Decorating the Living Room

There is only one certified organic baby hammock you can buy, the Kanoe baby hammock . Its superior materials, versatility, and contemporary design set it apart.? From birth to about two years of age, the unique canoe shape safely cradles and comforts your baby.? The hammock bounces and sways, mimicking the sensation of being held and rocked by a parent. A specialized weight-calibrated hanging assembly enables this motion.? When bounced and rocked by hand, the Kanoe is especially effective at soothing and calming restless babies. The Kanoes are constructed from the finest quality certified organic cotton canvas,? and dyed with low impact, non toxic dyes. KANOE LLC is committed to providing the safest product to nurture your child. To accommodate different ceiling heights, all the Kanoe's straps are adjustable. The adjustable straps also allow you to set the hammock at a tilt for babies with colic or reflux.

These straps attach to the bottom ring of the specialized spring assembly, which then attaches to an eye lag. The eye lag can be screwed into any solid structure, such as a beam, ceiling joist, or tree limb, allowing for a wide range of motion. The Kanoe hammock can be moved to anywhere around the home; just unhook the hammock from one eye lag, and then hook it to another. The more eye lags you install, the more places you can hang the hammock. The Kanoe is easy and quick to transport. It rolls up into a beautiful bag made of the same organic cotton canvas fabric. The Kanoe comes with 2 eye lags?for ceiling mount, a carrying bag, the instructions, and its strap/spreader bar?assembly, custom spring calibrated for infants up to 35 pounds.

This is an ideal gift for a baby shower!

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Shown above in Nutmeg / Burgundy,

the Kanoe Hammock also comes in Earth/Sky...

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...and in Natural/Khaki

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This beautiful Bar Cart features the famous quality and craftsmanship of Totally Bamboo brand . Perfect? for wine and cheese presentation when entertaining guests and accommodating parties, the Bar Cart boasts the following features:? The top is done in Parquet End Grain Butcher block style, with a juice channel groove. The wine rack fits up to 18 bottles. The hanging stemware rack allows for mobility with out breakage. 2 stainless steel towel racks and a utility drawer on easy glide sliders for practical frequent use make this cart more than just an eye catching center peice. Extra glasses and bar essentials fit safely into four shelves . Heavy duty locking coasters allow the bar cart to roll across the floor for convenient service.

Made out of gorgeous and eco-friendly bamboo, you can be proud that your bar cart was made from renewable resources. Classically elegant taste combined with responsible shopping ethics; you are a winner with this lovely design choice.

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The combination of textures used in a room's design is just as important as the color scheme. The shiny Thai silk and polyester fabric used on these throw pillows should be used with care. It can be a terrific way to inject a touch of silky grandeur into an otherwise dull room and the variety of colors, including Dark Fuchsia, Champagne Gold, Blue, Cranberry Red, Orange Gold, Khaki Green can be played with, either together, or going with one shade that works with your theme.

Be careful not to overdo the silk touch, and mix it well with other fabrics. Consider echoing the shiny fabric with a similar window treatment, and don't go overboard with colors, and this can be a wonderful and affordable way to get some oomph into your room.

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If you're looking to add a touch of Italian countryside into your living room decor, this beautiful item may be what you're looking for.

This 55 inches-wide handcrafted metal fireplace screen, with its antique look makes a perfect decorative item that can really bring in Tuscany into a room. It doesn't have to be the living room either, this one would fits beautifully into a romantic bedroom or even a study. And no, you don't have to have a fireplace – just position this one anywhere where you can admire it.

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Here's a fun wall design element. This cheerful looking frog was hand cut from steel drums and hand painted in Haiti. What better way to enliven a tropical or bamboo theme than with a splash of color? In addition to the sultry island evenings this art piece brings to mind, a reminder of fragile rain forest eco systems prompts us to waste less. Made from a steel drum, this piece of art is an example of creative reuse.

The Chinese consider a three legged toad to be a good luck symbol likely to bring good fortune and help you to make money, something we could all use a bit of help with these days. This frog is therefor a good part of a Feng Shui design for the kitchen, which is the symbolic room of abundance and wealth. If you have a bathroom, laundry room, or pantry room with no window, the Feng Shui masters suggest adding a red decor item. This little red frogy is just right for the job.

Children will love this bright and happy little frog. He helps turn any room into a jungle. A hanger on the back makes it easy to wall mount this pretty fella. Approximately 9″ W x 9″ H, this extremely durable metal decor item will last, and is appropriate for use in your garden as well. Hung on a door, this frog helps small kids to identify their own room.

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Check out the other designs the Breeze On In company makes.

You can add turtles, parrots, sea creatures, geckos,? butterflies, dragonflies, and frogs of other shapes and colors for a more diverse wall eco system, or to distinguish between doors to separate rooms.

The abundance of different fish and sea critters would turn your bathroom into an underwater kingdom of color. You'll feel like you're diving in a coral reef.

A great gift idea, the affordable price allows you to buy as many as you need. Just click on the pictures here and get to the product page.

Do you have kids in that awkward stage of development, sharing a room, and embarrassed to dress in front of each other? This screen will solve the problem.

Is your ugly computer hardware set up and messy work desk ruining the look of an otherwise pretty room? This screen will solve the problem.

Do you live in a studio, loft, or home with an open floor plan? Do you need a beautiful and versatile way to divide the space as needed for different activities? This screen will solve the problem.

Does your baby refuse to fall asleep when there is too much visual stimulation? This screen will solve the problem.

Nexxt by Linea's Bota triple-panel floor screen divides a room while adding a lovely peaceful view of tree branches and birds, as if you were seeing them through a second story window. The design keeps the room feeling light and airy.

The Triple panel screen is freestanding and constructed of white stretched canvas. The silk screened image is done in layered,? burnt red and taupe silhouette providing interesting depth and dimension in any space. The screen is also available in black and taupe.

The Triple Panel floor screen comes fully assembled.

Dimensions of the screen are: 48 inches wide by 71 inches high by 1 inch deep when open.

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Also check out the Shoji collection for triple panel screens with classic Asian designs.

My kids absolutely loved these, and so would any fan of fantasy fiction. Imagine this pair holding up your Tolkien trilogy, or the seven books of Harry Potter or the Narnia chronicles.

They're wonderfully decorative, graced with rich detail and made of polyresin, and would be wonderful in any imaginative kid's bedroom, although if the child is too young, you should make sure he or she isn't scared by the fierce figurines. These can also make a unique gift for kids and adults alike.

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Here's a neat way to outline a window, archway, ramp, or pillar. Look around your home. What is the most interestingly shaped design feature? Would it look beautiful if it were outlined in the dark by tiny white lights?

Try running this tube lighting along the lines you wish to accentuate. This would be especially pretty along the arch of a bridge in a garden pond, or overhead along archways in the room's architecture. An atrium lit this way would be especially pleasing, as would the ceiling of a dining room. You'd feel as if you were picnicing under the stars.

This clear PVC tubing encases small light bulbs that are built in. The light bulbs last for 35,000 hours, and the diameter of the tubing is only 3/8 of an inch. This means it is easily used in places where you would trip over something larger that protrudes farther. That's why it is often used to light walk ways in gardens, or steps in theaters and restaurants.

The rope comes in different lengths, although the one shown here is a close up view of part of the shortest (6 foot) model. They can be attached end to end to make a long continuous strand.

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Living in a small home has its own special challenges. With computers being such an integral part of life these days, many people opt for a laptop, not just for its mobility, but also because it is compact and can answer your computing needs without taking up too much space.

While you can use a it on a rug, on your bed, or lounging on a couch, you sometimes need a proper work corner. So, what do you do when you don't have enough room for a large desk? This compact mobile “desk” can be just the answer.

It's small, at only 30″ to 47″H x 32″W x 17″D and fully adjustable, with various angles available, along with safety edges to keep your laptop and books safe. This small piece of furniture, that can be a great gift for a college student or for anyone moving into a small apartment.

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The scroll top five piece tool set is the perfect decor item for a classic looking hearth. The scroll design will compliment any antique decor, and looks great with the Tuscany-design fire place screen, shown in the last post. This tool set is not only beautiful to look at, it is durable. These tools will last for years and years, keeping your hearth clean, your fire stoked, and your logs positioned just right. Being practical can also be beautiful, as proven by this ornate design.

Broom, shovel, poker, and tongs all hang beautifully like sculpture for an artistic silloete, and leave the floor clear, so it is easy to clean around and beneath the scroll shaped stand. Powder coated steel gives the set fire resistance and strength.

The scroll top design almost looks like a fountain, and the fluid lines are easy on the eye. This set would also look great near the CharBroil Firenzy out door fire place. You can mix and match the decor items to create a more formal or a more casual look. You can use the tool set outside with the Firenzy for a more rustic look, or indoors with a decor fire screen for a more formal atmosphere.

Pair the 5 piece tool set with a matching log cradle to complete the look.

This tool set makes a great house warming present.

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We're fortunate to be living in an age where quality prints of great art are available at such a great price. Take this Kandinsky, for example. This large print (20″x24″) can easily become a focal point and set the color theme in any living room, dining room or office room.

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This gorgeous loveseat by Smith & Hawken? is part of the Marlton 2008 Wicker Patio Collection. This fine all-weather wicker has a steel frame, that comes with weather-resistant powder coated finish, making it both visually appealing and durable. The fabric is also treated with fade-resistant protection, making it a durable piece of outdoor furniture indeed.

The beautiful multicolor design, made of Olefin fabric, makes this classic arched back loveseat a unique furniture item that can grace any living room, and not just patios. The curved arms, soft edges and arm supports, along with the Polyester Fiber and Polyurethane Foam Cushion Fill, all guarantee a cozy sitting experience.

This loveseat comes complete with the seat cushions and back cushions and is available by Amazon here:

Smith & Hawken? Marlton 2008 Wicker Loveseat