Posts Tagged ‘Cowboy Decor’

Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (10/24/09-10/30/09)

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

The weather has started to turn colder and the leaves have main fallen, at least here in the Mid-West. As we start to head into the Holiday season, now is the time to think about your front entry and updating it for when your guests arrive. We were able to acquire more discontinued nickel plated solid brass doorbells from SPI Home and have them at 35% off. We have also added quite a few more designs to our house numbers, door bells and door knocker lines. We will also be adding more holiday themed switch plates in the next week or two. Keep an eye out for other new styles coming to you soon.

Let’s take a look at this week’s list. Once again it’s a decent variety and quite a few items that haven’t shown up in the top 10 before. For more details or to order just click on the photo of your favorite piece of hardware. If you have any suggestions or comments please feel free to let us know.

Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 10/24/09-10/30/09

Arts & Crafts Solid Brass Switch Plate

Arts & Crafts Solid Brass Switch Plate

Arts & Crafts Solid Brass Switch Plate – Solid Brass

These switchplate reproductions are based on the classic design found in Arts & Crafts homes of the early 1900s.  If you are renovating a period home from the early 20th century then these reproductions are just what you need to keep the look and feel accurate. Made of heavy solid cast brass with an antique copper finish. The colorization of these switchplates changes as the copper finish oxidizes.

(Seven configurations available)

NOTE: This item has been discontinued, we have a limited supply left.

Colonial Switch Plate - Oil Rubbed Bronze

Colonial Switch Plate - Oil Rubbed Bronze

Colonial Switch Plate – Oil Rubbed Bronze Finish – Solid Brass

Solid forged brass, plated in Cleveland, Ohio with an Old Rubbed Bronze finish. The oil rubbed bronze look is an oxidized satin brass to a warm chocolate brown finish then matte lacquer coated for durability. These switchplates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.

(Twelve configurations available)

Western Filigree Switch Plate - Black

Western Filigree Switch Plate - Black

Western Filigree Switch Plate – Black – Solid 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 a black powder coat and nickel features.

(Six configurations available)

Hammered Switch Plate - Polished Copper

Hammered Switch Plate - Polished Copper

Hammered Switch Plate – Polished Copper – Questech

This switchplate features a hammered metal pattern and has a polished copper finish.  Made of Questech metals a unique and patented material that is made of real premium metals, special polymers and ceramics to create switchplates that are unique. These lightweight and luxuriously textured switchplates, providing a unique option for every room in your home.

(Three configurations available)

NOTE: This item has been discontinued, we have a limited supply left.

Klimt - The Tree of Life Switch Plate

Klimt - The Tree of Life Switch Plate

Klimt – The Tree of Life Switch Plate – Decoupage

Licensed artwork featuring a detail of Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt’s mosaic The Tree of Life, 1905-1911.  Part of the Stoclet Frieze, it was designed for the living room of the Palais Stoclet and was made of marble, ceramics, semi-precious stones and enamel.

This decoupage switch plate displays a detail from a larger work and 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.

(Seven configurations available)

Heart & Star Switch Plate - Gold Accents

Heart & Star Switch Plate - Gold Accents

Heart & Star Switch Plate – Gold Accents – Solid Pewter

Made of solid pewter this switchplate features hearts, stars and spirals to give this celestial look a sweet but modern take, with hand-painted gold accents. Crafted by hand in Florida by a local artist.

(Five configurations available)

Klimt Inspired Switch Plate

Klimt Inspired Switch Plate

Klimt Inspired Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switchplate features an abstract design inspired by the artist Gustav Klimt. Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Seven configurations available)

Cutlery Switch Plate

Cutlery Switch Plate

Cutlery Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switchplate features a fork, knife and spoon ready to accent any kitchen, dining room or breakfast nook.  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)

Baseball Switch Plate - Worn

Baseball Switch Plate - Worn

Baseball Switch Plate – Worn – Decoupage

Switchplate featuring well worn baseballs packed close together.  Each switchplate 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)

Heart Switch Plate

Heart Switch Plate

Heart Switch Plate – Wrought Iron

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. This switchplate has the silhouette of a heart across the top. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Seven configurations available)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (10/17/09-10/23/09)

Saturday, October 24th, 2009

Next weekend will be Halloween and Day of the Dead, it’s hard to believe they’re here already.   I’m looking forward to a few costume parties and seeing all the creative outfits on all the children in the area.

Let’s take a look at this week’s list. Once again it’s a decent variety and quite a few items that haven’t shown up in the top 10 before. For more details or to order just click on the photo of your favorite piece of hardware. If you have any suggestions or comments please feel free to let us know.

Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 10/17/09-10/23/09

Mexican Sunflower Switch Plate

Mexican Sunflower Switch Plate

Mexican Sunflower Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a look from south of the border, a boldly colored Mexican sunflower. 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.

(Five configurations available)

Blue Shells Switch Plate

Blue Shells Switch Plate

Blue Shells Switch Plate – Decoupage

Original collage of various blue tinted shells designed from antique ephemera in Washington state; each switchplate decoupaged by hand.

(Two configurations available)

Western Scalloped Switch Plate - Black

Western Scalloped Switch Plate - Black

Western Scalloped Switch Plate – Black – Powder Coated Steel

Regardless of where you live bring out your inner cowboy with these finely crafted switchplates featuring scalloped edges and western filigrees at the corners of the plate. Made from steel with a black powder coat and nickel features.

(Six configurations available)

Kandinsky Switch Plate - Sea Battle

Kandinsky Switch Plate - Sea Battle

Kandinsky Outlet Cover – Sea Battle – Decoupage

This switch plate features a portions of the painting “Sea Battle” by abstract artist Wassily Kandinsky.  Featuring licensed 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.

(Four configurations available)

Lemons Switch Plate

Lemons Switch Plate

Lemons Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switchplate features a touch of citrus for your kitchen, lemons.  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)

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate – Wrought Iron

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Ten configurations available)

Spirals Switch Plate - Green

Spirals Switch Plate - Green

Spirals Switch Plate – Green – Polymer Clay on Plastic

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 green and cured. These will fit any standard construction; mounting screws are included and painted to match.

(Sixteen configurations available)

SeaShore Switch Plate

SeaShore Switch Plate

SeaShore Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switchplate features a seahorse and a shell on a patterned background. Ceramic switchplates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Three configurations available)

Almond Filigree Switch Plate

Almond Filigree Switch Plate

Almond Filigree Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switchplate features filigree silhouette on a plain 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)

Klimt - The Tree of Life Switch Plate

Almond Filigree Switch Plate

Klimt – The Tree of Life Switch Plate – Decoupage

Licensed artwork featuring a detail of Art Nouveau master Gustav Klimt’s mosaic The Tree of Life, 1905-1911.  Part of the Stoclet Frieze, it was designed for the living room of the Palais Stoclet and was made of marble, ceramics, semi-precious stones and enamel.

This decoupage switch plate displays a detail from a larger work and 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.

(Seven configurations available)

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Most Popular Switch Plates of the Week (9/19/09-9/25/09)

Saturday, September 26th, 2009

We’ve been posting our top ten for the week just over a month now.  A few news ones have popped up as seems to be the case every week. However, this time there are a lot more fall colors as most are shades of brown, beige and tan. For more details or to order just click on the photo of your favorite switch plate.

If you have any suggestions or comments please feel free to let us know.

Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 9/19/09-9/25/09

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

Glass Mirror – Clear Switch Plate – Glass

These glass mirror switchplates are made from quality 3/16 inch (5 mm) thick glass and have highly polished 5/16 inch (8 mm) wide beveled edges. Made in China and available in three colors: Clear, Bronze and Gray. Includes screws and spacers.

(Thirty Nine configurations available)

Italian Scroll - Antique White Switch Plate

Italian Scroll - Antique White Switch Plate

Italian Scroll – Antique White Switch Plate – Solid Brass

Solid brass switchplate with a classic, elegant look.  Make every lightswitch and outlet look like a piece of classic Italian artwork.

(Five configurations available)

Sheriff Star Switch Plate - Antique

Sheriff Star Switch Plate - Antique

Sheriff Star Switch Plate – Antique – Steel

Regardless of where you live bring out your inner cowboy with these finely crafted switchplates featuring sheriffs stars at the corners of the plate. Made from steel with an antique brown powder coat and nickel features.

(Six configurations available)

CoverPlug Paintable Outlet Cover

CoverPlug Paintable Outlet Cover

CoverPlug Paintable Outlet Cover – Plastic

Paint It – Use the same paint used on the surrounding walls for an exact match. The coverPlug is made of a material that is paintable.


Press It Into Place – The posts on the back of the coverPlug align with the ground openings of a double outlet. No tools are necessary; just press it firmly into place. Remove the coverPlug if the outlet is needed and repaint/re-use as your decor changes.


Outlets Disappear – The entire outlet is covered and, when painted, the coverPlug will blend perfectly with the surrounding wall. Removable by an adult, but secure enough that a child will not be able to pull it out. By creating seamless walls, the coverPlug provides a visual and physical barrier to the outlet.

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate – Wrought Iron

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Nine configurations available)

Tuscany Cream Switch Plate

Tuscany Cream Switch Plate

Tuscany Cream Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switchplate features a classic Tuscan pattern in cream.  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)

Star Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Star Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Star Wrought Iron Switch Plate – Wrought Iron

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. This switchplate has the silhouette of a star across the top. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Seven configurations available)

Brulle Switch Plate

Brulle Switch Plate

Brulle Switch Plate – Ceramic

Designed and fired in Minneapolis, MN. No two switchplates are ever quite the same. Quiet and classy with understated elegance.

Note: This style has been discontinued, very few are left.

(Seven configurations available)

Fall Ferns Switch Plate

Fall Ferns Switch Plate

Fall Ferns Switch Plate – Decoupage

Autumn themed switchplate featuring a painting of fern leaves changing their fall colors.  Each switchplate 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.

(Seventeen configurations available)

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate - Rust

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate - Rust

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate – Rust – Wrought Iron

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on rust colored powder coat. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Nine configurations available)

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