I have read that we spend about a third of our lives in bed. Wow! That is a lot of time to be lying on or between sheets. Have you ever questioned what thread count means, what kind of fabric is the softest and how to decide what depth of fitted sheet to buy for [...]
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Types Of Blankets That You Should Consider
In the winter time, creature comforts are especially important. Small treasures like a hot cup of cocoa or curling up with a novel and a warm electric blanket are priceless. Blankets are more than just a necessity, they’re a lifestyle choice.
The type of fabric, the weight and [...]
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Using southwest bedding is an easy way to create beautiful, rustic style in your home. A while back, I was searching for an inexpensive way to decorate one of the bedrooms in my home and give it a touch of the southwest. I found some western blankets at a discount linen store and decided to [...]
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Inexpensive southwest bedding is the way to go when it comes to decorating a rustic style home, cabin or lodge. A few years ago, I was searching for an inexpensive way to redecorate one of the guest rooms in my home and give it a touch of the old west. I found some southwestern blankets [...]
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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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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 [...]
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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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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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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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When you think of the Southwest, what do you think of? Deserts, cactus, saloons? Well, Southwest style decor can actually combine these visions into a single decorating style. If you’re wanting to use a Southwestern decorating theme in your home, a living room or den is a great place to use it. The bright colors [...]
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