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As with fireworks, everybody has a favourite style of bauble. When it comes to Christmas tree decorations, baubles are the bread and butter of the festive season! Having chosen from our massive range of fake Christmas trees, it’s now time to lavish your new tree with a little (or a lot!) of fabulous baubles!

Traditional or Quirky?

To make things a little easier for you, we’ve spit our collection of decorations into easily navigable sections. Baubles nestle glistening in the Christmas Baubles section – perfect! Traditional baubles tend to be simple, round and generally come in festive hues of red, gold, silver and green. But have you considered quirky pink? Elegant black? Or even our gorgeous little Neon Glitter Finish Shatterproof assortment of eccentric baubles (product code: FD-108480)

Matt or Gloss?

After trying to settle this one in the office, we’ve had to concede that mixing and matching is the way forward! We love mixed packs like Ruby Red Shatterproof Droplets (product code: FD-106547), Classic Gold Shatterproof Baubles (product code: FD-106691) and the opulent Amethyst Shatterproof Baubles (product code: FD-108893)

Big or Small?

This rather depends on the size of your tree (a 2ft tree might look a little odd covered in nothing but six gigantic baubles!), personal taste and theme. A lot of our customers opt to invest in a large number of simple medium/small baubles, interspersing 16cm giants tastefully to create a stunning, wonderfully dressed tree.

Long or short, big or small, matt or shiny as the day is long – have fun choosing the perfect outfit for your tree!

If you are looking for the perfect home organization plan, consider starting small and working your way up to the larger projects. A few simple tips will get you on the way to home organization at its finest.

Tip 1:
Use a flatware tray for utensils and place it neatly in a kitchen drawer. This will keep every utensil separate and will make it easy to find the one you want in a matter of seconds.

Tip 2:
Organize your favorite recipes in alphabetical order for quick reference. This can be done using note cards and a note card box or a binder with alphabetical separators.

Tip 3:
If you have a large number of VHS or DVD movies, consider a media unit to neatly store your collection. If feasible, select a wooden unit for strength and a pleasant appearance as opposed to inexpensive, plastic units. Read the rest of this entry »

Decorating has changed dramatically in recent years.  Many years ago people put great amounts of money in art and accent pieces.  That’s still an option – art and collectibles can be great ways to express yourself.  If you find a piece of art that you truly love, go for it!  Art is a great way to have moving pieces that speak directly to your soul.  Top art can also be a great investment.

On the other hand, today many top designers and artists work for mass department stores and offer their collections for a small fraction of the cost of their work.  Top artists and designers do this because their profit is greater when selling to many people rather than just a few.  Everyone benefits from this system.  We can all enjoy trendy, top art for a fraction of the cost and designers or artists are better compensated for their work.  This system also allows us to update homes as often as we wish.  Read the rest of this entry »

When is it time to buy new furniture? Take a look around your house and ask yourself these questions:

1.Are your sofa or chair cushions showing signs of wear? If it’s leather, maybe the seat cushions are discolored, lighter in the seat area than the rest of the sofa or chair. If it’s fabric, see if the upholstery threads are pulling apart or discolored. If your furniture is showing signs of wearing, it’s time to consider new furniture or at least slip covering options.

2.Are there holes in your furniture? You might be able to stitch or patch the holes if the rest of the piece is structurally sound. Otherwise, start thinking about new furniture. Read the rest of this entry »