Saturday, April 10th, 2010
Hello and welcome to our first post in April. I did not do a post last week since I was in Chicago, but I did end up going to the wonderful Chicago Art Institute where they had a special exhibit on Matisse. Unfortunately they did not allow any photography. However, I did get some other photos in the museum along with the surrounding Millennium / Grant Park. I will post these next week in a special post all about Chicago.
This April we are celebrating our two year anniversary by offering 10% Off anything on our site when you use the coupon code 10OffApril in the shopping cart. This applies to any category from Door Knockers to Picture Hangers and Switch Plates. You can save even more when you look in our Hardware Clearance Center which items are already marked up to 35% off.
This week our top ten list shows quite a wide variety of items including a resurgence of solid brass switch plates in a variety of finishes the return of Flopping Fish etched copper switch plates and Decorative Signs
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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 4/3/10-4/9/10
 Fiddlehead Switch Plate - Copper Fiddlehead Switch Plate – Copper
A very unique and engaging design, Fiddlehead features flowing, organic images reminiscent of violin scrolls. Whether your home’s décor is modern or old world, the versatile Signature Collection switch plate embraces every style. These etched copper beauties are handcrafted to recreate the effects of time and the elements. The result is a beautifully weathered patina that Mother Nature would be proud to call her own. Mounting hardware included, black electrical switches not included.
(Eighteen 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 switch plates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.
(Fifteen Configurations Available) |
 Solid Brass Rope - Antique Brass Switch Plate Solid Brass Rope – Antique Brass Switch Plate
Solid cast brass, plated in Cleveland, Ohio with an Antique Brass finish. Created by using a finely brushed, antique-brown finish with mellow highlights then topped with a gloss lacquer. These switch plates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.
(Fourteen Configurations Available) |
 Mexican Sunflower Switch Plate Mexican Sunflower Switch Plate
This switch plate features a look from south of the border, a boldly colored Mexican sunflower. Ceramic switch plates 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) |
 Cheetah Switch Plate Cheetah Switch Plate – Ceramic – 30% Off Clearance!
Designed and fired in Minneapolis, MN. No two switch plates are ever quite the same. Quiet and classy with understated elegance glazed in a unique cheetah pattern. A perfect look for when you want something wild, a dark black background with orange spots on it.
Note: This style is no longer available. The quantity listed above is all that we have or can acquire, get them while you still have a chance!
(Eight Configurations Available) |
 Rope - Oil Rubbed Bronze Switch Plate Rope – Oil Rubbed Bronze Switch Plate – Solid Brass
Solid cast brass, plated in Cleveland, Ohio with an Oil 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 switch plates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.
(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 switch plates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.
(Eight Configurations Available) |
 Rooster Wrought Iron Switch Plate Rooster Wrought Iron Switch Plate
The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. This switch plate has the graceful silhouette of a rooster strolling across the top. Hand crafted in Central New York.
(Thirty-Six Configurations Available) |
 Suzani Outlet Cover - Earth Suzani Switch Plate – Earth – Ceramic
This switch plate features a Suzani pattern with a brown center surrounded by layers of tan, dark brown, red, black and pink. The term Suzani means “needlework”–specifically, the exquisite silk thread embroidery panels made by Uzbek women. Ceramic switch plates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.
(Eight Configurations Available) |
 No Smoking Sign No Smoking Sign – White Metal
Establish a smoke-free zone in a sophisticated and attractive way. Recycled white metal with hand silkcreening in hazel and taupe. Made in the United States by Flopping Fish, mounting screws included.
3 ¼ ” high x 7 ½” wide. |
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Saturday, March 27th, 2010
Hello and welcome Spring is here, even if Winter did make a slight return for a few days of cold temperatures. Despite the cold temperatures I’ve seen plenty of friends and neighbors coming out of their Winter cacoons to start to work on their yards and gardens. Right now is the perfect time to access your home’s exterior and think about what you’d like to do to make it look even more inviting and showcase your individuality. If you’re looking for any hardware such as house numbers, doorbells or door knockers then we can help with a large selection of many styles. Don’t forgot today March 27th at 8:30 PM is “Earth Hour” turn off all your lights
This week’s feature site is absolutely packed with great ideas from around the globe. The Cool Hunter showcases style in every form from Architecture and Art to Fashion and Food. The photography is great and just the shear amount of information is almost overwhelming. Personally I find myself gravitating to the Architecture, Art, Design and Gadgets sections. If you love design, fashion or just keeping up on the latest trends then this is a site you need to have bookmarked.
This March we are continuing 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.
This week our top ten list shows quite a wide variety of items including several artists who have never shown up before as well as a few standard items that always seem to be on our lists. New artists making the Top Ten are Pretty Babies hand crafted Italian glass cabinet knobs and Flopping Fish etched copper switch plates
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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 3/20/10-3/26/10
 Italian Scroll - Antique White Switch Plate Italian Scroll – Antique White 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.
Note: This style is no longer available. The quantity listed above is all that we have or can acquire, get them while you still have a chance!
(Five Configurations Available) |
 Henna Switch Plate Henna Switch Plate – Ceramic
This switch plate features a henna inspired design. Give any room a taste of the sub-continent with this enticing design. 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) |
 Morocco - Blue Switch Plate Morocco – Blue Switch Plate – Ceramic
This switch plate features a classic Moroccan pattern in a blue and white 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) |
 Mounted Leaf Collage Switch Plate Mounted Leaf Collage Switch Plate – Decoupage
Autumn themed switch plate featuring a collage of leaves and autumn 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.
(Eleven Configurations Available) |
 Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate Glass Mirror – Clear Switch Plate – Mirrored Glass
These glass mirror switch plates 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 includes screws and spacers.
(Thirty-Nine Configurations Available) |
 Bull Moose Switch Plate Bull Moose Switch Plate – Ceramic
This switch plate features a bull moose in a pine forest below a crescent moon. 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) |
 Running Horse - Black Switch Plate Running Horse – Black Switch Plate – Steel
Regardless of where you live bring out your inner cowboy with these finely crafted switch plates featuring silhouettes of running horses at the bottom of the plate. Made from steel with a black powder coat and nickel features.
(Six Configurations Available) |
 Yellow Cabinet Knob - Tropical Blue Gecko Yellow Cabinet Knob – Tropical Blue Gecko – Italian Glass
This glass knob was created with melted Italian glass and formed into a tropical blue gecko on a round yellow knob. 2 1/2″ in circumference and projects out about an inch, includes screw for attachment. Hand crafted so please expect slight variation, made in Kansas City.
(Other colors available) |
 Van Gogh - Pollard Willow & Sunset Switch Plate Van Gogh – Pollard Willow & Sunset Switch Plate – Decoupage
Licensed artwork featuring Vincent Van Gogh’s striking painting Pollarded Willow and Sunset, also called Willows at Sunset. The work was painted at Arles in the autumn of 1888. The willows contrast strongly with a vivid setting sun.
This decoupage switch plate includes the entire image (or the center half, for single-width switchplates) from the painting 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) |
 Morocco Switch Plate - Copper Morocco Switch Plate – Etched Copper
The “Morocco” switch plate features a simple rustic design that is influenced by exotic Mediterranean ironwork. Give you house a little flavor of the Mediterranean. Whether your home’s décor is modern or old world, the versatile Signature Collection embraces every style. These copper beauties are handcrafted in the United States out of recycled metal to recreate the effects of time and the elements. The result is a beautifully weathered patina that Mother Nature would be proud to call her own. Mounting hardware included, black electrical switches not included.
(Fourteen Configurations Available) |
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