These sleek black poly-resin men, by New York designer Chris Collicott, can add decorative detail to any modern-styled room. Available in both pushing and leaning positions, you can play with these to create unique settings on your book shelves.

They say no room design is whole without a touch of black, so even if your color palette doesn't rely on black, you can safely add this ebony color touch. Perfect for your study, office room or even living room, they make a wonderful set for a manly gift as well.
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Posted on April 30, 2010 by The Decorator
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Stained glass can add so much to any room. It's not as difficult to apply as you may think either, with spring clips for hanging a decorative piece over your window. over here's a good example of a gorgeous window panel in vintage Victorian design that can enhance every room with its unique decorative qualities. Just imagine those radiant colors glowing as the sun rays enter the room.

Sized 20.5″ by 14″ it can be used as a pretty focal point in your design. While the Victorian style itself is rather eclectic and “heavy” and may not be right for a modern home, using elements such as these can add interest to various room themes.
This panel is actually designed and made by hand by American craftsmen. They do have other designs, so you can opt for a dissimilar one, while maintaining the beauty and uniqueness of handmade crafted stained glass.
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Posted on April 29, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 28, 2010 by The Decorator
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Soft music, a glass of wine, a cool Summer, Spring or Fall evening out on the patio deck and a warming fire emanating from this gorgeous and very sturdy little dining table's very entrails makes this elegant metal piece of patio furniture far more than one could even imagine. Completely versatile – the center can also be used as an ice tray – it has the gorgeous and textured appearance of fine metal. The mesh dome, congruent with the rest of the design provides a spark arrestor, keeping things safe year round and helping provide an ambiance that is awfully hard to come by. The sheer versatility of this cute item alone makes the investment in fine outdoor living worthwhile.
Made of recast aluminum and therefore holding its durable finish forever, the elegant design would sell the piece, even without its other benefits. 42 inches across, 22 inches high, it makes a fabulous leg rest as well, or so we hear. The inner tray isn't small, I hasten to add. Fully 7 inches deep and 22 inches in diameter, it can hold some good size fire material and last a while.
These days when fire pits are all the rage in landscape design, some thing as portable and pretty as this item can serve the very same purpose yet be moved around at one's leisure. This item is geared to enhancing the outdoor room which we call our landscape or our patios. Comfort outdoors is what the glories of warmer weather are all about. With an item like this, this period of outdoor living can even extend itself into yet more weeks and months. This is a gorgeous and extremely handy piece of outdoor furniture.
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Posted on April 27, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 27, 2010 by The Decorator
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Do you want better quality in your love life? Romantic room decor is what you need to set the stage for life's finer experiences. It makes no difference whether you are single or coupled, young or old; a bit of romance in your interior decor can lift your spirits, put you in the right mood for romance, or simply help you to feel more creative and motivated.
over here are two tips that will help you to get started:
1)? The room's lighting is very crucial. Raspberry colored light makes everyone look good, and can be achieved with the use of organza drapes and paper or cloth lampshades.
2) The use of natural materials like bamboo and organic cotton, create soft textures that enrich the room's sensuality.
A romantic room makes you feel more optimistic about life and improves the way you feel about yourself. When you feel better, you look better, and you communicate in a more attractive way. Romantic designs for your home are a good investment in your relationships.

Posted on April 26, 2010 by The Decorator
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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.

Posted on April 25, 2010 by The Decorator
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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.
Posted on April 24, 2010 by The Decorator
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over here are some tips that will help you with designing any room in your home -
To change one's perception of a room's size, alter the scale of the objects within it.
One of the oldest tricks used to make a small room feel bigger, is to introduce a few overscaled objects. This tricks the eye into seeing the whole space as bigger than it really is. An example would be to add huge pots, vases or bowls, or a tall floor-to-ceiling door to a small room.
It is crucial to mix objects of different sizes, one large and one small, rather than sticking to medium sized d?cor items. When using objects of different sizes, there requires to be a visual link between them. This continuity is achieved using the very same color and/or texture.
Oversized decor items help to make a big room feel less cavernous; they help the space to feel more intimate. If your room feels as well large, buy the biggest items you can.
Small scale objects will make large rooms feel enormous, but paradoxically, these undersized d?cor items make moderate sized rooms feel smaller.
Large windows and large mirrors make rooms feel bigger. Sliding glass doors and French doors are very much like windows in this regard and can make the room feel much larger than it actually is. Just be sure that the view from these windows and glass doors is beautiful and has depth of field. If you are in a big city, you can use planter boxes, window boxes, and hanging pots to create rows of plants at different heights. This helps the eye to interpret your balcony, patio, or the space between your building and the next one, as having more room to move around in than it really does. Looking through glass doors and windows at this natural beauty will give the room an open feeling, and you'll experience the room as more spacious than it is.

Posted on April 24, 2010 by The Decorator
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Posted on April 23, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 22, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 21, 2010 by The Decorator
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This coffee table was inspired by the magical architecture of Morocco. It is made of quick growing rattan, which is a renewable resource.
The hand crafted frame is? made of rattan and leather bindings, and has a glass table top inset. The curved rattan poles are interlaced with leather strapping in a design that creates an open and exotic looking pattern that is gorgeous against any carpet. The open base creates a spacious silhouette and keeps the piece feeling light and airy. The natural color is easy to match and combine when designing a room, and the light shade keeps the room looking larger and brighter.
The coffee table measures measures 40 inches wide by 40 inches deep by 18 inches high. The table is easy to assemble.
This console is part of a Strathwood collection that includes matching console and end tables.? Rattan is harvested from palm trees to make sturdy wooden furniture that is lightweight and durable.? The inset glass tabletop is pretty and very easy to wipe clean.? Strathwood furniture is rigorously tested for durability, and assembly instructions are easy to follow. Strathwood furniture is easy to move when cleaning or rearranging, due to it is so light weight.
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Posted on April 21, 2010 by The Decorator
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Build your own chemical free natural rubber mattress ! Just tell Pure Rest what firmness you prefer your 3 layers to be . Your choices are: 20 ILD (soft), 25 ILD (med); 31 ILD (Firm); and 35 ILD (extra firm) You must choose 3 layers. Each layer can be different, all can be the very same, or two can be the very same and one can be different.? The encasement has a zip open cover, to fit over your layers easily. You can? build your mattress the way you want it, then zip it shut, and voila! You just customized your comfort.
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Now add the contoured pillow made from the very same material, and you can sleep more comfortably than you have in years. These make wonderful gifts!

This ergonomically correct pillow supports your neck so you do not wake up feeling like the kid in the movie “Exorcist”.? You'll save money if you do not have to run to the chiropractor to fix the crick in your neck from sleeping on bad pillows. Do your nervous system a favor and sleep with your neck properly aligned. From now on, instead of punching and kneading your hopelessly uncomfortable pillow, get a Pure Rest contoured pillow, and see what real rest feels like.
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Posted on April 20, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 19, 2010 by The Decorator
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over here's a neat way to outline a window, archway, ramp, or pillar. Look around your home. What is the most interestingly shaped design feature? Would it look beautiful if it were outlined in the dark by tiny white lights?
attempt running this tube lighting along the lines you wish to accentuate. This would be especially pretty along the arch of a bridge in a garden pond, or overhead along archways in the room's architecture. An atrium lit this way would be especially pleasing, as would the ceiling of a dining room. You'd feel as if you were picnicing under the stars.
This clear PVC tubing encases small light bulbs that are built in. The light bulbs last for 35,000 hours, and the diameter of the tubing is only 3/8 of an inch. This means it is easily used in places where you would trip over some thing larger that protrudes farther. That's why it is often used to light walk ways in gardens, or steps in theaters and restaurants.
The rope comes in different lengths, although the one shown over here is a close up view of part of the shortest (6 foot) model. They can be attached end to finish to make a long continuous strand.
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Posted on April 18, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 17, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 16, 2010 by The Decorator
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The grandeur of good quality crystal is undeniable. Using crystal properly in your interior decor can be a challenge, and it's not some thing that easily fits into every style. Crystal items are great as part of a collection though, and this Adelaide crystal vase from Celebrations by Mikasa would be a wonderful addition to such a collection. If you're looking for a gift for a crystal collector, look no further!

Even on its own, it conveys a sense of elegance that goes well with majestic flowers such as tulips, perhaps special tulips in a hue that matches your room color scheme for a rich and nearly extravagant effect. It would be perfect in both lavish victorian rooms as well as in sleek contemporary settings.
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Posted on April 15, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 14, 2010 by The Decorator
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Lighting is an crucial part of room design, and light fixtures are an crucial part of room d?cor. Your choice of light fixture will set the mood for the room. There are so many light fixtures to choose from, you have a wide variety of options to suit every personality and mood.
For a romantic setting, a chandelier allows the light to play on and through the crystal pendants. There are many modern chandeliers that go well with modern d?cor, as the forms change with the times. Be sure chandeliers are hung so that you won't run into them when you walk across the room.
Wall mounted light fixtures are convenient. Since there is no floor stand, they do not have to be moved when cleaning the floor, and they allow furniture to be place underneath them, saving floor space. The shades on wall mounted lights can be angled to illuminate space in particular directions, using the wall as a diffuser to create a soft glow.
Free standing lamps can be sculptures in their own right. Modern designs incorporate d?cor elements to match any taste. An example would be a lamp shade that has metallic figures sculpted to stand on the upper rim of the lamp. The light then casts shadows of the figures on the walls, like a painting on a big canvas.

Posted on April 13, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 13, 2010 by The Decorator
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Posted on April 12, 2010 by The Decorator
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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
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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

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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,

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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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Posted on April 11, 2010 by The Decorator
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over here's a good way to see the sides of your head and your face simultaneously. The Jerdon Trifold mirror gives you three views of your self at once, with adjustable angle side panels.? The center panel allows you to increase the magnification to 5 times, or shows you a normal reflection on the other side. The stand allows for 11 angles of viewing , and the side flaps stay where you put them so that you can get comfortable and work with both your hands free, and without hunching over. There is a built in? electrical outlet for your curling iron or roller set, electric shaver or tooth brush, or your hair dryer.
But the best part of this amazing mirror, is the lighting. You can change the lighting to display how you will look in daylight vs evening light. This gives you a more realistic picture of what you will look like to other people in a variety of situations. This feature helps you to make better decisions when applying make up, as well as helping you to see fine details you would otherwise miss.
The whole mirror folds up flat for transportation, making it your travel buddy. It comes with a one year warranty as well.
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Posted on April 10, 2010 by The Decorator
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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.
Posted on April 10, 2010 by The Decorator
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Look at that lovely face staring out of that lovely face clock. What a beautiful way to bring the unspoiled wilderness into your home. The layering of the trees in the foreground and the moody sky in the back ground make you feel as though you've just parted a thicket and come across this majestic creature serendipity. Perfect for out door enthusiasts, country interior decor, and canine lovers.
A great gift idea.? Is your birthday boy a self described “lone wolf”? Does your honey sing beautifully to you in the moonlight? Or does this clock simply add the perfect touch to your rustic design theme? The colors are easy to match with your room's decor, and the picture is unique enough to avoid being kitsch.
This wood clock has quartz movement for time keeping accuracy. The unconditional replacement or refund guarantee means that for a full year you can trust the warrant against defects in material and workmanship. It was made in the USA, so the labor practices were regulated. The clock uses one AA battery, and the diameter is about 11.5 inches. It comes with a hook on the back for easy hanging.
This clock also reminds us that time is running out for Alaska's wolves, and that if they are to survive, we must stop the government approved slaughter of these intelligent, social, and ecologically necessary animals.
There are so many reasons that this is the right clock at the right time.
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Posted on April 09, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 08, 2010 by The Decorator
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Perfect for busy kitchens and a sort of “kitchen in its own right”, this handy portable kitchen cart with breakfast bar gives plenty of additional storage space for kitchens as well as providing some rare mobility for food preparation. It has a paper towel bar on one side and a rack for bottles on the other and it travels on heavy duty, locking rubber casters for safe and secure movement. With plenty of extra storage space, pans, dishes, plates and foos can easily be stored and arranged for swift and easy access. Drawers and cabinets allow for a wide range of storage options. The breakfast bar collapses for storage purposes and makes a terrific and cozy space for breakfasts.
some thing like this is so handy it has been a trade secret of great cooks all over the universe. Isolating a work space for specific purposes and just plain expanding a kitchen by virtue of this well-thought-out kitchen cart are ideas that are super timely and great for food prep in general. Easily assembled and incredibly sturdy, this ingenious item might just be a must-have for your place.
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Posted on April 07, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 06, 2010 by The Decorator
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over here's a fun wall design element. This cheerful looking frog was hand cut from steel drums and hand painted in Haiti. What better way to enliven a tropical or bamboo theme than with a splash of color? In addition to the sultry island evenings this art piece brings to mind, a reminder of fragile rain forest eco systems prompts us to waste less. Made from a steel drum, this piece of art is an example of creative reuse.
The Chinese consider a three legged toad to be a good luck symbol likely to bring good fortune and help you to make money, some thing we could all use a bit of help with these days. This frog is therefor a good part of a Feng Shui design for the kitchen, which is the symbolic room of abundance and wealth. If you have a bathroom, laundry room, or pantry room with no window, the Feng Shui masters suggest adding a red decor item. This little red frogy is just right for the job.
kids will love this bright and happy little frog. He helps turn any room into a jungle. A hanger on the back makes it easy to wall mount this pretty fella. Approximately 9″ W x 9″ H, this extremely durable metal decor item will last, and is appropriate for use in your garden as well. Hung on a door, this frog helps small kids to identify their own room.
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Check out the other designs the Breeze On In company makes.
 
 
You can add turtles, parrots, sea creatures, geckos,? butterflies, dragonflies, and frogs of other shapes and colors for a more diverse wall eco system, or to distinguish between doors to separate rooms.
     
The abundance of different fish and sea critters would turn your bathroom into an underwater kingdom of color. You'll feel like you're diving in a coral reef.
  
A great gift idea, the affordable price allows you to buy as many as you need. Just click on the pictures over here and get to the product page.

Posted on April 06, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 05, 2010 by The Decorator
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In terms of form, shape and material, this octagonal oak clock can be a great addition to any room. Its whimsical nature though, showing the days instead of the home means it makes an extra statement. It tells the viewers to take time more slowly, consider the days, rather than the hours, and not worry about the exact time.

Places where you may want to use this clock could be anywhere that's signified for relaxation. A guest room, a holiday home, a sun-room, or even your kitchen or living room, if you're lucky enough to be living in a relaxed pace.
This can be a great gift, with a message embedded. Either to some one who has just retired and can appreciate the humor, or as a message to time-stressed friend suggesting taking things at a dissimilar pace.
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Posted on April 04, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 03, 2010 by The Decorator
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Look how cute this lamp is! What could be better for your nursery or kid's room? The elephant and frog are a fun base, complimented by the animals like the giraffe on the lamp shade. The perfect touch, however, is the monkey swinging from the pull chain that turns the light on and off. Not only is it easy to grab, its so cute and funny, that it becomes as much a part of the decor as the lighting itself.
The base is sturdy and stable, and the greens are reminiscent of jungle foliage. There is a 6 piece crib set that matches this lamp in a color pallet of greens decorated with the very same jungle characters. Not to be confused with the 6 piece crib set in planet earth tones featured in the previous post, you can view the greener set when you click on the lamp for more details. The matching crib set is shown under items frequently bought together, at the bottom. Also, check out the crib mobile with the very same characters, by NoJo.
The soothing greens add a serenity to your nursery, as if you had added several ferns and tropical trees, like potted banana trees, to the room decor.
A bit of green as a trim around the window, or as a stencil up where the walls meet the ceiling will tie the decor theme together nicely.
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Posted on April 02, 2010 by The Decorator
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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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Posted on April 02, 2010 by The Decorator
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