Treasure Hill Cottage

Many people have impressive collections of crystal, China and other knickknacks, but what good are they if no one can see them? Having a beautiful piece of display furniture is almost as important as the items you put in it. The best way to ensure your keepsakes are protected, while still being visible, is in a sturdy piece of furniture with glass doors. There are many viable options for display, including a classic China cabinet and all glass display cases, but most of these pieces of furniture are bulky and take up most of the space in a room.

If size is a concern, look for furniture that doesn’t have to be the focal point of the room, such as a corner curio cabinet or mounted shelving. These small pieces of furniture are a classy way to flaunt your possessions while allowing space for a dining room table or other piece of larger furniture. Not only will this take up less space, but it is also a cheaper alternative to expensive, traditional display cases, giving you more money to spend on the treasure to put inside. 

Valentine’s Day comes hot on the heels of Christmas, New Year and the Chinese New Year, occasions when decorations, plus special home décor, are at their most plentiful. While people do not generally decorate their homes extensively for Valentine’s Day, now that you are in the decoration mood, why not have a few special Valentine ornaments about the home to signify the day.

If your Valentine’s ornaments are well chosen, they may even fit into your home decor at other times too. Special Valentine ornaments can also make unusual Valentine gifts, for supplementing the roses and chocolates.

Ideas for Valentine Décor

Vases: A red vase in an attractive design may prove opportune for Valentine’s Day, but can also play a part for your summer cut flowers when your garden is in full bloom; that is, if it is not over adorned with Valentine Day graffiti.

Welcome Signs: A cheerful welcome sign to hang on or by the front door is great way to greet people who arrive at your home on and around Valentine’s Day.

Wind Chimes: Valentine wind chimes are a good choice for those who appreciate the gentle chime of these popular indoor and outside ornaments.

Candle Holders: One of the easier types of Valentine décor to find is Valentine candle holders. Jar, tea light or pillar candle holders can all come with a Valentine theme, or you can simply choose a romantic red and buy some richly scented candles to go with them.

I am sure with a bit of thought and searching you can come up with many more ideas for Valentine Day decorations, whether to buy or to use your craft skills to make your own.

Thanksgiving celebration is fast approaching and with the days numbered, doing a room makeover according to the colors of a thanksgiving theme can be a pressure. Another limitation that most of us are more concerned with is the budget allotted for this season.  Don’t let these things bother you, there are ways  to get around your budget and still come up with a wonderful thanksgiving interior design for your room, for a wonderful thanksgiving celebration for you, your family and friends.

Collect. Every time you walk home or get home, make time to gather dry leaves, twigs, branches, pinecones and acorns outdoors. Collect heaps of this material until you have enough to decorate your cabinets, windows and countertops.

Optimize. Pumpkins have always been associated with Halloween but this time, you can also use it for thanksgiving decoration. You can place small pumpkins and gourds alongside your thanksgiving centerpiece or arrange from three to five larger pumpkins of different sizes in your foyer by the front door.

Centerpiece. A centerpiece should grab everyone’s attention. Putting one on your thanksgiving table adds to the spirit of the celebration. You don’t have to spend a lot just to buy a thanksgiving centerpiece. Simply glue in the leaves, branches, twigs and acorns together in a likely pattern. Adorn it with ribbons to compliment your decoration.

Blend. Think of autumn colors: yellow, gold, green, red and brown and a how your furniture, curtains and other items can blend into this theme. You can use one autumn color for your throw pillows, perhaps a warm yellow for the curtains, burnt red or brown carpet and so on, it’s your choice. Stay in line with the colors and you’ll have a great interior design without busting your budget this thanksgiving celebration.

Halloween will be here before you know it!  For anyone who enjoys that holiday and the seasonal decorations (not to mention the candy!) that come with it, Treasure Hill Cottage has a fine selection of unique home decor accents that will brighten up the fall season.

Whether you like the jack o’ lanterns, witches, skulls, or a harvest theme, there is something here for you and your favorite Halloween enthusiast.