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Tips for Taking Care of Fine Wood Furniture


Now that you have purchased some fine wood furniture, it is important to take proper care of it. With some basic care, your fine furniture can last for years, and stay just as beautiful as the day you bought it. Below are some tips on taking proper care of wood furniture.

Decorating Kid?s Rooms On A Small Budget


Now if your children are like mine they want to change the style and look of their room about every other week. One way to make them happier for a longer period of time with their room decor is to get involved with the activities that are required when redecorating their room. Too many parents do the work for them and the children have no sense of what it takes to decorate and change a room?s decor, so can you blame them when they ask the very next week to re-do their rooms? They think it?s easy! Most kids love to get involved not to mention it will give you some quality time with your child.

Rustic Log Furniture, How to Find Quality Furniture and a Trust Worthy Seller


The great thing about looking for a retailer or manufacturer of rustic log furniture is there are plenty of sellers out there these days, especially with the age of the world wide web. Since the birth of the internet everyone and there brother seem to have tried to start making and selling all types of rustic furniture online, but what I am sure that they found out is that making log furniture the right way is a hard task to achieve. Now don?t take me the wrong way there are some great builders of this style of furniture and you will notice they are the craftsmen that have been around for a while. So knowing this let me tell you how to make the right decision on choosing your rustic furniture.

Feng Shui in Colours


How does choice of colour affect your feng shui?

Warm And Cozy Down Comforters Will Turn Your Bed Into A Luxurious Sanctuary!


Down comforters provide you with a luxurious natural warmth that few other materials can. Down is known for its insulating properties and ability to spring back to its original shape, that is why it is used in comforters, blankets, pillows, and jackets. A down comforter is very comfortable in all temperatures as down is a natural heat regulator, so you can use your comforter all year round.

Is It Time To Move? Change Your Home Into A House... Have It Staged!


Heart and Soul Designs - Changing your Home into a House

Country Home Decorating ? Country Style Home Decor the Way Life Used to Be


What is the lure and appeal of country home decorating? Maybe it?s the desire to escape the rush and demands of a hectic lifestyle. It could be the need to return to a time when life was simpler, perhaps even happier. The necessities of rural life are what influence today?s country style home decor.

Inuit Stone Sculptures From The Arctic North


When most people think about stone sculptures, it?s probably giant pieces of abstract art located outside large buildings or perhaps inside a famous art gallery or museum. Sometimes people think of stone sculptures as the ancient Roman or Greek mythological characters like Apollo, Venus or Zeus. For contemporary fine art, many see stone sculpture only for serious collectors or for the rich and famous to display in their well kept mansions. Most individuals, even avid art fans, rarely think about or are even aware of Inuit stone sculptures from the Canadian Arctic north.

Traditional Lighting - What Is It?


For those considering what kind of lighting style to use when decorating their homes, Traditional Lighting needs to be given serious consideration. Traditional Lighting fixtures and lamps can bring a warmth and style to a home that more modern lighting styles cannot. The character inherent to all Traditional lamps and lighting fixtures make them favorites for people hoping to accomplish something more than simple illumination with their lighting choices. The diversity and detail of Traditional Lighting allow people to make statements about themselves with their fixtures while giving their homes a depth unattainable with more contemporary lighting options.

Tiffany Lamps - The Artistry of Dale Tiffany


The art and craftsmanship of the original designs are evident in Dale Tiffany lamps. Dale Tiffany is the world?s leading designer and manufacturer of quality reproductions and Tiffany style lamps. Based on the original colored art glass designs originated and made popular by Louis Comfort Tiffany, Dale Tiffany produces their products with the same techniques, materials and quality workmanship of the originals. Original designs, carefully crafted using the copper foil method of stained glass construction, and high quality materials make Dale Tiffany lamps stand out above cheap imitations. Although original Tiffany works can be expensive collector?s items, found in museum collections and commanding high prices at the art auction houses, Dale Tiffany lamps are affordable alternatives that are works of art in their own right.

Entryway Benches - Why Theyre a Must Have in Every Home


One of the easiest ways to leave a lasting, warm impression on first-time visitors to your home and to make those visitors feel welcome is to place an entryway bench just inside your main entryway. Not only do entryway benches create a warm and inviting atmosphere, they are also very beautiful and are practical pieces of furniture as well.

Beautiful Lighting Tips 101 - A Crash Course in Lighting Design


Many people cannot immediately identify why they may like or dislike a particular room or interior. Proper lighting and illumination is the single most critical factor in designing a pleasing interior environment. A successful lighting design is pleasing to the eye, focuses attention on key room features and eliminates shadows and "hot spots". There are several lighting applications that can be used to meet specific lighting needs or to achieve a desired special effect.

The Arts & Crafts Movement for Beginners


If you like clean, simple, oak furnishings, you?re likely an Arts & Crafts aficionado. In this month?s column, we?ll talk about the history, the early champions and the variety of disciplines within the Arts & Crafts movement.

Thomas Chippendale and His Legendary Chairs


Chairs crafted by Thomas Chippendale were dazzling examples of quality furniture in their day. Today, they remain extraordinary examples of antique furniture. Chippendale style, ball and claw and ladder backs, there?s lots to know. Here?s your guide to one of the world?s most celebrated chairs.

Go Vintage When Decorating Your Hearth


With the weather cooling, it?s time to put on the fireplace. Curling up near a cozy fire is a wonderful winter pastime but you?ll need the right tools to tend your fire. Vintage fireplace accessories can add just the right atmosphere to your décor. Here?s what you?ll need to keep your fire aglow.

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