This style focuses on a clean design, clutter-free  with well lit spaces setting the stage for a few chosen object des arts. Many rooms end up with a minimalistic look, which should contribute towards a zen-style sense of balance rather than alienate. To achieve the right effect, be prepared to invest in a few well-chosen items that will set the tone of the entire room.

Here are a few options for you to consider. All of these items can be ordered from Amazon with the provided links and delivered to your doorstep anywhere within the continental US, so go ahead and bring the Japanese magic into your home.

This Classic Japanese Shoji Screen allows you to install an instant wall in your room, possibly delimiting the Japanese styled area, or simply assisting in creating separate living areas in a larger space. It’s versatile enough to fit into any room, as you can order a combination of three to six panels. With other shades available, you can custom fit this into your color scheme, always retaining that distinct sense of natural materials and a balanced clean look. Click Here for the Japanese Shoji screen on Amazon

This classic tatami floor mat provides a clean chic Japanese touch to any room. The contrast between the natural woven grass shades and the sheer black border makes this item a great match to any modern Japanese room design. It’s also eco-friendly and fairly inexpensive, so definitely an item worth considering. Click here to read more and buy it online.

This gorgeous wall clock encompasses the clean de-cluttered look of contemporary Japanese style.  Large and metallic for an added modern edge, it has Japanese symbols in lieu of numbers. With the chopsticks like arms, it clearly conveys a sense of that unique look you’re going for. Click here for full specs, price and availability.

For your choice of furniture, try to stick to black solid items, with clean lines and a minimalistic look. This black table is a wonderful example of modern Japanese furniture. Use it as a living room table, or as a mantle piece on which you can display artwork, plants or even a small minimalistic zen garden. Click here for the Product page.

Last, but not least, consider introducing a natural element into your room setup. Goldfish will add to your feng shui design, but certainly require looking after. If you prefer not to have to deal with goldfish care, a plant is always an option. For the easiest low-maintenance element, a quality artificial plant works best, and you can’t go wrong with a couple of potted  Japanese bamboo plants. Click here to see details and price.

Finally, for more information and inspiration about Asian design do check out this site: Feng Shui Decorating.

Enjoyed these ideas? Do leave us comments and let us know what you think about this decorating style.

This is a sweet way to make your lighting feel more organic. The 67 inch tall lamp has five colored heads arranged like a bouquet of flowers, or a tree. The whimsical arrangement makes a good focal piece for a rooms decor, and blends well with other garden themed decor. You could even go for a retro themed look with this lamp, while not succumbing to cheesy stereotypes.

Having light thrown in multiple directions can be very useful, as well as beautiful. This would make sense if more than on person in the room needed additional lighting to work by. It is also a pretty piece of art in its own right.Can you see this in your living room, where you entertain guests?

The lamp uses 40 W bulbs.

Can you imagine this lamp at the end of a hallway? Try to picture it in your dining room, solving the need for a soft lighting scheme with its colorful array. Does your bathroom need something special to make it feel more soothing?  How about the kid’s room? Could they use the light for reading while they sit on separate bean bags, or at separate desks?

In which ever way you chose to use it, this lamp will improve the look of the room.

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Here’s a neat way to outline a window, archway, ramp, or pillar. Look around your home. What is the most interestingly shaped design feature? Would it look beautiful if it were outlined in the dark by tiny white lights?

Try running this tube lighting along the lines you wish to accentuate. This would be especially pretty along the arch of a bridge in a garden pond, or overhead along archways in the room’s architecture. An atrium lit this way would be especially pleasing, as would the ceiling of a dining room. You’d feel as if you were picnicing under the stars.

This clear PVC tubing encases small light bulbs that are built in. The light bulbs last for 35,000 hours, and the diameter of the tubing is only 3/8 of an inch. This means it is easily used in places where you would trip over something larger that protrudes farther. That’s why it is often used to light walk ways in gardens, or steps in theaters and restaurants.

The rope comes in different lengths, although the one shown here is a close up view of part of the shortest (6 foot) model. They can be attached end to end to make a long continuous strand.

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Are you into nautical themed decor? You’ll love this unit. The nautical style light and sail style blades will make you feel as if you are out at sea enjoying the fresh breeze by the light of your vessel’s lantern. The beauty of the design is both aesthetic and functional.

Whether you buy it because it has a lifetime warranty, or because you like the way it looks, this is an excellent choice for a light and fan.  The quality is superb. The aluminum and stainless steel is guaranteed not to rust, so you can use it either indoors or out side. The UL rated high performance Whisper Wind motor is reliable and quiet. The AVT hanging system was engineered to prevent it from wobbling, and there are 2 mounting positions optional. No wonder Sanibel guarantees their work, they’ve built up their expertise during 116 years of fan making.

The blades are made of decorative sailcloth and are washable. The light requires only one 60 watt bulb.

The nice thing about this fan and light, is that it doesn’t have the dark heavy feeling that most ceiling fans have. Your room won’t feel smaller as a result of this addition. The off-white sailcloth design keeps the space feeling light and airy.

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Excellent! Not only do you get the beauty of bamboo blinds, with their warm tasteful color and texture, and their understated elegance; you also get the beauty of a traditional Chinese brush and ink painting of bamboo on the shade, which turns your closed window into a portal to a lovely forest or garden. Perfect combination!

From the point of view of a Feng shui consultant, this is an impeccable choice. The bamboo material and image will enhance your positive “Chi” (vital energy) and cure “Sha Chi” (negative energy), as bamboo is very auspicious and said to have magic properties that aide in healing.

Even if you simply like the way it looks, you’ll enjoy the peaceful serene feeling you get with this image.

The first thing your guests will notice is your good taste and your sophistication. Not only are these beautiful, they also help the environment. Bamboo is a quickly renewable resource, not requiring pesticides.

This blind would look lovely in a room with bamboo or rattan furniture, and bamboo wood floors.

The blind is even available in a variety of sizes: 2 ft, 3 ft, 4 ft, 5 ft, or 6 ft wide.

This makes a great house warming gift!

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Look how cute these dinosaur curtains and valance are! They are colorful without being overbaring. You can easily match them with your room decor. They keep the room feeling light, airy, and whimsical.

The valance measures 44inches by 16 inches, and coordinates with the matching curtains and bed set. Olive kids makes lots of matching accessories.

The fabric is 100 % cotton, and boasts 180 thread count.

Since original dinosaurs never go out of style, your child will enjoy these for years. Paleontologists may also enjoy this valance. The dinosaurs are true to form, not Barney knock offs. Is someone in your family doing research on dinosaurs? Surprise them with this thoughtful gift!

You don’t have to be an academic to enjoy these. Baby’s will appreciate the parade of colorful creatures, and their rainbow of footprints.

The valance maybe used on its own as a fun accent piece. It can be combined with your preexisting curtains if they are of a solid color, or white. The greens, blues, pinks, yellows, and reds will compliment those colors used elsewhere in the room, like the solid colored bed sheets, stuffed animals, and a single wall painted in a light shade of one of those colors.

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The white shade is shaped like a paper fan and will create an elegant understated look that will not dominate the room. It will add atmosphere and an Asian flavor without demanding attention. The pleats are a perfect way to add texture in a white on white decor theme, and therefore avoid the flat look you get when a monochrome room lacks texture.

This 36 by 72 inches window shade is so easy to install, you can stick it on instantly when you need privacy or to block the light. The shade can be trimmed down to fit even a window that is 36 inches wide, or left as is for a window that is 72 inches wide. It comes with a self adhesive holder for windowsill mounting, and can be installed in seconds. The shade is made of durable paper, and can be easily removed. This is an economical way to shade a half circle shaped window.

Here’s a suggestion: Use this fan shaped shade on the window, and then add a few Asian accent pieces around the room. Try a Japanese theme, with an iron tea pot and Raku glazed ceramic cups. Add a floral arrangement of cherry blossoms on long thin branches, and throw in a white porcelain Neko cat for luck.

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Pillows come in all shapes and sizes. When combined, they are an art instillation in and of themselves. The benefit of this kind of art is that it is so comfortable for everyday use.  A heap of pillows is fun to jump into, sprawl out on, build forts with, offer to guests to make them more comfortable, support aching backs with, rest your head on, elevate your feet with, and of course, have a pillow fight with.

Many modern day artists work in fabric to create unique signature pillows. These don’t have to be extremely expensive, as they are often designed by the artist and then mass produced to lower costs. Some artists work with a certain style or theme that runs through their cushioned creations, so you can combine pillows that have different designs while retaining the same look and feel.

Pillows can have tassels, fringes, fur, laces, or buttons. The possibilities are virtually endless. That means you can use different elements to create a unified look without giving up on variety. Try a collection of pillows that share the same shape and fabric but come in a multitude of colors; or why not a mix of different pillows in pure white, showing off different textures and trimmings?

Don’t think just beds and couches either. Pillows come in all sizes. Some are large enough to be used as chairs or beds, while some are tiny and have pockets for teeth that the tooth faerie will come for. Play around and adds elements of luxury and comfort in various rooms.

This is a lovely decor idea. Take this 69 inch garland of soft fabric flowers on a soft fabric leafy vine, and drape it over a window frame or door frame; wind it around the back of a chair, or up the leg of a table. Get four and wind each one around the posts of a four poster bed. They are so affordable, you can buy as many as you like and do the whole room! The wonderful quality of cloth makes the decor immanently touchable and inviting. The greenery and symphony of colorful flowers are a wonderful way to bring the beauty of a country garden into your baby or child’s room. The joyful ambiance will sooth you, and the pallet of color will pop out at you as you enter the room.

Even if the room was previously painted all in white, it will look tastefully and plentifully decorated when you use these flower garlands. Try a green bamboo wood floor, or a green carpet to maintain the illusion of a mother nature taking over the room, and the vines will look right at home, as if they grew out of the “vegetation” on the floor.  Add a few fairies, or butterflies, and voila! An enchanted idyllic world welcomes your child.

This makes a great gift.

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Look at this lovely fabric covered shelf–what a beautiful, eye catching focal piece for your little one’s room! The colors are lovely, and the design matches many other items made by HABA, in their Mia collection.

The shelf is sturdy due to stiff plastic backing, and it has loops for wall attachment. You’ll have a convenient place to put your diapers, ointment, and wipes. Just hang this shelf by your changing table, and it will always be within your reach. The dangling leaves are fun for your baby to watch flutter in the breeze, and the soft material is just the right color combo to make any room decor more cheerful.

Alternatively. you can put a couple of standing photo frames on either side of the flower, perfect for displaying photos of newborn twins.  Do you need a handy place to put the baby’s pacifier and bottle so that you don’t have to hunt for them? Hang this shelf on the wall next to the crib, and those things will always be in reach when you need them.

Since there are a few small parts, it is recommended that you keep this shelf out of your baby’s reach until s/he is three years old.

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HABA has done it again. This German company has made a beautiful soft, colorful, decor item that’s sure to become the focal point for your nursery or child’s room decor.  The Butterflies’ wings are quilted applique, and free to actually flap when your toddler grabs them. The beautiful sky blue back ground is quilted with flower patterns, and the different sized and colored butterflies become a symphony of cheerful beauty. What could be more fun to snuggle into and sit on, than this soft and whimsical bean bag?

Parents will appreciate furniture like this, because there is nothing hard or pointy to step on, run your shins into, or worry about your baby banging her/his head on. All furniture should feel this good, and be so easy to live with! When you want to clean under it, it is easy to lift and move. The bean bag is very light, as it is stuffed with polystyrene balls. In order to protect the environment, you can order the empty outer cover, and replace the inner sack with a stuffing that does no harm, like buck wheat hulls. The outer cover is removable and washable.

This bean bag looks great together with the mobile and other HABA decor items.

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Look how cute this lamp is! What could be better for your nursery or kid’s room? The elephant and frog are a fun base, complimented by the animals like the giraffe on the lamp shade. The perfect touch, however, is the monkey swinging from the pull chain that turns the light on and off. Not only is it easy to grab, its so cute and funny, that it becomes as much a part of the decor as the lighting itself.

The base is sturdy and stable, and the greens are reminiscent of jungle foliage. There is a 6 piece crib set that matches this lamp in a color pallet of greens decorated with the same jungle characters. Not to be confused with the 6 piece crib set in earth tones featured in the previous post, you can view the greener set when you click on the lamp for more details. The matching crib set is shown under items frequently bought together, at the bottom. Also, check out the crib mobile with the same characters, by NoJo.

The soothing greens add a serenity to your nursery, as if you had added several ferns and tropical trees, like potted banana trees, to the room decor.

A bit of green as a trim around the window, or as a stencil up where the walls meet the ceiling will tie the decor theme together nicely.

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The frameless mirror with beveled edges is a great decor concept. The beveled edges give it a finished and framed look, without adding a frame that may not match your decor scheme. Leaving the mirror frameless means that no mater what color pallet your room decor employs, this mirror will always match it. The reflected light will give the mirror’s edges the color of the adjacent wall or decor items. Ingenious!

This mirror is 24 inches by 36 inches, and comes with the hooks bonded to the back of the mirror. This means that there won’t be any hardware visible when you hang it. All hardware is included.

The mirror is of a good size and shape to facilitate grooming, and to check your self before leaving the house. For this reason, it would be equally fitting in either your bathroom, dressing room, or entrance hallway. Additionally, the mirror will help to make a small space feel bigger, and a dark room feel brighter.

This room can be used to reflect the top of your stove in the kitchen, doubling your prosperity according to Feng Shui principles. The mirror would also be well placed if it (by way of a window) reflected a mature and healthy tree growing in your yard. If the tree has round green broad leaves, that is even better. Reflecting that image may increase your prosperity, and your families growth.

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Lovely decor can be very practical as well.

This jewelry case and mirror is the perfect design idea to save you space and prevent clutter. The burgundy cherry finish is beautiful and brings understated elegance to any room.

Instead of your vanity table being strewn with jewelry boxes that have to be dusted, and moved to clean the table surface, mount this pretty decor item on the wall. You won’t have to fight for counter space in the bathroom, if these items are hung up neatly out of everyone’s way. Since it is a mirror too, no one will suspect you keep our jewelry there, and fewer items will mysteriously disappear. Also, hanging your necklaces like this keeps them from becoming entangled with each other.

The great thing about the mirror on the cabinet door, is that it swings out. This means that if you were to mount it on the wall adjacent to the wall with your bathroom mirror and on the left side of it, You can use this mirror to see the back of your head in the double reflection. The length of the rectangular mirror allows you to see yourself wearing your earrings and your necklace simultaneously, so you can tell whether that particular look is flattering you and matching your outfit. The racks hold bracelets and rings as well.

The burgundy cherry finish is beautiful and brings understated elegance to any room.

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Etched glass is a popular decor accent and focal point for a room that is meant to be a showcase for your home or office. This authentic Venetian etched glass mirror is an artistic decor item that reflects light, making the room feel brighter and more airy. The neutrality of the glass makes it easy to blend this item with your   decor color pallet. It will simply pick up the hues opposite from where it is placed, and reflect them.

According to Feng Shui it is not a good idea to look at yourself in any mirror that will reflect your image in a divided way. Since this mirror has more than one divided surface, you won’t want to use it in a place where you’d be tempted to use it for grooming. It is best used for decorative purposes. For instance, if you are going for the look of an antique room for receiving and entertaining guests, this mirror would be a very fitting accent piece. Placing a bouquet of fresh cut flowers or silk flowers in front of the mirror will enhance the look of  nobility and beauty that this mirror represents.This mirror will inspire Italians to be proud of their heritage.

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Remember the post about techniques for making your decor items look like antiques, even if they aren’t? Well, here’s an example of the “distressed” finishing that makes an item look as if aged by time, when it is really just  painted by someone who knows what they are doing. This mirror has all the charm of an antique, and looks like one.

The vintage design is pretty, resembling twigs with birds perched on them. The organic lines bring taste and understated elegance to your room’s decor, and the colors easily blend with your theme.

This would be a very good mirror to use as a Feng Shui cure, as it combines more than one of the 5 elements.

The mirror is 22 inches in diameter, making it practical for grooming, and not only for Feng Shui. But if you do use it for Feng Shui, remember that mirrors represent virtual windows when placed on an indoor wall that blocks Chi (vital energy); so use the mirror like a portal, where there is blockage or stagnation of energy flow.

The bare twigs could represent potential for growth in a dormant period, so this might be well placed where you archive projects you plan to do next year, rather than where you are trying to bring something to fruition right now.

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Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? The Tuscan mirror is of course the fairest mirror on any wall. With a nod to the traditional artisans of Tuscany, this set will make any room look luxurious, opulent, and classy. Add candles and set a romantic mood, or place something special on the shelf, and see it’s image doubled in the mirror.

In Feng Shui, this doubling of an image doubles the Chi (vital energy) that that image brings. So, if you put a symbol of growth, prosperity, and love here, you’ll double that Chi in your home. The candles will further raise the Chi there, and are especially auspicious in your fame and reputation zone.

This Tuscan style mirror is just the thing to bring a bit of old world charm to your room decor. The scroll work looks like a carved heirloom, and is echoed in the detailing on the matching candle holders (sconces) and half- moon shaped shelf. This quartet really ties the decor theme together cohesively, and makes a wonderful focal point. The warm hues look like wood and are easy to blend with your room’s color pallet.

Made of poly-resin and glass: the mirror measures 18 inches by 28 inches and 3/4, and is 1 inch thick; the shelf measures 18 inches by 4 and 1/2 inches by 3 and 1/2 inches; each candle holder measures 9 inches by 3 inches by 12 inches.

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Here’s a great decor tip for cloudy climates, put images of the sun in your home to cheer you up. This one is particularly spectacular in its ornamentation and golden sheen. When you see your face in this mirror, you’ll see a smile on it.

This mirror can fit many decor themes. Antique opulence feels right at home along side this beauty. The mirror also fits well with an astronomy theme, or a pilot’s high flying adventure theme. Even as just an accent peice in a white or sand toned room, this mirror becomes a focal point for your decor design. A beach house or summer cottage will look like a vacation paradise with this Sun Mirror.

If you practice Feng Shui, this mirror will be perfect for your fame and fortune zone,which is energized by the fire element. In some cases, it would be appropriate to hang a mirror on the wall opposite your entrance way door. The fire element also represents prosperity in the kitchen, so this would be a good Feng Shui cure where you cook.

The 17 inch Sun Mirror mounts on your wall. The price is so good, you can buy one as a gift for a friend, one for your home, one for your office, and one for your mom.

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The traditional Bagua mirror is an important part of Feng Shui decor and design. This authentic Chinese Bagua mirror features the traditional 8 sided trigram frame, and the concave reflective surface to reverse negative energy. Made of shiny metal rather than glass, the Bagua mirror is tough enough to weather the elements without breaking.

The Bagua mirror is always used on the outside of your home or office, unless you are in an apartment where you can not access the outside walls of the building. In that case, you would hang the bagua mirror in the window facing out.

Placement of the mirror depends on which Feng Shui cure is needed. If you place it on the out side of your door, you deflect Sha Chi (negative energy) trying to enter. If a neighboring building has a corner pointing at yours building, that is considered a “poison arrow” that brings Sha Chi. The cure is then to put a Bagua mirror on the outside wall of your building where the poison arrow would hit, to deflect the Sha Chi. If you live at a T junction, or other type on intersection, you may need to hang a Bagua mirror on a tree trunk or external wall to deflect the Sha Chi from the road.

This Bagua mirror is so affordable, you can buy as many as you need to cure your Feng Shui problems.

They make great gifts too!

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Here’s a good way to see the sides of your head and your face simultaneously. The Jerdon Trifold mirror gives you three views of your self at once, with adjustable angle side panels.  The center panel allows you to increase the magnification to 5 times, or shows you a normal reflection on the other side. The stand allows for 11 angles of viewing , and the side flaps stay where you put them so that you can get comfortable and work with both your hands free, and without hunching over. There is a built in  electrical outlet for your curling iron or roller set, electric shaver or tooth brush, or your hair dryer.

But the best part of this amazing mirror, is the lighting. You can change the lighting to show how you will look in daylight vs evening light. This gives you a more realistic picture of what you will look like to other people in a variety of situations. This feature helps you to make better decisions when applying make up, as well as helping you to see fine details you would otherwise miss.

The whole mirror folds up flat for transportation, making it your travel buddy. It comes with a one year warranty as well.

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This is a must have for your shower decor. You know how you want to shave in the shower where the steam softens your beard or body hair, but the same steam fogs up the mirror leaving you to shave by braille? Well, not any more. This design keeps the mirror from ever getting foggy, even in direct steam. Not only will it stay clear so you can see yourself, rotating the mirror also allows for anywhere from 1 to 5 times the magnification, so you can get a closer look at what you’re doing. This is especially helpful for people who wear glasses, and have trouble shaving or removing make up without the help of magnification. Just turn the frame like a dial until you approximate the effect of your prescription lenses to compensate for your vision.

The 6 inch diameter mirror mounts by suction to the slick surface of your shower wall, and has a built in holder for your razor. The round shape means there are no sharp edges to bump into when you have soap in your eyes, and the reflective surface is specially made to resist breaking.

This is the most helpful and convenient product to improve your shower in a long time.

It makes a great gift too!

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There’s a good reason that this mirror is a best seller. It combines all of the practical features you wish other mirrors had. The double sided feature allows you to see your self at normal size, or flip the mirror and magnify the part of your face you need to see in fine detail.  Since you can mount it on the wall at which ever height you prefer, you’ll never have to stoop or stand on tip toes to get a glimpse of yourself.

The double jointed design with 360 degree movement around two axes allows you to position the mirror anywhere you want in space relative to your head. This means you can get a good look at the back, top, sides, (or even the view looking up from below ) of your head, if you mount this mirror near a regular wall mirror. You won’t have to hold it, so your hands will be free for other duties. The chrome is easy to clean and resistant to rust. This mirror is a most popular bathroom accessory, because it allows for grooming that’s harder to accomplish with a regular mirror.

This mirror has been time tested, and is sturdy. No wonder it gets such consistantly good reviews.

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This fire place screen is a study in scroll design, perfectly matches the 5 piece fire place tool set in the last post, and makes any room look incredibly elegant. This is one decor item that really sets the tone for decor theme. You can present an antique decor with this screen; it is hand finished, giving it a more antique, pre- industrial look.  You can equally take your room to a more romantic plane-as the scrolls make hearts in the design.

On the other hand,  Gothic decor themes blend perfectly with this screen. If you have anxious teenagers who wear a lot of black clothing, and enjoy Ann Rice novels, they may appreciate the design of this screen. It could also have the added benefit of keeping their morbid curiosity from prompting them to burn them selves in the fire place, a win-win situation.

Seriously though, since this is the biggest screen at 36 inches height and 50 inches width, it is the safest. Sparks will have the hardest time escaping such a large screen. Isn’t your family’s safety worth it?

Did you notice the lovely diamond shaped centerpiece? It draws the eye to the center and creates a sense of depth. It is the jewel in the crown of this hearth.

The Scroll design screen makes a great house warming present.

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The scroll top five piece tool set is the perfect decor item for a classic looking hearth. The scroll design will compliment any antique decor, and looks great with the Tuscany-design fire place screen, shown in the last post. This tool set is not only beautiful to look at, it is durable. These tools will last for years and years, keeping your hearth clean, your fire stoked, and your logs positioned just right. Being practical can also be beautiful, as proven by this ornate design.

Broom, shovel, poker, and tongs all hang beautifully like sculpture for an artistic silloete, and leave the floor clear, so it is easy to clean around and beneath the scroll shaped stand. Powder coated steel gives the set fire resistance and strength.

The scroll top design almost looks like a fountain, and the fluid lines are easy on the eye. This set would also look great near the CharBroil Firenzy out door fire place. You can mix and match the decor items to create a more formal or a more casual look. You can use the tool set outside with the Firenzy for a more rustic look, or indoors with a decor fire screen for a more formal atmosphere.

Pair the 5 piece tool set with a matching log cradle to complete the look.

This tool set makes a great house warming present.

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Here is a stylish decor item for your fire place.  Not only is a fire screen a needed safety precaution so that you don’t accidentally set your home on fire with escaped sparks, the fire screen itself can become a decor accent. Here is a perfect example. Say you want to bring a bit of old world aesthetic to your living room, and have chosen a few lovely antiques. How much more authentic would the room feel, if instead of a plastic electric heater, you had a fireplace framed in this lovely design, with a beautiful flower gracing the center of the screen, and oblong spheres atop its curves, like minarets? The cast iron designs were inspired by the traditional art of Tuscany. Just what you need to add a bit of Southern European charm to your home!

The curvaceous qualities of the design will encourage Chi to flow smoothly for good Feng Shui. Also, having iron near the fire will balance those two elements.

Note the lovely curled designs on the base of the screen. The 3 panel frame and flower will cast beautiful shadows when back lit by the fire. Lighting is a crucial part of decor and design.

This fire place screen is 44 and 1/2 inches wide, I inch thick, and 30 and 3/4 inches high. It makes a wonderful house warming gift (pun intended).

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Here is a beautiful decor piece for your fire place. This natural brown 3 panel fire screen has a beautiful oak leaf motif, that when back lit throws beautiful shadows. The play of light is a very important design element in any room. This screen combines the beauty of translucence, with the form of a functional piece of safety equipment. Children and pets are discouraged from touching the flames, and sparks are less likely to escape and start a fire where you don’t want one.

The screen measures 32 inches in height and 50 inches in width. It is made of steel coated in heat resistant powder for durability. The oak branches are forged steel and the oak leaves are stamped steel. The combination forms a lovely design.

The versatility of this type of natural design makes it very easy to match with a variety of decor themes. This screen will look equally at home in an antique decor, contemporary decor, elegant upscale decor, rustic country decor, or a botanical decor theme. With so many options to chose from, you can rest easy knowing that this investment will carry you through many years of use, even if you change your decor theme or move several times.

This screen makes a great house warming gift, while protecting the house it warms.

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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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The Orbit Wall clock is a very contemporary decor piece. The rainbow colored balls marking the hours add a whimsical and attractive flavor to any room. The shapes on the hour and minute hands further enhance the modern art quality of this fun timepiece, and make it easy to read at a distance. The colors make a wonderful accent to contrast with the wall behind it. If your decor theme is modern art, this is the perfect way to marry function and form. Kids rooms look great with this clock, and it teaches them to memorize the location of each hour. An outer-space decor theme is complimented by the orb shapes on this clock. It would also feel right at home in retro themed decor.

The Orbit Clock features quartz movement for precision. The clock measures 14 inches in diameter and weighs 3.8 pounds. It runs on one AA battery which is not included.

In Feng Shui, spherical shapes, like those used in this clock, are good for balancing the right combination of energies in your home or office. Added prosperity comes from maintaining this balance. As an accent piece, the clock is a colorful and pleasant addition to a room; as a Feng Shui cure, the clock is a Chi balancer, and reminds us to balance the the time we spend each day doing things that keep us materially, physically, spiritually, emotionally, and mentally well.

The spheres also remind us of the cyclical nature of life. This may be especially helpful to those experiencing hard times, and may comfort those experiencing a loss or bereavement.

The Orbit Wall Clock makes a great gift!

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Look at this pretty wall clock. The translucent pink petals are lovely with out being overbearing. The 10 inch diameter and Arabic numerals make it easy to read. The clock is a simple yet effective decor accent item. Fitting for contemporary and retro decor themes, this clock looks great in a bedroom, kitchen, dining room, or any other part of the home. Versatile, it looks at home both in a child’s room, as well as an adults room.

Here are a few decor ideas for this clock: Pair it with a Japanese decor, and it becomes a cherry blossom; pair it with a Hello Kitty decor, and it creates a kid’s refuge fro the world; pair it with a 50’s decor, and it represents the Norman Rockwell ideal of small town serenity; pair it with a 60’s style decor, and it represents “flower power”; pair it with a 70’s optical art decor , and it takes on a retro flavor; combine it with the clean lines of the contemporary design themes, and the 6 petals accent the room’s decor symmetry; in a Jewish home, the 6 petals make a subtle Star of David; in the right zone, the pink flower brings the Feng Shui energy of love and romance; with a botanical decor, it becomes the reward for your green thumb, and your love of the country side.

The clock has measurements of: 10 inches height, 9 inches and 3/4 width, and 1 inch and 3/8 depth. The protective lens will help it to last long enough to be apart of many successive decor changes as you and your family grow. When a clock is this versatile, it’s a good investment.

This clock makes a wonderful gift, and you can get one for yourself too.

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What is it about these old European designs that makes us so nostalgic? The River City Clock looks perfect with antique decor. The lines hearken to the engineering marvels of the industrial age, and the alder wood with cherry or oak finish lends it an air of sophistication. Old world libraries and studies would feature clocks like this one. Equally at home on a mantle piece, shelf or desk, the River City Clock is the perfect accent piece to tie your decor theme together.

Don’t let the good looks fool you; River City clock is a well designed and sturdy piece of technology as well. The wide base insures that it will not tip over. The radio controlled time automatically adjusts to daylight savings time, in any of 4 time zones in the continental USA and Canada, and makes sure that you have the correct time everyday. All you need is one AA battery, and this clock will keep you on track.

Here are a few suggestions for this clock: Put it over your fire place on a well insulated mantle, next to old photos in monochrome amber tint, in a wood frame of the same color as the clock’s case; put it on a shelf next to your antique leather bound books; put it on your desk next to your fountain pen or quill and ink; put it where you work to remind you that when you build a solid base, it is only a matter of time till you succeed.

In Feng Shui wooden items like this one enhance the Chi of growth and are typically placed in the family or historical zone of the home or office. This clock will look great with both family photos and business archives.

The River City Clock enjoys rave reviews and makes a great gift!

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Do you admire the design sensibilities Frank Loyd Wright? His clean lines that are at home in a natural environment, and that emphasis function of form and play of light ushered in a revolution in home design. Now, a piece of that tradition can be yours. The Bulova Glasner House Clock from the Frank Loyd Wright collection was not only inspired by the master designer’s work, it is officially licenced by the Frank Loyd Wright Foundation. This clock is the perfect accent piece to complete the decor theme of your room.

The design concept of this clock was adapted from the art glass living room window of the Glasner House Frank Loyd Wright built in 1905 in Glencoe, Illinois. The play of light through the mineral glass panel of the clock adds a good feeling to any room. The solid wood base is finished in a light cherry stain. The protective lens guards the reliable  movements of the hands. The craftsmanship is under warranty by the manufacturer, Bulova.

Put this clock on any desk, table, or shelf, and you have a handsome conversation piece. Put it where natural light can shine through the mineral glass, and you have a very special decor item.

The clock measures: Height 6 and 1/4 inches, Width 6 and 1/4 inches, Depth 2 inches. It requires one AA battery, which is not included.

For more Frank Loyd Wright clocks, check out the Willits series, the Dana, the Martin, and the Usonian.

These clocks all make great gifts, and as each is a bit different, you can have one in each room of your home or office.

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Here is a decor item that is perfect for a study, library, workshop, or office. This is the perfect clock for someone who likes to know how things work. The visibility of the gears is an elegant tribute to fine engineering and craftsmanship. The Rosewood stained wood paired with the black columns make a sophisticated design statement. The hour and minute hands are done in serpentine form, and the second hand sweeps around to provide accurate time keeping. The bell sounds on the hour, and the Silvertone Roman numeral chapter ring adds just the right touch to this 10 inch high sculpture. With a clock this well made, of course there is quartz movement. The clock takes one battery (not included).

If you have a family member or friend who is a budding scientist or engineer, this makes a perfect gift. It is also very helpful in teaching dyslexic kids to learn to read analog clocks. If they are able to see the inner workings of the clock in three dimensions, it is much easier for them to grasp the concepts, and make visual sense of the clock’s face, and hand movements.

According to Feng Shui, the black columns make this a good decor item for an entrance way, the visible gears and clear encasement make it right for the knowledge zone of your home or office, and the rose wood makes it a good choice for the family zone.

This is a good housewarming gift, graduation or congratulatory gift, coming of age gift, and birthday present.

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The Crystal Grandfather Clock is an exquisite decor item that adds class and beauty to your living room, hallway, dining room, office, or anywhere you need it. The play of light shining through and refracting off of the multifaceted crystal body of this clock is dazzling and spectacular.  A perfect match for a room with a crystal chandelier, or crystal table ware, this clock ties the decor them together in a lovely symphony of light and rainbows.

The clock features a swinging pendulum, that marks time the old fashioned way, making it perfect for an antique themed decor. Roman numerals are highlighted on the silver face of this transparent clock. The detail and design are breathtaking, and yet it only weighs 3 pounds. The clock measures: 3 and 1/2 inches x 5 and 1/2 inches x 10 and 1/2 inches. It will fit  easily on most shelves, but for best results, display it on an open surface near a source of light.

In Feng Shui crystals are used to enhance and raise Chi, meaning the positive vital force will be abundant. This  plentiful resource is then free to nourish you, support your growth, increase your prosperity, and create an environment with in which you may succeed.This clock is the perfect Feng Shui cure for a room that has had stagnant Chi, and low or stuck energy.

For a pleasant and productive office, try this Crystal Clock. Crystals are said to purify and clarify the elements around them, so putting this clock in the family room or any place where important meetings transpire, is a good way to support harmony in relationships, both at the office and at home.

This clock makes a wonderful gift.

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This solid-wood platform bed is simple yet stylish,  made of sustainably grown, premium, southern yellow pine, grown and manufactured in the USA. The platform bed sits 15″ high off the floor, providing 10 1/2″ of space beneath for storage and for ventilation. Feng Shui principles recommend allowing free space beneath your bed to allow chi to circulate. This bed is perfect for a single mattress or futon. The unfinished solid wood is safe because there are no toxic chemicals emitted. Leave the bed unfinished, or you can easily add a non toxic finish or stain to match any decor. The bed comes in 2 compact boxes for easy transportation and ready-to-assemble (which makes finishing very simple). As allen wrenches are included, there are no tools required for you to have . If you want underbed drawers, they are sold separately (shown below).

If you think that safe, eco-friendly wood furniture is to be taken for granted, think again! Most wood furniture companies do not use wood from sustainably managed forests and plantations, and then they make it even worse by preserving it or constructing it with toxic adhesives and carcinogenic chemicals like formaldehyde that invade your body with toxic emissions. They then add insult to injury by adding poisonous paint and stains. When you find a company like Room Doctor, take advantage of their ethical standards and protect your family with Room Doctor unfinished solid wood furniture.

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Room doctor also makes mission style beds.

The feet have dual tapered uprights.

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You’ll love these beds, and you’ll love the price!!!!

Do you need a place to focus on one experience at a time, to truly savor the flavor and texture and temperature of life, and help you to be fully present and in the “now”? Do you simply have great taste in decor, and hold Japanese traditional home design in high esteem ?

Harmony In Design has done it again!  They’ve brought us just the right furniture piece to complete our room design, and they’ve done it the eco friendly way. Their new Tea Table is made from the same sustainable Mango wood as the Raj meditation chair (shown in the previous post).  The petite size and shape of the traditional tea table allow it to be versatile enough for a variety of functions. When not using it for a tea ritual, it can be used as an end table, or coffee table. The traditional round Zafu cushions store neatly under the table when not in use. This is a great help in saving space and in keeping the cushions clean. The table is available in 2 non-toxic waterbase finishes (Natural and Espresso) and the cushions are available with 2 different washable covers (Cream and Mocha). For descriptions of the pillow materials, see the post below this one.

You can feel good about Mango wood products.  The mango tree stops bearing fruit after 20 years, and is then a good source of  timber. Plantation grown mango trees are a responsible alternative to damaging  rain forests. By eating the delicious and nutritious mango fruit and then building from the warm and beautiful mango wood, we do not waste any part of the tree before replanting.

The masterful craftsmanship of this elegant and understated table is truly harmonious. By choosing a round table, you also protect your shins from getting bruised and allow the room’s Chi to circulate gently. You will feel well in a room with such mindfully designed furniture; they help you to reach a state of no mind.

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Treat your face like a queen’s with these queen sized natural pillows (shown with the stuffing exposed for better viewing). For this pillow, Pure Rest uses 100 % certified organic cotton stuffed with kapok , which comes from the flower of a tall fruit tree. The pillow feels soft inside, because kapok fiber is very similar to silk. Kapok compresses easily and rebounds slowly, which prevents your ear from being pressured. This combination is so comfortable your weary head will slip blissfully into a deep restful sleep. The Pure Rest pillows organic cotton covers breathe well, and you will too! The organic cotton cover is hypoallergenic and so much safer than the covers made of conventionally grown cotton, you’ll be glad you were smart enough to pick this product. I mean really, who wants all those toxic pesticides in your breathing passages, eyes and mouth? You smush your face into your pillow for hours at a time; don’t you deserve to breathe safely?

The cure for cancer is to prevent it in the first place. Protect yourself with 100 % organic cotton products!

These pillows make great gifts.

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Now, keep your whole body safe with organic sheets and pillow cases! Your skin absorbs toxins if you sleep on sheets that were made with conventional cotton grown with pesticide sprays. You’ll sleep better knowing that you are wrapped in clean, safe, soft, cozy, eco-friendly and non-toxic certified organic cotton. There are pretty colors and prints to choose from too.

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The whole family is going organic! Think about it, if your pets are exposed to the toxins sprayed on conventional cotton, you’ll eventually have huge vet bills. Invest in an organic bed so you keep your beloved animal friends healthy and safe from carcinogens. They are loyal to you, so be loyal to them and give them the best care with a Pure Rest pillow bed.

When your pet’s bed is this comfy, they won’t keep trying to get into yours, and the sofa will last longer. When your pet’s bed is stuffed with eco-wool, you get a natural fire retardant that with out the use of a single chemical, resists bugs, mold, mildew, and dust mites. Your house will smell so much better when your pet bed doesn’t get nasty. The Pure Rest breathes and the 100 percent certified organic cotton cover means that the whole family is safe.

Buy two or three, and your pet will have a soft spot in all her favorite rooms, just like she has a soft spot in your heart. These pet beds make great gifts.  Cute black dog not included, but the pound probably has one just like him, waiting for you to take him home and love him.

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These hiding bunny pillows will be delightful for your baby or toddler to hide behind, snuggle into, bounce on, and lean against. The print is naive with out being kitsch, and is easy to blend into decor themes. So easy in fact, that you might enjoy them in your own room, or living room. They also make great gifts.

With dimensions of 26” x 26”, these versatile pillows are cuddly, soft ,child friendly furniture. They are great for lounging on the floor, for propping up against the wall, or decorating a bed.    The pillows are made of 100% certified organic cotton blended with hemp, and dyed with eco-friendly, water-based dyes.   The reverse side is a solid cocoa color, and of course made of the same nontoxic material.  You get to choose the filling. Amenity offers an eco-fill insert made with spun, recycled plastic bottles (familiar to you in the form of “fleese” clothing), or Amenity’s kapok insert which is a completely natural, sustainable option. Either one will come encased in organic cotton. The printing is done in the USA, and the sewing is done locally in Los Angeles.

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To decorate the walls in your child’s room, Amenity brings you Amenity Deer Canvas, 24×24 hemp and organic cotton wall prints are silk screened by hand with eco friendly water based dyes.

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Both the pillows and the wall prints are available in all three designs, including: the deer theme, the turtle theme shown below, or the bunny theme. This allows you to have them all match, or to mix them for a coordinated design that features all three animals.

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.

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!

In the dining rooms and banquet halls of exclusive Southeast Asian resorts, you’ll find hand-spun glass. The beauty of the craftsmanship makes it valuable as an elegant decor piece. Natural Home glassware utilizes 100% recycled glass incorporated in this same hand-spun technique, for an eco friendly product fit to serve royaly .  In a small artisan workshop, each hand-made piece is drafted  from100% post-consumer glass to produce a highly functional work of art, demonstrating the  talent of the craftsman.  Less waste ending up in landfills is the goal of using recycled glass, and timeless beauty is the goal of the craftsman. Put together, you gain a center piece that will bring you pride every time you see this translucent sculpture displayed. The lovely play of light and color will present any drink you serve in style. The quality of the hand spun accented finish will delight your guests.

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Your table will be an artful exhibit of graceful form when you complete the set with the Natural Home recycled glass hand spun accented bowls and serving platters, both available in different sizes.

Can you imagine how the colors of your salads,  soups, and dips will be enhanced by this hand spun glass? Food served from glass tastes better too. Bon Appetite!

Anything presented on such a platter becomes gourmet and more appetizing.

The square platters are available in both large and small. There is also a rectangular design.

Perfect for serving Japanese sushi and sashimi, French cuisine, desserts zig-zagged with melted Belgian chocolate,  or for making your child’s first attempt at cooking look better when the family pretends to eat it amidst much praise and adulation.

You’ll love the way light dances on your table and display cabinet when you combine all the pieces in this collection to form a decor set. What could be a more perfect wedding gift for a 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.

Here’s a fun wall design element. This cheerful looking frog was hand cut from steel drums and hand painted in Haiti. What better way to enliven a tropical or bamboo theme than with a splash of color? In addition to the sultry island evenings this art piece brings to mind, a reminder of fragile rain forest eco systems prompts us to waste less. Made from a steel drum, this piece of art is an example of creative reuse.

The Chinese consider a three legged toad to be a good luck symbol likely to bring good fortune and help you to make money, something we could all use a bit of help with these days. This frog is therefor a good part of a Feng Shui design for the kitchen, which is the symbolic room of abundance and wealth. If you have a bathroom, laundry room, or pantry room with no window, the Feng Shui masters suggest adding a red decor item. This little red frogy is just right for the job.

Children will love this bright and happy little frog. He helps turn any room into a jungle. A hanger on the back makes it easy to wall mount this pretty fella. Approximately 9″ W x 9″ H, this extremely durable metal decor item will last, and is appropriate for use in your garden as well. Hung on a door, this frog helps small kids to identify their own room.

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Check out the other designs the Breeze On In company makes.

You can add turtles, parrots, sea creatures, geckos,  butterflies, dragonflies, and frogs of other shapes and colors for a more diverse wall eco system, or to distinguish between doors to separate rooms.

The abundance of different fish and sea critters would turn your bathroom into an underwater kingdom of color. You’ll feel like you’re diving in a coral reef.

A great gift idea, the affordable price allows you to buy as many as you need. Just click on the pictures here and get to the product page.

Here’s a nostalgic tribute to your childhood.  Memories of the country side, of your mother, aunts and grandmother solving all the worlds problems over a steaming pot of tea at the kitchen table. The ritual, the aroma, the bonds of kinship, hearth, and home, all come flooding back to you when you pour yourself a cup of something hot and sweet from this teapot. It is at once classically elegant and homey, a beautiful display piece for your dining room or kitchen table, and yet sturdy enough to use everyday and put in the dishwasher or microwave. Practical and decorative, this teapot makes any table look as though dressed in a bouquet of roses. Images of an English garden, or the deep south in spring time come to mind when you see this lovely hand painted stoneware teapot. The colors are cheerful without being garish, and would blend well with a variety of room decor color themes. The rosy pinks,  light sage greens and hint of amber are so romantic, you’ll want to fall in love all over again.

The teapot is FDA approved, holds 44 oz, and stands 6 and 3/4 inches high.

A great gift idea for house warming, bridal showers, birthdays, and thanking your hosts, this teapot is affordable and beautiful.

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To make this gift even more special, add Octavia Paradise Certified Organic & Fair Trade Loose Tea

The exotic flavor of passion fruit, apricot and mango is delicious hot or iced.  Octavia’s Paradise organic tea is rich in antioxidants and anti-aging properties. The loose and colorful tea stays fresh because of the designer tin that holds 4 oz  (approx. 50 servings). Only the finest hand picked teas and ingredients are good enough for Octavia, and fair trade is their halmark.

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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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This 16inch by 20 inch framable print of a photograph by Carol M. Highsmith gives you a breathtaking vista. Putting this on the wall creates the feeling of endless space in any room.The huge sky and receding focal point are the cure for any claustrophobia inducing cramped space. The colors are beautiful and easy to match with your room’s decor. Perfect for south western decor, county decor, or Native design themes. This picture is classic Americana.

The infinite view point , ascending hues of the sky, and natural beauty inspire awe and reverence, perfect for meditation rooms and favorite places to pray. This vast landscape also helps us to put our problems into perspective within the grand scheme of things. This would be a helpful image to keep in your office, on the wall across from your desk. You may come up with better ideas while gazing into this scene of contrasts and timeless fortitude. You may also be inspired to protect wild open spaces from over-development and environmental destruction.

Geologists will like the examples of Earth’s geomorphological processes clearly visible and easy to point to when explaining theory to students. Artists will like the play of shadow and light. Everyone will like the way they feel when looking at this picture.

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Beautiful young horses lovingly enjoying each other’s company in the soft pastel spring sunshine –the image is so optimistic it makes you want to go out for a walk and be thankful for the world’s beauty. This cutting board is too pretty to put away when you’re done using it. You’ll want to display it on your kitchen counter or with your china in the dining room. You’ll have more motivation to chop organic vegetables for healthy meals when you’re inspired by the image of these healthy strong young herbivores.

This tempered glass cutting board is easy to keep clean,  is dishwasher safe, and has dimensions of 11.5 inches x 15 inches. The cutting board has protective clear rubber feet so that it doesn’t slide off your counter. Made in the USA, the Artworks cutting board comes with an unconditional replacement or refund guarantee.

Country decor starts with images of the country, and this one is iconic. A perfect gift idea for anyone born in the year of the horse in the Chinese zodiac. According to the principles of Feng Shui, the three horses here represent family harmony, and will encourage good family (or room mate) relationships, if displayed where you can see it from the table where you eat.

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Look at that lovely face staring out of that lovely face clock. What a beautiful way to bring the unspoiled wilderness into your home. The layering of the trees in the foreground and the moody sky in the back ground make you feel as though you’ve just parted a thicket and come across this majestic creature serendipity. Perfect for out door enthusiasts, country home decor, and canine lovers.

A great gift idea.  Is your birthday boy a self described “lone wolf”? Does your honey sing beautifully to you in the moonlight? Or does this clock simply add the perfect touch to your rustic design theme? The colors are easy to match with your room’s decor, and the picture is unique enough to avoid being kitsch.

This wood clock has quartz movement for time keeping accuracy. The unconditional replacement or refund guarantee means that for a full year you can trust the warrant against defects in material and workmanship. It was made in the USA, so the labor practices were regulated. The clock uses one AA battery, and the diameter is about 11.5 inches. It comes with a hook on the back for easy hanging.

This clock also reminds us that time is running out for Alaska’s wolves, and that if they are to survive, we must stop the government approved slaughter of these intelligent, social, and ecologically necessary animals.

There are so many reasons that this is the right clock at the right time.

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The title of this high quality lithograph is Moonlight Bear by artist Jay Zinn. The Green Shaker frame is made using state of the art framing equipment. The picture includes an acid free card board backing,  hanger, and picture frame grade glass. It comes with appropriate hardware and ready to hang, right out of the box!

Note the depth of view effected by the artist’s technique. This picture makes you feel like you are looking out a window, and that you have plenty of space. This is a good trick for making small rooms feel bigger.

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Here’s my favorite bath mat. It won’t slip because it has 12 rubber feet for a safe grip on the floor. It’s rounded to keep you from banging into sharp corners. The shape is pretty and enables such harmonious decor designs.  The slots allow for drainage and evaporation, which will keep your feet out of the puddles, and then keep your floor from harboring germs and fungi like a regular bathmat would.

It’s made from strong durable bamboo wood, which is resistant to water, splitting, and mold. Bamboo is a renewable resource. It is quick growing and farmed, so you can feel good about supporting sustainable wood production. It is also gorgeous, and makes your bathroom feel like a finish spa or a Japanese traditional bath house. This will look great with the other accessories shown in previous posts and with those below.

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To complete that Finnish Spa look, add the Mayfair 9401NI Natural Reflections Toilet Seat with Nickle Hinges, made of Dark Bamboo and available in lighter shades.

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and the natural bamboo bathroom decor toilet brush and holder by Umbra

This comes with a removable plastic cup insert for easy cleaning.

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How does this sound? You come home from a long day at work. You finally get the kids in bed.  Now you can take some time for your self. Fill the bath with hot water and slip in. Your aches melt away. Lie back and read your favorite book without getting it wet, sip a glass of sparkling apple juice with out spilling it or having to get out of the tub to reach it, munch on your favorite snacks without getting soap on them, or keep your soap handy where you can find it and it wont dissolve. With this Caddy, you won’t want to get out of the tub at all!

Waiting for a call, but don’t want to have to jump out of the water in a panic to reach the phone in time? Need to have your shampoo where you can get at it without looking or straining because you’ve got one arm around a wriggling toddler? Do you need your flea killing agents where you can reach them while trying to pin down a pet with Houdini-like abilities?

This Luciano Lorenzatti designed bathtub caddy is made of tough and beautiful bamboo and has expandable chrome arms that fit a variety of tub widths, and then slide in for easy storage. Bamboo resists cracking and mold, so it’s perfect for wet environments. Even better, bamboo is a sustainable eco-friendly crop.

The book support is included and even folds away when not in use. How convenient is that? These caddies make great gifts. For a very special occasion, gift wrap one with a lovely smelling and safe, non-toxic soap, like Tom’s Natural Moisturizing Bar Soap – Lavandin

or a pretty wine glass, like Cristal D’Arques Longchamp 5-3/4-Ounce Goblet,

or a great book, like Buffalo Gals and Other Animal Presences (Hardcover) by Ursula K. Le Guin.

This Bathtub Caddy is the perfect way to tell someone you love that they deserve a rest.

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You could put a couple of these by your outdoor hot tub or jacuzzi to keep your feet clean while getting in and out. I like using them in the kitchen, because they don’t get as nasty as other mats when you drop food on them. They are easier to clean too.

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What a pretty carpet. The understated colors are elegant and tasteful with a whimsical natural motif that avoids the monotony of absolute symmetry. This carpet would look good over stained wood or stone floors and walls. Doesn’t this carpet remind you of a Japanese floral arrangement, with its long lines and changes of plane and direction? Why not add a few Japanese style accessories to complete the room decor? This would look lovely with a display of Japanese Cast Iron Tea Pot Tea Set /Pine Copper

or the Dragon Red, both by Kafu, or the Rosseto Japanese Style Cast Iron Tea Pots Gold Gray 18.6 Ounces.

The Glazed Ceramic 3 Pcs Japanese Sake Set In Gift Box would add just the right touch on display near this carpet too.

Bamboo accessories would also look great with this carpet.

Try the Lewis Hyman 0108106 Natural Laguna Bamboo Roll-Up Blind. 60″ W x 72″ L

Natural Bamboo Roman Shade – 52×72

This carpet is 100% Olefinm, a synthetic which  is resistant to abrasion, mildew, moisture, and static electricity. Olefinm is easy to clean. The fibers are colorfast because the dyes are mixed with the polypropylene during the production process. The carpet features Action Back Backing and Machine-Woven Loop Pile Weave.

Cream colored upholstery and wood furniture (unfinished or stained) with brown leather accessories will change the flavor of the decor to a more western style, while still maintaining the understated elegance and good taste this carpet inspires.

The Saddle Leather Wall Clock – Brown

and the 

Oxford Brown Leather Triple Time Zone Clock by PhotoFramesPlus

would be great for that purpose, as would be a hope chest made of sustainably grown wood and brown leather straps.

In 2 Green Baby Eco Herringbone offers soft neutral toned blankets,

and

Park B. Smith Agra Recycled Cotton 18 by 18 Decorative Pillow, Natural

is just the right sofa pillow to blend with the natural tones of the Mohawk Home Asian Woven Rug (coconut).

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You just can’t go wrong with a gorgeous Persian style carpet. This one has the best color combo you could ask for, in a traditional design that has a timeless beauty. It’s a design element around which to base a room’s decor, and looks great with both unfinished and stained wood furniture. The sage green, wine, cream and peach accents give you several tasteful options for drapes and upholstery.  Lay this Area Rug over hard wood floors, earth tone colored ceramic tile, and cream colored wall to wall carpets for elegant visual harmony.

The rug is made of polypropylene fibers, so it can withstand the wear and tear of daily foot traffic and spills. However, the Home Dynamix Royalty Traditional Area Rug is so pretty, you may want to hang it on your wall with tall twin potted plants on either side of it, or a  chaise-longue underneath it.  It makes an excellent receding horizon at the end of a hall way or at the top of a stair landing, because of its layered design depth. If your room has structural arches or arched windows, this rug is a must-have. Add a few West Asian copper accesories, like a Morrocan style round table (or this Glass-Top Console Table – Copper)

, and the Turkish Coffee Set for Two

,or a tall traditional Arab tea pot/server like the one in this poster, which would look great framed on an adjacent wall.:

Old Arabian Coffee Pot and Jars, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East Photographic Poster Print by Amanda Hall, 24×32.

For romantic lighting try the 2 Arabian Palace Amber Candle Holder lanterns

For the final touch, add an Aladin style lamp ( check out the 5″ Brass Aladdin Incense Lamp, Embossed)

Burn exotic incense to complete the ambiance, and you’ll feel like you’re in a West Asian palace.

It all starts with the right rug.

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Do you have kids in that awkward stage of development, sharing a room, and embarrassed to dress in front of each other? This screen will solve the problem.

Is your ugly computer hardware set up and messy work desk ruining the look of an otherwise pretty room? This screen will solve the problem.

Do you live in a studio, loft, or home with an open floor plan? Do you need a beautiful and versatile way to divide the space as needed for different activities? This screen will solve the problem.

Does your baby refuse to fall asleep when there is too much visual stimulation? This screen will solve the problem.

Nexxt by Linea’s Bota triple-panel floor screen divides a room while adding a lovely peaceful view of tree branches and birds, as if you were seeing them through a second story window. The design keeps the room feeling light and airy.

The Triple panel screen is freestanding and constructed of white stretched canvas. The silk screened image is done in layered,  burnt red and taupe silhouette providing interesting depth and dimension in any space. The screen is also available in black and taupe.

The Triple Panel floor screen comes fully assembled.

Dimensions of the screen are: 48 inches wide by 71 inches high by 1 inch deep when open.

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Also check out the Shoji collection for triple panel screens with classic Asian designs.

This carpet is so pretty, your kids will want to keep the floor clean and tidy just so they can see it. The design lends itself to your rustic country decor, a Tolken style fantasy decor, a princess and frog prince theme, fairy theme, or any medow or woodland atmosphere you wish to create. Your child’s stuffed animals will look right at home with a floor like this. Your rocking horse will look as though he’s about to have a drink by the edge of the pond. Kids enjoy playing in environments that are calm and pretty. What better way to bring a sense of peace and well being into their room than a simulated outdoor experience featuring a water element. The best part is that you don’t need to actually mop up after it as you would a real water element, and yet it still helps the room ballance the energy acording to the Feng Shui system.

Antibacterial, non-slip backing that resists wrinkling, Kidply double stitched edges, makes this carpet durable enough to have a life time abrasive wear warranty.  Proudly made in the U.S.A., this carpet meets NFPA253 Class 1 fire code ratings.

The carpet’s dimensions are: 4′5” x 5′10”

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The KidKraft Boat Bed is just what you need to make your toddler think that going to bed is fun!

Who wouldn’t want to drift off to sleep floating over imaginary seas? This bed has decorative rails to keep toddlers from rolling off in their sleep, but the bed is low enough for them to climb in and out by them selves. This is a good transitional bed for little tikes who have out grown their cribs, but need an incentive to stay in their own bed instead of hiding in yours. Since their bed is much more glamorous, they’ll be proud to sleep in it. They can make believe they are sailing, fishing, scuba diving, and having adventures with pirates.

The rubber wood construction makes use of agriculturally grown trees that would have been destroyed after their latex production season anyway, so by using rubber-wood, you spare the ecosystem from deforestation. This wood should be kept indoors, and never put in real water, but it sure is fun pretending to be out on the high seas, or gently rocking in the marina. String colored lights for the marina effect, or play soothing recordings of waves and hump back whale songs for ambiance. Sea Shanties make good lullaby.

The bed has a convenient storage compartment, fits most crib mattresses (not included), and measures:

72.5″ x 32″ x 20.25″

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Also check out the KidKraft Fire Truck Toddler Cot, and the KidKraft Princess Toddler Cot.

OK, let’s be honest…..how many times have you avoided cleaning the floor in your kids’ rooms because you’d have had to pick up every stuffed animal in order to find the floor? When someone gets up to go to the bathroom, is there a squeak at every step? Do you utter words you forbid your kids to say when you step on sharp action figures? Have you found your kids balled up in the corner of their beds because they’ve been crowded out by their furry friends and dolls? Can you change their sheets with out having to remove and then rearrange an ark worth of species? Is it your kids’ room, or is it a zoo where they need tickets to enter? Fear not, ye’ brave parent! We can help!

This vertical free standing organizer holds up to 42 stuffed animals, dolls, and action figures in elastic bands secured around a light weight polypropylene pole. There is no hardware assembly needed. The organizer is white to make it easy to integrate into any decor. You’ll love the ease with which you can clean around it and move it from place to place.The kids will love having all their cuddly friends right there with them where they can see and reach them. They will also appreciate that the elastic band around teddy’s tummy doesn’t “hurt” him. Everybody wins !

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The perfect gift for any child is one that educates as it amuses. The delightful and colorful carousel is made of German crafted, Polish beech wood, and rotates using solar power. What better way for children to learn about the science of harnessing clean energy, than this fun decoration made especially for them. You can explain that when they use the sun’s power in this way, they save electricity, thereby reducing the amount of pollution produced at electrical power plants, and keeping our air cleaner. You can explain that by avoiding toys that use batteries or are made of plastic, we keep our dumps from leaching toxic chemicals into our groundwater. With one gift, you can open their eyes to how the choices they make can save our environment and keep them healthy.

Windowsills make great platforms for this carousel, and bold primary colors are bright mood-lifters for anyone stuck in bed and  under the weather. The carousel’s dimensions are: 6″ x 6″ x 7″.

You’ll want to give this as gifts to all your favorite kids.

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Your kids want colorful fun accessories with their favorite wild life themes on them. You want to know they won’t be exposed to toxic chemicals in their bedroom. Now you can both agree on this adorable coat hanger. They’ll want to hang up their own clothes when you give them this fun rack.

This coat hanger by Tot DotsTM has four ceramic glazed  knobs featuring caterpillars (also available with a cute mouse design) . Environmentally friendly and non-toxic Satin Purple paint finishes the solid birch wood rack . For added protection, the durable ceramic Tot DotsTM knobs have been glazed with an extra durable coating. The hanger comes with an anchor system that works well for both drywall and wood stud attachment. This anchor system is rated to carry up to 50 pounds, and is amazingly easy-to-install. The rack dimensions are: Length: 12 3/4 inches, Width: 1 3/4 inches.

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Fresh, clean, soft T-shirt fabric cuttings woven together,  make this 100% recycled cotton pillow a delight to recline on. The Park. B. Smith Anga pillow has a shell zipper opening and comes with the internal pillow. The pillow is filled with natural Duck feathers. The shel can be spot cleaned.

Recycled materials reduce waste and consumption, thereby contributing to a sustainable environment and a better world. Check out the many other Eco Recycled linens like Eco-ordinates Recycled linens that include bedding and much more. You can make your home a comfortable and beautiful palace you’ll be proud to show of to visitors, and do it using materials you’ll be proud to tell them about. Saving our environment starts with responsible shopping, and educating those around you. You can set a trend among your friends.
Once they lay their face on this soft cozy fabric, they’ll be hooked on recycling.

The neutral color of this pillow makes it easy to combine with any decor you already have, and perfect for designing a room full of bamboo, rattan, and other sustainable wood furniture and accessories.

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Your family deserves to be safe from toxic pesticides, especially when drying sensitive skin. The conventional cotton industry is one of the worst abusers of pesticides which become even more dangerous when combined. Your skin is your largest organ and absorbs like a sponge. Be sure to protect your self by wrapping your body in organic cotton products.These beautiful towels are made from long staple, 100% organic cotton, so you can rest easy knowing that you are safe.

The finishing preserves the purity and softness of the cotton because it is Chlorine- and softener-free. The imported Gaiam bath set includes a bath towel, a hand towel and a washcloth. Low impact dyes create beautiful colors, shown from top left: aqua, cocoa, kiwi, sunlight, french blue, chocolate, celedon, natural, dove grey, dusty pink.

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Bamboo is the fastest growing renewable resource. When you buy bamboo products you help save our environment. Your guests will notice that you are educated enough to make responsible choices when you shop. The timeless beauty of bamboo shows that you have, both, excellent aesthetic taste and values they can respect. You’ll be proud to recommend Joyce Chen bamboo products.

Bamboo is also extremely tough, and can stand many years of wear and tear. Finished bamboo is also much better than other woods are for items that are likely to get wet, as bamboo originates in a very wet environment and evolved to resist rot. This tray is strong enough to support your heavy mugs and bowl’s full of soup, and yet, it only weighs 4 pounds to ship this beauty.

The easy grip handles and raised edges prevent your culinary creations from ending up on the floor.The tray has dimensions of: 14-inch by 21-inch by 3/4-inch and comes in a black gift box.

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While you’re at it, check out the Iron Chef 12 inch burnished bamboo steamer for healthful meal preparation and the gorgeous selection of bamboo cutting boards and cooking utensils on Amazon’s Green Cook’s Tools.

This new shower curtain made from Recycled fresh clean fabric cuttings, shredded into fiber, spun into yarn, and woven into a soft fabric, is the perfect way to make your bathroom eco-friendly.  Buttons adorn the reverse for liner attachment, so you don’t even need shower curtain hooks. The shower curtain is 95% Cotton and 5% other fibers, and goes great with Eco rugs that come in many styles.

Why not help save the world while you decorate your bathroom? Pretty, clean, comfort can be environmentally responsible. This Park B. Smith Shower curtain is a great deal too, so you can afford to get a matching rug.

The buttons and finishing are all beautiful, and the curtain drapes for a classic look. You won’t want to miss out on this opportunity to coordinate your bathroom design.

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Bamboo is an eco-friendly resource, and its fiber makes supremely soft and breathable fabrics. This bath towel shows its superiority. A 70/30 blend of bamboo and cotton, in a plush 800-grams-per-square-meter weave, gives the towel a luxurious feel against the skin. Moisture absorption greater than cotton and a softness comparable to silk and cashmere make this fabric ideal for towels and linens. Bamboo’s breathable, naturally antibacterial fibers,  help keep your bathroom from getting musty. Moisture soaks in and then evaporates quickly, thereby preventing the formation of germ nurseries.

The bamboo cotton towel looks great, comes in many collors, and has a supple draping quality. The light lustrous sheenand pretty piqué woven border at either end are attractive.  Expertly made in Turkey, check out Pinzon’s bamboo cotton washcloths, hand towels, bath sheets, and bathrobes to turn your whole bathroom into a Turkish Spa. Clean them in the washer and dryer for no-fuss maintainance. The bath towel measures approximately 30 by 56 inches, and weighs 30.5 ounces. Click for more details and price

This beautiful Bar Cart features the famous quality and craftsmanship of Totally Bamboo brand . Perfect  for wine and cheese presentation when entertaining guests and accommodating parties, the Bar Cart boasts the following features:  The top is done in Parquet End Grain Butcher block style, with a juice channel groove. The wine rack fits up to 18 bottles. The hanging stemware rack allows for mobility with out breakage. 2 stainless steel towel racks and a utility drawer on easy glide sliders for practical frequent use make this cart more than just an eye catching center peice. Extra glasses and bar essentials fit safely into four shelves . Heavy duty locking coasters allow the bar cart to roll across the floor for convenient service.

Made out of gorgeous and eco-friendly bamboo, you can be proud that your bar cart was made from renewable resources. Classically elegant taste combined with responsible shopping ethics; you are a winner with this lovely design choice.

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This console table was inspired by the magical architecture of Morocco. It is made of quick growing rattan, which is a renewable resource.

The hand crafted frame is  made of rattan and leather bindings, and has a glass table top inset. The curved rattan poles are interlaced with leather strapping in a design that creates an open and exotic looking pattern that is gorgeous against any wall. The open base creates a spacious silhouette and keeps the piece feeling light and airy. The natural color is easy to match and combine when designing a room, and the light shade keeps the room looking larger and brighter.

The console table measures 29-3/4 inches high by 55-1/2 inches wide by 13-1/2 inches deep, and its shipping weight is 20 pounds. The table is easy to assemble.

This console is part of a Strathwood collection that includes matching coffee and end tables.  Rattan is harvested from palm trees to make sturdy wooden furniture that is lightweight and durable.  The inset glass tabletop is pretty and very easy to wipe clean.  Strathwood furniture is rigorously tested for durability, and assembly instructions are easy to follow. Strathwood furniture is easy to move when cleaning or rearanging, because it is so light weight.

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This is a lovely piece. The hue of the wood is classically elegant without being pretentious. Its airy design leaves the room feeling more spacious and uncluttered.

It fits well in hall ways and small spaces where a bigger table would protrude so as to disturb the flow of Chi (Feng Shui) or cause you to bang your legs (Shin OW!)

This is also a good piece for keeping the peace, as couples are more likely to agree on it when choosing furniture. This table is aesthetically pleasing to all, and is therefore a great gift idea.

Tie together design elements by including several of these tables on a split level or in an over-sized room. Create design symmetry by putting them on both sides of a feature such as a large ceiling to floor window, french doors, or raised bed.

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Yeee Hawww!  This actually really cool Guitar Rug creates a somewhat educational and then a truly magical effect, relieved as it is with such a deep black background and displaying such a wonderful set of guitar history in those colorful instruments arrayed so artistically in lines. One can see elements of McCartny and Lennon or the wild rockers of the earlier eras arrayed there as well as intuit the Joni Mitchell and more mellow folk singer instruments. Cute, attractive and deeply colored, this is quite a cute and suitable rug.

100% Olefin, Pile Origin, it measures 3′7″ by 5′3″. This baby is 100% polypropylene, easy to clean and nice to look at. Durable and simple, it could add some fun no matter where it gets put.

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This 100% Polyester Croscill’s Fabric Shower Curtain Liner decisively acts the part as a protector of decorative shower curtains as well as even being attractive enough for some customers to have selected it as a curtain, per se. Metal grommets at the top insure durability over the long term as they supply a strong and secure fastening loop for the hooks for hanging this item.

The bottom of the liner is hemmed and contains leaded beads for security and reliable hanging. Made in China, it actually has a stand-alone capacity when selecting the tone or tone-striped features as decorous in their own rights. Completely water repellent, this shower curtain liner fulfills every inch of its function as a durable and reliable protector and cozy household bathroom aid. Attractive and reliable, it is a quality piece of bathroom technology.

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This stunningly accurate, well-calibrated hourglass allows the passage of time to be recorded in the time-honored ‘Olde Way’ of our ancestral past. Its beautiful Cherry finish, thickly lacquered and grained, offers a brilliant color combination with the blonder sand behind. 12 inches high, it is of a scale not too obtrusive, yet still substantial enough to appreciate not only for its practical applications but also for its superb craftsmanship. This 60 minute sand timer is instructive in its interesting historical aspect as a chronometer as well as being useful for games and for such things as the timing of family functions.

For desktop or for living room beauty and style, this very elegant relic is a superb example of historical place and time and a valuable keepsake to pass along to future generations. Its playfulness competes with its overall effect as a near object of art. This is something very lovely.

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Every little girl (or the little girl in everyone, is that better?) can appreciate this gorgeous small music box that doubles as the best jewelry case ever. When opened, the tune “My Old Kentucky Home” starts up, lending the historical 19th Century charm of Stephen Foster’s most famous song and the tune sung collectively before every Kentucky Derby over the past 115 years. The twirling horse rotates in a ballerina style at the top and the 4 secret compartments add an aura of mystery and secrecy to the entire gorgeous little piece.

Lovely detailed lithographs adorn the outside providing horse scenes and gorgeously green grass background with the horses and other animals romping happily. Fiberboard cinstruction, durable and intimate, it can be a little girl’s total delight in a beautiful package. This item is excellent for tiny treasures, from earrings to bracelets, charms and more. Everything will be totally safe and comfortable inside.

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Bring the 19th Century to life with this indoor-outdoor double-sided clock. It’s absolutely rustic, antiqued appearance gives an incredible authenticity to what is in reality a modern appliance, durable, waterproof and exceptionally reliable. It can be mounted on a wall, as is, or hung from those gorgeous wrought iron braces shown in this display. Those brackets and the swinging nature of its swiveling posture gives the entire piece a sort of timeless, small-town look.

With “Victoria” lettered across the face of the clock, we sense the period at the bare beginnings of modern technology and the mind is given some free rein to explore history and a great sense of place. Being two-sided makes it the complete model of 19th Century pride and efficiency. The clock is a good sized 12″ x 12.5″ x 3″ wide, offering a substantial although non-intrusive element of charm and periodicity.

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This muted and elegantly quilted piece is the Tea Dyed Star Dance Handmade Cotton Quilt. Red and green star patterns are inlaid delicately in a rich pattern onto a light gold background, offering a subtle yet outstanding earth toned quilt fully able to warm the heart as well as the toes of the lucky owners. An understated elegance surprises the senses with the teeming variety of stitchings and star inlays, laid in a pronounced complexity. 100% cotton batting inside the quilted sections mean a toasty feel as well as the toasty colors.

This hand quilted spread is 110″ by 97″ – a large and very accommodating size with splendid and consistent detail. A perfect house-warming or wedding present, to say nothing of the possibilities for Christmas, a quilt always seems like such a marvelously timely and permanent gift. This would grace any home with style and a sense of warmth that makes a heart proud and happy.

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This adorable eye-catching little fairy is the Potato Peeler Fairy, one of many different fairies all incredibly cute and cuddly. Made of resin with a high impact durability, the detailed artwork of each piece is really pretty amazing. Constructed and designed to raise the imagination and to intrigue the pleasanter sides of our personalities these charming little creatures most definitely bring a smile to one’s face. And this, after all, is the magic a kitchen fairy truly brings.

Imagine a window sill with a few of these darlings, with just a few to be encountered elsewhere and you get the idea of why collecting these cute little guys is not only fun but possibly of value. A licensed Enesco Collectible, designed by G.G. Santiago, the Potato Peeler Fairy is one adorable item in an absolutely huge collectible base of Fairies. 4″ tall, it comes in a gift box with original paperwork, to make matters even more interesting, and it rates as one of the biggest Enesco sellers ever. Have some fun while investing at the same time in Fairy love. Thousands agree it is a hugely beautiful notion.

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For sheer humor value at home, the office or as a gift to someone with a great sense of humor, the Time Magazine “Man Of The year” Mirror ranks up there with just about anything imaginable as this stunning and heartfelt guffaw-producing reflection. Imagine waking up daily and seeing yourself, once again celebrated in Print and in the National Consciousness as The Man! Or, hey, The Woman, just different. The fact is, it is also possible to get custom text in the angled banner, leading now to a long and funny discussion as to what, exactly, that could be. I like the endless possibilities.

Made famous by The Big Lebowski reprints, this hilarious and lasting piece is actually very well-crafted and durable as well as packing a comedic punch. Made with a precision, computer-controlled cutter, you get and super clean and accurate reproduction of the item shown here. 9″ by 11″, it is not huge, yet it is magazine sized, an interesting and marvelous turn. Obviously, more than ine person will be expected to “check himself – or herself – out as the designated Man of The Year, while checking for wrinkles, pimples or all the other stuff we do in front of mirrors. This is a very cute item, made for fun and fun alone.

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These gorgeous table Runners are made from natural products and offer a combination of a delightfully primitive article made to look most modern in its rich deep color and its overall simplicity. Protective and pretty, they are color neutral, combining with just about any color of tableware to present a most interesting setting for family dinners or social occasions.

Easy to clean with a clean damp cloth, it also comes with a companion Twig Placemat for a full set. Made from twigs and constructed with fern and cotton thread, Nature comes right inside the house at your very fingertips in a dreamy yet practical way. Simple, clean lines and the obvious twig material lightens a mood and gives an ample and natural feel to dinner settings.

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Its name taken from Suzhou, the canal city an hour from Shanghai and home to luscious Chinese Gardens and the Chinese Elite for centuries, this pillow is a marvelously elegant and very special part of a larger bed ensemble, yet can stand by itself as a wonderfully comfortable and charmingly tasteful near work of art. The inspiration for this particular piece was an 18th Century Chinese Silk ceremonial robe. It is 70% silk, 30% cotton with Vermicelli stitching.

18″ by 18″, this gorgeous pillow is feather filled, with 5% Down Fill inserts and is dry cleanable. The quilting itself provides a lush and very tasteful craftsmanship that is rare and quite unique in itself. The smoothness of the silk fabric is cool to the touch and marvelously-colored, using the muted blues which most resemble the sky on a Summer day. The floral motif simply sings elegance as the flowers open on tendrils of gorgeous blue-grey vine stems. This is a breath-takingly beautiful piece of bedroom art. Imported from China, the expectations of elegance and pride are implicit in the product. Josie Natori is famous for combining balance and harmony in her sponsored products and this is not exception.

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Simple, natural with an elegant pattern and durable 56% Cotton and 46% polyester composition, this tablecloth speaks to us of the verities of warmth and comfort as we dine in families or other groups. Gorgeous floral patterns are inlaid onto a swirling off white background providing interest as well as the always-pleasing sense of flowers and placidity. Matching the plates and settings of the other Lenox products is also a plus, if it applies. But even on its own, this pretty and very serene tablecloth ranks as a top notch addition to any table setting. Classic in design, combining all the old fashioned pluses of simplicity and stark floral relief, this tablecloth reminds one of trips to the country and a simpler era.

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This beautiful display cabinet could look very elegantly well-placed on a hallway wall. Its rich black lacquer trim and the mirrored back wall allow for a marvelously deep view of curios and colorful or antique dimensional objects in a clean and fascinating relief. Slim, 1.5″ wide, 15″ high and 11.75″ wide, it forms an attractive catch-all for perfectly sized objects one might want to show off. Imagine having this delicate piece in your hall. You can put all of those ornamental miniatures on display and enjoy both their front and their back as it’s reflected in the mirrored back.

It’s a terrific gift idea for anyone but maybe particularly for Aunt Molly with all those cute antique toy soldiers she inherited from her Dad. It also would make a gorgeous display piece for your own hallway or bedroom.

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This perfect set of four bathroom dishes – a soap dish, tumbler, toothbrush holder and lotion pump, make an ideal addition to a country or romantic styled bathroom. A delicate flower pattern in red and green over a lavender purple background, with the bright white of the ceramics showing out prominently, for a clean look and feel.

You can get this set at a great price here on Amazon – check it out for the full specs and details. You can also follow the links on the page to add the shower curtain and bath rug that complete the set.

This beautiful 4-inch-tall figurine is a great way to express a love for felines, along with an Irish connection. It’s a graceful white cat with what looks almost like a whimsical smile . Made in Ireland from fine Parian China, it is decorated with two hand-painted green shamrocks.

It’s an original Belleek work of art – part of a long line of unique collector’s items that began back in the Nineteenth century. Collectors of china are well familiar with the term “Belleek” and for a good reason too: this is a pottery that’s traditionally committed to high-quality porcelain items, all hand-crafted and made for perfection.

A perfect gift for any cat-loving friend, for St. Patrick’s or just to say you care. And a wonderful addition to your home decor that makes an elegant statement about your and your interests.

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This fairly large vase, 10 inches high, is made of bone china with a regal 22-carat gold trim. It may look very expensive, but this timeless collector’s piece is actually priced at under $50 at Amazon at the time of writing these lines. As an addition to an exiting set, or as a beautiful vase in its own right, this delicate vessel makes an awesome gift for a dear friend, or even for yourself!

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This quilt is gorgeous and very affordable at $49 at the time of writing these lines. With so much work put into it and such a detailed wonderful finish, this is an awesome price for a piece of home decor that can really add a special touch to any room. An awesome gift for winter time and the holidays:

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Of course, when it comes to decorating the children’s room, curtains and window treatments are as essential as they are with decorating any other room. A touch of fabric can add so much to any room, and that added softness is even more important when it comes to the children’s environment.

When it comes to a boys room, blue is a classic, even if a tad cliche, of a choice.  A favorite character is always nice to have, and Thomas the Engine is always popular with young boys.

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The personal theme of relationship, listening and companionship makes this into a great gift too. Something that can be put on display on either in the living room or in a bedroom, to remind one of the presence of a good friend at all times.

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The three panel divider, with its antique style mahogany frame can fit well into any large room that needs the option for temporary separation. It works well in the bedroom, where the mirror side can be useful for creating a nice private dressing area. It can also be used whenever you need to create a more private sleeping space, breaking a larger room into more intimate corners. When no longer in need, this unit is easy to fold up and store away.

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You may think, oh this is just another white pillow, but for that specific look you need your pillows to be top quality. This one is 100% pure cotton with delicate ruffled eyelet flange. It’s clean look can be easily matched with any bedding set, adding its own crisp cool touch to your bed layout.

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This 55 inches-wide handcrafted metal fireplace screen, with its antique look makes a perfect decorative item that can really bring in Tuscany into a room. It doesn’t have to be the living room either, this one would fits beautifully into a romantic bedroom or even a study. And no, you don’t have to have a fireplace – just position this one anywhere where you can admire it.

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This piece of fabric, featuring the various houses of the Hogwarts school of magic, adds a touch of fantasy to any young witch or wizard’s bedroom. Gryffindor, Slytherin, Ravenclaw and Hufflepuff all featured here in magnificent golden and silver prints over 22 by 32 inches of rich colored fabric. A great gift idea and decorative element.

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You  can really get creative with the arrangement, and be sure of a spectacular exotic result. This set makes a magnificent gift too, decorative and meaningful. Highly recommended for a spiritual friend’s bedroom.
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Sized 20.5″ by 14″ it can be used as a pretty focal point in your design. While the Victorian style itself is rather eclectic and “heavy” and may not be right for a modern home, using elements such as these can add interest to various room themes.

This panel is actually designed and made by hand by American craftsmen. They do have other designs, so you can opt for a different one, while maintaining the beauty and uniqueness of handmade crafted stained glass.

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Practical too, made of polyester and machine washable, keeping a bunch of these runners in different colors may be a good way to have easy and quick decorative makeover from day to day. Either for a special party, or just a change of seasons, or even of your mood! They can make a great gift too, for a house warming party, or when visiting a friend.

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That alone spells out elegance. Add to that the flowing design a la Ming dynasty and you get a perfect stand for a goldfish bowl, or, if you prefer to keep it vegetarian, for a vase or a planter.

While the style is Chinese and Oriental, take note that it would look good in any upscale room, and can blend in with an eclectic collection of other pieces. Casual it is not, though, and requires some formality around it to fit in properly. So, think Oriental, but think Chinese Emperors rather than peasants.

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Made in Slovenia, this vase is a perfect example of contemporary classics. Just over 5 inches tall, It is a beautiful decorative item, whether filled with roses, or put on display on its own. A great gift for any crystal collectors, and a wonderful addition to any home.

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These candle holders can add attractive detail to a room, without taking up any floor or shelf space whatsoever. They can match many decor styles, from retro to country, making them a great gift for anyone with a passion for home decor. Note the combination made here, where the round shape of the metal is echoed in the ball-shaped candles, as well as the effect created by placing these alongside each other with a slight difference in height.

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This Godinger silver plated vase, with its delicate crystal rose can be a great addition to any such collection, or just a beautiful decorative item for your living room. Here’s a nice touch: add a rose or two in there… any color you like, for the full effect.

This exquisite item can make a fabulous gift too. What’s more romantic than a rose in a rose decorated vase? Or just as an everlasting gift to someone close.

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Some people, be them avid reggae fans, may be daunted by the prospect of incorporating this into their room decor. However, give this another look and consider the following: this is a very high-quality officially licensed item. It has everything a good focal point decor item needs: bright colors, interesting texture, eye-catching pattern and above all, a statement. Use it correctly, balancing it carefully into the room’s color scheme and layout, and you can have a real winner here.

Of course, the statement itself, the Bob Marley spirit, may be enough for some people, making this one more than a decorative item and a perfect gift for a Marley fan.

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The translucent gel cubes in pink and lavender add a delicious effect to the whole setting, making this candle a characteristically feminine decorative item for a bedroom, bathroom or even a woman’s office. You could use this in a living room too, though it is probably better suited for the living quarters of a woman.

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Be careful not to overdo the silk touch, and mix it well with other fabrics. Consider echoing the shiny fabric with a similar window treatment, and don’t go overboard with colors, and this can be a wonderful and affordable way to get some oomph into your room.

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Using the same solid wood black frame on separate pictures unifies them into a unique decorative element in any room. Framed by elegant black, which is said to be the one color that no room can do without, these can really uplift a wall and give it that special touch. Well arranged items, all framed in black can be perfect for a living room or for your study.

This set provides you with three sizes, where you have one large eight by 10 inches frame, along with four five by seven frames, three four by six frames and finally two smaller two and half by three and half frames.

The different sizes provide you with just enough variety to entertain the eye, while the uniform black wood frames bring it all together in style. How to arrange your display? Well, you sure have a lot of options, working with four different sizes here. This kit actually includes suggestions for arranging and displaying, but why not experiment for yourself? Try to balance your arrangement out, yes see if you want to place more focus on certain pictures by breaking the balance with them.

By the way, this set can be great for creating your own personalized gifts. Just buy the whole pack, and use any number of frames to create a special package for a family member. You can never fail when it comes to a picture of a sweet baby so elegantly framed.

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Now, this specific fountain is quite interesting, when it comes to its decorative value. Made of four steps that appear to be floating one above the other, it manages to incorporate an Asian feel with a definite retro style of design.

Try this 10 1/2″ high fountain in your living room, or office, as its sleek granite-like dark surface will fit well into a more formal feel. Alternatively, work it into an area dedicated to meditation, covered with soft silks, Indian or Oriental prints, candles and incest, for a more relaxed atmosphere, that can even be incorporated into your bedroom.

Its various uses and overall sleek look and feel, make this a wonderful gift for anyone. They are bound to find it not only useful and relaxing, but also easy to incorporate into any room decor.

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Places where you may want to use this clock could be anywhere that’s meant for relaxation. A guest room, a holiday home, a sun-room, or even your kitchen or living room, if you’re lucky enough to be living in a relaxed pace.

This can be a great gift, with a message embedded. Either to someone who has just retired and can appreciate the humor, or as a message to time-stressed friend suggesting taking things at a different pace.

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It conveys more than just an Asian style though. Its peacefulness and serenity radiate spirituality and it is perfect for a small meditation niche, in any room of the house. Surround it with flowers and candles, for a small household shrine, as the Thai people do, and create a unique spiritual corner that is not so much religious as it is meditative.

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This quality item is ecologically sound too and earth friendly, providing the local craftsmen of Northern Thailand with a source of income while encouraging them to celebrate local traditions.

In terms of style, it blends in wonderfully in any Asian styled room, and its wooden texture and color means it can fit in with some country styles, and even a more formal decor as well.

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This vase is part of the National Geographic and Novica collection, featuring distinctive artists and artisans from around the world. This item is made of delicate Thai Benjarong porcelain, which means it has five colors in the design (some Benjarong designs can have up to eight colors). The colors are added by hand, one at a time, creating a magnificent pattern enriched with golden bands. This piece of art is an amazing gift to a dear one, and that dear one can certainly be yourself!

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Don’t be fooled by the majestic golden rope and the elegant shape of this 24″ tall stand. This is a very practical item too, with a removable drip tray and general ease of use.

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This is an item exclusively sold at Amazon, crafted  high-quality, glossy white earthenware with hand-painted green apples blushed with a touch of ripe red among the green leaves. Fruit, leaves and pink flowers, that bring you that spring time perfect touch.

It’s part of a series with similar country designs that can let you add tableware and more to your home decor, all unified by the same style and design.

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In black and white neutrals, it could also work with other, more eclectically themed rooms, creating a subdued, yet effective barrier for added privacy. It’s perfect for clinics or beauty salons, or anywhere where you wish to instantly create a more private space.

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They say no room design is whole without a touch of black, so even if your color palette doesn’t rely on black, you can safely add this ebony color touch. Perfect for your study, office room or even living room, they make a wonderful set for a manly gift too.

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You can build it up into a theme, by adding several of these angels, placed on various frames, mirrors and doorways. A religious and romantic feel, all in one.

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With its fine detail in both the painting and the pewter lid, it depicts an image of a German countryside Oktoberfest, with a picturesque village shown in the background. With Zoeller & Born’s decades of experience in hand-crafting these traditional steins, this decorative item is one that will last for generations and increase in value. Perfect for any beer themed collection on display in your living room, check this page for more details.

What’s more, made of pewter and painted in bright black, white and red, it’s an absolutely delicious addition to any room. Those red shoes can be just the right touch of red, if worked into your room’s color scheme, with the black and white striped socks adding more detail and interest.

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Even on its own, it conveys a sense of elegance that goes well with majestic flowers such as tulips, perhaps special tulips in a hue that matches your room color scheme for a rich and almost extravagant effect. It would be perfect in both lavish victorian rooms as well as in sleek contemporary settings.

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The combination of cedar wood and red leather, the rich sculpted leather texture and the original South American style make this one a memorable item that can grace a South American or Indian themed room, and can fit in nicely with some styles of country decor as well.

It’s handmade and each item is imported individually from the Rios family in Peru (part of a special project by National Geographic). This one will become a family heirloom and a special item that will last for generations.

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They’re wonderfully decorative, graced with rich detail and made of polyresin, and would be wonderful in any imaginative kid’s bedroom, although if the child is too young, you should make sure he or she isn’t scared by the fierce figurines. These can also make a unique gift for kids and adults alike.

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Worked into the right settings, it can either create a hugely dramatic effect when contrasted with white, or used as a black touch to actually cool down a bathroom that uses vibrant colors and many decorative items. Either way, I do believe it can add a majestic feel to a well designed bathroom, so why not follow in the footsteps of top hotel decor designers and work this unique shower curtain liner into your bathroom decor?

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This nifty thing can actually effect an entire room, creating a magnificent lighting effect that is sure to catch the eye. It has a little crystal hanging there, a genuine Swarovski crystal that creates a prism, breaking light into a striking, and some would say sublime, light rainbow cast around the room.

This is a self contained unit, with the crystal rotating to create its rainbow effect, all powered by solar energy. Place is in a well lit spot, such as next to a window, and let your guests go “wow”, as they enter your room.

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This functional item has non-slip latex backing, that safely and securely keeps the mat in place, be it at the front or back door, or even in front of your kitchen sink.

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So much so, that I would not recommend using them in a home inhabited or frequently visited by young children. Elsewhere though, these are perfect for filling up a nice glass jar or a pretty bowl with, and putting up for display. This is original handmade Murano glass, and each 2″ long piece of candy is different and unique, making it a wonderful gift set for any collector.

This lot of Murano glass candy is a great find! This lot includes 24 candies. Each candy is handmade from high quality color glass in a variety of colors and designs. This lot is an assorted lot that includes many colors and designs of these wonderful Murano glass candies. Approximate Dimensions: 2″ L x 1″ W.

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It’s the combination of the sleek black iron container and grinder, with the chestnut colored wood box, all in a highly defined classic design. With its old world aroma (pun intended!) this item would be perfect in any kitchen, and is pretty enough to be put on display.

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Door mats come in a variety of designs and colors, but they can also have something extra… they can let you introduce a funny caption and set the mood by conveying an actual message in words. Make your guests smile even before they set a foot inside your home with this one, intended specifically for cat owners -

You may need to be a cat lover to appreciate the humor in this… but it does work, making this mat a wonderful addition to your home, or a great gift for cat loving friends. It comes in a nice eye catching color combination of natural beige, purple and green and printed in durable color-fast inks.

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Great for aspiring young athletes and sports fan, covering various sports themes including soccer, football, basketball and baseball, this all-American rug is a largish 5′ by 7′ with a screen print design. It’s 100% mod-acrylic withe latex and cotton backing and is easy to clean with mild soap and some lukewarm water.

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This decorative religious item, measuring 8 by 4-3/4 by 2-1/2 inches, is made of fine crystal of flawless clear color. Full of wedge shaped features, it truly does create a marvelous effect of light and sparkle. It’s stable and solid too, standing on its own three-tiered pedestal (made of the same fine crystal).

This isn’t a mass produced item either. Each piece is hand made by Irish artisans from the town of Waterford, Ireland, making it a great gift for St. Patrick’s Day celebration, or for any special occasion, baby Christening, weddings etc.

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