The lost art of batiks is not lost… no it’s been around for centuries and is here to stay.
The African tribal people living in villages in the jungle hand down precious skills and handmade crafts from generation to generation. The child learns from his father and mother how to make these rare and beautiful creations. […]

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You have to admit it… kids rooms are pretty cool today. The nursery always got the most attention, of course. But sometimes when the family begins to grow the toddlers and young children’s rooms don’t always get the attention we’d like.
Get some great tips on color, style and what should be in the kids playroom’s […]

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Australian sheepskin contemporary area rugs are a beautiful way to enhance the home decor in your favorite rooms.
Sometimes, we have this den, or family room or somewhere that is just not exciting anymore or never was. What to do? Some of the most simple changes can add beauty and turn that look around on a […]

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Fleece baby blankets are the hot ticket to success with mom’s today.
Mothers love the soft, gentle touch and feel of the lambskin. It’s luxurious. They know the baby is happy and content far beyond man-made fibers when they pop the child into the baby fleece wrap. It’s so noticibly different. Children begin to coo. Fall […]

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It’s February and still deep into winter in most areas around the country. Lets warm it up.
Wool area rugs in front of the hearth can bring delight and warmth to your home decor. Having a fire gentle burning away in the fireplace warms up a room instantly and takes that chill out of the air. […]

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Using tapestry wall hangings to brighten up your home… a good idea.
You may not always get to travel to Europe to pick out your favorite tapestry that will then need to be shipped back to the states, and at great expense. It’s not always convenient and not often affordable. But, you know what is? Being […]

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We love seeing the kids get their rugs setup in their play room with their favorite motif. They feel very important by having their own very special decor in their room that matches their favorite animal or sport.
Johnny likes soccer, so we’ve got this sweet round soccer rug, that makes his room rock. Salle is […]

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Salisbury Cathedral was the original home to the Angeli Laudantes & Ministrantes that were designed in 1878 by Burne-Jones for a Morris & Company  window. In 1894 the fine woven goods home is now in the Victoria & Albert Hall Museum. The tapestries were woven at Merton Abbey Works…. a […]

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A wool rug is a treasure… it keeps you warm as a bug in winter.
It’s about even zero degrees outside today. I have a fire roaring , while I sit on the rug reading my book in front of the hearth. It’s a nice way to spend the day all cozy and comfortable.
If you do […]

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It is one of the arts & crafts that allows for enormous freedom in expression from the beginning of the process to the end. The making of a batik work of art takes time, as this process is repeated over and over until the final dye is cast into the cloth. They travel all this […]

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The popularity of this wall art is truly amazing. It is well sought after, constantly. Maybe it’s the perfect gift for the man in your life…
This tapestry is handsome and looks great in the den or family room. Men tend to love the classic style and look of the olde maps of the world. Yes, […]

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Have you ever thought about how home decor will make the difference in your home? I think it’s all about the accents…
Brighten up a barren wall with a jacquard woven tapestry for your home. It’s a shoe-in to enhance your room with just one simple change. That’s right, European tapestries wall hangings bring ambience from […]

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The nation is freezing cold. It’s all over CNN that record lows are being reported just about everywhere in the US. Grab that sheepskin rug and get yourself cozied up next to a roaring fire and watch the cold and snow blow from the windows. A cup of hot chocolate is a treat to have […]

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