When you first decide to have a garden all you really think of is where it’s going to be; how much sun will shine on it; is it close to the water source, etc. Very seldom do you think about what you need in terms of storage for the garden but eventually you have to [...]
Several different bonsai trees feature long pine like needles, but few of them have as long or as tightly clustered needles as the Eastern White Pine bonsai. This outdoor bonsai tree features needles clustered in groups of five along almost all of its branches. They have an interesting, feathery look that would seem to feel [...]
Barak Obama brings hope and optimism to many Americans and so does this blanket throw with Obama on it. He brings a smile on the face of many optimists who believe that change is necessary and he is the right person to do it. The Obama ‘Believe’ Throw Blanket has his face on it and [...]
I can always tell when a custom builder has an attention for detail, or when he is just interested in cutting corners wherever he can. It’s subtle choices that give this mentality away; the way windows are framed, the kind of molding and trim used in places that aren’t necessarily the showy rooms, and the [...]
I’ve always been a pushover for princess stories, anything that involved a fair maiden, a handsome guy on a horse, a castle, live in wait staff, the life I was meant to lead. But alas, I am 34, single, never married, and live in a small bungalow. I am a weekend warrior in what I [...]
The very first rugs were woven in Asia over four centuries ago. Carpet weaving is still practiced today. In earlier centuries, mostly all weavings reflected the culture and daily activities of the people weaving the rugs. Native American rugs usually depicted the hunting on wild animals, teepees, nature, and Native American symbols. The Chinese generally [...]
I knew I had to have this the moment I saw it! I positively adore the perspective of the scene, as if I’m there looking down that cobblestone street myself. The colors and textures are gorgeous, and the picture doesn’t do the actual item justice. I love anything Parisian, and the Bar De L’Entracte Tapestry [...]