Monthly Archives: July 2018
Conversations around Candles
“Look at how a single candle can both defy and define the darkness.” Anne Frank.
A primary source of light, prior to electricity, candles are imbued with history and function. And candle holders automatically became one of the most popular forms of home décor. Candle holders in contemporary times range from the rustic to the opulent, with boho, salvaged, lantern, quick DYI and more embellishing the route.
Candles and their holders add a charming touch to any ambience. Most notably, however these fabulous, evergreen, easily adaptive accents of décor generate feelings of warmth and welcome, making you and guests feel comfortable and cared for.
Your imagination is the only accessory required to vivify a room with candles in appealing arrangements and holders.
If pretty and perfumed is your style, even at work, place a lavender scented candle atop a floral ceramic candle holder and position in a corner of your workstation. Not only does
Love Leather Sofas, but scared to buy (for various reasons)? Read on for making your Leather Sofa a Reality!
Leather. The word conjures up authenticity, character, comfort, durability, style and luxury.
The first known leather furniture dates back to the 7th century BC. Over time, use of leather in furniture was considered a rare luxury afforded only by the royalty, nobles and elite.
Modern craftsmanship including advanced leather tanning processes and availability of hides enables a more budget-friendly array of options in leather furniture. Having said that, leather furniture is still and will always be allied with a certain luxury and stature.
There is a certain wariness associated with the word ‘luxury’, where an oft-made assumption is about high maintenance and care of luxury goods. Not so with leather and leather furniture! Unlike fabric and other material which wear out, leather wears in; meaning, that while fabric and vinyl and rexine give way with use and time, leather wears well and softens and endures with use and time and gains character. A simple