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I am always looking for accessories, old and new to accent the home. My first love is textiles, especially linens. As a decorator, I have been mixing the old with the new which gives a home a special look.
In addition to my e-bay auctions, I have a shop at Ruby Lane..DESIGN CONNECTION I have
other items for sale,
I also have a booth at Antique
World in Clarence, New York. Stop by, if you are in the neighborhood. Also, stop
back here for more linen and decorating tips...
Please take a look if you are
interested.
Mix the modern with the traditional
The tabletop, like a home doesn't not have to follow any one style. A traditional table can have an added twist by adding a touch of contemporary. For the following table scape I use my modern square dishes, along with silverware, which was my Moms is a Wallace pattern, from 1933. The Italian glasses were given to me by my Aunt. All of this was set on top of a vintage floral embroidered tablecloth.
Decorating Tips for the bedroom
Today's bedroom is more than a spot to sleep. Today's bedroom can also be a place to watch TV.V., read, exercise, to daydream, or to just get away from it all. When you are decorating a bedroom for yourself, or someone else, the first consideration should be , what can be done to make this the most comfortable room in the house, and at the same time the interests, and styled of the owner of the room.
One of the first thing to do is to list priorities. The master suite is usually shared by two people. Take into consideration the needs of both. Decide what the space needs. A king size bed is ideal, if the space allows.If its a room for a child, there should be a space for learning, reading, and dreaming. Plan, so that the room will grow with you child. If you have a spare room, it could have a duel purpose, as both a guest room, and,a hobby, or office room.
I am often asked, if a certain size linen will fit a particular bed, so I am including a chart with the most common mattress sizes:
Decorating Tips
Arranging Shelves
A few ways to make your bookshelves become uncluttered
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Arrange similar items together. A group of figurines, vases, or plates.
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Add plates or art work on shelves for color and texture. Wood or acrylic easels could be used to hold them..Books do not have to be horizontal. Stack a couple of them. Use this stack of books to showcase a object.
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Do not forget your favorite photographs, to make the shelf have a personal feel.
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A small accent lamp will add warmth to a shelf..Linen Tips
- If you are storing linens for any period of time, do not startch them..Startch can attract bugs.
- The best bleach is our shining sun.
- After you wash your linens, rinse them well, rinse, rinse and then rinse again...