Decorating the Living Room

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

Here's a great decor tip for cloudy climates, put images of the sun in your home to cheer you up. This one is particularly spectacular in its ornamentation and golden sheen. When you see your face in this mirror, you'll see a smile on it.

This mirror can fit many decor themes. Antique opulence feels right at home along side this beauty. The mirror also fits well with an astronomy theme, or a pilot's high flying adventure theme. Even as just an accent peice in a white or sand toned room, this mirror becomes a focal point for your decor design. A beach house or summer cottage will look like a vacation paradise with this Sun Mirror.

If you practice Feng Shui, this mirror will be perfect for your fame and fortune zone,which is energized by the fire element. In some cases, it would be appropriate to hang a mirror on the wall opposite your entrance way door. The fire element also represents prosperity in the kitchen, so this would be a good Feng Shui cure where you cook.

The 17 inch Sun Mirror mounts on your wall. The price is so good, you can buy one as a gift for a friend, one for your home, one for your office, and one for your mom.

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