Posts Tagged ‘House Numbers’

Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (8/28/10-9/3/10)

Saturday, September 4th, 2010

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.

Key InteriorsThis 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)

Glow-in-the-Dark Switch PlateNow 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.

Pear Cabinet PullThis 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

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

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

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

Havana Ceramic Switch Plate

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (8/14/10-8/20/10)

Saturday, August 21st, 2010

Hello and welcome to the the third week of August.  School is about ready to start and all of the kids are trying to pack in last minute fun for the Summer. Right now is also a great time to finish off those Summer home projects.

Elegant Home ServicesThis week our featured website is the site for Elegant Home Services.They are a remodeling / design company based in Virginia. The primary goal of Elegant Home Services is to renew your home and to make it the best it can be. From a simple replacement of gutters to a complete rebuild of an existing home they take it all on. Their website is very elegant looking with some great photography, however they are a bit short on project pictures and design history. (Know of a website we should feature on this blog? Send the URL along with your name to: Suggestions @ Habitatter.com)

Classical Music - Keyboard & Treble Clef Ceramic Switch Plate

Now on to this week’s special: From now until the end of August we are featuring 10% off All Fired Up ceramic switch plates and house numbers. All Fired Up! is a small family-owned ceramics company founded in 1984 in Milton, Ontario, Canada. Over the years they have designed hundreds of different switchplates, and sold hundreds of thousands. All of their designs are All Fired Up! Originals, designed by Lynne Carson, and many of them are available in multiple configurations.

Frog Lighted DoorbellThis week we have been 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, knobs, ceiling light pulls and doorbells currently marketed today by Vicki Lane. We currently have the lighted doorbells active on our website, but look for switch plates, drawer pulls & knobs and ceiling fan pulls all to be added this coming week.

Our top ten list this time features a good variety of our switch plates plus one set of solid brass 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 8/7/10-8/13/10

Rope Style - Antique Brass Switch Plate - Solid Brass

Rope Style - Antique Brass Switch Plate - Solid Brass

Rope Style – Antique Brass Switch Plate – Solid Brass

Solid cast brass switch plate, 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 switchplates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.

(Fourteen Configurations Available)

Heart Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Heart Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Heart 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 silhouette of a heart across the top. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Thirty-Six Configurations Available)

Multi-Colored Butterflies In The Sky Switch Plate

Multi-Colored Butterflies In The Sky Switch Plate

Multi-Colored Butterflies In The Sky Switch Plate – Decoupage

This switch plate features a rabble of colorful butterflies flying off to the left. 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)

Perspective Ceramic Switch Plate

Perspective Ceramic Switch Plate

Perspective Ceramic Switch Plate – 10% Off Until 9/1/10

This switch plate features a classic perspective design done in neutral colors. 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)

Cat With Piano and Vase Switch Plate

Cat With Piano and Vase Switch Plate

Cat With Piano and Vase Switch Plate – Decoupage

Wonderful scene of a black and white cat with a red bow tie sitting on a classical piano bench. A large vase of flowers and sheet music rest on the piano. 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.

(Ten Configurations Available)

Traditional 4" Raised House Number - Weathered Black

Traditional 4" Raised House Number - Weathered Black

Traditional 4″ Raised House Number – Weathered Black

Hand forged solid brass, plated in Cleveland, Ohio with a weathered black finish. This black powder coat finish has been carefully created to mimic the rustic look of many rustic iron products, while providing superior durability. This finish will give years of dependable service in areas like bathrooms where genuine iron would be completely unsuitable.

These traditional, raised house numbers are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty that conveys your own unique style.  4″ in height.

(0-9 Available)

Marine Life Ceramic Switch Plate

Marine Life Ceramic Switch Plate

Marine Life Ceramic Switch Plate – 10% Off Until 9/1/10

These switch plates can bring the sea into any room with its brilliant green color trimmed by blue and a starfish and seahorse in opposite colors adding texture to the style. 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)

Fleur De Lis Switch Plate

Fleur De Lis Switch Plate

Fleur De Lis Switch Plate – Solid Brass

Solid brass switch plates, sculpted with an elegant Fleur De Lis at the top and scrollwork on the bottom corners. A treat for the fingertips as well as the eyes.

(Three Configurations Available)

Art Glass Ceramic Switch Plate

Art Glass Ceramic Switch Plate

Art Glass Ceramic Switch Plate – 10% Off Until 9/1/10

This switch plate features a grid of blocks in various colors that bring to mind an work of art glass.  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)

Books in Library Switch Plate

Books in Library Switch Plate

Books in Library Switch Plate – Decoupage

Original artwork featuring shelves of books, with a violin and statues for bookends.

These individually handcrafted items are mounted on standard switchplates, then sealed to prevent scratching or water damage.  Each one is packaged in a transparent gift bag.  Made in Southern California.

(Seven Configurations Available)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (7/24/10-7/30/10)

Saturday, July 31st, 2010

Hello and welcome to the last day in July. I can’t believe that August starts tomorrow.  So many plans for Summer haven’t even happened yet, but at least a few great times have been had and some major projects are finished. Is there anything you’ve been planning on completing this Summer?

Home & Design WebsiteThis week our featured website is the site for the magazine Home & Design – The magazine of architecture and fine interiors. This magazine focuses on the Baltimore / Washington area, however the design and decorating trends are valid for anywhere. The site itself features a plethora of great photography and design ideas. There are also sections regarding materials and tools of the trade. The site is a great resource to have and personally love to scan through it for new 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: Today is the last day that we will be featuring 20% off all Butterfly Coat HookMetallum Creations Hand Crafted Steel Hardware. These wonderful pieces are hand made in Arizona and are of the highest quality.Choose from a great selection of Doorbell covers, hooks, keyracks, sconce light covers and switch plates all available in 16 amazing finishes. All artwork is suitable for indoors or outdoors and ships directly from the artist. Hurry this special ends July 31st! In August we will be featuring a special sale of all A la Mode Switch Plates, watch for it!

We have been adding new items every week on the site and one of the newest themes has been turtles. Yes we now have a turtle switch plates, turtle coat hooks, turtle doorbells, turtle door knockers, a turtle door stop and even a turtle desk clock. If you love turtles or any animal then give a turtle theme a try.

Our top ten list this time heavily features brass switch plates & house numbers and for the first time wrought iron cabinet backplates & decorative signs. 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 7/24/10-7/30/10

Italian Scroll - Antique White Switch Plate

Italian Scroll 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!

Also available in gold

(Three Configurations Available)

Sheet Metal - Rust Switch Plate

Sheet Metal - Rust Switch Plate

Sheet Metal – Rust Switch Plate – 40% Off

Solid sheet metal switch plate with a rustic rust finish. Perfect for a rustic themed room or a cabin out in the woods.

(Five Configurations Available)

Venetian - Antique Gold Switch Plate

Venetian - Antique Gold Switch Plate

Venetian – 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 Venetian 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!

Also available in white

(Four Configurations Available)

Rooster Cabinet Backplate

Rooster Cabinet Backplate

Rooster Cabinet Backplate – Wrought Iron

Rooster Cabinet Backplate. Add extra spice to any cabinet knob or drawer pull by adding a rooster back plate.

(Eight Designs Available)

Contemporary - Satin Nickel Switch Plate

Contemporary - Satin Nickel Switch Plate

Contemporary – Satin Nickel Switch Plate – Solid Brass

Solid cast brass, plated in Cleveland, Ohio with a Satin Nickel finish. The satin nickel finish is created by gently rubbing nickel-plated brass with an abrasive pad for a satin finish and coated with gloss lacquer. These switchplates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.

(Fifteen Configurations Available)

Traditional 4" Raised House Number - Oil Rubbed Bronze

Traditional 4" Raised House Number - Oil Rubbed Bronze

Traditional 4″ Raised House Number – Oil Rubbed Bronze

Hand forged solid 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 traditional, raised house numbers are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty that conveys your own unique style.  4″ in height.

(0-9 Available)

David Turned On Switch Plate

David Turned On Switch Plate

David Turned On Switch Plate – Decoupage

It’s Michelangelo’s David being very upfront about his current status…as a lightswitch that is.  Great as a gag gift for a bachelorette party or anyone you know who isn’t intimidated by a little art.

Mounted on a standard switchplate, sealed to prevent scratching or water damage, and then packaged in a transparent gift bag.  Made in Southern California.

Treasure Map Switch Plate

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)

No Soliciting Sign - Classic

No Soliciting Sign - Classic

No Soliciting Sign – Classic

Keep unwanted solicitors at bay in a tasteful way. Attractive and to the point with a little added embellishments to enhance the message that solicitors should not bother you. Recycled stainless steel with black lettering. Made in the United States by Flopping Fish, mounting hardware included.

(Four Styles Available)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (6/12/10-6/18/10)

Saturday, June 19th, 2010

Well, we are now into the third week of June and Summer is in full swing. Things are almost with my home project, the concrete is done, new deck built, columns, installed, new door, new shutters and the upstairs railing is almost finished. Just one more day of work and it will be fully transformed.

Front Patio From Driveway - Before

Front Patio From Driveway - Before

Front Patio From Driveway - Day 10

Overall I’m very happy with the new look, I think it’s a lot cleaner and more modern. We were almost too late to notice that one of the pillars would have been right in front of our picture window. It hadn’t mattered before since the pillars were wrought iron and more like screens.

This week our featured website is Grace – A Place of Restoration.  Grace is an antiques / interior design store in Missouri which sells architectural salvage, antiques and home decor, they also mention coffee and dessert in their logo which makes it even better. The whole store and overall theme is relaxed beauty. Housed in a former church built in 1854 “Grace” exudes style and well grace. Just seeing this site makes me want to take a trip to Rocheport, MO so I can visit the store in person. I think I see a road trip in my future. 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 specials: This month we are featuring 15% off all Waterwood solid brass hardware. These wonderful pieces are hand made in Texas and are of the highest quality. Choose from switch plates, cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, appliance pulls, doorbells and door bell chime boxes (made of wood). Their work together has been recognized by such publications as House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Southern Living and Old House Journal who have all recommended the Waterwood line to their readers. Now you can add them to your home at substantial savings this June only.

We are also currently adding a new exciting artist to our line up, Quality Time of Le  Grand Hotel Paris Retro Tin and Paper Wall ClockNew Orleans with hand crafted clocks and signs with a taste of New Orleans. Their inspiration was everywhere — in the historic city itself and in the South’s lingering memories tucked away in rural gas stations, old corner grocery stores, roadside diners and glamorous nightspots. Soon their fascination spread to explore Europe’s long tradition of beautiful travel and product posters.

Our top ten list this week is full of earth tones this week and a few wrought iron letters and numebrs. See what else made the top ten this week by looking below.

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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 6/12/10-6/18/10

Sheet Metal - Rust Switch Plate

Sheet Metal - Rust Switch Plate

Sheet Metal – Rust Switch Plate – Clearance 40% Off

Solid sheet metal switch plate with a rustic rust finish. Perfect for a rustic themed room or a cabin out in the woods.

(Five Configurations Available)

Ivy Silhouette Switch Plate

Ivy Silhouette Switch Plate

Ivy Silhouette Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features silhouettes of ivy on a beige 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)

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

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)

Wrought Iron 6" House Letter

Wrought Iron 6" House Letter

Wrought Iron 6″ House Letter

6″ solid wrought iron house letter finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Twenty-Six Configurations Available)

Brulle Switch Plate

Brulle Switch Plate

Brulle Switch Plate – Ceramic

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 brulle color. Be reminded of a delicious creme brulle everytime you turn on a light.

(Nine Configurations Available)

Lizards Switch Plate

Lizards Switch Plate

Lizards Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a pair of lizards circling your switch plate over a backdrop of Southwestern colors.  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)

Monet - Water Lilies Switch Plate

Monet - Water Lilies Switch Plate

Monet – Water Lilies Switch Plate – Decoupage

Licensed artwork featuring Claude Monet’s famous painting Water Lilies.  The Impressionist master is known most of all for his multiple paintings of the waterlilies in his pond.  This image showcases the calm pond, the lovely plants, and the exquisite colors that characterize Monet’s work.

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.

(Seven Configurations Available)

Autumn Style Switch Plate

Autumn Style Switch Plate

Autumn Style Switch Plate – Decoupage

Autumn themed switch plate featuring a painting of leaves changing their fall colors in front of an impressionist background.  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)

Contemporary - Oil Rubbed Bronze Switch Plate

Contemporary - Oil Rubbed Bronze Switch Plate

Contemporary – 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 switchplates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.

(Fifteen Configurations Available)

Wrought Iron 6" House Letter

Wrought Iron 6" House Number

Wrought Iron 6″ House Number

6″ solid wrought iron house number finished with a baked-on flat black colored powder coat. Hand crafted in Central New York.

(Ten Configurations Available)

Black & Yellow Butterflies Switch Plate

Black & Yellow Butterflies Switch Plate

Black & Yellow Butterflies Switch Plate – Decoupage

Original collage designed from antique ephemera featuring two black & yellow butterflies plus a bumblebee. Each switch plate decoupaged by hand in Washington state.

(Two Configurations Available)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (6/5/10-6/11/10)

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Hello again, it’s hard to believe that we are now in the middle of  June. Things are progressing with my home project, the concrete was poured and is now curing.  There is still much work to be done, but all of the old patio and deck are gone so at least everything now is new.

Front Patio From Driveway

Front Patio From Driveway - Before

Front Patio From Driveway - Day 5

Front Patio From Driveway - Day 5

I’m pretty impressed with how well they have avoided killing the plants in our garden. A few have not made it, but overall our garden will survive. Next week they move onto building back the deck, adding railing, pillars, a new front door and replacing the shutters.

Beautiful LifeThis week our featured website is called Beautiful Life and it features all things that make our physical world more beautiful. The four primary sections are Web design, Graphic Design, Industrial Design and Interior Design with gorgeous photos and nice write ups of each feature. The item featured in our screen shot is a futuristic luxury villa located on the island of Cyprus. Overall this site itself is a thing of beauty and I never stop finding amazing design within. (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 specials: This month we are featuring 15% off all Waterwood solid brass hardware. Zen Doorbell Chime - Solid Walnut HardwoodThese wonderful pieces are hand made in Texas and are of the highest quality. Choose from switch plates, cabinet knobs, drawer pulls, appliance pulls, doorbells and door bell chime boxes (made of wood). Their work together has been recognized by such publications as House Beautiful, Traditional Home, Southern Living and Old House Journal who have all recommended the Waterwood line to their readers. Now you can add them to your home at substantial savings this June only.

We are also currently adding a new exciting artist to our line up, Quality Time of Le  Grand Hotel Paris Retro Tin and Paper Wall ClockNew Orleans with hand crafted clocks and signs with a taste of New Orleans. Their inspiration was everywhere — in the historic city itself and in the South’s lingering memories tucked away in rural gas stations, old corner grocery stores, roadside diners and glamorous nightspots. Soon their fascination spread to explore Europe’s long tradition of beautiful travel and product posters.

Our top ten list this week is dominated by ceramic switch plates, especially All Fired Up Ceramic Switch Plates. We also have a switch plate by Fellowship Foundry on the list for the first time ever. Fellowship Foundry creates Fantasy oriented solid pewter switch plates. See what else made the top ten this week by looking below.

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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 6/5/10-6/11/10

Art Glass Switch Plate

Art Glass Switch Plate

Art Glass Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a grid of blocks in various colors that bring to mind an work of art glass.  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)

Thermometer Switch Plate - Ivory

Thermometer Switch Plate - Ivory

Thermometer Switch Plate – Ivory

Breakthrough in wallplate design-provides form and function with sleek lines and a curved temperature readout display – - with every attention to detail.

  • Protective lens over the LCD, easy to read 5/8″ display.
  • Long-lasting battery that replaces from a hidden front door. Never a need to take the plate off the wall again to change the battery!
  • Constructed using color-matched U.L. rated plastic – matches your existing switches perfectly.
  • Plate Pals™ wallplate thermometers install in minutes and require no wiring.
  • Ideal for children\’s rooms and baths.
  • Digitally accurate to within 1 degree, they monitor the temperature in any room.
  • Engineered in the USA by a 100 year company specializing in temperature control systems.

(Three Configurations Available)

Merlot Grapes Switch Plate

Merlot Grapes Switch Plate

Merlot Grapes Switch Plate – Decoupage

Switch plate featuring a big bunch of Merlot grapes on a classic background.  Perfect for the oenophile or the casual drinker, display your love of the fruit of the vine.  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)

Garden Herbs Switch Platel

Garden Herbs Switch Plate

Garden Herbs Switch Plate – Ceramic

Brilliant ceramic switch plates featuring various spices in pictures and words on the plates. Words and pictures vary by configuration. The largest list: Marjoram, Mint, Chives, Garlic, Oregano, Tarragon, Clover, Sage, Basil and Cilantro for a tasty combination. Please your senses with this switch plates that are perfect in any kitchen or pantry.

(Seven Configurations Available)

Checkers Switch Plate

Checkers Switch Plate

Checkers Switch Plate – Pewter – 15% Off Clearance

Lead-free pewter switch plates that are a treat for the hands as well as the eyes, featuring a tightly spaced checker board pattern. Hand-crafted in Eugene, Oregon, from custom-made molds. Each piece is designed by hand then created as a true work of art.

Note: Hand-crafted pewter switchplates may appear a bit warped when you receive them. Pewter is vary malleable, so do not be afraid to bend them slightly in your hands to fit the contour of your wall.

(Eight Configurations Available)

Dragonfly Ceramic House Number

Dragonfly Ceramic House Number

Dragonfly Ceramic House Number – Ceramic

These feature an easy to see number surrounded by an elaborate dragonfly on the top and leaves surrounding a pinwheel on the 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)

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)

Apple Switch Plate

Apple Switch Plate

Apple Switch Plate Ceramic – 35% Clearance on Whole Manufacturer

What’s your favorite apple; McIntosh, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Red Rome?  With these tasty switch plates you can get a sense of them all.

Created and fired in Minneapolis, MN. Every switch plate is individually glazed by hand, so no two are exactly the same. Unique and Beautiful, the perfect complement for any room in your home.

(Twenty-Nine Styles Available)

Blue Daisy Switch Plate

Blue Daisy Switch Plate

Blue Daisy Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features two daisies before a light blue 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)

Castle Switch Plate

Castle Switch Plate

Castle Switch Plate – Pewter

The knight on horseback riding out from the castle is being watched by a maiden in the tower. What lover of fantasy wouldn’t be delighted with this tiny piece of pewter wall art? Crafted by hand at a foundry in the San Francisco area.

(Two Configurations Available)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (4/24/10-4/30/10)

Saturday, May 1st, 2010

Hello and welcome to our first post for May, we have quite a few things going on this month which I will touch on in a minute. I’d like to thank everybody for making our two year anniversary sale successful. This month we are featuring 35% off all Mercury Mosaics ceramic switch plates.  These have been discontinued so they are in limited supply.  We even have a few of the last remaining stock of round ceramic switch plates.  We are also in the midst of adding a new artist, Metallum Creations, out of Tucson Arizona. They make amazing decorative hardware out of steel such as wall light sconces, key racks, single coat hooks, door bells and switch plates in 15 amazing airbrushed colors. There are also some new outdoor products coming really soon.

This week’s feature website is LikeCool – The Coolest Gadget Magazine. This site is a barrage of cool things from furniture, to videos to posters to cars and everything else that is like cool. It is pretty bare bones, with most just having a picture and a title. However you can pick up some great ideas and many will spur you on to research more about whatever cool object strikes your fancy. A few items do actually include prices and a link of where you can get them, but mainly they are a great way of viewing many items in a short span of time.

Our top ten list this week is dominated by ceramic switch plates from All Fired Up! We also have a Rosalie Sherman product for the first time and some house numbers from Brass Accents.

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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 4/24/10-4/30/10

Mosaic Border Switch Plate

Mosaic Border Switch Plate

Mosaic Border Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a wide mosaic border around a white central core. 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)

Fifi the Poodle U-Shaped Cabinet Pull 3" CC

Fifi the Poodle U-Shaped Cabinet Pull 3" CC

Fifi the Poodle U-Shaped Cabinet Pull 3″ CC – Pewter

U-shaped cabinet pull featuring Fifi the Poodle laying across the handle. Nuts and machine screws included. Great for any animal lover and the perfect way to liven up any cabinet or drawer with a whimsical touch.

(Available with or without backplate)

Floral Tile Switch Plate - Green

Floral Tile Switch Plate - Green

Floral Tile Switch Plate – Green – Ceramic

This switch plate features a white center surrounded by blocks and floral patters primarily in the green range. 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)

Solid Brass Contemporary - Antique Copper Switch Plate

Solid Brass Contemporary - Antique Copper Switch Plate

Solid Brass Contemporary – Antique Copper Switch Plate

These classy, yet modern switch plates are solid cast brass, plated in Cleveland, Ohio with an Antique Copper finish. Dark oxidized on copper plated brass, this finish is then hand rubbed to bring out the rich satin copper finish and highlight the details of the piece.  Coated with a gloss lacquer for durability, this is one of Brass Accents finest custom finishes. These switch plates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.

(Fifteen Configurations Available)

Traditional 4" Raised House Number - Oil Rubbed Bronze

Traditional 4" Raised House Number - Oil Rubbed Bronze

Traditional 4″ Raised House Number – Oil Rubbed Bronze – Solid Brass

Hand forged solid 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 traditional, raised house numbers are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty that conveys your own unique style.  4″ in height.

(0-9 Available)

Tuscany Terra Switch Plate

Tuscany Terra Switch Plate

Tuscany Terra Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a Tuscan pattern in a rich terra.  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)

Garden Herbs Switch Plate

Garden Herbs Switch Plate

Garden Herbs Switch Plate – Ceramic

Brilliant ceramic switch plates featuring various spices in pictures and words on the plates. Words and pictures vary by configuration. The largest list: Marjoram, Mint, Chives, Garlic, Oregano, Tarragon, Clover, Sage, Basil and Cilantro for a tasty combination. Please your senses with this switch plates that are perfect in any kitchen or pantry.

(Seven Configurations Available)

Autumn Pathway Switch Plate

Autumn Pathway Switch Plate

Autumn Pathway Switch Plate – Decoupage

Autumn themed switch plate featuring a painting of tree lined path bursting out in 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.

(Ten Configurations Available)

Perspective Switch Plate

Perspective Switch Plate

Perspective Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a classic perspective design done in neutral colors. 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)

Rooster Switch Plate

Rooster Switch Plate

Rooster Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a majestic rooster over an earth-colored background. 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)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (4/10/10-4/16/10)

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

Hello and welcome to our latest post for April, many of the flowers are blooming as well as allergies. I’ve finally started to catch up on getting my yard in order and start on some of those projects I’ve been waiting all Winter to do. the big question is will I actually have enough time to do them all?

Steampunk Home

Steampunk Home

This week we are featuring a site that focuses on ModVic design or Modern Victorian which is also known as Steampunk.  If you are unfamiliar with Steampunk think of Jules Vern, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen and Doc. Brown’s flying locomotive from the end of Back to the Future III and you will get some idea. To get an even better idea take a look at this steampunk home tour with it’s 360 degree room showcases. There are so many amazing details in this home it really is hard to pick out a favorite or two, so just let the whole thing wash over you.

In April we are continuing the celebration of 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.

Our top ten list this week once again shows quite a wide variety of items including a resurgence of solid brass switch plates in a variety of finishes and the return of Nanette Orijinels Pewter Switch Plates plus the addition of Solid Brass House Numbers. There are also two clearance lines on the top 10 both SPI solid brass switch plates and rust colored wrought iron switch plates.

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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 4/10/10-4/16/10

Red Filigree Switch Plate

Red Filigree Switch Plate

Red Filigree Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a flower inspired filigree pattern in black over a red background. 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.

(Eight Configurations Available)

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

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)

Glass Blocks Switch Plate

Glass Blocks Switch Plate

Glass Blocks Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a glass block design in muted colors. 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)

Contemporary - Antique Brass Switch Plate

Contemporary - Antique Brass Switch Plate

Contemporary – Antique Brass Switch Plate – Solid Brass

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.

(Fifteen Configurations Available)

Traditional 6" Raised House Number - Polished Brass

Traditional 6" Raised House Number - Polished Brass

Traditional 6″ Raised House Number – Polished Brass – Solid Brass

Hand forged solid 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 traditional, raised house numbers are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty that conveys your own unique style.  6″ in height.

(0-9 Available)

Rooster - Rust Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Rooster - Rust Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Rooster – Rust Wrought Iron Switch Plate – Clearance!

The warm feeling of solid wrought iron finished with a baked-on rust colored powder coat. This switch plate has the graceful silhouette of a rooster strolling across the top. Hand crafted in Central New York.

Note: All of our rust colored wrought iron switch plates are discontinued. Get them while you still have a chance.

Heart & Star - Gold Accents Outlet Cover

Heart & Star - Gold Accents Outlet Cover

Heart & Star – Gold Accents Outlet Cover

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)

Mermaid Switch Plate

Mermaid Switch Plate

Mermaid Switch Plate – Solid Brass – 30% Off Clearance!

Solid brass switch plates, sculpted with nature-inspired designs, featuring a lovely mermaid playing with dolphins. A treat for the fingertips as well as the eyes.

Note: This style is no longer available, like most of the SPI solid brass switch plates.  The quantity listed above is all that we have or can acquire, get them while you still have a chance!

Nosegay Bleu Switch Plate

Nosegay Bleu Switch Plate

Nosegay Bleu Switch Plate – Decoupage

Original collages designed from antique ephemera and a bunch of Blue Nosegay. Each switch plate decoupaged by hand in Washington state.decoupaged by hand.

(Three Configurations Available)

Van Gogh - Starry Night Switch Plate

Van Gogh - Starry Night Switch Plate

Van Gogh – Starry Night Switch Plate – Decoupage

Licensed artwork featuring Vincent Van Gogh’s famous painting Starry Night.  The work was created in 1889 while he was in the asylum at Saint-Remy, in fulfillment of a previously expressed wish to paint a night sky from memory.  He wrote that he wanted it to be “a kind of painting giving greater consolation.”

This decoupage switch plate includes nearly the entire image from the painting on the double and triple width switchplates, and the central half on the single width.  It is mounted on a standard switchplate, 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 Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (2/20/10-2/26/10)

Saturday, February 27th, 2010

Hi and welcome to the end of February. The past few weeks have been really big for us. We just moved into our new place at the Front Street Arts Complex and have been getting everything arranged. We have over twice as much space now and are surrounded by artists of all types: potters, sculpters, wood workers, painters, photographers, printers, etc. We’re really looking forward to being a part of this community.

Apartment-TherapyThis week we feature a great blog Apartment Therapy with the apt subtitle – “Saving the World, One Room at a Time”.  My favorite feature is the home tours section where homeowners send in pictures and a walk through of their home and then receive comments and suggestions from other readers. A fun community and a great place to pick up ideas regardless of your style. Beware you can easly blow through a few hours on this site before you realize it.

This is our final two days of 20% off all diamond plate aluminum switch plates for the hot rod and industrial look. Starting March First we will putting all of the wonderful Rosalie Sherman Designs on sale. Also, we sadly learned that Mercury Mosaics will no longer be making ceramic switch plates. So, we are clearing out of what we have in stock. If you like their styles make sure you hurry because once these are gone they will never be found again.

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Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 2/20/10-2/26/10

Klimt Inspired Switch Plate

Klimt Inspired Switch Plate

Klimt Inspired Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate 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)

Solid Pewter Switch Plates

Solid Pewter Switch Plates

Solid Pewter Switch Plates from the Ton Woodsman – 15% Off Clearance

We are clearing out of our entire stock of the Tin Woodsman pewter switch plates. We still have quite a few, but several configurations of different styles have been sold out. Buy from us first at the lowest prices on the web. If you’d like some that we don’t have we can direct you to other sites to fill out the rest of your order.

(Ten Designs Available)

Italian Scroll - Antique White Switch Plate

Italian Scroll - Antique White Switch Plate

Italian Scroll – Antique White Switch Plate – Sold 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, get them while you still have a chance!

(Five Configurations Available)

Crane Switch Plate

Crane Switch Plate

Crane Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a crane standing serenely with cattails and a bright sun in the background.  Ceramic switch plates designed and made in Ontario. Due to the nature of the decorating technique and of the glazes, colors may vary slightly.

(Two Configurations Available)

Swirl House Numbers - Matador Red & Marshmallow White

Swirl House Numbers - Matador Red & Marshmallow White

Swirl House Numbers – Matador Red & Marshmallow White – Ceramic

These hand made ceramic house numbers are made of exterior-grade ceramics with an expected lifespan of 100 years. Hand cut then finished in Matador Red with Marshmallow White numbers. All house numbers come with holes for hanging unless otherwise specified. There will be some variation is size and finish as these are all done by hand, but we will try to match your order as closely as possible.

(0-9 Available, Also in other Color Choices And Designs)

Tulip Bee Switch Plate

Tulip Bee Switch Plate

Tulip Bee Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features a tulip and a bee over a beautiful, classic script postcard.  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.

(Seven Configurations Available)

Drink Wine Switch Plate

Drink Wine Switch Plate

Drink Wine Switch Plate – Decoupage on Steel

Switch plate featuring a wine butler carrying a tray with an uncorked bottle and two glasses of red.  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.

(Four Configurations Available)

Lace Switch Plate - Black & White

Lace Switch Plate - Black & White

Lace Switch Plate – Black & White – Ceramic

This switch plate features an intricate black lace pattern on a white background.  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)

Calla Lily Switch Plate

Calla Lily Switch Plate

Calla Lily Switch Plate – Decoupage

Original collage designed from antique ephemera featuring a couple of calla lilies. Each switch plate decoupaged by hand in Washington state.

(Two Configurations Available)

Wisdom Switch Plate

Wisdom Switch Plate

Wisdom Switch Plate – Decoupage on Steel

Switch plate featuring the Japanese Kanji symbol for wisdom.  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.

(Ten Configurations Available)

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (11/28/09-12/4/09)

Saturday, December 5th, 2009

We are now into December and it definitely feels like Winter, I haven’t seen any snow yet, but it is on the horizon. All around people are hanging up holiday lights and getting into the spirit of the season.  While you’re decorating for Winter and the Holidays take a look at our Winter / Christmas Switch Plates, there are over fifty styles to choose from. Whether you like snowmen, Santa or just winter scenes you’re sure to find something that you like.

To kick off December we have decided to offer our twenty most popular switch plates at 10% off.  We have seen a few of these styles show up in our top ten list this week, but have also seen quite a few items that have never made the list before including switch plate screws and a door knocker. We are also happy to celebrate our first full year in business. Thank you all for making it such a memorable year.

Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 11/28/09-12/4/09

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Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Plain Wrought Iron Switch Plate

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)

TOP20

Black Oxide - 6-32 Slotted Oval  (100 Pack)

Black Oxide - 6-32 Slotted Oval (100 Pack)

Black Oxide – 6-32 Slotted Oval Switch Plate Screw -100 Pack

100 Pack of switchplate screws with a black oxide finish.
(6-32 Slotted Oval 3/4 Inch long)

(Five Styles of Screws Available)

Sheet Metal - Rust Switch Plate

Sheet Metal - Rust Switch Plate

Sheet Metal – Rust Switch Plate

Solid sheet metal switch plate with a rustic rust finish. Perfect for a rustic themed room or a cabin out in the woods.

(Five Configurations Available)

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

Glass Mirror – Clear Switch Plate

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)

TOP20

Hammered Switch Plate - Rustic Silver

Hammered Switch Plate - Rustic Silver

Hammered Switch Plate – Rustic Silver – Solid Brass

Hand crafted solid brass with a hammered finish and done up in rustic silver.  These are solid and will give years of good looking artisan charm to any home.

(Ten Configurations Available)

Diamond Plate Aluminum 4" House Number - Chrome Plated

Diamond Plate Aluminum 4" House Number - Chrome Plated

Diamond Plate Aluminum 4″ House Number – Chrome Plated

These house numbers are made from solid diamond plate aluminum, not stamped. Nice, smooth and professional looking, perfect for your home with a very reflective finish to help with viewing at night.

Made from 1/8″ thick aluminum plate in Dayton, OH then chrome plated. Come with matching stainless steel screws.

(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 switch plate with a classic, elegant look.  Make every lightswitch and outlet look like a piece of classic Italian artwork.

(Five Configurations Available)

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Mosaic Leaves Switch Plate

Mosaic Leaves Switch Plate

Mosaic Leaves Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features leaves swirling across a textured neutral background.  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)

TOP20

Spirals Switch Plate - Purple

Spirals Switch Plate - Purple

Spirals Switch Plate – Purple – Polymer Clay

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

(Sixteen Configurations Available)

Fleur De Lis Door Knocker Full Plate - Solid Brass

Fleur De Lis Door Knocker Full Plate - Solid Brass

Fleur De Lis Door Knocker Full Plate – Solid Brass

Solid brass door knocker panel featuring a fleur de lis above a traditional ring shaped knocker.

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Most Popular Decorative Home Hardware of the Week (11/21/09-11/27/09)

Saturday, November 28th, 2009

I hope everybody had a great Thanksgiving, at least those of you here in the states. I’m starting to see people putting up their Holiday decorations and I’m getting ready to do that as well tomorrow. While you’re in the mood for Winter and the Holidays take a look at our Winter / Christmas Switch Plates, there are over fifty styles to choose from. Whether you like snowmen, Santa or just winter scenes you’re sure to find something that you like.

In this week’s list we have a few artists who haven’t shown up before, Muscle Car Accessories and Cowboy Decor. They both have very different feels from most of our other switch plates, but really fit perfectly into the right style of decor. We even sold a few Pretty Babies glass cabinet knobs, but not enough to make the list this time.  If you have any suggestions or comments please feel free to let us know.

Ten most popular decorative hardware items for 11/21/09-11/27/09

Diamond Plate Aluminum Switch Plate - Silver

Diamond Plate Aluminum Switch Plate - Silver

Diamond Plate Aluminum Switch Plate – Silver

Blazin’ cool switch 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.

(Fifteen Configurations Available)

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

Glass Mirror - Clear Switch Plate

Glass Mirror – Clear Switch Plate

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)

Solid Brass Contemporary - Satin Nickel Switch Plate

Solid Brass Contemporary - Satin Nickel Switch Plate

Solid Brass Contemporary – Satin Nickel Switch Plate

Solid cast brass, plated in Cleveland, Ohio with a Satin Nickel finish. The satin nickel finish is created by gently rubbing nickel-plated brass with an abrasive pad for a satin finish and coated with gloss lacquer. These switchplates are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty.

(Sixteen Configurations Available)

Kandinsky - Farbstudie Quadrate Switch Plate

Kandinsky - Farbstudie Quadrate Switch Plate

Kandinsky – Farbstudie Quadrate Switch Plate – Decoupage

This switch plate Features licensed artwork from Russian-born painter and writer Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944), one of the most influential abstract art pioneers. His color study “Farbstudie Quadrate” is among his best known work and makes a wonderful addition to almost any room.

These individually handcrafted mini pieces of art 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.

(Ten Configurations Available)

Bear - Rust Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Bear - Rust Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Bear – Rust Wrought Iron Switch Plate

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

(Nine Configurations Available)

Solid Brass Traditional 4" Raised House Number - Oil Rubbed Bronze

Solid Brass Traditional 4" Raised House Number - Oil Rubbed Bronze

Solid Brass Traditional 4″ Raised House Number – Oil Rubbed Bronze

Hand forged solid 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 traditional, raised house numbers are nice, solid and heavy, offering many years of long lasting beauty that conveys your own unique style.  4″ in height.

(Ten Finishes Available)

Tea Switch Plate

Tea Switch Plate

Tea Switch Plate – Ceramic

It’s always Tea Time, with this switch plate in your favorite room.  Featuring an antique tea pot and three wonderful teas; Earl Grey, Orange Pekoe and Darjeeling.  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.

(Seven Configurations Available)

Red Blossoms Switch Plate

Red Blossoms Switch Plate

Red Blossoms Switch Plate – Ceramic

This switch plate features two bright red flowers with leaves over a white background. 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.

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!

(Two Configurations Available)

Barbed Wire Star Switch Plate - Antique

Barbed Wire Star Switch Plate - Antique

Barbed Wire Star Switch Plate – Antique – Steel

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

(Six Configurations Available)

Horse Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Horse Wrought Iron Switch Plate

Horse Wrought Iron Switch Plate

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

(Seven Configurations Available)

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