Posts Tagged ‘Colors And Shapes’
Andy Asbury asked:
I’ve always admired people who decorate their house as though it were an art form. They don’t necessarily follow all the rules and combine colors and styles in a creative, almost bohemian style of decorating. The result is a home that truly reflects the personalities of its owners. The hard part is accomplishing this and still having a house that is marketable from a resale standpoint.
One couple in particular comes to mind. They were both artists, who had mainstream jobs, but managed to use their home as a canvas. Every room was totally unique, peppered with treasures from hours of antique hunting, such as ornate carved sconces, original furniture, and re-used columns and doors selected for their architectural originality. The children’s craft room had a 12 foot paper mache dragon suspended from the ceiling with huge, shining outstretched wings.
This is an extreme example of artful decorating, but there are some things the average person can do to spice up their home, and make the decor a little more original.
Don’t be shy to display your collections. If you’re a collector, you’ve probably spent numerous hours and money completing that set of bone china teacups or cranberry glass serving dishes. Whatever your theme may be, show it off. This means bringing out the special platters and dishes for dinners and not leaving them hidden away in cupboard.
Combine items by grouping items with similar uses, colors and shapes. It’s much more dramatic to feature a collection of old medicine bottles in a group than placed individually, here and there. A collection of blue vases, in different sizes and shapes blend together when displayed together on a shelf or tabletop.
Items with similar themes, such as a bottle of wine with a couple of wine glasses on either side, can appear more interesting than if displayed separately. A collection of artwork with similar frames also can be hung as a grouping.
The fabulous look of fabric. Get out those vintage hats, shawls or unusual pieces of fabrics to be used as attractive accent pieces.
Recycle and reuse. Scour the architectural salvage companies for one-of-a-kind items such as, reclaimed columns, flooring, ornate gates, mantels and wrought iron. These types of pieces add character to your home and make for an interesting decor.
Above all, don’t be timid; when it comes to artful decorating, you have to be willing to step outside of the box and explore new possibilities. Pour yourself a glass of wine, look around the room and begin your creative adventure!
I’ve always admired people who decorate their house as though it were an art form. They don’t necessarily follow all the rules and combine colors and styles in a creative, almost bohemian style of decorating. The result is a home that truly reflects the personalities of its owners. The hard part is accomplishing this and still having a house that is marketable from a resale standpoint.
One couple in particular comes to mind. They were both artists, who had mainstream jobs, but managed to use their home as a canvas. Every room was totally unique, peppered with treasures from hours of antique hunting, such as ornate carved sconces, original furniture, and re-used columns and doors selected for their architectural originality. The children’s craft room had a 12 foot paper mache dragon suspended from the ceiling with huge, shining outstretched wings.
This is an extreme example of artful decorating, but there are some things the average person can do to spice up their home, and make the decor a little more original.
Don’t be shy to display your collections. If you’re a collector, you’ve probably spent numerous hours and money completing that set of bone china teacups or cranberry glass serving dishes. Whatever your theme may be, show it off. This means bringing out the special platters and dishes for dinners and not leaving them hidden away in cupboard.
Combine items by grouping items with similar uses, colors and shapes. It’s much more dramatic to feature a collection of old medicine bottles in a group than placed individually, here and there. A collection of blue vases, in different sizes and shapes blend together when displayed together on a shelf or tabletop.
Items with similar themes, such as a bottle of wine with a couple of wine glasses on either side, can appear more interesting than if displayed separately. A collection of artwork with similar frames also can be hung as a grouping.
The fabulous look of fabric. Get out those vintage hats, shawls or unusual pieces of fabrics to be used as attractive accent pieces.
Recycle and reuse. Scour the architectural salvage companies for one-of-a-kind items such as, reclaimed columns, flooring, ornate gates, mantels and wrought iron. These types of pieces add character to your home and make for an interesting decor.
Above all, don’t be timid; when it comes to artful decorating, you have to be willing to step outside of the box and explore new possibilities. Pour yourself a glass of wine, look around the room and begin your creative adventure!
prabakar asked:
Finger Lakes Region in upstate New York is an ideal setting for a Fall getaway. The area includes many treasures, such as the Corning Museum of Glass. Contrasting with the vibrant fall foliage, a modern steel building houses the Corning Museum of Glass, offering a glimpse of traditional glass-making techniques.
The Corning Museum boasts a wide array of dazzling historic glass objects, and also offers special events, such as the recent 46th Annual Seminar in glass. The topic of this year’s seminar was “Nature in Glass,” with a major focus on the life and work of Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka, the creators of the Harvard glass flowers. The glorious flowers will be on view through November 25 and will delight both children and adults. The basic ingredient of every model was colorless glass, which the Blaschka’s manipulated with other materials, such as copper wire, oil-based paint and even paper.
In addition to the Blaschka exhibit, the Corning Museum is rich with decorative objects and fun activities. Visitors can see a window created by glass master Louis Comfort Tiffany, tour the many floors dedicated to historic glass objects, watch glassblowers create spectacular glass objects, and even create their own glass object using traditional glass working techniques. Even the outside of the museum offers a unique display: Glass pumpkins and gourds reflect the bold colors and shapes of the season.
Upon leaving the Corning Museum, visitors can drive through the surrounding Finger Lakes Wine Country, featuring many award-winning wineries. During the fall season, this is a great weekend retreat, with charming inns such as the Inn at Glenora providing a relaxing environment. Glenora features an on-premise restaurant called Veraisons, and boasts stunning views of Seneca Lake and the fall landscape. Wineries in the area include Genora Wine Cellars, offering their signature Pinot Blanc with delicate pear and citrus flavors and a distinctive dry Riesling, which won the 2007 Critics Challenge Gold Medal. The Herman J. Wiermar winery holds its wine tastings in a striking setting: The tastings are done in an old scissor-trussed barn that was redesigned with a modern interior. Besides these notable mentions there are virtually dozens of wineries to visit set in the most breathtaking setting. For more information www.etabletop.com
Finger Lakes Region in upstate New York is an ideal setting for a Fall getaway. The area includes many treasures, such as the Corning Museum of Glass. Contrasting with the vibrant fall foliage, a modern steel building houses the Corning Museum of Glass, offering a glimpse of traditional glass-making techniques.
The Corning Museum boasts a wide array of dazzling historic glass objects, and also offers special events, such as the recent 46th Annual Seminar in glass. The topic of this year’s seminar was “Nature in Glass,” with a major focus on the life and work of Leopold and Rudolph Blaschka, the creators of the Harvard glass flowers. The glorious flowers will be on view through November 25 and will delight both children and adults. The basic ingredient of every model was colorless glass, which the Blaschka’s manipulated with other materials, such as copper wire, oil-based paint and even paper.
In addition to the Blaschka exhibit, the Corning Museum is rich with decorative objects and fun activities. Visitors can see a window created by glass master Louis Comfort Tiffany, tour the many floors dedicated to historic glass objects, watch glassblowers create spectacular glass objects, and even create their own glass object using traditional glass working techniques. Even the outside of the museum offers a unique display: Glass pumpkins and gourds reflect the bold colors and shapes of the season.
Upon leaving the Corning Museum, visitors can drive through the surrounding Finger Lakes Wine Country, featuring many award-winning wineries. During the fall season, this is a great weekend retreat, with charming inns such as the Inn at Glenora providing a relaxing environment. Glenora features an on-premise restaurant called Veraisons, and boasts stunning views of Seneca Lake and the fall landscape. Wineries in the area include Genora Wine Cellars, offering their signature Pinot Blanc with delicate pear and citrus flavors and a distinctive dry Riesling, which won the 2007 Critics Challenge Gold Medal. The Herman J. Wiermar winery holds its wine tastings in a striking setting: The tastings are done in an old scissor-trussed barn that was redesigned with a modern interior. Besides these notable mentions there are virtually dozens of wineries to visit set in the most breathtaking setting. For more information www.etabletop.com