Hello and welcome to the first week of March. With today’s weather it definitely feels like Spring is on it’s way. I’m starting to categorize all of the projects around our house and the new warehouse space.
One thing we’re trying this year is to look at one room each week and see what little changes and minor fixes we can make to it without spending too much money. We started with the master bathroom and have been taking care of all those nagging little problems that just keep getting put off. We’ve also started changing small bits of decor, like the heat vent, that just didn’t match the rest of the room. (We had a white heat vent while all of the other hardware in the room is wrought iron.) The little bits of change have cost us under $100, but the difference has been amazing. We’re going to try and carry this on through the whole house taking on one room over the course of one to two weeks. Next week I’ll get some before and after shots.
This week we are featuring one of my favorite online furniture stores, Art Van Furniture from Michigan. They are a chain, but only have stores in one state so I just look at them online. One of the most useful features of their site is their Room Planner. You can use this tool to draw a custom sized room and then use their icons to see how you’d like to lay things out. You can even save and print your rooms. It’s a great idea planner and is helpful even if you aren’t in the market for new furniture.
This March we are featuring 15% Off all the wonderful Rosalie Sherman Designs decorative hardware. Rosalie Sherman designs feature animal themes and will brighten your day with their whimsical door bells, door knockers, drawer pulls and cabinet knobs. All designs are created in Pennsylvania and are shipped directly from the artist herself. Give your room some character and add a few Rosalie Sherman accents.
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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 2/27/10-3/5/10
 Diamond Plate Aluminum - Silver Switch Plate Diamond Plate Aluminum – Silver Switch Plate Blazin’ cool switch plate and outlet covers are perfect for a garage, shop, specialty room, or car trailer. Car and motorcycle enthusiasts even put them in their homes and businesses. These specialty covers are made from solid polished diamond tread aluminum and are the larger, standard size. The edges are rolled and the screw holes are counter sunk. All switch covers come complete with stainless steel screws. Made by hand in Marion, IN. (Fifteen Configurations Available) |
 French Country Switch Plate French Country Switch Plate – Ceramic This switch plate features the classic French country design and is always welcome in kitchens and dining rooms. Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (Eight Configurations Available) |
 Italian Scroll - Antique Gold Switch Plate Italian Scroll – Antique Gold Switch Plate – Solid Brass Solid brass switch plate with a classic, elegant look. Make every lightswitch and outlet look like a piece of classic Italian artwork. (Four Configurations Available) |
 Abstract Retro Switch Plate Abstract Retro Switch Plate – Ceramic This switch plate features an abstract design that brings to mind the hip styling of the early 60s. Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (Eight Configurations Available) |
 Spirals - Silver Switch Plate Spirals – Silver Switch Plate – Polymer Clay on Plastic Switch plates individually made by hand in a one-woman studio in Asheville, North Carolina. An artist-made, hand-carved texture plate is used to create raised patterns on polymer clay, which is applied to standard plastic switch plates, painted silver and cured. These will fit any standard construction; mounting screws are included and painted to match. (Twenty Configurations Available) |
 French Lemon Switch Plate French Lemon Switch Plate – Decoupage Original collage designed from antique ephemera featuring a French lemons on a lemon tree branch. Each switch plate decoupaged by hand in Washington state. (Five Configurations Available) |
 Treasure Map Switch Plate Treasure Map Switch Plate – Decoupage This switch plate is perfect for all you pirates out there. An old and worn treasure map covers the plate with an X marking the spot and the words “Dead Men Tell No Lies” on the edges of the scroll map. Featuring original artwork, these individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switch plates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage. Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag. Made in Southern California. (Five Configurations Available) |
 Treasure Chest Treasure Chest Switch Plate – Decouapge Featuring original artwork, these individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switchplates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage. Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag. Made in Southern California. (Three Configurations Available) |
 Solid Brass Rope - Polished Brass Switch Plate Solid Brass Rope – Polished Brass Switch Plate Solid cast brass, plated in Cleveland, Ohio with a Polished Brass finish. Enjoy the warmth and beautify of polished brass. Brought to a high sheen by hand and coated with a high-gloss baked lacquer to protect the sheen. These switchplates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty. (Fifteen Configurations Available) |
 Jacobean Flowers Switch Plate Jacobean Flowers Switch Plate – Ceramic This switch plate features Jacobean style flowers and an neutral background. Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (Eight Configurations Available) |
 Zebra Print Switch Plate Zebra Print Switch Plate – Decoupage Featuring original artwork, these individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switchplates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage. Each one is packaged in a see-through gift bag. Made in Southern California. (Seven Configurations Available) |
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