Archive for the 'Ideas' Category

A Special Gift For Your Grandmother

Author: homedecorbylulu
04.11.2008

pewter faeriesI am lucky and grateful to have my grandmother in my life at this age.
Everybody knows and feels that the relationship between a grandmother and her grandkids is a special one. A grandmother is a kind sweet caring woman, one who has a big heart, a warm smile and a loving touch. She is the one who gives great big hugs, tells wonderful stories and bakes yummy cookies. The one who is greatly admired, cherished and loved very much. What grandmother doesn’t love to talk about her grandkids? I know for sure that mine does.
Keep your grandmother close to your heart with one of these beautiful pewter fairies.
The pewter fairies are enhanced with authentic butterfly wings that are attached to each unforgettable piece bringing each pewter fairy to life.
Butterflies are not harmed in the production of these fantasy fairies. After they live their normal life span, their wings are collected and dipped in resin for preservation. The wings are different on each piece.



An Elegant Escape, Just For You

Author: homedecorbylulu
03.11.2008

Unique Home DecorAfter a busy day I like to come home to comfort and style.
If you are like me, you probably love a space with luxurious touches only for yourself where you can read a book, have a glass of wine, a cup of tea or a coffee and enjoy a quite time.
How do we create that elegant and cozy spot?
Imagine a four panel handcrafted screen behind a feminine and beautiful chaise lounge in an espresso finish with a beautiful fabric, an art deco side table where you can feature your favorite souvenir from your last holiday trip, a beautiful sheepskin area rug to add warmth, a luxurious mohair throw to keep you cover up with, a polished nickel desk lamp, a decorative pillow and a unique glass vase with fresh cut flowers. For more of a glamorous touch, have a pair of moroccan slippers sitting right beside the chaise lounger. This is how I visualize my escape… How do you see yours?



Anniversary Ideas

Author: Lulu-ation
28.10.2008
sheepskin rugs

If you’re still trying to figure out what to plan for your upcoming wedding anniversary, consider renting a cabin for the weekend. Your partner will surely enjoy a romantic weekend away from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Surprise him or her by whisking them away to the mountains for a night of pure passion.

To really impress him or her, decorate the cabin before they see it. A dozen red roses, a bottle of champagne and a couple of sheepskin rugs should do the trick. Preparing the cabin before hand will let your loved one know you really care.



Decorating For The Holiday Season

Author: homedecorbylulu
27.10.2008

unique votive candleholdersThe holiday season is the perfect time to reunite with your friends and family.
We came up with a few ideas that would help you go in the right direction when it comes to decorating for the holiday season.

1. Welcome family with inviting natural beauty wreaths.

2. In the entrance, arrange a pretty console with sophisticated accessories. Opt for a natural look by adding pomegranates in a clear-footed vase and add drama to this table by using them in a pair.

3. Candles are a must have for the holiday time. Set the seasonal mood with the beautiful flicker that glows from a unique votive candleholder.

4. If your home has a fireplace, it should be one of the main focus points in your home. Arranging Christmas ornaments in cylinder vases of varying heights adds lots of drama and sparkle. For a final touch include a few votives.

5. When it comes to Christmas decorating go for a simple yet dramatic look. Christmas decoration doesn’t have to be all red and green.
Select a scheme of two colors and accent with glass or sparkling finishes. Turquoise and lime, red and fuchsia, gold and bronze or white and silver are some of the color combinations that add glamour and elegance to your home.
6. Don’t feel that you have to decorate each corner of your home. A fewer tasteful arrangements and well placed would make a better statement. Pick your focal areas.

7. Oranges, mulling spices, scent the home and add holiday ambience.

8. Place white branches in your favorite container and decorate them with sparkling Christmas balls choosing one color or a combination of two matching colors to make a stunning arrangement.

9. Simple yet dramatic arrangements of fresh fruits or nuts in a clear glass bowls make delightful displays.

10. Mini evergreen trees in silver vases used in repetition would add glamour to your mantle or would make a perfect centerpiece on your tabletop.

11. Provide glow and warmth with a natural table setting featuring white amaryllis and pinecones.

12. Add interest and depth to a room by mixing different textures.

These are few ideas that we hope would help you this holiday season to welcome your friends and family in a glamorous and elegant place.



Hand Painted Wine GlassesEverybody loves a glass of red wine once in a while and some of you have wine every evening with supper. Now that the holiday season is approaching, people are entertaining more. Wine is festive and can be gift wrapped and tied with a bow or slipped into a decorative bag or cloth wine bag.
Other people are more creative and make a beautiful gift basket. A wine gift basket is always a delightful gift!
It gives someone the luxury of having treats for a cozy holiday evening and adding the glasses make the gift last throughout the year. Pick out some items to accompany your friends’ favorite wine like hand painted wine glasses, a corkscrew, and a recipe book to cook with wine or a book about wines.
Opt for a set of four, six or even eight glasses that will make entertaining a style statement.
Take it to the next step and add to this beautiful gift basket a candle and a bag of mulling spices and grapes, pears, crackers, cheese, nuts and a magazine about wine. Your friends would love to receive this special wine basket gift. It is not only very practical, but shows your friends that you put more thought into purchasing their gifts.



Unique Home Decor Lotus Collection

Author: homedecorbylulu
21.10.2008

lotus mango wood stoolComing soon at homedecorbylulu.com a new, unique home decor collection that evokes tranquility inspired by the purity of the lotus flower. Each piece has been chosen individually for the simplicity of design, its fine quality and attention to details.
Our collection includes, lotus mango wood vase, lotus candle holders, natural lotus leaves placemats and a beautiful, designer look lotus mango wood stool. If you are one of these people that collect one of a kind pieces for your home, any of these items could be a conversation piece that you will treasure for many years to come. Our collection is suitable for both, contemporary and traditional home decor.



Holiday Season Is Approaching

Author: homedecorbylulu
21.10.2008

Holiday SeasonTemperatures are dropping and snowflakes are falling around the country. Holiday season is knocking at the doors. Some of you have already started shopping for the holiday season and many of you have decided to wait until the last minute.
There are many things we all look forward to this time of year, lots of laughs, holiday decorations, parties and gifts.
At homedecorbylulu.com we offer beautiful and unique gifts ideas. Visit our store for exquisite gifts and home accessories that you can purchase for your friends and families.
Check out our glass collection for unique and intricate designs of the hand blown and hand painted wine glasses and martini glasses, one of a kind hand blown glass vases, candle holders, fruit bowls, platters and oil lamps.
Our cotton and mohair throws collection will warm up your mother heart. Luxuries hand blown glass perfume bottles are perfect for your beautiful wives and a unique wall art for the special men in your life. Make your kids feel special with our fun and decorative pillows and toys. Don’t forget these pewter fairies perfect for your grandmother and a unique mobile device charger/station for your grandfather.
Enhance your house for the holiday season with our exclusive collection of acrylic candle holders and sheepskin area rugs.



A View Like A Piece Of Artwork

Author: homedecorbylulu
07.10.2008

decorative pillowsIf you are one of these lucky people that have a view from your living room window that rivals a framed piece of artwork, we have a few tips of how to ensure that the interior of your house complements the surroundings rather then competes with them.

1. Make sure that you have a theme in mind and start from there. Whether it’s a waterfront view, a mountain view or even a city scape, once you choose that theme you are on your way of accomplishing your dream of decorating your home.
2. Keep a neutral color scheme on the walls.
3. Pick furniture and accent pillows that are covered in quality fabrics.
4. For a mountain view, opt for a neutral scheme for your furniture and use decorative pillows inspired by nature. On your dining table use leaf shaped plates or you can use simple white dinnerware with a nature motif.
5. Purchase original wall art that compliments the outdoor view.
6. Add decorative accessories, such as wood vessels, gallery frames, glass bowls or glass vases.
7. Sheepskin throws and area rugs add coziness to the room. Go for natural fibers such as a jute rug, a sisal rug, a cowhide rug, a sea grass rug or a sheepskin rug.
8. Incorporate throws with a light or heavy feel that would keep you warm on those cooler nights.
9. If you have a waterfront view, bring in beautiful corals, starfish, seashell votive holders or sailboat art. You can also go for sea grass furniture for a more original look.
Use your imagination, pay attention to the details. Let your outdoor view inspire you and great ideas will come.



Log Home Getaway

Author: homedecorbylulu
07.10.2008

sheepskin area rugsBy the nature of their construction, log homes can be very dark. These are a few suggestions for decorating your getaway log home:
1. Break up wood by featuring other materials such as area rugs, wall hangings, wall art, decorative pillows, mohair throws or substantial window coverings.
2. Compliment the logs with textured materials like natural fibers, leather and stone.
3. If you build a new log home, make sure you incorporate large windows.
4. Opt for good lighting. Consider table and floor lamps, wall sconces or overhead lighting such as a rustic chandelier.
5. Provide romantic lighting by incorporating candles and hurricane lamps surrounded by winterberries and sprigs.
6. Clear and bold colors would add personality to your log house rather then white or pale shades that would get lost in the wood tones.
7. A noble fir wreath and a motif doormat add a festive touch to the front door.
8. Try comfy sofas, massive fireplaces and twig furniture, baskets filled with winterberries, and pinecone candleholders.
These are a few ideas to bring out the best of your log home.



02.10.2008

hand blown glass plateWhen you purchase a home there are a few tips that you should take in consideration.
Hopefully you fell in love with the home and not with the previous owner home decor style.
First thing that you should do is update the look making the space your own.

1.Give the space a fresh coat of paint, consider new kitchen appliances, new cupboards and knobs, and replace the window covering for a fresh new look.

2. Hold off on purchasing furniture using your current furniture.
Let each room grow on you before you begin adding pieces and other belongings.

3. Create balance by placing the larger pieces around the room first and then add the small furnishings and decor pieces.

4. Invest in furniture with a neutral shades and styles that won’t look dated, then accent with trendy, colorful pieces such as, hand blown vases, decorative pillows, scented candles, fresh flowers or any other unique home decor items.