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Decorative items can accentuate a room. They don’t have to attract the eye and be too obvious, as this small subdued statue shows. Hand carved in cream and beige colors, it can take time and a state of mind to be noticed. Once a moment has been seized, your guests, or yourself can take the time to look and appreciate the sentiments expressed in this work of art.

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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Why not introduce a mysterious exotic touch to your bedroom? Or even to your office room? This feng shui plate, with the set of river rocks and five unique candles depicting the elements of metal, wood, water, fire and earth, can turn an ordinary room corner into a small shrine:

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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Amazing what a difference dressing up your room can make. It doesn’t have to be a huge makeover either and doesn’t have to be an expensive table cloth. Take a bare room and just throw a runner like this one over the table and voila - you’ve changed the atmosphere. What’s more, with these relatively cheap runners give you an excellent tool for controlling and playing with color themes.

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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Bean bags are always a hit with kids. The younger or more active kids can really abuse a bean bag by continuous jumping on top of it. Teenagers are more likely to enjoy schmoozing in comfort, laying down inside a soft bean bag. This makes a bean bag a great item for kids room, as it can actually grow with them and survive future makeovers.

Here’s a great option for a boy’s bedroom, or even for a sports loving girl - they will literally get a kick out of this soccer bean bag:

This is actually a beanless bag, large and durable enough to be used outdoors. The black and white bag adds a touch of humor, with its funky shape, so inappropriate for a soccer ball, and some black and white drama to the color scheme. It can be an awesome gift too, imagine this one getting in the mail! Quite the birthday surprise!

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Simple elegance in crystal, this wonderful Waterford vase is a fairly new addition to their collection of fine crystal items. This vase is one is a series of ballet themed objects. It is named Giselle after the famous ballet by Adolphe Adam and it’s shape is as elegant and flowing as that of a prima ballerina. Note the pattern of feathers, inspired by a ballerina’s tiara.

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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It’s amazing how prominent the Rose is in human culture. Not just Western culture either. It is one of the earliest flowers to have been domesticated, and is mentioned in the folklore of ancient Egypt, Rome and even Native North American culture. No wonder it’s a popular theme for many decorative items, and for various collections.

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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Using a black and white print over colors, in a wall hanging is quite a-la 1970’s. It can get cheesy if you’re not careful, labeling a room as outdated. This is not to say you can’t use a vintage print with style. Take this Bob Marley tapestry here:

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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Scented candles are a wonderful way to add a personal soothing touch to any room. Bedrooms in particular can benefit from the candle effect, be it in the form of several small candles, or a single unique candle, such as this one.

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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