When you tell your friends that you’re shopping for decorations for your living room, they will probably think that you are going to buy pictures or paintings to hang on the walls, and maybe a vase for that coffee table. While this is definitely a possibility, there are other options for decoration, such as decorative [...]
A relatively young form of art has emerged on the market. The giclée, French for “that which is sprayed” or “sprinkling ink”, refers to a style of printing that results in beautiful, sharp prints of digitally archived art. The term was coined by Jack Duganne in 1991, but the process of printing giclées has been [...]
For years and years, artwork has been an important part of global culture. The first evidence of art can be traced as far back as the first evidence of humans. This suggests that for as long as the human race has inhabited this Earth, there has been art present to assist in communication, to convey [...]
Imagine this – you just bought a house, your first, and you want to decorate it right. You pick out the perfect paint color, complimentary furniture, and matching drapes. But there’s so much more! There are a lot of aspects of interior decoration that you can include in your home, and furniture and paint are [...]
Half the fun of buying any new piece of technology is being able to personalize it. Whether you add your favorite ring tones, change your screen’s background, or simply pick from one of the pre-existing in-phone color schemes, your iPhone or iPad will feel a little more “you” after you’ve changed something. One of the [...]
Visits to the doctor aren’t typically relaxing. You’ll be bombarded with questions, strapped with blood pressure monitors, and perhaps even stuck with needles. Throughout all of this, you’re told to sit on the exam table covered with paper that crinkles every time to move. Little about a visit to the doctor is pleasant and you [...]
We’ve posted this great interview with Anna Swing, a showroom manager and designer from High Point, NC. Take a look!
You’ve heard of reproductions and prints, but there is a new form of artwork that will help you add life to your room – the giclée. The term, coined by Jack Duganne, became popular in the late 1980s. It refers to any ink-jet print that is high-quality and is often used by artists, print shops, [...]
Decorative pillows, sometimes called throw pillows, can add the finishing touches to a room makeover or breathe a new life into any room in your house. There are many styles and sizes of decorative pillows available on the market today. As with any home accent, decorative pillows have their own dos and don’ts. It is [...]
As with any aspect of interior design, it is important to choose the decorative pillows that will best compliment the room you are decorating. There are a few things to consider when looking at purchasing designer pillows. Pillow Style You will want to pick a pillow that suits the style of your room. If you [...]