Archive for the ‘Home Decor’ Category

For someone that had never been around a garden, much less a greenhouse, getting one for our backyard was scary. My husband compromised with me and we bought a small Blackline greenhouse to just try a little gardening and make sure that this was really something we wanted to do. I have been pleasantly surprised at how much I have enjoyed learning how to do greenhouse gardening! It is exciting to play in the dirt and plant things and watch them grow into wonderful vegetables and fruit that you eat. It has really given me a better understanding of where my food comes from. (more…)

The Chinese Elm bonsai, or the ulmus parvifolia, is a very nice bonsai that can serve as either an indoor bonsai or an outdoor bonsai. This great, twisted little tree looks like it has been around for ages, when in reality it isn’t that old. It features tiny little evergreen leaves and exposed roots. One of the best things about the Chinese Elm bonsai is that it’s great for shaping the branches into different designs. It’s also a pretty hardy bonsai and will thrive in different types of weather. (more…)

I had never heard of a post cap until my mother-in-laws recent visit to our home. I was telling her about how I hated the way our fence looked and wished there was a way to revive it that wouldn’t cost an arm and a leg. When she suggested I look at a post cap I’m sure she got a deer-in-the-headlights look from me! She immediately sat me down in front of the computer and took me to one of her favorite outdoor product stores and showed me pictures. (more…)

Designs with bright colors and bold outlook are all available in the DAI collection of modern rugs. These rugs are inspired from beauty, movement and great color and add to a refined, sophisticated yet chic look of the house. The wool material for these rugs is imported from New Zealand. The hand-tufted cherry red modern rug is hand-tufted and made in India and is available in colors of  cherry red, black, tan, red, and gray. Two shapes are available. The rectangular shape is available in the size of 2 feet x 3 feet and 5 feet x 7 feet 6 inches. The runner shape is available in 2 feet 6 inches x 7 feet 6 inches. The shipping time for this rug is two to three business days from the ordering date and arrives around a week’s time at the home of the customer. Top quality materials are used for construction of this hand made rug and its durability is guarantee. (more…)

If you get the decorating bug, but feel like you can’t afford to revitalize your interior space, you might want to consider adding creative elements to your yard. There’s an amazing amount of affordable outdoor décor items on the market. And, big box retailers aren’t your only alternative for finding stores that sell outdoor décor items. Most towns and cities have small lawn and garden businesses, and they are increasingly adding outdoor décor items to their inventory. However, one of the best places to shop for these items is online. Just log onto your computer and you’ll find plenty of boutique online stores with a healthy supply of everything from hammocks to sundials to romantic gazebos. (more…)

American artist Charles Wysocki is well known to every cat lover for his whimsical collection of cat characters. In Remington the Horticulturist Cat Throw, he shows a handsome orange tabby cat asleep in a cool and shady garden shed. He is comfortably ensconced in a box of seed packets atop a potting bench. Surrounding him is all the paraphernalia of gardening: rakes, hoes, shears, trowels. There is an assortment of antique watering cans, sacks of seed, pots, even a flowered garden hat. The stone floor of the shed is strewn with straw; groups of mushrooms poke through the gaps in the floor. A glimpse of a sunny day is shown through a small window. This peaceful scene is rendered in Wysocki’s trademark folk art style and impeccable detail. Now this charming scene can be yours – as a throw. It will add style and warmth to any room and makes the perfect gift for the cat lover on your list. (more…)

We have two jet skis and a trailer but we’ve been spending so much to have them stored for the winter that we have not wanted to consider purchasing another machine and upgrading to a bigger trailer since storage costs will jump considerably (or at least that’s what my husband says.) So I did what any gal would do who is tired of having her jet ski monopolized (did I mention we have a teenage son?) I decided to find a way to increase our storage space and yet eliminate our storage expense, thus justifying purchasing a third machine and bigger trailer. This 12×20 metal building has been a fantastic solution. (more…)

It might still be cold outside but I know that it won’t be all that long before the air starts to warm up and the snow starts to melt and the ground thaws. As much as I really don’t like the winter, without it I’d miss one of the greatest pleasures in my life which is the first day I see this year’s crop of flowers sending their first shoots out of the ground. Even thinking of it I can smell the wet earth and feel the warming sun on my back, even though there will still be a bite in the air. Every year I get myself something to celebrate but this year I’ve decided to buy myself a special present – I’m getting a crabapple bonsai tree for Mother’s Day. (more…)

From one of the most prominent names in art, this tapestry was my first purchase to hang up on my walls.  This impressionist painting is a must have for art collectors and art admirers alike, as it is one of the most beautiful pieces of art out there.  The use of color is truly unique and was never duplicated to the same degree after Monet.  This piece, Monet’s Irises tapestry placed anywhere in the house, will instantly become a conversation starter while also providing magnificence to any scheme of home decor. (more…)

I was taking a walk with a friend in her neighborhood not to long ago when something unusual caught my eye.  I immediately stopped and went over to check it out and see what was shinning so beautifully.  It was at that moment I discovered copper post caps.  The people living in the home had these wonderful post caps on every post that made up their deck.  The copper not only glistened in the sun but made a stunning outline distinguishing each tier and they used some additional natural copper pieces as accents as well.  It was a delicious sight for the eyes.

I knew that I wanted something similar to use on my fence posts surrounding my lovely garden.  In looking for the perfect style for my chosen décor, I found several great post caps selections to choose from and had never even thought about using them before!  Of course they come in many different sizes and you will be able to find something that will work within your budget as well.  Post caps are fantastic for that special “touch” of class when you need one and so easy to use.