Blogs Posts in Accessories category; 129 blog posts

Volunteers rehab 1790s-era colonial house in Waldwick

Two centuries ago, the kind of community effort under way to convert a 1790s Dutch colonial house in Waldwick into Cheryl Moore’s home would have been akin to a barn raising. A dozen or so volunteers Sunday busily cut, hammered and [...]

Posted On : Jan, 10 2011 | Comments : 0

Is your home decor giving you a backache

Those with aching backs might want to look at their home decor to help ease the pain. When decorating, most homeowners consider their personal style, color schemes and price range, but many don’t take time to consider products that [...]

Posted On : Apr, 27 2010 | Comments : 0

Guide for Interior Decorating Accessories

When decorating the interiors of your home, the main objective must be to make your home as comfortable and attractive as possible. First of all, you need to decide on a theme for each room in your home. Try visualizing the look after the d [...]

Posted On : Dec, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

Making Shabby Chic, Again

IT was a look — and a phrase — that defined a generation of living rooms, and spawned an industry of knock-offs. And it enjoyed a long and fruitful run. So when Shabby Chic filed for bankruptcy last January after nearly 20 years [...]

Posted On : Nov, 03 2009 | Comments : 0

2,000 year-old Roman vase identified

The vase is one of only 16 known in the world and was brought to the attention of the world by experts from Bonhams Auction house. Possibly the most important of its kind on the planet, the 33.5 inch high vase would have been made f [...]

Posted On : Oct, 23 2009 | Comments : 0

/Wuyunof Lilin County Shows up in Shanghai

Recently, Lilin 'Wuyun' ('Five Lingering Charms') Porcelain, combining the five techniques of five-color painted ceramic under glaze, Chinese red, underglaze blue, decoration with liquid gold, and embossment into one, made its first publi [...]

Posted On : Aug, 11 2009 | Comments : 0

Glass with class

While the majority of artists across the world are focused on a glassblowing technique to create their fragile masterpieces, Klaus Moje has spent the last few decades practicing and perfecting the more challenging art of glass fusion. Cre [...]

Posted On : Jul, 31 2009 | Comments : 0

Antiques by Terry Kovel- Time is right for flowery china

It’s spring, and the flowers are blooming. The fashion magazines say that overall-flower prints are the thing to wear this year. So why not “dress” your table in vintage flower-decorated dishes? From the 1920s to the late [...]

Posted On : May, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

Rare pieces for auction

YVES St Laurent will always be remembered as the international icon who pioneered designer menswear in the 1960s.He was synonymous with the glamour of the Paris catwalk and the elegance of haute couture, so his death in June last year was a [...]

Posted On : Jan, 01 2009 | Comments : 0

Reclaiming a simpler life

The coming year will be the best of times and the worst of times, trend spotters say, especially in the home and the garden.The worst-of-times part, of course, is due to the uncertain economy. "Households will be making major lifestyl [...]

Posted On : Dec, 29 2008 | Comments : 0

Canal Quarter set sail with a stunning new show home

Bellway North West is thrilled to announce that the doors to a stylish family showhome are now officially open at the prestigious Canal Quarter, in Droylsden. The traditional three bedroom two storey property boasts an exceptional internal [...]

Posted On : Dec, 19 2008 | Comments : 0

Eco-style your home from the ground up

Make a green style statement in your home with this trendy floor hide designed by Scottish eco-designer Susiemaroon and available from Pure Design. All the hides have a natural dark brown finish and are finished with rich gold, green and [...]

Posted On : Jun, 30 2008 | Comments : 0

HGTV expert lists top 5 home design errors to avoid

Angelo Surmelis is a designer and host of HGTV's new series, Rate My Space. This weekly show is inspired by HGTV.com's popular virtual design community of the same name, where people can upload photos of their spaces and others get to rate [...]

Posted On : Jun, 28 2008 | Comments : 0

Heating "serious issue" in new homes

A survey commissioned by the Office for Fair Trading has found faulty central heating and hot water systems are the most serious problems for people moving into new homes. The results of the New Build Consumer Survey of 1,000 house buyers [...]