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Bring the 19th Century to life with this indoor-outdoor double-sided clock. It's absolutely rustic, antiqued appearance gives an incredible authenticity to what is in reality a modern appliance, durable, waterproof and exceptionally reliable. It can be mounted on a wall, as is, or hung from those gorgeous wrought iron braces shown in this display. Those brackets and the swinging nature of its swiveling posture gives the entire piece a sort of timeless, small-town look.

With “Victoria” lettered across the face of the clock, we sense the period at the bare beginnings of modern technology and the mind is given some free rein to explore history and a great sense of place. Being two-sided makes it the complete model of 19th Century pride and efficiency. The clock is a good sized 12″ x 12.5″ x 3″ wide, offering a substantial although non-intrusive element of charm and periodicity.

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Nothing like a touch of real bamboo to complement an Asian decor style. This delightful six-foot bamboo runner however, can be worked into most decor styles. Its Asian flavor is there, but the neutral colors and natural texture make it easy to work into any style.

This functional item has non-slip latex backing, that safely and securely keeps the mat in place, be it at the front or back door, or even in front of your kitchen sink.

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This dust pan and wisk broom are so pretty, you'll want to clean more often. The convenient handle makes it easy to grip and hang. The lovely wood color will compliment any decor, be it formal and ellegant or a rustic country design. This set is very strong and water resistant! Made of bamboo wood and long lasting palmyra bristles, this tool is completely eco friendly, and durable. So are the matching iron and sink brush.

Bamboo wood does not absorb water like other woods do, so it wont crack, mold, or harbor bacteria.

Bamboo grows to harvest height in only 3-5 years, making it the most sustainable crop for the manufacture of furniture and accessories. Bamboo farming requires no pesticides or fertilizers, so there are no toxins poisoning our land, air, and water. You can feel proud to support the bamboo industry.

The very same materials were used to make this lovely shaving brush and stand. There are no plastics or any other petrolium products used in the manufacture of Natural Home products. They feel good to hold in your hands, and as displayed accessories, they make the home look classy and cozy.

When choosing furniture for your babies, toddlers, and kids, you have several things to keep in mind. How safe is this product? Does it meet the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC ) safety guidelines? That may not be enough. The Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association (JPMA) sets a higher safety standard for certification than the CPSC does. The JPMA certified product index gives you a constantly updated list of manufacturers of JPMA-certified baby cribs.
But is that enough? While JPMA may certify that there is no lead in the furniture paint, there may be other toxic substances that JPMA doesn't check for, and aren't regulated in the industry. Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and formaldehyde are found in many conventional paints, paint strippers, varnishes, furniture oils, caulking, glues, adhesives, and wood preservatives. You need to check what emissions are wafting out of the furniture with the cute decorations. There is nothing cute about sick babies.
The other thing you need to consider is how easy it will be to clean the furniture. Juveniles aren't sterile beings; you will be doing lots of wiping, moping, and disinfecting. Take that into account when you choose furniture. Is it easy to clean underneath? Does it have molding and decorative grooves that will be difficult to scrub? Where might the germs and dust hide from you? Choosing kid's furniture is all about foresight and prevention.

When you combine solid wood, graceful classic lines and a cherry finish, you get that distinguished look that is good enough for royalty. This night stand isn't an original Louis Phillipe, but it provides a good example of how period furniture, or furniture inspired by them can create the right atmosphere in a bedroom.

Bedrooms are made for relaxation, so the calming effect of this furniture style can be just perfect. It may not be the focus of the room, but it does accent it. Make sure you balance it out with the right fabrics and textures in the room, to avoid a room that is as well formal (unless of course it's what your aiming for with your design).

This is the sort of furniture that stands the test of time, both in terms of style and functionality. Quality storage, including a felt lined jewelry drawer, and personal space for you to locate your belongings as you go to sleep.

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Classic and elegant Queen Anne lines accompany this finely-constructed and superbly-finished Vanity set. The vanity table, the gorgeous three section adjustable mirrors and the beautiful upholstered bench seat complete a stunning set of furnishings for the bedroom. The cherry finish adds a depth and earthy color which, thickly lacquered as it looks, makes for a simply gorgeous setting. The center drawer is convenient and right at hand, allowing access to the “tools of the beauty trade” quickly and easily.

Placed anywhere in a room, this ensemble enhances the beauty and the sense of place like few other items can, Intimate and elegant, the finish and the lines are a positively antique-looking yet yet somehow modern array of tasteful and simple design. Classically beautiful, it is extremely well made and simple to assemble. It comes with the requisite tools save for a Phillips screwdriver and assembles in 20-30 minutes, intact and sturdy.

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This end table features such a typical Hokkaido look, you may be familiar with it from computer games even! Every home design computer game that offers “Asian” as a decor style, usually has these small tables with light coming out of the paper shade. You just can't get more Japanese than this.

The beauty of this piece is that it also conveys a sense of simplicity, that makes it easier to incorporate as an Asian touch in nearly any style of decor, particularly more formal styles. A selection of four colors (black, natural pine, honey oak or the cherry rosewood shown over here) making it even more compatible with nearly any bedroom. The diffused light adds warmth and softens the formality of the squared lattice.

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You'll feel like a Raja in this meditation chair. This one also provides the perfect place to practice the art of baby massage, on or between your outstretched legs. Several other uses for this comfortable extended throne come to mind, but you'll have to use your own imagination. If you have a baby, you must have figured it out at some point (wink).

Responsible use of forest products and finishes for woods is advocated by “Harmony In Design” . Towards this goal, they have created an entirely new line of meditation products made out of Mango wood and other sustainable resources. After 20 years the mango tree stops bearing fruit, and can then be harvested for timber. Since mango trees can be plantation grown, they prevent the clear cut practice that is damaging rain forests. Multiple uses of the Mango tree, make it a win win crop, providing the delicious and nutritious mango fruit that so many enjoy.

Look at the beautiful rose carved into the wood. The Raja boasts elegant craftsmanship from every angle, and yet has a tastefully rustic quality that makes it easy to incorporate into your room decor.

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Simple, natural with an elegant pattern and durable 56% Cotton and 46% polyester composition, this tablecloth speaks to us of the verities of warmth and comfort as we dine in families or other groups. Gorgeous floral patterns are inlaid onto a swirling off white background providing interest as well as the always-pleasing sense of flowers and placidity. Matching the plates and settings of the other Lenox products is also a plus, if it applies. But even on its own, this pretty and very serene tablecloth ranks as a top notch addition to any table setting. Classic in design, combining all the old fashioned pluses of simplicity and stark floral relief, this tablecloth reminds one of trips to the country and a simpler era.

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Some furniture have a definite contemporary look and when it comes to a Plasma TV stand, a contemporary look is nearly required. After all, harmony in form and function is always pleasing, and when the function involves a high-tech Twenty-First Century object, what else would you expect but a sleek design like this:

How you work this into your living room, or perhaps bedroom, design is a dissimilar question. Fortunately, the design over here uses light colors, so it should be easy enough to have it blend into an airy well-spaced contemporary room, allowing whatever is displayed on the screen to draw the eye to it.

It's not as well huge, and if your TV is larger than a 42″ screen, then keep looking. If the size is right though, then this can be a great option, allowing for comfortable storage of your media, as well as appliances.

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This is a lovely piece. The hue of the wood is classically elegant without being pretentious. Its airy design leaves the room feeling more spacious and uncluttered.

It fits well in hall ways and small spaces where a bigger table would protrude so as to disturb the flow of Chi (Feng Shui) or cause you to bang your legs (Shin OW!)

This is also a good piece for keeping the peace, as couples are more likely to agree on it when choosing furniture. This table is aesthetically pleasing to all, and is therefore a great gift idea.

Tie together design elements by including several of these tables on a split level or in an over-sized room. Create design symmetry by putting them on both sides of a feature such as a big ceiling to floor window, french doors, or raised bed.

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What a pretty carpet. The understated colors are elegant and tasteful with a whimsical natural motif that avoids the monotony of absolute symmetry. This carpet would look good over stained wood or stone floors and walls. Doesn't this carpet remind you of a Japanese floral arrangement, with its long lines and changes of plane and direction? Why not add a few Japanese style accessories to complete the room decor? This would look lovely with a display of Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot Tea Set /Pine Copper

or the Dragon Red, both by Kafu, or the Rosseto Japanese Style Cast Iron Tea Pots Gold Gray 18.6 Ounces.

The Glazed Ceramic 3 Pcs Japanese Sake Set In Gift Box would add just the right touch on display not far this carpet as well.

Bamboo accessories would also look great with this carpet.

attempt the Lewis Hyman 0108106 Natural Laguna Bamboo Roll-Up Blind. 60″ W x 72″ L

Natural Bamboo Roman Shade - 52×72

This carpet is 100% Olefinm, a synthetic which? is resistant to abrasion, mildew, moisture, and static electricity. Olefinm is easy to clean. The fibers are colorfast due to the dyes are mixed with the polypropylene during the production process. The carpet features Action Back Backing and Machine-Woven Loop Pile Weave.

Cream colored upholstery and wood furniture (unfinished or stained) with brown leather accessories will change the flavor of the decor to a more western style, while yet maintaining the understated elegance and good taste this carpet inspires.

The Saddle Leather Wall Clock - Brown

and the?

Oxford Brown Leather Triple Time Zone Clock by PhotoFramesPlus

would be great for that purpose, as would be a hope chest made of sustainably grown wood and brown leather straps.

In 2 Green Baby Eco Herringbone offers soft neutral toned blankets,

and

Park B. Smith Agra Recycled Cotton 18 by 18 Decorative Pillow, Natural

is just the right sofa pillow to blend with the natural tones of the Mohawk Home Asian Woven Rug (coconut).

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A kitchen where delicious food is created, is a kitchen where the cook feels good about life. What things make you feel good about life? Bring those elements into your kitchen decor.

If romance inspires you to create gorgeous meals, then hang photos of your loved one on the kitchen wall, and train garlands of edible flowers to creep from your windowsill planter box, in through the window, and around it. Place candles around the kitchen, and use romantic lighting when you cook. Your cooking then becomes an offering of devotion, seduction, and admiration.

If your cooking is your connection to your heritage or your ancestors, decorate your kitchen with your ethnic art. Frame one of your favorite ancestral photos, and hang it on the wall.
You can also place old hand written recipes in layers to cover the kitchen table, and then cover that with a sheet of clear glass. This makes a rustically lovely decor focal point, or a classically elegant one if you write the recipes in calligraphy. Your guests will ooh and?ahh over this creative design.

If you want to cook healthful meals, hang a picture of yourself doing a realistic activity that can only be done with a strong healthy body (relative to your own circumstances), and a focused mind. If you have a family, hang photos of them showing off their health and strength as well. For instance, a photo of your child proudly displaying a school assignment that earned a high grade, or flexing her/his biceps and smiling with white teeth, shows the rewards for eating healthful foods. Hang colorful charts depicting the ratio of proteins to carbohydrates that you need, and hang pretty pictures of beautiful organic fruits and vegetables. These will give you an appetite for what is good for you, instead of tempting you to eat junk food. Natural produce comes in all colors (even blue - for blueberries), so you can make a gorgeous rainbow on your wall.

This rug is a great choice for any kids room, and will gracefully age along with any boy (or tomboy girl) well into their teen years.

Great for aspiring young athletes and sports fan, covering various sports themes including soccer, football, basketball and baseball, this all-American rug is a largish 5′ by 7′ with a screen print design. It's 100% mod-acrylic withe latex and cotton backing and is easy to clean with mild soap and some lukewarm water.

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Every little girl (or the little girl in everyone, is that better?) can appreciate this gorgeous small music box that doubles as the best jewelry case ever. When opened, the tune “My Old Kentucky Home” starts up, lending the historical 19th Century charm of Stephen Foster's most famous song and the tune sung collectively before every Kentucky Derby over the past 115 years. The twirling horse rotates in a ballerina style at the top and the 4 secret compartments add an aura of mystery and secrecy to the entire gorgeous little piece.

Lovely detailed lithographs adorn the outside providing horse scenes and gorgeously green grass background with the horses and other animals romping happily. Fiberboard cinstruction, durable and intimate, it can be a little girl's total delight in a beautiful package. This item is excellent for tiny treasures, from earrings to bracelets, charms and more. Everything will be totally safe and comfortable inside.

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This stunningly accurate, well-calibrated hourglass allows the passage of time to be recorded in the time-honored ‘Olde Way' of our ancestral past. Its beautiful Cherry finish, thickly lacquered and grained, offers a brilliant color combination with the blonder sand behind. 12 inches high, it is of a scale not as well obtrusive, yet yet substantial enough to appreciate not only for its practical applications but also for its superb craftsmanship. This 60 minute sand timer is instructive in its interesting historical aspect as a chronometer as well as being useful for games and for such things as the timing of family functions.

For desktop or for living room beauty and style, this very elegant relic is a superb example of historical place and time and a valuable keepsake to pass along to future generations. Its playfulness competes with its overall effect as a not far object of art. This is some thing very lovely.

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Etched glass is a popular decor accent and focal point for a room that is signified to be a showcase for your home or office. This authentic Venetian etched glass mirror is an artistic decor item that reflects light, making the room feel brighter and more airy. The neutrality of the glass makes it easy to blend this item with your?? decor color pallet. It will simply pick up the hues opposite from where it is placed, and reflect them.

According to Feng Shui it isn't a good idea to look at yourself in any mirror that will reflect your image in a divided way. Since this mirror has more than one divided surface, you won't want to use it in a location where you'd be tempted to use it for grooming. It is best used for decorative purposes. For instance, if you are going for the look of an antique room for receiving and entertaining guests, this mirror would be an extremely fitting accent piece. Placing a bouquet of fresh cut flowers or silk flowers in front of the mirror will enhance the look of? nobility and beauty that this mirror represents.This mirror will inspire Italians to be proud of their heritage.

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Designing your office room is always a challenge, even more so when the office isn't is a designated room and has to fit into a living room or a bedroom. While there are many styles that can be applied to the office space, the one that often dominates our vision of a study or an office is the more formal style. Heavy wooden furniture have always been the emblem of a distinguished office, along with huge leather armchairs and shelves stacked with old books.

Well, you may not be able to re-create that fancy Victorian dream office in your home. It requires both space and a hefty budget. What you can do instead, is opt for a more compact office center, encompassing your office requires in one stylish armoire, such as this one by Harwick (available on Amazon):

The elegant simple lines, the dark wood, and the stressed finish with red highlights create a look that simply calls out for you to sit down and write, doesn't it? The shelves and drawers are adjustable, so this unit is extremely functional, as well as beautiful. Add a comfortable office chair and you have the perfect work area that can be easily fit into any room in the home. It looks beautiful whether in use, or shut down to hide the modern contents.

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This majestic porcelain jar looks expensive, and I guess you could say it is, priced at several hundreds of dollars. Yet, this is actually a total bargain when you consider what you're getting - an original handcrafted one of a kind oriental jar by Thai artist Khun Santiparp, an item so beautiful, it will surely be a centerpiece of any living room decor.

This vase is part of the National Geographic and Novica collection, featuring distinctive artists and artisans from around the universe. This item is made of delicate Thai Benjarong porcelain, which means it has five colors in the design (some Benjarong designs can have up to eight colors). The colors are added by hand, one at a time, creating a magnificent pattern enriched with golden bands. This piece of art is an amazing gift to a dear one, and that dear one can certainly be yourself!

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