Flowers represent the true embodiment of a multipurpose gift. They might be sent as a token of thanks, a message of love or a sign of condolence. Florists stay in business thanks to the preponderance of people who come back to them time and again for specific floral arrangements. But what happens just a few days or weeks after the flowers are received? A vase full of wilted, decrepit blossoms is a pathetic sight indeed.
Artificial flowers of old carried an unwarranted stigma – that they didn’t look realistic enough. The style and craftsmanship in today’s selection of artificial blooms makes the old stuff pale in comparison. They’re lifelike and colorful, and cleaning them is as simple as bringing out a feather duster or a dry rag. There’s no reason to settle for flowers whose construction and color are fleeting when you could give a gift that lasts a lifetime instead.
When a chill hits the air and the leaves start changing colors, you can be sure that fall has arrived. Enjoy the beauty of fall while staying warm and cozy by bringing those gorgeous colors into your living room.
1. Place a fall-themed table runner on your coffee table. These can be found wherever home goods are sold, usually at a fairly low price.
2. Place miniature pumpkins and gourds in a ceramic bowl on your coffee table.
3. Place medium pumpkins on end tables or shelves.
4. Drape a cozy mohair throw blanket on the back of a chair or sofa. Look for throws in fall colors such as rust, brown, yellow or red. Choose a color that will complement your current color scheme.
5. Choose throw pillows that carry the same color scheme as the throw blanket, and place them at the ends of your couch. The combination of the two will seem inviting to sink down and cozy up in comfort.
6. Place candles with fall colors throughout your living room. For an added touch, choose scents that are reminiscent of fall, such as apple, pumpkin and spice. Burning candles will give off a warm glow and gorgeous scent.
7. Hang a fall foliage wreath on a wall or door.
These are a few ideas of how to decorate your living area this fall.
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Spread healing, purifying fire energy with this lotus tea light candleholder. Excellent for the center of your home, as well as for the bedroom, this candleholder radiates peaceful and uplifting energy.
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When my husband and I bought our first home, I relished the process of picking out interior décor. Since my husband had no interest in the design work, I had free reign to decorate the way I saw fit. I began in the kitchen, adding some stylish vases stocked with fresh flowers. After that, I bought a fruit bowl and piled it high with apples, oranges, bananas and even plums. By the end of the first week, the kitchen was a vibrant amalgamation of lively colors.
But the effect didn’t last long. We became too busy to replace the withering flowers with new ones, and neither of us could eat enough fruit to keep up with the apples and oranges as they eventually spoiled. It struck me that I could find decorative glass bowls that looked great on their own, and the same was true of vases. In some cases, the receptacle is just as impressive as its contents – if not more so.
A good feng shui bedroom is a bedroom that promotes a harmonious flow of nourishing and sensual energy. A good feng shui bedroom is a bedroom that invites you, lures you in, excites and calms at the same time. A good feng shui bedroom is fun and pleasurable to be in, either you are there for a quick nap, a good night sleep or to make passionate love!
To create a good feng shui bedroom, you can use a variety of simple, practical feng shui tools, such as the basic feng shui tips below:
1. Let go of the TV, computer or exercise equipment in your bedroom. The good feng shui energy in your bedroom is destroyed when these items are present in your bedroom.
2. Open the windows often or use a good quality air-purifier to keep the air fresh and full of oxygen. Be mindful of the quality of air in your bedroom. You cannot have good feng shui in your bedroom if the air you breathe in is stale and full of pollutants. Please note that plants in the bedroom are not good feng shui, unless your bedroom is fairly large and the plants are located far from the bed.
3. Have several levels of lighting in your bedroom, or use a dimmer switch to adjust the energy accordingly. Good, appropriate lighting is very important, as light is our # 1 nutrient and one of the strongest manifestations of energy. Candles are the best feng shui bedroom lighting, but be sure to buy candles with no toxins.
4. Use soothing colors to achieve a good feng shui balance in your bedroom. Feng Shui bedroom decor is a balanced decor that promotes the best flow of energy for restorative sleep, as well as sexual healing. Best feng shui colors for the bedroom are considered the so-called “skin colors”, and we know the colors of human skin vary from pale white to rich chocolate brown. Choose colors within this range that will work best for your bedroom decor.
5. Choose the images for your bedroom wisely, as images carry powerful feng shui energy. Best feng shui advice for the bedroom art is to choose images that you want to see happening in your life. Unless you enjoy being sad and lonely, do not use sad and lonely images in your bedroom. Personally, I always wanted to be a dancer. That is why I love the modern wall art, dancer series by Tina Tarnoff and I would enjoy having it displayed in my bedroom.
6. Follow the basic feng shui guidelines for your Bed, which are:
- have your bed easily approachable from both sides
- have two bedside tables (one on each side)
- avoid having the bed in a direct line with the door.
A “good looking” and well-balanced bed is very important in creating a perfect feng shui bedroom. Good mattress, solid headboard and high quality sheets from natural fibers are also very important in creating harmonious feng shui energy.
7. Keep all the bedroom doors closed at night, be it the closet doors, the en-suite bathroom door or the bedroom door. This will allow for the best and most nourishing flow of energy to strengthen your health, as well as the health of your relationship.
The idea of a perfect feng shui bedroom may bring different images to different people, but they will all have one thing in common – Pleasure and Dreaming as the keywords. In a good feng shui bedroom, every item will reflect the clear intent for love, healing and relaxation.
The nice and sunny days are almost over. Kids are going back to school, the leaves are changing colors and falling from the trees, and us people who love changing our home decor with the season, cannot wait to switch our focus from outside to inside.
It is the time to make a new vignette with piled books and accents in the warm colors of fall.
Layers are important this season. Therefore, bring out your chunky wool throw and roll out a few sheepskin area rugs over your hardwood floor in the bedroom and the living area. Also cover your entryway floor with area rugs to make tiles more inviting.
Place a unique wicker basket by the fireplace.
As for the front door fill up beautiful urns with fall foliage to create stunning seasonal looks.
Use your imagination and create your own winter cocoon just in time for the coming season.
Adults often vow to “learn something new each day” in an effort to enrich their lives through education. For babies, it’s not unusual to learn dozens or even hundreds of new things in a single day, which can be an exhausting enterprise. The world is full of unfamiliar sights, sounds, smells and textures, all of which vie for a child’s undivided attention. Stimulus overload is not uncommon, and a baby’s natural way of coping with it is to focus on the aspects of daily life that remain predictable.
A baby blanket acts as the child’s link to the comfort and stability of his bed. At the end of the day, when all of the external stimulus has vanished for a few hours, the blanket is still there to provide reassurance. Most kids grow out of their habit of walking around with a security blanket in a matter of months. But for one incredibly important stretch early in development, baby and blanket remain inseparable.
In design you cannot have repetition without variation. Repetition without variation can become dull. Here are some examples on how to use repetition:
1.Repeat color in varied elements. A room can be completely successful and only be one color. The trick is to change the texture and patterns of fabrics, use different shades of a color in accents or faux finishes.
2.Use various different plants with different textures and colors in the foliage.
3.Use repetition in accessories. Line three small ceramic vases that are different styles down on your fireplace or dining table and finish them off with the same flower in each.
4.If you love candles, use three ivory candles on a tray, but three different sizes.
It’s always nice to have fresh flowers in the home, as they are bright, cheerful and inviting. However, it’s not always practical to buy and display them weekly. Fresh arrangements can be expensive after a while, and they must be watered, trimmed and cleaned up when they’re no longer attractive. This is fine if you have a lot of money to spare or a maid to do the dirty work for you, but others may be attracted to a more practical option for displaying flowers.
You can achieve the same look with artificial flowers, which never die and need little maintenance aside from a light dusting every once in a while. They’re especially great to use for large, dramatic arrangements, which would be completely impractical to put together with real flowers. Some artificial flowers are made with wood, which can be carved and crafted into very lifelike flowers. Be sure to choose eco-friendly flowers that are made from sustainable materials.
Budget seasonal renovation can be very exciting and relaxing. Summer decoration helps you create a cool summer home and at the same time lends you a golden opportunity to show your creativity. Give an eye soothing effect to your home this summer. It’s an interplay of colors and fabrics that can change the very look of your house.
Avoid patchy look as it brings warmth. Maintain fewer items in your room, as it will make your room look bigger. Wooden lampshades are a no for summers. To beat the summer heat, give a natural appearance by using varied types of plants and flowers. Flowers can be a good theme in summers.
Try out different light colors like baby pink, sky blue etc. If you want bright shades then opt for their pastel shades or else go in for neutrals. Brass items should be replaced with clear glass. Give different cool flooring styles. Wooden or Bamboo flooring needs to be changed. The best way is to go in for bare floors.
Wall paint is the most prominent when someone enters the room. So, give your wall a refreshing feel. You can try out some light wall colors like beige, fawn and light pink etc. If you’ve got your walls painted in the last season only, then you can try out different simple designs in wallpapers. Don’t hang too many things on the wall. You can use one or two walls for hanging beautiful sceneries.
Keep the windows open for the cool airy effect and remove all dark bright colored stuff. Check out some light cool fabric bed sheets, pillow cases and decorative accent pillows. Place the furniture against the wall. It gives a bigger and a cozier look. So, this season give your house a makeover and see it will also enlighten your mood and bring magic to your life.