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Rustic Lighting: Fixtures and Lamps
Rustic lighting of today is an upscale, affordable alternative to vintage or antique lighting that we once scoured the internet and local second hand shops to help create the right ambiance in our new homes and renovated living spaces. These new fixtures and lamps are made of UL tested materials and wiring and offer a [...]
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Decorating for Christmas with Miniature Villages
Every time the holidays roll around, stores start putting out decorations that put consumers in the mood to shop. Christmas village scenes are one of the most popular collectibles for consumers – and it’s something you can grow over time and pass down to your heirs.
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Country Saltbox Houses
I’ve been painting them for years. Filled my old farmhouse with prints of them saying “Home Sweet Home” and such. I even had a small but pretty collection of 2-3″ high lit saltbox houses – but that was before the fire..
Still, I can’t believe I’ve been writing about country decorating on this site for nearly [...]
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Country Decor, French Country and Rustic Lighting
Time to String Up the Lights for the Christmas Season
The nip is in the air and it’s time to light up those fireplaces, make some hot cocoa and get the Christmas decorating ideas flowing. So put on some cheerful holiday tunes from your favorite Christmas CDs and let’s get started. Where should you begin?
Since the outside of your home is the very first sight [...]
Nativity or Christmas Village for the Mantel?
A fireplace mantel is the perfect place to display a Christmas scene whether it be one of the cute Christmas villages or a nativity set. There are many different styles you can choose from – you can go with traditional or try something a little different this year.
What is your personal style of country decor [...]
Indoor and Outdoor Country Christmas Decor
The leaves are changing colors and there’s a bite to the wind that blows. When you stop and pause outside, you can smell the difference in the air. Christmas is coming to the country! Well actually Christmas is coming everywhere, but there’s nothing quite like an old fashioned country Christmas!
Get ready to get up in [...]
An Artificial Versus A Real Christmas Tree
The excitement of Christmas takes off on a whole new level when it’s time to set up the Christmas tree. But before you set it up, you have to pick whether or not you’re planning to have an artificial Christmas tree or a real one. There are pros and cons to either choice so just [...]
Read moreHome Decorating Advice
I am often asked for home decorating advice from people hoping for a quick answer of color, style and painting techniques. Although I’d love to help, there is never a simple answer when it comes to home decor. Your room’s ‘flavor’ is as complex as you are, as varied as each member of your family, [...]
Read moreCollecting versus Clutter in Decor
Are you a collector of decor accents and items or are you a ‘collector’ of anything and everything? You see, there’s a difference. A ‘collector’ will bring home anything from the store that appeals to them in any way (sometimes they will buy an item just because it is on sale and they “might need [...]
Read moreCustom Country Farm Signs
If you’re looking for some pre-painted farm signs skip down to the bottom of the page to see what’s available.
Country Signs for Your Farm or Ranch
So many people get this wrong – and I did too! – so I thought I’d put this page up for you if you’re searching for a custom country [...]
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