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Elegant Country Living – Winter By The Fireplace

December 16th, 2011

Winter is the time to come inside from the cold, cozy with a book or even a particularly chilly evening, light a fire in the fireplace. In most homes, the fireplace is the focal point of the main living area. Not only does a fireplace brighten up your living room, but it provides solace, comfort, and refuge from the cold to you and your loved ones. So this month we are taking a look at elegant country living, which is the place many of us would like to be, as the temperature starts to drop.

Get your home ready for holiday parties by decorating the mantel with an elegant winter theme. Try clipping holiday cards from friends and family onto a piece of string and hanging it in front of your mantel with removable hooks. Reuse the apothecary jars that housed seashells in the summer and place a pillar candle in each one. Place fir tree branches along the top of your mantel along with pinecones for a classic winter look.

Love Gipsy Style!

October 11th, 2011

Gypsy decorating generally includes bohemian, Moroccan, Indian, hippie, vintage or beatnik influence, or some combination of the above. It creates an eclectic or even eccentric atmosphere, while keeping it rich and warm at the same time. Create your own gypsy hideaway with unique items that are ornate, funky and colorful. To pull it off successfully, you will need a good eye for color, a bit of wild abandon, and a taste for eclectic surroundings.

If you are looking to capture the gypsy vibe for your home, apartment, dorm room, or even the back of a van or camper, here are a few gypsy decor tips and pics to give you some ideas. Let your imagination run wild!

French Country Interior Decorating

July 18th, 2011

French country interior decorating is the most sought after trend in interior designing for home decorating these days.French Country decorating comprises of many elements, with the resulting look being rustic, old world, and inviting. This particular style is ideal for both country houses and elegant old homes, and offers a warm and casual feel.
The colors used in decorating French Country are yellow, soft gold, bright red, rust, dark green, lighter shades of green, cobalt blue, and lighter shades of blue. Black and gray are also used to accentuate these colors and define accessory pieces.