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I love venturing around the world and learning about other cultures. I huge part of me comes alive when I'm in another culture. Ever since I was a little girl I have always been fascinated with the faces of people from other parts of the world and I've been intrigued by the way other people live life. Photography seemed to be the right profession for me because it allows me to travel the world and get paid, literally, to see people and cultures and things. I love it. I also l...

1. People collect antiques because of the sentimental value. I have a ceramic parrot from my grandparents, a cupboard from another set of grandparents and a very old doll given to me by my great aunt. My husband has an antique cabinet record player and various old books and music from his family. The most wonderful thing about these antiques is not their value but who they belonged to and the stories that go with them. I can remember playing house with the cupboard when I vis...

As an architect, I sometimes get the chance to be a part of the process of people decorating their homes once they have been designed at built. Sometimes a client will invite me back to see the finished product of a house I've designed for them and then we will inevitably begin discussing different options for decorating their new space with furniture and art that fits them. As usual, I am full of suggestions in these situations, but there is only one thing that I almost alwa...

Since the days when cavemen began drawing on the walls ? everyone has, at some point, displayed art in their home. In the beginning it was probably something we painted ourselves at kindergarten, aged four and a half, for mum to proudly display on the fridge in the kitchen, developing in our teens to the picture of the girl scratching her bare bottom on the tennis court or, in our later years, a genuine impressionist painting by an elephant called Tojo, purchased while on hol...

Sterling silver jewelry has long been considered one of the most popular with designs that mimic the finest of gold and diamonds. Everything from the byzantine to the vite, also known as nails head, design is made available at a fraction of the cost when compared to their gold competitors. Also popular among silver jewelry designs is the eternity circle necklace and designer inspired heart necklace. While there is no shortage of retailers eager to sell silver jewelry to th...

Antiques are widely collected and, as such, are very valuable. Everything from glassware to paintings and even furniture, antiquities are the hobby of choice for many collectors. If you collect antiques of any kind, you will want them to be protected just as you would any other item in your household. This is one of the reasons why you may need an antique appraisal. When it comes to protecting your investment against theft, fire or other misfortune, you may need your antiq...

Halloween is a fun time of year, especially if you love making craft projects. Homemade Halloween craft projects can range from the very simple Halloween paper crafts, to an elaborate display. If the whole family is going to participate in making Halloween decorations, then you should plan way ahead of time and know exactly what items you?ll need to create all the spooky critters and creatures that will adorn your home. It?s a good idea to buy either plastic drawer organiz...

As an interior designer, I always have my eyes peeled for the latest and greatest things for decorating homes and office spaces. I have a knack for detail and a knack for making mis-matched things come together, so interior design is the perfect job for me. One of my favorite things to watch for and to encourage my clients to watch for is any art for sale. You really have to keep a good eye out for art for sale. Why? Because it is rare to have unique pieces of great art be fo...

Find interestingf acts on the beginning of the bonsai art. It might not come from where you think.

The flower is characterized by beautiful color, style, and daintiness. And there are some that are not so dainty as well. However the dainty ones are the ones that will wilt very quickly without the appropriate attention. Sometimes the flowers have really tough root systems and are survivors because they come back to life when we almost throw them in the trash. Humans are kind of like flowers too. We are all different yet the same in many ways -- just as flowers. And just ...

As an interior designer, it is only natural that I love to give people counsel as they attempt to make decorating decisions for their homes and offices. I love nothing more than to spend an afternoon over tea discussing color options, themes and good fabrics for my friends. I recently met with a client and together we came up with the idea for her to decorate her home office entirely with black and white art. I must tell you that usually I am not a huge fan of black and wh...

For decades people have been using maps as sophisticated, high-class decorations. An ancient world map can be placed inside a beautiful wood frame and hung on the wall, or put on an office desk depending on its size. It tells people you are a knowledgeable man of refined taste. Many people collect all types of maps as a pastime, and since every demand creates its own supply, this has led retailers to start printing them on all sorts of products imaginable. You can buy a ne...

1. Sentimental value is one reason people collect antiques. My great aunt gave me a very old doll, a cupboard from one set of grandparents and my other grandparents gave me a ceramic parrot. We also have an antique cabinet record player, old various books and music from my husband?s family. The stories that go with these things and who they belonged too are what make these antiques so special. When I visited my grandparents every summer I can remember playing house with the c...

It is no wonder that candles are so popular. These simple light sources create a romantic setting in seconds. However, candles are also used in aromatherapy, to create a pleasant scent, or just to add a decorative element to a room. Candles can even be used in religious ceremonies and weddings. One of the most popular types of candles is the pillar candle. These candles are cylinder shaped and are made with wax. They are usually scented. People use these versatile candles ...

Andy Warhol pictures have certainly transformed the art world. Regardless of whether you love him or hate him, it is an undeniable fact that Andy Warhol pictures have created what is significant in our present day culture. Pop art would never have developed and accomplished great deeds but for Andy Warhol pictures. He was a pioneer in many respects. It is in Andy Warhol pictures that you begin to comprehend the magnitude of the fact that status and fame of artist and the i...

There are many occasions and situations where a unique or special gift is preferred over the conventional gift. With your unique gift, you enjoy the benefit of being able to express your love for the recipient. You can show that you consider the recipient to be someone special and unique in your life, and thus deserves a unique gift.

Thanks to the dawn of the internet, art in America has experienced a renaissance of sorts, with new, talented and important young and aspiring artists making a name for themselves every month and with the long-suffering art galleries finally getting a taste of commercial success. The internet has made it easier for art connoisseurs and dealers to peruse an endless number of new paintings and check out the latest masterpieces that are on sale without traveling half-way acro...

If you recently picked up wall Art for residential interior decoration, you could infer how complicated and difficult it may be to string up a home Decor Accent Tapestries properly. Different than posters or a framed prints, displaying art tapestries has been known to be rather backbreaking to make it precise. As destiny would have it, there are some efficient practiced thoughts and tricks that you can observe to cause your interior decorating appear as proficient as it can. ...

Are you sick and tired of thinking of the perfect gift to give to your friends on their birthdays? Maybe you want to give something a lot more personalized aside from your homey but boring batches of chocolate chip cookies. You hate the thought of giving out generic gifts because you also very much abhor receiving run-of-the-mill gifts that go straight in your basement. It's high time you learn some do-it-yourself potential gift items that truly make the recipients feel honor...

We are fortunate that there are so many different varieties of flowers available today that we can use in our floral designs. There are tips and specialized treatment you can use for certain flowers so they will last longer and to show them to their best advantage in your flower arrangements. Gerberas Gerberas are large flat daisy like flowers that include shades of orange, pink, red, yellow and white. There is also a mini gerbera which is not so common that is a ...

A hanging wall tapestry can be a joy not only for the owner but for all those who happen to visit and look upon it. This style of decoration is truly ancient, going back centuries to a time when a hanging wall tapestry was more than just something to look at. The hanging wall tapestry is an art form. Hanging wall tapestry has also been used as a record for historical events, for recording births and deaths of not only the rich and famous but also the poor. It has been used...

The antique collector has many items he can treasure and appreciate, there are many different antiques and collectables that are uniquely favorites of different collectors niches. One such very special niche is the antique map collectors, a group that is interested not only in the item and its antiquity but also in many other fields such as history, military and cartography through the ages. Maps have been the main tool with which the world has been discovered and colonize...

Jacobean is a term used to cover all English style furniture from the reign of King James I to King James II. However, throughout this span of time Jacobean furniture showed markedly different influences. The earliest Jacobean furniture was influenced mainly by Elizabethan (1603 -1688) styled furniture. Commonwealth Style (1649-1660) marks the middle of the Jacobean Period, when the furniture was of simpler design and undecorated. The late Jacobean Period is that of the Carol...

Even if you are not aware of it, you have probably seen at least one of the Lady and the Unicorn tapestries. The Lady and Unicorn tapestry series has been a topic of discussion for years because no one can agree on the meaning of the scenes. Most people will agree that the tapestries represent the five senses and a culmination of the senses in the sixth tapestry. The tapestries are generally referred to by a particular sense with the sixth being To My Soul Desire or A Mon Seu...

If you are looking for great ways to decorate your home or office, then you know as well as I do that you have nearly countless options. There are so many ways to decorate that it can easily be very overwhelming to find the right things that are in the right budget. As an interior designer, I am often meeting with clients who are overwhelmed with their options and who are having trouble staying within a budget. I often suggest art posters to these kinds of clients. Art pos...

Floral design is one of the best jobs or hobbies in the world because you can really pour yourself into it. Every piece can be a bit different than the last and can be inspired by the way you are feeling, a memory, a person in your life, or the client you are arranging for. Flowers allow people to pour all of their emotions into them and create beautiful things. If you are so inclined, you can make flowers your hobby or you can even make flowers your career. There is a lot of...

What is architecture? What do we mean by Post-Modernism? Does Postmodernism still exist in architectural design? As Jameson suggests, "Postmodernism, by definition resists definition". If then postmodernism is difficult to be defined, on what principles can we judge if postmodernism in architecture is over? Charles Jencks, among many architectural theorists, attempted to explain how postmodernism has shaped 21st Century's architectural creations. The words, syntax, metapho...

Tapestries have been woven from many types of yarn for thousands of years. Perhaps the first yarn to be used was Jute. Jute is one of the strongest fabrics in the world and is used in making ropes, rugs and wall hangings. These days, wall decor is woven from many types of fabrics from cotton to acrylic to wool. So, with so many choices of fabrics, what type should you buy? Well, that all depends on what style of tapestry you are looking for and the size you need for your h...

* What is scrapbooking? It is a hobby: a personalized compilation of photos, newspaper clippings, magazine articles and other important memorabilia which is pasted in a scrapbook and decorated with accessories such as ribbons, fancy lettering, stickers, die cuts and trinkets. Scrapbooking is a unique way of preserving memories by decorating the page with accessories by theme depending on the event. * How do you get started scrapbooking? Here are a few simple ste...

A wedding is one of the most important occasions in a person's life. A wedding would just not be the same without flowers. Every bride wants her wedding to be memorable. The flowers provide the finishing touch to this very special day. The flowers can be simple or elaborate depending on the type of wedding that is being planned. Individuality The flowers for a wedding should have a look of individuality. They should look as if they have all been specially cr...