Furnishing My Home!

The warm days are fast approaching and many people will be spending most of their time outside the house.  If you enjoy relaxing on your yard or deck and are looking for ways to provide privacy in these  areas, then perhaps you may want to get this teakwood room dividing screen.  Besides giving you the privacy you need, this teakwood room dividing screen with intricate details also adds rustic beauty to your home.  With this teak screen, you can enjoy your cuppa, read a book or slimquick review and be free of prying eyes.  The beautiful teakwood screen is available at RoomDividerStore.com.

Belgian designer brand, Quinze and Milan from Belgium have just came out with the world’s first sofa covered with pockets and zips for backpack company Eastpak.  They have certainly taken the sofa creation to the next level.  Made from heavy fabric which is synonymous with Eastpak product characteristics, this Built to Resi(s)t furniture also feature zippers, handles and popular prints.  My good friend is a great fan of Eastpak products and I am sure she won’t hesitate to get one for her living room.  I can just picture her sitting on this Built To Resi(s)t sofa reading her appetite suppressant reviews, watching tv or just relaxing with a cup of tea.

I was blog-hopping last night and saw some of the loveliest homes in my eyes.  The decor is simple, with lots of colors and oh-so attractive.  I really do not know what are my favorite decorating styles. Shabby chic, Zen, Modern contemporary, Vintage?  I love all of them.  Do you think I can incorporate all these styles into my home when I give mine a makeover?  Take a look at all these lovely decor which I like.

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When I first laid my eyes on these beautiful lamps, I fell head over heels with them. These spiral-stitched ball lamps are handmade using natural cotton strings, jute twine and braids.  They are known as Moonbasket, a project initiated by Cape Town designer and artist Dani Le Roy in support of a community-based project and to create beautiful items for living spaces.  These dazzling lampshades look like some of the rattan lampshades I have seen at one of the Toronto hotels I stayed in last time.  Crochet fans are going to be over the moon when they see them.

I always hear from friends that the most difficult part of the home to decorate is the entryway. One of the reasons is that the entryway is a small space in some homes.  Just like life insurance, the entryway is very important in the home as this is the first place which the guests see as soon as they step into your home.  It is best to keep this area of your home clean and organized.   You can also add some style to your entryway with a new coat of paint, small furniture, rugs and more.  I found some really good tips from RealSimple.com.

Paint the space with a bold color

Create an eye-catching wall display with some mirrors

Add a table and chair at the corner to create a warm feeling

Have a bench like this for a place to sit for taking off or wearing shoes.  The built-in storage space in the bench is an added bonus.

For more tips on how to beautiful or decorate your entryway, do check out RealSimple.com

If you would like to dress up your boring wall, here is something unique and beautiful which I really like.   These delicate Butterfly ornaments were created by Cindy-Lee Davies from the Lighthy design group in Australia and are not just wall decoration. They are designed to reflect the natural life cycle of a product.  Carefully crafted from recycled saucers, the decorative saucers can be wall mounted.  Well, I never knew a broken plate can be made into something so pretty.  So, if you are looking for ideas to decorate your wall, do take a look at these Butterfly Ornaments from TrendHunter.com.  You may also want to check out some wall mounted electric fireplaces which can add a sophisticated ambiance to any room.

When I first saw the Bookwave Hanging Storage, I was bowled over.  It is so cool and I have not seen anything like this before.  The Bookwave Hanging Storage is great for holding your book collection, magazines or even cad drawings.  Besides being used as a bookshelf, it can be used as a room divider or craftly designed curtain.  Made from felt, it can expand to any size.  Check out Materialicious.com for more information.

Here is another great idea to decorate the wall and also keep your room neat and tidy. The striking newspaper holder which can be wall mounted can accommodate up to 30 magazines or newspapers.  It is made of powder-coated steel and available in five different shades.  I find this newspaper holder very attractive like those cardboard displays I see at the stores. A neat item for those who are short on space.

I was blog-hopping yesterday and saw some beautifully decorated homes at my favorite blog – Decor8blog.com.  The images left me so inspired.  I hope they will inspire you too.

I visited a friend who works as motorcycle accident lawyer over the weekend at her new apartment.  It was a gorgeous abode and she has done a great job decorating it.  What caught my eyes was this knitted pouf she has in her living area.  My friend bought it from Crate & Barrel.  It looks very cute and so comfortable.  The knitted pouf was hand knit from celadon-hued chunky cotton yarn and is great to be used as an ottoman, pillow or seat.  If you like to add a whimsical touch to your home, then this Knitted Pouf is a must-have.