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Heading off for a tropical island destination to lounge in a hammock as waves lap the sandy white beach? Now you can have the island life year-round at home with the newest and coolest designs from UncommonGreen. UncommonGreen makes dazzling contemporary barware with intricately etched …
I love decorating my home in a coastal and beach style. I like to hunt down unique pieces that have meaning to me and I love making my own things when I have the time. Decorating in a coastal style doesn’t have to break the …
Many of us love the natural look of florals in our home décor. Although the inclusion of flowers and leaves can add a feminine touch to your home, there are also ways to use floral accents without overpowering a room. From fabric to floors, the options for decorating with florals are endless. Let’s take a look at some of the many places these motifs of nature can enliven your home.
Fabrics
The choices for floral fabrics are endless. A trend at the moment is a focus on leaves, from flowing tropical looks to more minimalist skeleton leaf designs. Flowers can be found on all types of surfaces, such as:
• In floor rugs, from woven patterns to traditional Oriental designs
• Throw pillows allow a spot of floral pattern without being overwhelming
• Curtains with flowers add a cheerful touch to rooms
• Upholstery on small furniture items melds well with other textures
Walls
Having an accent wall that features flowers and leaves is a great approach to incorporating natural elements in your home and will provide a focal point for any room. There are many ways to incorporate the pattern using wallpaper, stencils, painting, or decals. Try to keep the pattern on a smaller scale and in a neutral color to avoid overwhelming the rest of your décor.
Structural
Floral features on the fixtures of your home are a more subtle way of incorporating nature into your interior design. Consider adding these touches:
• Floral balustrades on your staircase that have an iron flower-and-leaf motif
• Wall sconces in leaf shapes add a flowy feel to your light fixtures
• A three-panel corner screen can provide a pretty backdrop
Floral patterns have a place in any home décor, regardless of the season. Even in the fall and winter, adding a touch of nature to your decor can brighten any room. Try out some of these ideas to bring nature indoors.
The holiday season is upon us and many of us have already started our holiday gift shopping. For myself personally, I started back on September 1st and I am happy to report that I’m 100% done! When I am shopping for gifts…I like to look …
We’ve been featuring beautiful products that are hand-crafted and artisan-made from Novica here on this blog since 2011. Everything that I’ve reviewed and the several items that I have purchased have been beautiful and extremely well-made. I’ve been pleased 100% of the time which is …
The holiday season is upon us and many of us have already started our holiday gift shopping. For myself personally, I started back on September 1st and I am happy to report that I’m 85% done!
When I am shopping for gifts…I like to look for personalized gifts that have a special meaning. The gifts I buy and give to others have to be special pieces that I know they will treasure for a lifetime.
A little over 2 months ago we welcomed a new grandchild into our family. My daughter and her husband had a baby boy back in September of this year. Earlier this month they had their first official family photos done with baby Jaxon included in them. I knew right away that I wanted to get them a special piece of wall art with their family photo printed onto it.
One of my favorite online photo printing shops and personalized wall decor stores is AdoramaPix. This store is your one-stop shop for personalized and customized photo printing, canvas wall art, photo books, calendars, metal prints, acrylic prints and more!
For my review I selected a 12″ by 12″ square Metal Photo Print which is absolutely gorgeous! I have never done a photo on metal print before and I absolutely LOVE this! They are available in a variety of different sizes and they infuse your image right into the surface of a solid sheet of metal.
One of the cool things about this Metal Photo Print is how extremely vivid the colors are…it almost appears to be in 3-D…like you are really standing there and watching the family have their picture taken! Not only that…the printing is extremely crisp and clear. I also love the fabulous sheen finish which really sets it a part from other photo works of art that I’ve had done in the past.
It comes ready-to-hang and has a 1″ thick hidden wooden frame behind it so that the printed sheet of metal doesn’t sit flush against the wall. I really like that because it adds dimension and helps it to stand out. I think it’s gorgeous and I know my daughter is going to LOVE and CHERISH this holiday gift!
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Like most people…I love decorating my home for the various holidays, especially for Christmas. While I don’t go overboard, I do like to decorate the inside and outside of my home. Every year, I update my collection of holiday decor with a few new pieces. …
Just breathe. That’s all it takes to experience the transformative power of pure lavender and peppermint essential oils, thanks to a new aromatherapy starter kit from GuruNanda. This giftable set has everything needed to transform any space from blah to spa in moments. Along with …