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If you enjoy vibrant colors and a warm, welcoming environment, the Southwest style of decorating may be for you. The colors tend to be brilliant reds, oranges, greens, and blues, along with versatile earth tones that make guests and inhabitants feel at ease and comfortable. Homes decorated in this style are conducive for family life, [...]

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admin on May 15th, 2009

One of the oldest and most beautiful styles of earthenware comes from Mexico. These colorful and distinctive products would make a vibrant and artistic addition to any home. Best of all, they are readily accessible and very affordable. By Earl Hunsinger If your idea of home decorating is a fresh coat of white paint and [...]

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admin on May 15th, 2009

The Wide Appeal Of Equestrian Home Decor Equestrian home decor gives horse lovers a chance to show their love and appreciation for their four-legged friends. There are all kinds of home furnishings, accessories, and accents that feature a horse of some sort. It might be a table lamp with a horse sculpture on the base, [...]

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Interior Decorating Themes – What’s Your Decorating Style? There are a variety of decorating themes from formal to informal and everything in between. Which one best describes your decorating style?   Formal Traditional Furnishings and designs from the Renaissance, Baroque, Early and Late Georgian, Federal, Greek Revival and Victorian eras. This style is shown with [...]

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admin on May 14th, 2009

The American Southwest and its geometric patterns and bold earthy colors have long been an inspiration to artisans throughout the United States and the world. Southwestern and western patterns are a popular look for home decorating. This decorating theme has become popular in the bedding and linens industry as well. Bedding manufacturers from Dakotah, Veratex [...]

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admin on May 13th, 2009

Decorating a second home or rustic retreat can pose its own special challenges. You want to create a different feel for your vacation spot than you have for your main home, yet it must be welcoming and warm. Alpaca rugs, pillows, bedspreads and wall-hangings are a great way to help you do this. Though you [...]

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admin on May 13th, 2009

The popularity of western home furnishings has grown quickly in recent years. More and more people are noticing the down-home appeal of western home furnishings and accessories. Part of this surge in popularity is due to increased exposure on the home decorating and interior design shows on TV. Also, the number of home decorating magazines [...]

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admin on May 12th, 2009

The world of the big city can often be a very unforgiving one. Stress is a way of life. Between the hustle and bustle of work and social engagements, not to mention such things as navigating busy streets jam packed with morning traffic or taking care of children, relaxation is rarely an option. And that [...]

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admin on May 12th, 2009

Decorating With Native American Art – Kachina Dolls Authentic native American Kachina dolls make a stunning and valuable addition to any rustic, Southwestern or Native American design scheme. Kachina dolls are a favored item of serious Native American art collectors. Originally given as educational gifts to Hopi children, Kachina dolls are now a valuable source [...]

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Go Rustic – Add Rawhide Lamp Shades To Your Lamps Today Go rustic with genuine rawhide lamp shades, the easiest way to develop a country or rustic style. Even if your current lamps and furniture are more traditional, create a warm western or southwest atmosphere in any room. Rawhide replacement lamp shades and table lamp [...]

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