August 8, 2008
What a beautiful hammock!
“What a beautiful hammock!” That’s what my four year old daughter exclaimed all of a sudden as we were walking through our local garden center yesterday. But I have seen and enjoyed hammocks so many times in my life that I didn’t really pay that much attention. Yet she made me look so I turned into the direction she was facing and there it was. I burst into laughter at her excitement over what I thought was just a simple hammock. Sure enough it was a very beautiful hammock indeed nevertheless… it was just a simple hammock! There were a few more set up and, admittedly, they all looked so appealing and so inviting, however this hammock really stood out. With its bright colors and striped pattern this fabric hammock sure grabbed my little ones attention!
So then I made an effort to see that hanging hammock through her eyes… through the eyes of a child who is fully living each moment and really appreciating what it has to offer. But I didn’t get a chance as she asked me to lift her up and sit her in it. Happily I obliged. What I saw next really moved me and made me think of hammocks in a totally different way. The joy in her eyes, the laughter in her voice when she sank into its comfortable embrace while her little hands firmly gripped on each side of the hammock (well, she did feel a little insecure)… it really moved me. She looked so tiny in the center of this huge hammock. So vulnerable that it really touched me. Her head was still lifted toward me, but when I rocked her gently she completely relaxed and abandoned herself to the soothing rocking motion of this beautiful hammock. She was one with the motion of this stunning cotton hammock with its superbly combined colors. And she closed her eyes while her lips smiled. And I wished I had a camera to capture that moment.
It was so sweet watching my child rocking away in sheer delight in this hammock that would literally put a smile on anyone’s face. And that’s what I love about them. Personally I don’t own one (yet) as my space both indoors and out is a little limited for this kind of hanging hammock on a stand. However, especially after seeing how much my daughter loved it, it is on top of my list for when we move into our new home.
Hammocks for me are the epitome of fun and relaxation. As a child I remember going to my neighbour’s, an elderly lady who had one hanging between two trees for when the street’s children (like myself) came by to visit her. Oh the fun! We would lie there for hours under the trees, listening to the birds chirping away while she offered us chips and refreshments. What more could you ask for? As an adult as well I get infinite joy and pleasure lying on a hammock and abandoning myself to the soothing rocking movement and relaxation hammocks are known for. But I do try to stay away from those chips…
So child or adult makes no difference when choosing to rest in the sheer comfort of a hammock. Equally wonderful for the indoors and outdoors you and your family will absolutely love a hammock in your home. In the meantime, I think we will be visiting that garden center a bit more frequently…
Originally posted on http://www.ezinearticles.com by Teri Romer
July 17, 2008
Hall Tree Benches
An entryway is the first place which guests and all who enter your home are exposed to. And since first impressions last why not transform your entryway or front hall into a warm, welcoming space with a dash of personality?
A magnificent way with which to add style to your entry hall is with the incorporation of a hall tree bench. A hall tree bench is basically a very beautiful and functional piece of furniture that combines a traditional entryway bench and a hall tree. An entryway hall tree can make a significant difference in your entryhall.
Not only are hall tree benches stylish and add charm to your entry space, they also make for very functional pieces since they can serve for additional storage needs. So not only do you have a piece of furniture that offers beautiful lines that will appeal to your guests’ senses but you also have the option for storing all those coats and handbags and umbrellas upon entry therefore maintaining an orderly space, free of clutter.
Guests will simply love entering your home and knowing immediately where to place their jackets and purses without leaving them on chairs, or on staircases or in many cases on the floor where not only do they clutter the space but make for dangerous situations as well. Never has organisation in your entry hall been so easy.
Entryhall trees such as these are made from the finest materials so you are guaranteed quality and beauty. You can find many choices in finishes therefore maintaining and complementing your current style, and by adding decorative items such as mirrors or vases you will be enhancing the beauty of your entryhall for all to enjoy!
June 2, 2008
Rope Hammocks
Enjoy the popularity of rope hammocks that come in many styles to match any taste and suit any space. What is wonderful about hammocks is how versatile they are. Hang them under the shade of two trees and allow yourself to absorb the refreshing outdoors or hang them on a strong hammock stand. No matter where they are hung they provide intense relaxation and will become very popular among family members.
Made usually of cotton and polyester both materials are versatile and easy to maintain. Cotton is naturally more comfortable and friendly to the skin while polyester provides comfort with added durability and strength.
Here you can find the best quality rope hammocks in a wide selection of sizes to accommodate one or more loungers at the same time. Enjoy the best of brands like Island Bay Hammocks and Pawley’s Hammocks to name a few in an exquisite array of colors that will delight you!
February 11, 2008
Leather Club Chairs
November 7, 2007
Fabric Upholstered Club Chairs
Club chairs are the most beautiful and comfortable chairs to proudly have in your office or home. My mother-in-law swears by them. She has two absolutely gorgeous fabric upholstered club chairs smack in the centre of her living room and they are truly a welcoming retreat everytime we visit. In the last six months she decided she wanted to replace the two-seater sofa she had in her living room with two individual club chairs to give a more relaxed look and the opportunity to be able to sit by yourself while enjoying a good book.
At first I thought that two club chairs in a relatively small space as hers would be too much. And later, when I heard of the color choices I was a little startled to say the least… I thought it just wasn’t going to work. But I quickly changed my mind when I saw the result. What she did is she kept her bright red three-seater sofa against the longest wall of her living room. Facing that is her rustic coffee table and to the left of it she has placed the larger, beige fabric upholstered club chair while a smaller dark blue one is to the right.
These three pieces, the two soft and inviting upholstered fabric club chairs along with the sofa, give such a warm appeal to the room that really makes you feel welcome and part of the whole. So basically she has three different colors in her living room, all of them demanding attention in their own way! And although, like me, you might be thinking that is too much I have to tell you that the combination of these three colors is AMAZING! And with the use of complementing cushions and a chashmere throw-rug on the sofa she has really transformed this part of her home from what was a plain old living room into a splash of color and vitality to match her equally bright personality.
That’s the great thing about fabric upholstered club chairs. They come in such a wide variety of colors and in such amazing fabrics ranging from supple micro-suedes to soft cottons and polyester that finding the right one(s), like my mother-in-law, is so easy you will be surprised you hadn’t made the decision to incorporate them in your home before.
August 21, 2007
Arts & Crafts Dining Chairs
If you enjoy the traditional look of mission furniture you will surely love the classic appeal of this stunning set of Arts and Crafts Dining Chairs. Sold as sets of two they will immediately enhance your dining area while providing for comfortable seating. Featuring a wide upholstered seat and a tall spindled back of 44 inches for additional support and casual elegance this dining arm chair in the Arts & Crafts traditional will definitely command attention!
Galano Iron Vanity Stool
Take a seat in the luxurious comfort of this exceptional Galano Vanity Stool. Made of wrought iron you are guaranteed durability and strength combined with style that is suitable next to any traditional vanity. The curved legs add a sophisticated appeal to this bronze finished vanity stool and feature round trivets on the feet for extra support and finesse. It is upholstered with a cream colored polyester micro suede and the cushion is not only extremely comfortable for sitting but can harmoniously blend in no matter what your current color theme. And at the very affordable price of only $79.99 this iron vaninty stool is no brainer.
August 15, 2007
Motorized Home Theater Loungers
Who doesn’t love to recline on a plush home theater lounger, drink in one hand, popcorn in the other and simply let go to the images and sounds of their favorite movie? And who can’t appreciate the easy and simplicity of the push of a button function motorized home theater loungers offer? All you need to do is use the motorized option for a gentle reclining of your body in that ideal for you position. No pushing, no stressing no struggling. How easy can it get?
August 13, 2007
Entryway Hall Trees with Storage
Not only do they offer a warm welcome when one enters your hallway but they also provide great seating space as well as much needed storage space. For a modest price you can highlight the entrance to your home with an exquisite Hall Tree Bench that you will cherish for years to come. Available with hooks to hang your coats, hats, umbrellas, or whatever you choose and with ample storage space for your boots, bags or other season to season articles entryway hall trees with storage are a fantastic addition to your home.
August 12, 2007
Why Bedroom Benches Are So Great!
Typically a bed is the prominent piece of furniture in any bedroom, along with the nightstands on either side, a dresser and an armoire depending on the size of the bedroom. What is becoming more and more popular in people’s private quarters are bedroom benches. Bedroom benches are the epitome of sheer versatility and elegance in any corner of your room.
The uses of a bedroom bench are varied. A bedroom bench can function as extra seating; they are fantastic for when you want to perform a simple task as putting your shoes on, or laying your clothes before you retire. And if they have storage available then they are the ideal solution for neatly putting away your extra blankets or pillows particularly when space is at a premium.
They look absolutey wonderful at the end of a bed and can be moved around in the bedroom to cater for different needs and looks. Functional, elegant affordable and available in many different styles and fabrics you will wonder how on earth you lived without a bedroom bench for so long.
