Curtains Bring Color to Country Decor
- May, 19 2012
- By Dixie
- Room Accessories
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Certain items of home decor have become the brunt of jokes in everything from sitcoms to movies. Curtains in particular are a running gag of sorts, something fictional wives fuss over while their husbands groan. But sometimes curtains are portrayed as a sign of civility, something hung up by a young college grad in his or her first apartment as the final step in being truly “moved in.” Whatever way you
Read More...Light Up Country Decor with an Artistic Sconce
- May, 12 2012
- By Dixie
- Lighting
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As summer approaches, the sun lingers just a little longer each day. You can stay outside for a few more minutes, catching the last rays, until a warm dusk falls and it’s time to go in again. But after enjoying a day in the sun, you might not be ready to head to bed right away. The short window between dusk and dark is a great time to wind down, whether with a favorite book or simply sitting and enjoying the evening
Read More...Country Baby Bedding Keeps New Arrivals Comfortable
- May, 05 2012
- By Dixie
- Bedrooms
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Preparing for the arrival of a new baby is an exciting and hectic time. Whether it’s your first or your fourth, there are plenty of things to be done before the baby is born. Decorating the nursery is one of the most fun and is something that you and your spouse can enjoy doing together. But as the baby’s due date gets closer, going from store to store looking at room decor becomes less enjoyable.
Read More...Country Decorating Brings Outdoor Beauty to the Bedroom
- Apr, 27 2012
- By Dixie
- Bedrooms
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What do you like most about the outdoors? Is it the unique personality of the wildlife in your area? Or is it the forest itself, with its towering trees and earthy scents? Whatever your favorite natural things are, it’s fun to be able to incorporate them into the country decor of your home. You can’t uproot a tree or have a bear stand in your living room, but you can use attractive, comfortable home accents like the
Read More...Pine Wood Makes Perfect Country Decor
- Apr, 21 2012
- By Dixie
- Bedrooms
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If you’re like most people, you probably don’t go to sleep the second you climb into bed. Instead, you spend a little time reading, watching TV or doing something else that you find relaxing so that you can wind down from your busy day. Including a nightstand in the country decor of your bedroom can help with this in two ways. First, when you choose a piece that complements other furniture in the room, you
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I used to think that country decor was all about cows, ducks and lace. It's really very eclectic and requires no animals at all - unless you like that sort of thing. Country covers everything from primitive and rustic furniture to the treasured heirloom finery a woman may have had in the 1800's to about 1950. The style is warm, inviting and relaxed. You can mix everything from cottage chic to log furniture and flea market finds. I love the removal of boundaries and rules.
