
Isn't this striking? Italian leather has always had a location in the hearts of designers and furniture mavens and this is certainly no exception. This 3 Piece Ocean Avenue Modern Pillow Top in Soft Top Grade Italian Leather Chair, Love Seat, and Sofa Set is elegant yet styled with the maximum in comfort in mind. Deep and padded seats with gorgeous black leather pillows allow for a perfect combination of firmness and comfort. Hand crafted and superbly designed, it adds a bit of class to any setting.
Imagine a crowd for televised sporting events, group seating for a kaffeeklatsch, reunions with family and friends – all the wonderful social activities families and individuals share which could be further enhanced in the comfortable elegance such a setting provides. Easy to clean and maintain, these items are built on kiln-dried solid wood frame structures with no sag base allowed, providing optimum support. This ensemble is a leisure item par excellence and a wonderful place to spend an afternoon or evening, entertaining or simply relaxing.
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The Decorator Posted this on March 08, 2010
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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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The Decorator Posted this on March 06, 2010
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Your living room is the entertainment and living center of your home. Chances are that you've had some very memorable gatherings there, and it is where you relax and enjoy the company of family and friends. due to this room tends to be such a high traffic area, and to have so much time spent in it, it is often the first room to display signs of wear and tear and to begin to look dated. Luckily there are small changes (like switching out light bulbs) and big changes (like installing a new fireplace mantel) that can give your living room a new look and won't turn into a major DIY project, or turn your home into a construction site.
Consider painting your living room. A splash of paint can brighten things up or give your living room a dissimilar vibe altogether. You can repaint your living room the very same color which will refresh the color and get rid of any scuff marks and dings. If you decide to paint the entire room, starting from the ceiling and working down is a good idea. On the other hand, if you'd like a bit of a color change without covering everything in plastic, a feature wall could be an option for you. Picking an interesting color that goes well with the room but adds a little spice can be an excellent way to transform your living room in no time at all.
The fireplace is an often neglected area of many living rooms, and this is a pity due to it can be such a lovely focal point if handled properly. Installing a new fireplace mantel – either buying one for the first time or replacing an existing one – does not take as much work as you think. If you do not have a fireplace mantel, consider getting one as it will give your fireplace a more finished, polished look. If you have a fireplace mantel, replacing it with some thing a little different can have a major impact on your living room. A wood fireplace mantel is easy to install so you don’t have to hire a contractor. You can paint or stain a wood mantel to match the de'cor of your room. Fireplace mantels are excellent places to display items of importance to you and your family such as heirlooms and family pictures. A fireplace mantel is also an excellent place to hang stockings and display cards around Christmas time.
Changing the lighting in your room can also make a major difference. Different lampshades can create a dissimilar atmosphere as they diffuse soft light with a hint of color about the room. If you find your living room a little dull, adding a few more lamps can brighten it up, and also add accent to certain areas. For an even simpler modification, attempt changing the wattage of your existing bulbs. Going from 60 to 120 watts makes a big difference; you might see things you had forgotten were there at all! Changing to a lower wattage can create a cozier, intimate feel.
A little heavy lifting can change your living room; rearranging the furniture can create a totally different feeling in the room. Create a new focal point to the room by orienting the seating around the fireplace and not the television, or perhaps put the couches and chairs so that people are more encouraged to talk to one another. And don’t just think about the seating, moving the coffee table, the end tables and bookcases can make a difference. If you need a new look without buying new furniture consider switching out the living room furniture with items from other rooms of the home
Finally, taking a look at what you have on display in your living room can give you some ideas for small changes that have a high impact. Do you have a vase of fake flowers that has been there for a decade? Perhaps now is a good time to replace it with some thing a little more modern. The artwork you have on your walls might also be due for some scrutiny as well. Prints can be obtained fairly cheaply, and can really change the ambiance of your room. Remember that every little item and picture adds some thing to the room – it is up to you to decide whether or not it should be made a change out for some thing new.
About The Author
Carol Agee is the vice president of Agee Woodworks which has been building quality custom fireplace mantels for 10 years. On the Web at http://www.ageewoodworks.com/custommantle.htm.

The Decorator Posted this on February 14, 2010
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Small indoor fountains have become quite popular in the last couple of decades. The age of Aquarius' spiritual rise, turned words like meditation, Feng Shui and Zen into household common terms. It did the very same to indoor fountains and miniature Zen gardens. These fountains do have a relaxing effect, and can create the right atmosphere for meditation.
Now, this specific fountain is quite interesting, when it comes to its decorative value. Made of four steps that appear to be floating one above the other, it manages to incorporate an Asian feel with a definite retro style of design.

attempt this 10 1/2″ high fountain in your living room, or office, as its sleek granite-like dark surface will fit well into a more formal feel. Alternatively, work it into an area dedicated to meditation, covered with soft silks, Indian or Oriental prints, candles and incest, for a more relaxed atmosphere, that can even be incorporated into your bedroom.
Its various uses and overall sleek look and feel, make this a wonderful gift for anyone. They are bound to discover it not only useful and relaxing, but also easy to incorporate into any room decor.
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The Decorator Posted this on February 12, 2010
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When you need a functional bed with a modern look and oriental roots, a Futon on a futon frame is your ideal choice. These frames have a clean sleek look in light yellow pine wood and they lend themselves easily to any style of linen that you may choose to dress your futon with.

They excel in being an affordable solution for guest rooms or even dual-use rooms. The futon frame is built for changing positions, and the ones featured over here actually boast no less than nine different positions. These can make a great seating place during the day, compact and comfortable, and turn into an extra bed during night time.
Design meets functionality and price over here!
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The Decorator Posted this on February 10, 2010
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A cozy table for 4 can compress into an even cozier table for two by dropping one of the two “leafs” on either side. The result is a more angular, rectangular table perfect for card-playing, games of all kinds, intimate seating and taking up far less space. Constructed of rubber wood, this indoor item is a gorgeous blond wood, well-finished and lacquered and simple in the classic style. The turned legs are attractive and very sturdy, allowing for elbows and items with weight comfortably. 40″ by 40″ and 29″ high, it fits nearly any room unobtrusively and comfortably.
Like any well-finished kitchen or dining room item, it wipes down with a wet rag for cleaning and stands as a perfect table for flower settings or other arrangements during larger events. Durable and trustworthy, strong and attractive, this gorgeous set makes a fabulous household addition with many possible uses. As a primary table for small apartments and homes, the drop leaf factor compresses it well and makes it a perfect adjustable item for featured entertaining or simply being out of the way.
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The Decorator Posted this on February 02, 2010
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This is a lovely decor idea. Take this 69 inch garland of soft fabric flowers on a soft fabric leafy vine, and drape it over a window frame or door frame; wind it around the back of a chair, or up the leg of a table. Get four and wind each one around the posts of a four poster bed. They are so affordable, you can buy as many as you like and do the whole room! The wonderful quality of cloth makes the decor immanently touchable and inviting. The greenery and symphony of colorful flowers are a wonderful way to bring the beauty of a country garden into your baby or child's room. The joyful ambiance will sooth you, and the pallet of color will pop out at you as you enter the room.
Even if the room was previously painted all in white, it will look tastefully and plentifully decorated when you use these flower garlands. attempt a green bamboo wood floor, or a green carpet to maintain the illusion of a mom nature taking over the room, and the vines will look right at home, as if they grew out of the “vegetation” on the floor.? Add a few fairies, or butterflies, and voila! An enchanted idyllic universe welcomes your child.
This makes a great gift.
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The Decorator Posted this on January 31, 2010
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This classic Italian style contemporary Loveseat with its clean design is the perfect addition to any living room. Comfortable seating for two, in a wooden frame, bentwood arms and upholstered sides, you simply can't go wrong with this timeless item. No wonder it's so popular, being high on the bestsellers list in 2008.

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Milano Loveseat – Oak/ Olive

The Decorator Posted this on January 21, 2010
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What a beautiful piece of contemporary Italian style design this sofa is. In bright red, it can easily become the focal point of your living room.

It's not just pretty though. This is one smart piece of furniture. It is highly adjustable and can be has five different angles for you to play with, all easy to adjust with a special click-clack mechanism. And if that wasn't enough, you can pull this sofa apart and turn it into swivel seats, each of which can be turned into a bed (or made into a double bed together). The base even features a wooden part that can double as coffee table. Did I mention this piece of art, ummm furniture, is highly modular?
If you need some quick specs, over here they are: this sofa measures: 71.5 inches wide (cab be pull apart to 84.5 inches wide) x 29 inches deep X 29.5 inches high. Seat height measures 16 inches. Each seat measures: 36 inches wide X 29 inches deep. Bed measures: 71.5 inches wide x 77.5 inches deep x 10 inches high. Wooden coffee table top measures: 15.25W X 23.25D. For more info, as well as how to order from Amazon click over here:
Quintiliano Red Convertible Sofa / Bed

The Decorator Posted this on January 13, 2010
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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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The Decorator Posted this on January 11, 2010
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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.

The Decorator Posted this on January 09, 2010
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Just the thing for kids who like to imagine themselves as princesses. This sleeping bag will tuck them in to dream of magical adventures as their alter egos.
16 oz polyester hollow fiber fill,? covered in a tricot liner, keeps your little one warm, cozy, and surrounded by softness. What could be more fun to snuggle into, than a Purple Princess covered sleeping bag? The side zipper allows for easy access and makes it easy to air out. Unzipped, it also becomes handy for use as a double sized blanket. The Princess sleeping bag is light weight and easy to transport. It is? easy to care for. Just pop it in the washing machine and dryer.
Your child will love taking this sleeping bag to friend's homes for sleep over parties. Kids who are afraid of the dark may feel comforted with 4 princesses and associated magic powers to protect them.
The sleeping bag measures 30 inches by 57 inches when zipped up, so it can also be used at home on your child's bed. If you keep the sleeping bag in the trunk of your car, you'll have a portable bed on days when a nap is needed and you are as well busy or as well far from home to return in time. Your kids can just curl up on the back seat, or in your office, and drift off to sleep.
This makes a wonderful gift!
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The Decorator Posted this on December 30, 2009
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Does your bedroom, parlor, sitting room, craft room, or kitchen need a lift? Do you serve your guests with pride at tea parties? This lock makes a great conversation piece when entertaining, hosting parties, and at sewing circles. A touch of the old universe, in a contemporary ensemble, we give you the Lenox Butterfly Meadow Desk Clock.
The Lenox Butterfly Meadow desk clock is a lovely way to bring spring time to your room. The classic look of the scalloped edges and the sculpted butterfly top give this finely crafted porcelain clock its charm and distinction. The innocence and nostalgia this clock inspires are great reminders of happy days spent in the garden. The morning glories, bumble bee and butterfly are all quaint pastoral images that gladden the heart and lift the spirit.
This clock is a favorite in Salt Lake big city, and makes a perfect gift for your mom-in-law. Standing 6 and 5/8ths inches tall, this sweet accent piece goes well with white, cream, blue, indigo, and purple decor themes.
In Feng Shui, these colors are best suited to your kids and creativity zone, your prosperity zone, and your knowledge zone, but you can put this clock in any part of your home or office.
Bring a bit of your garden inside, by combing this clock with a bouquet of flowers, or with any item in the Lenox Butterfly series including: the table cloth, place mats, divided dish, tissue box, covered box, liquid soap dispenser, and soap bar holder.
Remember, this clock makes a great gift for that special some one who is hard to chose a gift for.
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The Decorator Posted this on December 28, 2009
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over here is a sturdy and extremely functional little bath seat perfect for anyone who requires extra stability and comfort in the bath or shower. The comfortable extra-wide seat features inset handles if necessary and it covers in simple fashion all the possible demands a bath seat can ask. Suitable for supporting a 550 pound weight capacity, the dual cross brace system has strengthened welds where it matters. Aircraft-quality? rivets complete the other joins to form an astounding strong and completely durable item.
The other versatile aspect of this unit lies in its adjustable height settings, from any where from 14″ high to 18″ high, and adjustable in one inch increments. With suction cups at the base of all the legs, there is another measure of supreme security which can add a measure of safety to a product one absolutely must rely on. The seat also happens to be comfortable and pretty much curved to standard human dimensions, offering a safe and viable alternative for bath time seating.
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The Decorator Posted this on December 16, 2009
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Sometimes simple is better. Take this set of desk and chair for example:

The maker calls this “contemporary style without superfluities”. To me, this is a modern style more than anything, and a well done pair at that. The sturdy, angular, design match the dark finish very well, creating a respectable balanced look. This isn't the ultimate desk for the office, being perhaps a tad as well simple and not as practical. It is perfect for a small peaceful work area in your home, where kids can do their homework during the day and grownups can manage the book keeping or work on their laptop in the evening.
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The Decorator Posted this on December 12, 2009
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This folding chair is simply perfect. It combines an interesting design, with nice round shapes repeated in the seat, steel legs that are both attractive and durable, and a bold color statement that can fit in marvelously in any designed room.

This about this chair in your study, for example, inviting you or your guest to make yourselves comfortable with a good book under a reading lamp. Or maybe in the kids's room, round and playful and themed into a lively color scheme of base colors. Or, how about the patio? a set of these chairs, folded neatly in your shed for easy storage, then pulled out to offer seating in comfort and style. The possibilities are endless, limited only by your imagination and creativity.
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The Decorator Posted this on November 18, 2009
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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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The Decorator Posted this on November 10, 2009
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This console 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 wall. 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 console table measures 29-3/4 inches high by 55-1/2 inches wide by 13-1/2 inches deep, and its shipping weight is 20 pounds. The table is easy to assemble.
This console is part of a Strathwood collection that includes matching coffee 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 rearanging, due to it is so light weight.
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The Decorator Posted this on November 02, 2009
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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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The Decorator Posted this on October 31, 2009
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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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The Decorator Posted this on September 25, 2009
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Isn't it strange that you can go into two identical home both with warm friendly people living there and feel totally welcome and comfortable in one and in the other you can't wait to leave. What is your home saying about you?
What's the difference?
The difference is the way the houses are talking about their occupants. In the first home you enter you have that warn cozy feeling allowing your eyes to roam freely throughout the room.
In the second home nothing flows together. Your eyes are constantly being stopped by an out of place window treatment or “thingie” that just doesn't belong where it's placed. You suddenly realize that your feeling uncomfortable and can't wait to get out of there?
over here is a quick list of decorating secrets that will make your home shout “over here lives one awesome family”:
Secret #1. do not Sweat The Cost!
The reason I put “do not sweat the cost” as the first secret is due to that's the number one reason I have heard through the years that people do not decorate. It's as well expensive!
Two identical houses sit side by side on the very same street. The people living in both houses are friendly people the type you would like to get to know better. Enter one home and you feel comfortable and welcome, enter the second and from the moment you enter you feel uncomfortable and on edge. Whats the difference?
That's just a bunch of cow dung. In my thirty plus years of decorating, some of the best decorated homes were the ones that the owners spent hardly any money. Money isn't the cure all for awesome decorating.
I have seen far as well many homes where they spared no cost and decorated to the hilt. The result was a show place that you couldn't be comfortable in if you cared to attempt.
Some of the greatest decorating treasures are in your mind – outside of the box – or down the street at the thrift store or “Good Will”.
Secret #2. Decorate For Your Family!
Decorating should be meaningful. You want to showcase the talents and hobbies of your family. High lite those activities your family is into by incorporating those sports or activities into you family room decorating. The most crucial people who will ever be in your home is your family. Flaunt them and show all your visitors and friends what you're about as a family.
Secret #3. Get the Family Involved In the Decorating
When the family is involved in the decorating project you create family memories that will last lifetimes and be talked about at family gatherings for years to come.
When the family isn't involved in the decorating they resent the intrusion into their space and will throw little “monkey wrenches” into the project to display their resentment.
Secret #4. Go Style Shopping as a Family!
Puzzled as to what style or theme you want to use? Make it a family fun decision. Go style shopping with your family, ending up in a favorite place for desert or snacks and discuss what your project will look like and say about your family.
Secret #5. Over Spend Not!
You could have the best looking home in the neighborhood but if you over spent on decorating and your family is feeling the pinches for doing so you will resent the beautiful surrounding.
Your resentment will show in how you take care of the room as well as your attitude about the room. This attitude will spill over and your home will lose that warm cozy feeling that is portrayed by those living there.
Secret #6. Keep It Simple!
Have you ever been to a home where it was decorated to such a degree that you felt uncomfortable? You do not know where to sit due to you do not want to disturb the starched look. You sure couldn't feel comfortable in your “funkies” in this room. You sit on the end of the chair hoping you do not wrinkle the fabric.
I know you have been to a location like that, so have I, far as well many times. You just want to get out of there so you can relax.
Keep it simple and comfortable!
Secret #7. Have Fun with Your Decorating!
Let your humor show through. A couple of pillows with your favorite sayings will liven up a room in short order. If it looks starchy to you it will look 10 times more starchy to your visitors and friends.
Home decorating should be exciting for all the family. What you decorate today you will replace with a new “thingie” tomorrow. Have fun with your decorating. Your humor and good taste will speak volumes about you and your family to visitors and friends.
About The Author
After decorating, fabricating and installing draperies and top treatments on the East coast of Florida for the last thirty years Terry has finally retired and is helping people become awesome decorators through his articles and http://decoratingsecretsexposed.com
The Decorator Posted this on September 23, 2009
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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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The Decorator Posted this on September 19, 2009
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The Crystal Grandfather Clock is an exquisite decor item that adds class and beauty to your living room, hallway, dining room, office, or anywhere you need it. The play of light shining through and refracting off of the multifaceted crystal body of this clock is dazzling and spectacular.? A perfect match for a room with a crystal chandelier, or crystal table ware, this clock ties the decor them together in a lovely symphony of light and rainbows.
The clock features a swinging pendulum, that marks time the old fashioned way, making it perfect for an antique themed decor. Roman numerals are highlighted on the silver face of this transparent clock. The detail and design are breathtaking, and yet it only weighs 3 pounds. The clock measures: 3 and 1/2 inches x 5 and 1/2 inches x 10 and 1/2 inches. It will fit? easily on most shelves, but for best results, display it on an open surface not far a source of light.
In Feng Shui crystals are used to enhance and raise Chi, meaning the positive vital force will be abundant. This? plentiful resource is then free to nourish you, support your growth, increase your prosperity, and create an environment with in which you may succeed.This clock is the perfect Feng Shui cure for a room that has had stagnant Chi, and low or stuck energy.
For a pleasant and productive office, attempt this Crystal Clock. Crystals are told purify and clarify the elements around them, so putting this clock in the family room or any place where crucial meetings transpire, is a good way to support harmony in relationships, both at the office and at home.
This clock makes a wonderful gift.
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The Decorator Posted this on September 15, 2009
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A family's memories are often made around the dining room table, so dining rooms become places of personal history. When we create dining room decor that reflects the history of our country or continent, we further set the stage for honoring a sense of connection to our past. We are reminded of our heritage and traditions. This imbues the dining atmosphere with a sense of honor and duty to preserving things of value.
Such an atmosphere may help instill good table manners in kids, and an awareness of their place in a family legacy. They may also develop an appreciation for a bygone era and knowledge about the history of their people. In this way, formal meals become a time machine and educational tool.
For authentic antiques, one must consult an appraiser who can verify the authenticity of? the item. However, a person on a budget can create the look of an antique with a few handy trick using stain and crackle varnish, and various other artificial aging techniques.
Antiques are often discovered as discarded items, or at thrift stores and garage sales, so keep your eyes open. You can even find antiques in your family's attic or basement, requiring restoration, but potentially fabulous show pieces.
Antique dining room decor can be fun to create, as the process will take you on a treasure hunt, and cause you to read about the history of decor. Enjoy your journey through time, and enchant your friends with the old universe charm of entertaining dinner parties in a room that rediscovers the art of fine dining and classical elegance.
The Decorator Posted this on September 13, 2009
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Living in a small space can be a real challenge, especially for a family with kids, but not only them. Making the most of limited space is the topic of today's article - a real gem!
Interior Design Space Saving Techniques
By David McEvoy
There is nothing worse than clutter for spoiling an otherwise perfectly beautiful home. as well many ornaments occupying the shelves, piles of papers and magazines lying on the table, boxes and bags filled with all those bits and pieces that do not have a home, books overflowing on the book case and so on. Clearing up the clutter and transforming your home in the process needn't be a nightmare. If you think you haven't got enough storage space then think once more. The following space saving tips and techniques will help you to change the look of your home and create a harmonious atmosphere that isn't only pleasing to the eye but calming for the mind.
If you do not need it, ditch it
The first step would be to gather absolutely everything that you do not need and get rid of it. There is no point in hanging on to things that you haven't even looked at for several years, just in case one day you think you might. Invariably, you won't. It can be hard to let go of some items, particularly if you have a tendency to hoard things, but the sheer exhilaration of clearing out the junk is more than worth it. Give items away, donate them to charity, sell them at a car boot sale or take them to your local recycling centre. One mans trash is another man's treasure as they say so pass it on. You may be quite surprised at how much you can gather in only a few years so make a point of having a clear out regularly. It's well worth it.
Now that you've got rid of all the extras it's time to look at how you can display and store everything else.
Walls can be space savers
Walls are often underused when it comes to saving space. Just look at the amount of wall space there is in your home and start thinking about how this could be better used. For example, shelving is relatively inexpensive and yet a few corner shelves can be of immense value when it comes to finding a home for everything. Make your motto “a location for everything and everything in its place”.
If everything has a location then of course it will be much easier to keep your home tidy and uncluttered. Shelves placed high up on the wall can be used for displaying items such as photographs, ornaments or plants or anything else that you want to be able to see but do not need to use. For items that you do not want to see, consider putting them behind a closed door in a cabinet or a cupboard.
If you have a flat screen television then why not consider having it mounted on the wall. Televisions and stands can take up a great deal of space in a room so having it on the wall not only saves space, it is easier to view as well. Other items that can be wall mounted can include spice racks, soap dishes and dispensers, electrical equipment, shoe racks, just use your imagination.
Behind closed doors
Cupboards and cabinets can hide a multitude of sins but what you do not want is a cupboard that you're scared to open in case the contents spill out on top of you. You can buy clear storage boxes with lids very cheaply that you can then label with the contents and stack them on top of one another. This way, when you open the cupboard to put some thing away you will know where it belongs and it won't be a nightmare, or a health risk.
Using the furniture
If you are choosing new furniture spare a thought for any space saving aspects it might have. For example, a coffee table with a couple of drawers, a bed that can accommodate under the bed storage, a display cabinet with closed cabinet space as well. If your current table has space underneath it, think about investing in a good quality tablecloth that reaches the floor, not only will this act as an attractive feature in your room, it can hide videos or CDs or anything else for that matter underneath.
Other ideas
There are always ways to maximise the use of available space in any room no matter how small it is. Take a look round your home and identify any area that can be better utilised. Look above eye level to the ceiling and under to the floor, and remember to look underneath pieces of furniture as well. You will be pleasantly surprised at the amount of wasted space you already have and when you've made the effort to rectify this, you can sit back and enjoy your new and uncluttered surroundings.
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The Decorator Posted this on September 05, 2009
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Wow, what a perfect home theatre set! No wonder it's a best-seller, this magnificent set of three extra-comfortable arm chairs, turns your home cinema equipment into real top-league premium movie watching experience. And hey, it would be the perfect item in your living room, even if all you have is a TV set.

The three seats can be individually adjusted for each person, with different reclining angles. It looks majestic enough to pass for leather, but it's actually durable vinyl, very easy to clean if you spill anything on it. And let's face it, you're going to pamper yourself and your guests with treats, when using these chairs, making good use of the cup holder in every arm.
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Matinee Collection Black Theater Seating
The Decorator Posted this on September 01, 2009
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Fresh, clean, soft T-shirt fabric cuttings woven together,? make this 100% recycled cotton pillow a delight to recline on. The Park. B. Smith Anga pillow has a shell zipper opening and comes with the internal pillow. The pillow is filled with natural Duck feathers. The shel can be spot cleaned.
Recycled materials reduce waste and consumption, thereby contributing to a sustainable environment and a better universe. Check out the many other Eco Recycled linens like Eco-ordinates Recycled linens that include bedding and much more. You can make your home a comfortable and beautiful palace you'll be proud to display of to visitors, and do it using materials you'll be proud to tell them about. Saving our environment starts with responsible shopping, and educating those around you. You can set a trend among your friends.
Once they lay their face on this soft cozy fabric, they'll be hooked on recycling.
The neutral color of this pillow makes it easy to combine with any decor you already have, and perfect for designing a room full of bamboo, rattan, and other sustainable wood furniture and accessories.
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The Decorator Posted this on August 18, 2009
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This ravishing crystal cross is truly an angelic interior decor item that can add elegance and a sense of spirituality into any Christian home. Graceful, meaningful and easy-to-ship, It makes for a wonderful gift as well.

This decorative religious item, measuring 8 by 4-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches, is made of fine crystal of flawless clear color. Full of wedge shaped features, it truly does create a marvelous effect of light and sparkle. It's stable and solid as well, standing on its own three-tiered pedestal (made of the very same fine crystal).
This isn't a mass produced item either. Each piece is hand made by Irish artisans from the town of Waterford, Ireland, making it a great gift for St. Patrick's Day celebration, or for any special occasion, baby Christening, weddings etc.
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The Decorator Posted this on August 16, 2009
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The Flower Growth Chart is a beautiful addition to your child's bedroom decor, as well as a practical way to keep track of her/his growth. Kids love to see tangible proof of their progress in life, and over here is one way to give them a sense of accomplishment. “Look how much you grew! It must be all those organic vegetables you ate. Good job!” What kid wouldn't love to hear that?
The chart is heavily laminated, and easily marked. Just stand your child in front of the flower's stem, and mark it at the height of his or her head. You can use an erasable marker, a permanent one, or a sticker to mark each growth spurt.
The chart comes with butterfly stickers to mark the ages, and 9 extra stickers to use at your discretion. The chart folds into a gift box, and stretches up to 5 feet tall when extended and hung on the wall.
The gift box can be used to store the chart as a keep sake when your child out grows it.
The Flower Growth Chart is so pretty, and so colorful, that regardless of whether you use it for measurement, it will make your child's room a cheerful happy place.
This makes a great gift, and is affordable enough to buy for more than one child.
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The Decorator Posted this on August 14, 2009
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The Naturepedic Organic Cotton Waterproof Pad makes no-compromises. It? is versatile and lightweight. Place it under under the sheet and you won't have to worry about wetness ruining your mattress. The water proof pad is easy to change and convenient to pack when traveling. The top and bottom layers are 100% organic cotton for a soft, breatheable, safe, non toxic, eco friendly, alternative that keeps your mattress clean and dry.
The ultra-thin waterproof membrane in the center of the crib pad features DrySleepTM technology. This advanced material effectively blocks liquids from passing through, yet yet allows the fabric to “breathe. The pad allows water vapor to escape in order to prevent the baby from getting sweaty and promote a drier, more comfortable sleep. The material does not contain rubber, vinyl , PVC,? phthalates , or latex, so your baby will not suffer from allergies or emmissions. On that subject, the crib pad blocks dust mites and other allergens. This is the best hypoallergenic alternative for water proofing your crib mattress. The crib pad measures 28″” x 52″”, and makes am excellent baby shower gift.
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This wonderful water proof organic mattress pad is available for adults as well. over here is a photo of the Queen sized pad.

Now you can sleep soundly with out allergy attacks, and with the security of knowing that your mattress is protected. You can also put this on your sofa or lounge chair under the decorative slip cover.
This is a particularly good investment if you sublet your furnished home. Keeping your furniture hygenic will help it to last for many more years.
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The Decorator Posted this on August 12, 2009
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