Wall Paper? No. Wall Coverings.
WallPaper is in? No, Wall Coverings are in. Yes, the old vinyl wallpapers with large floral prints are still available and still giving wall coverings a bad name. More and More options are becoming available to add texture and fun, touchable surfaces to your home creating warm and contemporary environments. Think grasses, suede, silks, mettalics, even cork and bamboo. All are available and will add unique touches to your home. Use these materials to further enhance accents walls. For example; behind the Masterbed headboard, above a fireplace mantle, or on a focal wall under a soffit. The natural materials will create a unique warmth and connection to nature. The photo shown here is a woven grass wall covering by Phillip Jeffries.
Sorea, a bathroom furniture and vessel sink manufacturer, is coming out with a new series of vessel sinks. The Seattle based company is using a unique method of manufacturing an even more unique vessel sink. The new collection is called Flora, and uses grasses within their resin bowls to create an organic and soft touch to a modern fixture. Find out more information from their website: 
It’s time to update your decor and freshen up the look of your home. The easiest and simplest way to revitalize and renew your space is to apply a fresh coat of paint. Benjamin Moore will help you guarantee your new palette will be in style by selecting 18 colors for you in their new ‘06 Color Trends Collection. Still can’t decide? This forward thinking paint company is willing to give you a 2 oz. sample of their 2006 Color Trends colors so you can paint your favorite colors on the wall before buying them. To get a sample for yourself, call this number 1-888-262-6567.
Modern technology meets Modern art in the creative and captivating artwork of dna 11. By taking a swab of your DNA, the founders of dna 11 are combing their “scientific knowledge, and art appreciation” to create fantastic modern peices that are sure to be the highlight of conversation. Pick your canvas size, the color you’d like and send in your DNA sample to 
Usually when we need to add a softer touch to a room or dining table set, we add flowers. I love adding flowers to any decor. They add sophistication, a splash of color, and a touch of toughtfulness. My favorite thing to do with a fresh bouquet whether it’s home grown or sent via UPS, is put them in a clear glass vase with a mouth big enough to add fruit to the bottom. In a wide mouthed, big bottom vase, try the beautiful, and suble pear. Cranberries offer a great splash of color in taller, skinnier vases. Go to the grocerey store, see what’s on sale, and get creative. Fruit replaces the need for clear marbles or river rocks that many people use to hold stems in place and add interest to your arrangement. *Tip* try to use a fruit with a tough skin.
This unique art peice has so much decorating potential. Where do I begin? It’s a modern day self-portrait that is unassuming, unique, and powerful. Place it in a light source and see your silouhette in light instead of shadows. Inspired by a fathers desire to capture the likeness of his daughter, the Pirolettes, designed by Tom Beshara, still make a great baby gift that will be enjoyed for years. They also make fun wedding gifts, as each peice is as unique as the two that are geting married. Pirolettes come in several different wood colors and two styles. Visit the website for more information: 
Give your sofa a makeover! No, I don’t mean go buy an expensive slip cover that “slips” off constantly and somehow makes your old sofa look frumiper. You can revitalize your old sofa for at least a few more good years with this simple trick. Remove all of the back pillows and replace them with big, overstuffed, colorful pillows. Don’t buy all of the same color- be bold and buy a few complimenting colors that will ork with your sofa color. Try to find fun patterns and textures. The fun part about this no-time-snazz-up is you will now see more potential in your old sofa. Change out the pillows with the seasons and have a new look every few months.