November 28, 2008
It's traditional for wallpapers to look and feel like... paper. Oh, sure, some have a bit of texture here and there, but you don't usually see chips of rock on them.
Well, these wall coverings are different.
Cavalier Prints offers a variety of "mica chip" wallpapers. Their "stone" wall coverings are also supposed to be natural and eco-friendly.
These wall coverings are sure to create a unique and distinct look for any room in your home.
Cavalier
November 27, 2008
A lot of sconces and chandeliers come with white plastic tubes that simulate candles (but aren't fooling anyone). If you find these a tad drab, you could invest in some decorative candle sleeves.
Designed to cover those tubes, they are available in a variety of colors and designs. Get one set you really like, or several sets so you can change the looks of your sconces and chandeliers with the seasons.
KaarsKoker has a large line (68 patterns) of candle sleeves, and you can find everything from forest-inspired to floral to skulls and crossbones (presumably for Halloween decoration... or possibly just for pirate lovers).
http://www.kaarskoker.com
When it comes to holiday decorating, are you a traditionalist or do you dare to be different? Is a green Christmas tree mandatory, or are you ready for some color variety?
If you fall into the "dare to be different" crowd, then you might dig this pre-lit crimson Christmas tree.
"This 7 1/2' prelit crimson tree comes with 850 miniature red lights and 300 deep red reflector lights that cast a glow onto its 1,982 PVC tips, creating a scarlet luminescence without need for other decorations. The lights are attached to a red electrical cord that disappears amidst the tree's lush foliage which reaches nearly to the floor."
Those lights are supposed to last 3,000 hours, too, so you can use this tree year in and year out. Let's just hope you don't get sick of red a few winters down the line!
$500 at Hammacher Shclemmer:
The 7 1/2 Foot Prelit Crimson Tree
November 25, 2008
Decorating isn't just for inside the house--it's fun to add some touches of personality to the lawn and garden too.
For a fun focal point, try something whimsical from eras past. For instance, this cheerful red pumpkin wagon would draw the eye and might bring back memories for anyone who grew up in a rural setting (or ever worked in a pumpkin field!).
This is one of several decorative wagons from the Colonial Trading Company, and it features a wooden hub and solid, steam-bent hickory wheels.
If a pumpkin cart isn't your cup of tea, you could try a decorative peddler cart, hitch wagon, or even a covered wagon (your kids can play Oregon Trail right in the backyard).
$258 for the pumpkin wagon.
November 13, 2008
Decorating for the holidays is always fun, and if you're looking for ways to do Christmas beyond the trees, stockings, and wreaths, you could try a set of snowman coasters.
Who wouldn't like to set their spiked eggnog on Frosty?
These little guys are made with colorful vitreous tile. The coasters come with felt discs on the bottom to protect your furniture surfaces.
$54 from Mosaic Madness
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