06.08.09
Posted in Home Office at 9:14 am by HomeDecor
I spend a lot of time in my sewing/art/craft/meditation room. I am fortunate to have a wonderful sewing machine cabinet that also accommodates a serger, has SIX (that’s right–6) drawers AND a folding table in back for holding the weight of a quilt if you are machine quilting it!
Here are just a few of the awesome furniture offerings out there for the sewer, quilter or crafter! The first picture above is from Arrow Cabinets. It’s almost like mine but doesn’t have the serger station. The next one is from Haka and isn’t big enough for me but is a great starter. Last, but not least, is an “L” shaped desk from Orcha. I like the look of it but it doesn’t seem very functional. When I’m sewing or typing on my computer, I need the height adjustment offered by the Arrow and Haka models. Also, imagine using that straight chair–ouch–where’s the cool rolling office chair? Oh that’s right–there aren’t many cool office chairs….hummm…must be my next quest.
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01.18.09
Posted in Bathroom, Bedroom, Dinning Room, Entryway, Hallway, Home Office, Kitchen, Livingroom at 2:23 pm by HomeDecor
Painting is the fastest, easiest way to make a huge change in your home interior. It is so easy today to find the right colors BEFORE you actually spend any money on paint. Several of the large paint manufacturers have on-line tools to help you choose your color palette. My favorite is at www.sherwin-williams.com. You can create virtual rooms and paint them.
One of the most important things to remember when you paint a room is how the color will look when you stand in the room and look at other rooms adjoining it. I also have to say, although I register to win it every day and would take it if they gave it to me, the HGTV Dream Home decorators could have used the Sherwin Williams’ tools. Every room is painted a different color. Take the virtual tour and you will see what I mean!
Another tip for finding a color you can live with is to paint several large pieces of cardboard and place around the room. Live with the color for several days and see how the color looks in the morning sun and at night in artificial lighting.
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12.16.08
Posted in Bedroom, Home Office, Livingroom at 7:56 am by HomeDecor
Antique Tulips & Swags
Red and Green Rose
Whig Rose
Decorating your home or office with antique quilts is a hot new trend favored by upscale designers. Beautiful antique quilts are not only wonderful for decorating, they are an investment in handmade folk art that will appreciate with age and proper care.
Antique quilts can be hung on a wall for color and visual impact or thrown on the back of a sofa or chair. A collection of antique quilts can be folded and placed in a hutch or on a shelf and will add warmth and ambiance to your decor. Many designers choose to use antique quilts as table staging placing a sheet of custom cut glass over the quilt to protect it.
You can still find gorgeous antique quilts at a reasonable price at estate auctions, flea markets, antique stores, at online auctions like eBay or perhaps you are lucky enough to have inherited a wonderful quilt made by someone in your family. The antique quilts shown here are beautiful examples of applique quilts which are among the most valuable type of quilt. Quilts are often purchased for their colors or for their geometric designs. Be sure to do some research if you are buying for investment purposes and have your antique quilt appraised.
Take a look at the amazing variety of quilts available on the market today and start your collection. Discover for yourself what is creating the buzz with top experts in the field of home decorating and enjoy the versatility of your work of handmade art.
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