
Look at this lovely fabric covered shelf–what a beautiful, eye catching focal piece for your little one's room! The colors are lovely, and the design matches many other items made by HABA, in their Mia collection.
The shelf is sturdy due to stiff plastic backing, and it has loops for wall attachment. You'll have a convenient place to put your diapers, ointment, and wipes. Just hang this shelf by your changing table, and it will always be within your reach. The dangling leaves are fun for your baby to watch flutter in the breeze, and the soft material is just the right color combo to make any room decor more cheerful.
Alternatively. you can put a couple of standing photo frames on either side of the flower, perfect for displaying photos of newborn twins.? Do you need a handy place to put the baby's pacifier and bottle so that you do not have to hunt for them? Hang this shelf on the wall next to the crib, and those things will always be in reach when you need them.
Since there are a few small parts, it is recommended that you keep this shelf out of your baby's reach till s/he is three years old.
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Posted on June 30, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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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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Posted on June 29, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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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 June 28, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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Lovely decor can be very practical as well.
This jewelry case and mirror is the perfect design idea to save you space and prevent clutter. The burgundy cherry finish is beautiful and brings understated elegance to any room.
Instead of your vanity table being strewn with jewelry boxes that have to be dusted, and moved to clean the table surface, mount this pretty decor item on the wall. You won't have to fight for counter space in the bathroom, if these items are hung up neatly out of everyone's way. Since it is a mirror as well, no one will suspect you keep our jewelry there, and fewer items will mysteriously disappear. Also, hanging your necklaces like this keeps them from becoming entangled with each other.
The great thing about the mirror on the cabinet door, is that it swings out. This means that if you were to mount it on the wall adjacent to the wall with your bathroom mirror and on the left side of it, You can use this mirror to see the back of your head in the double reflection. The length of the rectangular mirror allows you to see yourself wearing your earrings and your necklace simultaneously, so you can tell whether that particular look is flattering you and matching your outfit. The racks hold bracelets and rings as well.
The burgundy cherry finish is beautiful and brings understated elegance to any room.
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Posted on June 27, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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Using a black and white print over colors, in a wall hanging is quite a-la 1970's. It can get cheesy if you're not careful, labeling a room as outdated. This isn't to say you can't use a vintage print with style. Take this Bob Marley tapestry over here:

Some people, be them avid reggae fans, may be daunted by the prospect of incorporating this into their room decor. However, give this another look and consider the following: this is an extremely high-quality officially licensed item. It has everything a good focal point decor item requires: bright colors, interesting texture, eye-catching pattern and above all, a statement. Use it correctly, balancing it carefully into the room's color scheme and layout, and you can have a real winner over here.
Of course, the statement itself, the Bob Marley spirit, may be enough for some people, making this one more than a decorative item and a perfect gift for a Marley fan.
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Posted on June 26, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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The perfect gift for any child is one that educates as it amuses. The delightful and colorful carousel is made of German crafted, Polish beech wood, and rotates using solar power. What better way for kids to learn about the science of harnessing clean energy, than this fun decoration made especially for them. You can explain that when they use the sun's power in this way, they save electricity, thereby reducing the amount of pollution produced at electrical power plants, and keeping our air cleaner. You can explain that by avoiding toys that use batteries or are made of plastic, we keep our dumps from leaching toxic chemicals into our groundwater. With one gift, you can open their eyes to how the choices they make can save our environment and keep them healthy.
Windowsills make great platforms for this carousel, and bold primary colors are bright mood-lifters for anyone stuck in bed and? under the weather. The carousel's dimensions are: 6″ x 6″ x 7″.
You'll want to give this as gifts to all your favorite kids.
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Posted on June 25, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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This serving tray is the perfect way to create a good impression on your guests. The handsome finished bamboo is classy, elegant, and understated.
Bamboo is the fastest growing renewable resource. When you buy bamboo products you help save our environment. Your guests will notice that you are educated enough to make responsible choices when you shop. The timeless beauty of bamboo shows that you have, both, excellent aesthetic taste and values they can respect. You'll be proud to recommend Joyce Chen bamboo products.
Bamboo is also extremely tough, and can stand many years of wear and tear. Finished bamboo is also much better than other woods are for items that are likely to get wet, as bamboo originates in an extremely wet environment and evolved to resist rot. This tray is strong enough to support your heavy mugs and bowl's full of soup, and yet, it only weighs 4 pounds to ship this beauty.
The easy grip handles and raised edges prevent your culinary creations from ending up on the floor.The tray has dimensions of: 14-inch by 21-inch by 3/4-inch and comes in a black gift box.
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While you're at it, check out the Iron Chef 12 inch burnished bamboo steamer for healthful meal preparation and the gorgeous selection of bamboo cutting boards and cooking utensils on Amazon's Green Cook's Tools.
Posted on June 24, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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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 June 23, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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With its lightness, simplicity and unique back-to-roots sense, it's no wonder that American country is one of the most popular styles that you're more than likely to see in home decor magazines. This wonderful wall clock can be a perfect addition to any country style kitchen or it can add a touch of the country fruit motif to any room in your home.

This is an item exclusively sold at Amazon, crafted? high-quality, glossy white earthenware with hand-painted green apples blushed with a touch of ripe red among the green leaves. Fruit, leaves and pink flowers, that bring you that spring time perfect touch.
It's part of a series with similar country designs that can let you add tableware and more to your home decor, all unified by the very same style and design.
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Posted on June 22, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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Decorative items in your home can often have a theme. It doesn't have to be a collection either. only one or two items can reflect who you are and what you like in life. It serves as a constant reminder to you and to your guests.

This beautiful 4-inch-tall figurine is a great way to express a love for felines, along with an Irish connection. It's a graceful white cat with what looks nearly like a whimsical smile . Made in Ireland from fine Parian China, it is decorated with two hand-painted green shamrocks.
It's an original Belleek work of art - part of a long line of unique collector's items that began back in the Nineteenth century. Collectors of china are well familiar with the term “Belleek” and for a good reason as well: this is a pottery that's traditionally committed to high-quality porcelain items, all hand-crafted and made for perfection.
A perfect gift for any cat-loving friend, for St. Patrick's or just to say you care. And a wonderful addition to your home decor that makes an elegant statement about your and your interests.
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Posted on June 21, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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The traditional Bagua mirror is an crucial part of Feng Shui decor and design. This authentic Chinese Bagua mirror features the traditional 8 sided trigram frame, and the concave reflective surface to reverse negative energy. Made of shiny metal rather than glass, the Bagua mirror is tough enough to weather the elements without breaking.
The Bagua mirror is always used on the outside of your home or office, unless you are in an apartment where you can not access the outside walls of the building. In that case, you would hang the bagua mirror in the window facing out.
Placement of the mirror depends on which Feng Shui cure is needed. If you place it on the out side of your door, you deflect Sha Chi (negative energy) trying to enter. If a neighboring building has a corner pointing at yours building, that is considered a “poison arrow” that brings Sha Chi. The cure is then to put a Bagua mirror on the outside wall of your building where the poison arrow would hit, to deflect the Sha Chi. If you live at a T junction, or other type on intersection, you may need to hang a Bagua mirror on a tree trunk or external wall to deflect the Sha Chi from the road.
This Bagua mirror is so affordable, you can buy as many as you need to cure your Feng Shui problems.
They make great gifts as well!
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Posted on June 20, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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What a wonderful gift for any beer lover, particularly those of German descent. This original German beer stein is an exclusive item, one in a limited series of hand-painted traditional beer steins by Zoeller and Born, so definitely a collector's item.

With its fine detail in both the painting and the pewter lid, it depicts an image of a German countryside Oktoberfest, with a picturesque village shown in the background. With Zoeller & Born's decades of experience in hand-crafting these traditional steins, this decorative item is one that will last for generations and increase in value. Perfect for any beer themed collection on display in your living room, check this page for more details.
Posted on June 19, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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Spas use bamboo bath mats for good reasons: The bamboo grips the floor, so it is safer; it won't skid. Bamboo is water resistant and has antibacterial properties. Bamboo mats are much more durable, so they last longer than other materials. They roll up for easy storage.
You can see why spas prefer them. do not you think you deserve all these benefits at home? do not you want to feel safe stepping out of the tub? do not you want your mat to last, so you do not need to keep buying new ones? do not you want to be able to dry your feet on a hygienic surface? Wouldn't you like to be able to roll it up and stash it when you're cleaning the floor?
You could put a couple of these by your outdoor hot tub or jacuzzi to keep your feet clean while getting in and out. I like using them in the kitchen, due to they do not get as nasty as other mats when you drop food on them. They are easier to clean as well.

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Those are good reasons; over here are a few more:
Bamboo's beautiful and understated neutral color goes with any decor. If you buy other bamboo? accessories (see previous posts), it will match and create a lovely design theme.
But most importantly, it is made from the fastest growing sustainably farmed wood on the planet.
Doesn't that make you proud to stand on these mats?
Posted on June 18, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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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 June 17, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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over here's a great idea for a kid's room. Not only is it a fun decor theme, it is educational as well. These illustrated alphabet stickers show both the capital and lowercase letters, and a picture of some thing that will remind your child of the sound the letter makes. Your child will learn to read faster and more fluently, if these stickers are the first thing s/he sees upon waking and the last thing s/he sees before falling asleep. Perfect for making them feel grown up and offering them stimulating challenges, they are also colorful art pieces.
The stickers come in a variety of sizes from 2 inches by 1 inch and 1/4 up to 9 inches by 12 inches and 1/4. The best feature, is that these stickers can be peeled off and moved as many times as you like, without damaging them or the wall. How's that for a no-risk experiment in kid's room decor?
A few ideas for creative decor themes:
Get more than one set, and spell each child's name over his/her bed.
Spell out sentences or phrases that inspire your child to read. Change the text before s/he comes home from school or kindergarten, or preschool, and make a game of sounding out each new arrangement.
Place them in alphabetical order, and make a game of looking up words in the dictionary. Every time s/he forgets the order of the alphabet, s/he need only look up and see it on the wall.
These sticker sets make great gifts, and are so affordable that you can get more than one set.
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Posted on June 16, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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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 June 15, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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Do you have kids in that awkward stage of development, sharing a room, and embarrassed to dress in front of each other? This screen will solve the problem.
Is your ugly computer hardware set up and messy work desk ruining the look of an otherwise pretty room? This screen will solve the problem.
Do you live in a studio, loft, or home with an open floor plan? Do you need a beautiful and versatile way to divide the space as needed for different activities? This screen will solve the problem.
Does your baby refuse to fall asleep when there is as well much visual stimulation? This screen will solve the problem.
Nexxt by Linea's Bota triple-panel floor screen divides a room while adding a lovely peaceful view of tree branches and birds, as if you were seeing them through a second story window. The design keeps the room feeling light and airy.
The Triple panel screen is freestanding and constructed of white stretched canvas. The silk screened image is done in layered,? burnt red and taupe silhouette providing interesting depth and dimension in any space. The screen is also available in black and taupe.
The Triple Panel floor screen comes fully assembled.
Dimensions of the screen are: 48 inches wide by 71 inches high by 1 inch deep when open.
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Also check out the Shoji collection for triple panel screens with classic Asian designs.
Posted on June 14, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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Bamboo is an eco-friendly resource, and its fiber makes supremely soft and breathable fabrics. This bath towel shows its superiority. A 70/30 blend of bamboo and cotton, in a plush 800-grams-per-square-meter weave, gives the towel a luxurious feel against the skin. Moisture absorption greater than cotton and a softness comparable to silk and cashmere make this fabric ideal for towels and linens. Bamboo's breathable, naturally antibacterial fibers,? help keep your bathroom from getting musty. Moisture soaks in and then evaporates quickly, thereby preventing the formation of germ nurseries.
The bamboo cotton towel looks great, comes in many collors, and has a supple draping quality. The light lustrous sheenand pretty piqué woven border at either end are attractive.? Expertly made in Turkey, check out Pinzon's bamboo cotton washcloths, hand towels, bath sheets, and bathrobes to turn your whole bathroom into a Turkish Spa. Clean them in the washer and dryer for no-fuss maintainance. The bath towel measures approximately 30 by 56 inches, and weighs 30.5 ounces. Click for more details and price
Posted on June 13, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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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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Posted on June 12, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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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 June 11, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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This picture is beautiful, enigmatic, and easy to integrate into a variety of decor themes. Whether you're paying homage to wildlife and the wilderness, celebrating Native heritage, going for a country decor theme, invoking a Scandinavian or Russian ambiance, bringing the wood element into a room for better Feng Shui, or just simply enjoy fine artwork, this picture is a great choice.
The title of this high quality lithograph is Moonlight Bear by artist Jay Zinn. The Green Shaker frame is made using state of the art framing equipment. The picture includes an acid free card board backing,? hanger, and picture frame grade glass. It comes with appropriate hardware and ready to hang, right out of the box!
Note the depth of view effected by the artist's technique. This picture makes you feel like you are looking out a window, and that you have plenty of space. This is a good trick for making small rooms feel bigger.
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Posted on June 10, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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This unique umbrella stand can add a lot of character to any home and will fit nicely with classical or romantic room designs. Its antique rusty color allows it to be worked into a country themed room as well, or it can be presented as a decorative item in any eclectic styled area. Its distinctive design and matching flexibility make this one into a great gift for any home decor aficionado.

do not be fooled by the majestic golden rope and the elegant shape of this 24″ tall stand. This is an extremely practical item as well, with a removable drip tray and general ease of use.
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Posted on June 09, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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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 June 08, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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If you're looking to add a touch of Italian countryside into your living room decor, this beautiful item may be what you're looking for.

This 55 inches-wide handcrafted metal fireplace screen, with its antique look makes a perfect decorative item that can really bring in Tuscany into a room. It doesn't have to be the living room either, this one would fits beautifully into a romantic bedroom or even a study. And no, you do not have to have a fireplace - just position this one anywhere where you can admire it.
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Posted on June 07, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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I love quilts. I think they're the ultimate bedroom decor item. Handmade quilts even more so. They provide a sense of “home” like few other items do. I really like this one, with its simple design of stars and squares - simple and crafted by hand in warm reddish tones. I like how they added the checkered pattern into this quilt. It just screams out “home”, well in a mellow quiet tone

This quilt is gorgeous and very affordable at $49 at the time of writing these lines. With so much work put into it and such a detailed wonderful finish, this is an awesome price for a piece of home decor that can really add a special touch to any room. An awesome gift for winter time and the holidays:
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Posted on June 06, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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The whole family is going organic! Think about it, if your pets are exposed to the toxins sprayed on conventional cotton, you'll eventually have huge vet bills. Invest in an organic bed so you keep your beloved animal friends healthy and safe from carcinogens. They are loyal to you, so be loyal to them and give them the best care with a Pure Rest pillow bed.
When your pet's bed is this comfy, they won't keep trying to get into yours, and the sofa will last longer. When your pet's bed is stuffed with eco-wool, you get a natural fire retardant that with out the use of a single chemical, resists bugs, mold, mildew, and dust mites. Your home will smell so much better when your pet bed doesn't get nasty. The Pure Rest breathes and the 100 percent certified organic cotton cover means that the whole family is safe.
Buy two or three, and your pet will have a soft spot in all her favorite rooms, just like she has a soft spot in your heart. These pet beds make great gifts.? Cute black dog not included, but the pound probably has one just like him, waiting for you to take him home and love him.
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Posted on June 05, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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As a parent, I know the importance of good curtains in the kids's room. They can be very crucial when you want to control the amount of light in the room, either in the mornings, evening time or when you want to put your kids in bed for a midday nap.
Of course, when it comes to decorating the kids's room, curtains and window treatments are as essential as they are with decorating any other room. A touch of fabric can add so much to any room, and that added softness is even more crucial when it comes to the kids's environment.
When it comes to a boys room, blue is a classic, even if a tad cliche, of a choice.? A favorite character is always nice to have, and Thomas the Engine is always popular with young boys.
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Posted on June 04, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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Black can be a tricky color to work with, and it may be a surprising choice in bathroom decor. Yet, let's give it some thought. Take this premium fabric shower curtain liner, good enough to be used as a shower curtain, it radiates sheer elegance with its silky fabric's dark hues.

Worked into the right settings, it can either create a hugely dramatic effect when contrasted with white, or used as a black touch to actually cool down a bathroom that uses vibrant colors and many decorative items. Either way, I do believe it can add a majestic feel to a well designed bathroom, so why not follow in the footsteps of top hotel decor designers and work this unique shower curtain liner into your bathroom decor?
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Posted on June 03, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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Stenciled designs are a great way to liven up your home decor.
They are so versatile, you can stencil nearly anything. You can stencil wool floors, hardboard, walls, ceilings, furniture, and even fabric.
To create a stencil, lay a photocopy of the pattern you wish to cut out, over the sheet of acetate, and tape it down so that it won't shift. Using a craft knife, cut through the photocopy of the design, and through the acetate backing, along the outlines of the shapes you wish to create with the stencil. Then when you lay your stencil over the surface you wish to decorate, dab the paint in the cut out area with the end of the paint brush. When you lift the stencil, you'll have a perfect design, every time!
Use this technique to make attractive borders around room ceilings, the perimeter of the floor, the backs of chairs, curtain ends, window and door frames, and anywhere you'd like a bit of excitement. Your room decor will be uniquely your own when you add this personal touch. Stenciling is fun for all ages, and there are stencil designs to fit every room in the home. Why not attempt one today?
Posted on June 02, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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over here is a beautiful decor piece for your fire place. This natural brown 3 panel fire screen has a beautiful oak leaf motif, that when back lit throws beautiful shadows. The play of light is an extremely crucial design element in any room. This screen combines the beauty of translucence, with the form of a functional piece of safety equipment. kids and pets are discouraged from touching the flames, and sparks are less likely to escape and start a fire where you do not want one.
The screen measures 32 inches in height and 50 inches in width. It is made of steel coated in heat resistant powder for durability. The oak branches are forged steel and the oak leaves are stamped steel. The combination forms a lovely design.
The versatility of this type of natural design makes it very easy to match with a variety of decor themes. This screen will look equally at home in an antique decor, contemporary decor, elegant upscale decor, rustic country decor, or a botanical decor theme. With so many options to chose from, you can rest easy knowing that this investment will carry you through many years of use, even if you change your decor theme or move several times.
This screen makes a great home warming gift, while protecting the home it warms.
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Posted on June 01, 2009 by Home Design Writer
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