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The RoomMates Cherry Blossom Peel and Stick Appliques are removable, repositionable and reusable wall stickers which can offer an extremely understated, artistic aspect to any room. It can also enliven a kid’s room or game room with riotous effects, by using any of the numerous other applique designs. The Cherry Blossom motif shown here is the “artistic” portion. Understated and elegant, it adds dimension and art to any wall.

Applied by almost anyone – one can stretch the distances between the matching pre-designed arrangement or tighten them at will. Repositioning the small articles can yield effects with which one can surprise oneself.

Naturally, there are an abundant list of other themes, but this Cherry Blossom theme does indeed stand out as a gentle but arresting work. Beautiful and appealing to the eye with its softer effects, this gorgeous arrangement also comes in a variety of colors and styles – Asian and Japanese themes especially, but also some kinds of country decor. What a great way to impart one’s own significant artistic impact inside the rooms of any home.

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Wisteria is so lovely, and the look of stained glass gorgeous. This window film has a repeating pattern that allows you to seamlessly join the panels top, bottom, left and right, just like wall paper. It is also easily trimmed. You can make this film fit any window shape or size by adding panels or trimming them.

The film is translucent but not transparent, so you’ll still be bathed in natural light, while protecting your privacy. The design is visible on both sides, so you can enjoy the beauty of the window from either view.

Imagine if you had a window that looked over something ugly. This film would give you an instant country garden view instead. Applied to a glass shower stall, this film creates a privacy screen, while surrounding the bather in beauty. Can you imagine how dreamy your bathroom would be if this was your shower stall? Can you imagine how romantic your bedroom would be, and how quaint your kitchen would be with these windows?

Artscape window film is self adhering without adhesives, so you can remove easily without damage or mess, it even after years of use. It blocks the UV rays, and is not damaged by heat, cold, humidity, or steam. The film is so easy to apply, you can do it yourself in minutes.

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The Portmeirion Apple Harvest Wall Clock is the perfect accent piece for a classic or country decor kitchen or dinning room. The clock is shaped like a plate, and matches the Apple Harvest tableware. Both the clock and the place settings are made of high quality earthenware, and hand painted with a beautiful motif depicting ripe apples on a branch with rosy blossoms and lush leaves. Attractively framed with a vine design for visual contrast, this clock is a beauty. The numbers are large for easy reading at a distance, and the hour and minute hands are long, black, and contoured. Graceful calligraphy script shows the varietal name of the apples.

If you want a more authentic country decor or antique decor, mix and match the Apple Harvest clock with the Portmeirion Strawberry Fair, Botanical Garden, and Pomona motifs for tableware. They look lovely together and maintain a continuity of design, while maintaining the atmosphere of an old world dining room. Since pre-industrial dining-ware, if broken, would not have been replaceable by factory made identical pieces, most people would have been adept at the art of mixing and matching, to create a cohesive ambiance with out relying on uniformity. The Portmeirion series provides the perfect opportunity to do this.

You’ll love the fruity, floral touch of class this clock lends to any room. Symbolizing abundance, the motif will bring good prosperity Chi to your kitchen. The round shape of the clock is also an asset for the fluency of the Chi. Feng Shui principles have deemed the white back ground to be just the right color for the Children and creativity zone of your home. So this clock would be lovely in a nursery or an art studio.

The Portmeirion Apple Harvest Clock makes a wonderful gift!

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Look at this handsome cabinet; what a great Decor item! Made from previously-used white oak wine barrels, this Full Barrel Cabinet on Casters features a stationary storage shelf and removable maple serving tray. The cabinet measures 38″H X 26″ in diameter, and will turn any room decor into a success. Whether your design theme is rustic country, sophisticated elegance, European wine tasting chateau, antique nostalgia, or pirate chic, this is the cabinet for you.

A great storage option that actually enhances rather than distracts from the room’s beauty, you’ll brag to all your friends about how you did the environment a favor by reusing wood rather than cutting down forests. This eco friendly alternative is also a good way to improve your room’s Feng Shui. The circular shape will guide chi effortlessly around the room without presenting sharp corners in any direction. Your shins will thank you for the consideration. Order two, and place them at intervals on opposite sides of a long hallway to cause Chi to flow like a meandering river towards the bedrooms and offices. Verry auspicious!

This design offers platforms for potted plants, and hiding places to stash your secrets. Just turn the cabinet door to the wall, and no one will know it’s there or think to check; after all, it’s clearly a wine barrel (wink). Theives and pirates will never discover your treasures without a map!

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You will adore this Accent Furniture Cube made by Almost Exclusive. The gorgeous patchwork design is hand made in America, and constructed of wood from torn down buildings. Instead of clogging landfills or cutting down forests, reusing wood to make beautiful quality furniture is the best way to go green with your home decor. Hand Made in America, this cabinet (Shown in Harvest) measures 23″w x 15″d x 26″h and includes one shelf.

Imagine your design options! Combined with a patchwork quilt hanging on the wall, back of the rocker, or spread on the bed, this becomes a unique and rustic country theme. Combined with modern abstract art or cubist paintings, your home decor becomes modern and chic.

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Combined with the matching wall mounted framed mirror, this becomes its own very personal and unique room decor. No two are exactly alike.

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These would make a great set for your bedroom, dressing room/walk in closet, living room, den, or dining room. The mirror will make a small room seem larger, as well as frame your body like a beautiful photograph. You’ll be proud to show visitors how beautiful and sophisticated eco friendly decor can be.

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Bamboo is the perfect wood for cooking and serving ware because it is water resistant, and inhibits germs and bacteria. You won’t have splitting and mold like you would with other types of wood.

The best part? You’ll be saving the planet while you make your kitchen beautiful. Bamboo is the most sustainably grown and eco friendly wood there is. It grows to harvest height without pesticide or fertilizers in only 3-5 years. Going green actually improves the look of your Decor.

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This lustrous serving bowl is so beautiful, you’ll want to display it even when not in use. It’s footed design makes it a great center piece for both elegant upscale decor and country themes.

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The cutting board with carved in mincing bowl is the perfect companion piece for avid home cooking chefs. After chopping and mincing ingredients, and separating them from their peels on the board, they are ready to be added to your salad or pasta in the the serving bowl.

Your culinary creation deserves to be caressed by fine utensils. Natural Home’s matching mixing spoon, slotted spoon, solid turner, slotted turner, and spaghetti fork are fine work tools, and so pretty, you’ll want to display them on the counter in Natural Home’s Bamboo crock. The oval shape allows for easy viewing of utensils while saving counter space.

Using the crock as a stand, make a bouquet of beautiful, strong, and durable bamboo utensils:

The slotted versions are enlarged for viewing.

Great gift ideas, these cooking and serving ware products by Natural Home are so affordable, you can get the whole matching set. Perfect for wedding gifts and bridal registry!

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This dust pan and wisk broom are so pretty, you’ll want to clean more often. The convenient handle makes it easy to grip and hang. The lovely wood color will compliment any decor, be it formal and ellegant or a rustic country design. This set is very strong and water resistant! Made of bamboo wood and long lasting palmyra bristles, this tool is completely eco friendly, and durable. So are the matching iron and sink brush.

Bamboo wood does not absorb water like other woods do, so it wont crack, mold, or harbor bacteria.

Bamboo grows to harvest height in only 3-5 years, making it the most sustainable crop for the manufacture of furniture and accessories. Bamboo farming needs no pesticides or fertilizers, so there are no toxins poisoning our land, air, and water. You can feel proud to support the bamboo industry.

The same materials were used to make this lovely shaving brush and stand. There are no plastics or any other petrolium products used in the manufacture of Natural Home products. They feel good to hold in your hands, and as displayed accessories, they make the home look classy and cozy.

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Why not make the most functional, every day items in your kitchen, things of beauty? Keep your grains, powders, and jams fresh in the time honored tradition with these lovely and well made jars. The sunflower design brings sunshine and warmth into your kitchen, gracing your counter tops and shelves with a bit of old world innocence and charm. Your kitchen will feel like a garden in bloom with these decorated and finely crafted vessels. A great way to keep your medicinal herbs potent, and your loose teas from losing flavor.

Glass canisters like these do not leach carcinogenic dioxins or endocrine disruptors such as Bisphenol A (PBA), like plastic containers do. This makes glass jars a much safer and more healthful way to store food. Guarding your health and preventing disease is a worth while investment, and these jars are just the tools you need to do it.

It is easy to close the lids on these jars, because the metal hinge clasps  are well made and, together with the rubber seals, ensure airtight freshness. The jars oval shape was designed for saving space in storage. Included in this set there are: one large canister with dimensions of 5″W x 3.5″D x 12″H; and one medium canister with dimensions of 5″W x 3.5″D x 9″H.

These jars make great gifts for any occasion, as everyone needs them.

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