Hello and welcome to beginning of September. The weather has turned cooler suddenly and thoughts have moved to the Fall. I was able to finish cleaning off my garage shelves this week and it has made an amazing difference. I also had time to redo things in my media room. The old carpet is gone replaced by some flooring paint and area rugs. It is now a much better look and feel for the room, especially since my son has basically taken over the space.
This week our featured website is Key Interiors by Lisa Stanley. Key Interiors focus on four types of interior design: model home merchandising, residential interior design, light commercial and new home construction. Based in Perkasie, PA Key Interiors has a fresh style that captures the essence of the living space. You can see this in action on the great portfolio page where they highlight ten of their best projects. A great site for some great design ideas. (Know of a website we should feature on this blog? Send the URL along with your name to: Suggestions @ Habitatter.com)
Now on to this week’s special: From now until the end of September we are featuring 20% off Good Night Irene polymer clay switch plates. Good Night Irene! is a one-woman studio in beautiful Asheville, North Carolina. She’s been working with polymer clay since 1992, and started creating light switch plates almost immediately. Irene is a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild and a founding member and past president of the Blue Ridge Polymer Clay Guild. She’s also authored and produced work for three books on polymer clay, published by Lark Books, and has contributed projects to numerous other publications.
This week we finished adding the interior hardware styles of Vicki Lane. From it’s humble beginning in a garage in 1983, Vicki has expanded into being a nationwide designer, manufacturer and distributor for switch plates, drawer pulls, cabinet knobs, ceiling fan pulls and lighted doorbells currently marketed today by Vicki Lane.
Our top ten list this time features a lot of our ceramic switch plates plus a solid brass drawer pull and some ceramic house numbers. See what all made the top ten this week by looking below.
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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for the weeks of 8/28/10-9/3/10
 Bamboo II Cabinet Pull - 4-1/2" CC Bamboo II Cabinet Pull – 4-1/2″ CC – Solid Brass These unique bamboo styled cabinet pulls are made of hand forged solid brass and 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. Nice, solid and heavy, these cabinet (drawer) pulls will offer many years of long lasting beauty that convey your own unique style. Their south pacific styling will go well with any casual decorating scheme and have an installation spacing of 4-1/2″ center to center. (Ten Finishes Available) |
 French Country Ceramic Switch Plate French Country Ceramic Switch Plate 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) |
 Van Gogh - Sunflowers II Switch Plate Van Gogh – Sunflowers II Switch Plate – Decoupage Licensed artwork featuring a detail from Vincent Van Gogh’s colorful painting Vase with Twelve Sunflowers. The work was one of many depicting sunflowers, whose cheery, sunny image was a help to Van Gogh in his battles with depression. This detail shows four bright flowers. This decoupage switch plate is mounted on a standard switchplate. It is then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage and packaged in a transparent gift bag. Made in Southern California. (Five Configurations Available) |
 Havana Ceramic Switch Plate This switch plate features colors and patterns indicative of old Havana. 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) |
 Mosaic Leaves Ceramic House Number Mosaic Leaves Ceramic House Number These feature an easy to see number surrounded by mosaic leaves on both the top and bottom. Ceramic house numbers designed and made in Ontario with care and expertise. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (0-9 Available) |
 Western Filigree - Antique Switch Plate Western Filigree – Antique Switch Plate – Powder Coated Steel Regardless of where you live bring out your inner cowboy with these finely crafted switchplates featuring western filigrees at the corners of the plate. Made from steel with an antique brown powder coat and nickel features. (Six Configurations Available) |
 Jacobean Flowers Ceramic Switch Plate Jacobean Flowers Ceramic Switch Plate 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) |
 Paisley-Red Ceramic Switch Plate Paisley-Red Ceramic Switch Plate Bring a touch of paisley into your home with these red paisley switch plates. Ceramic switchplates designed and made by a small family-owned studio in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly. (Eight Configurations Available) |
 Morocco - Red Ceramic Switch Plate Morocco – Red Ceramic Switch Plate This switch plate features a classic Moroccan pattern in red and blue. 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) |
 Purple Butterfly on Flowers Switch Plate Purple Butterfly on Flowers Switch Plate – Decoupage A majestic purple butterfly sits on a colorful bunch of flowers in this wonderful print. Each switch plate is made by hand in rural West Virginia, using art prints and durable steel plates made in the USA. The included screws are hand painted to match the background. (Sixteen Configurations Available) |
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