in a fanciful, rather than strictly realistic, manner. The tapestry wall hanging, Bouquet Arabesque, is an attractive example of this romantic form. An urn of flowers sits in a niche in the wall decorated by a bas relief of a fruit garland. The undulant blossoms spill from their container. The tones are predominantly pastel, with contrast provided by the deep green of the foliage. For all its softness, this tapestry has a grand presence and would stand out even in a large room. Read the rest of this entry »
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February 16, 2009 at 4:50 pm · Filed under Home Decor
I love fresh salsa and I love growing the ingredients. What I have not liked is that it takes a lot of chemicals and a lot of water to grow the ingredients. I started to feel guilty about using chemicals and so much water when there’s such emphasis on cleaning up and conserving so I started researching ways to garden a little greener. I discovered the Orcaboard 4 x 8 x 2 Raised Bed Garden Kits and they have been the perfect solution. They are affordable, very easy to snap together and environmentally friendly. They don’t need to be painted or stained, the veggies require less fertilizer and bug resistant chemicals because it takes less water to keep the garden patch the right degree of moistness. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 11, 2008 at 6:02 pm · Filed under Home Decor
We have a very contemporary décor in our living room and while I do love it, I must admit that at times the clean lines look stark and the clear whites and off whites look cold. I was wondering what I could do that would add a vibrant accent to the room and yet not detract from the style we have so painstakingly created. The room also features a very large brick fireplace which spans almost an entire wall. Because of the size, we painted the bricks an off white shade and as it turned out, this is where I found the opportunity to bring a dramatic accent to my living room in the form of a beautiful butterfly stained glass fireplace screen. Read the rest of this entry »
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November 5, 2008 at 12:39 pm · Filed under Home Decor
Making a statement is easy with fence post caps. Because of the sheer variety of styles and materials, the perimeter of your yard or garden can be an extension of your personality, and say a lot about you, the master of the domain. Post caps topped with copper are a classic statement of refined taste, while sculpted cedar post caps speak to your sophistication and subtle, understated design sensibilities. But regardless of the choice you make when topping off your fence posts, the fact that you have chosen to use caps at all says volumes about you and your desire to finish the job. Read the rest of this entry »
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