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Furniture to style the modern home

Are you in the process of furnishing your home with some new furniture but can’t quite find the right look? Generally those looking for furniture base their decisions on a number of things. Price, quality, uniqueness or durability are some of the main factors. If the price is the main concern then you will have a budget and look for furniture based within your price bracket. If however you are looking for an exclusive piece of furniture then you will want it to be top quality that will last for years to come. So where do you look?

A type of furniture which you may over look is rattan furniture or cane furniture. When thinking of cane furniture you might have an idea in your mind of some old rocking chair your grandparents have in their conservatory. Well you need to think again as cane furniture has evolved and there are some seriously stylish and unique items available. Cane furniture is made to last for years to come and some pieces are so durable you can leave them outside in all weather and they will still look beautiful year after year. The price for quality rattan furniture may not be cheap but what you get is exclusive furniture that you won’t find in many homes across the country. You will have a very comfortable living suite of dining suite that will really make your room stand out from others.

The colour of cane furniture which is available has also evolved. No longer are you stuck with the antique pine type of colour, you can now get items in black, java brown and red. You can still get the original can colour but there are also different variations like tobacco wash which is a darker version of antique pine. You can also get custom made cushions in any colour and shade of the rainbow. So if you want a black living suite with bright red or blue cushions this is now possible. You may have to wait as designer cane is back in fashion and it is flying of the designers shelves.

You might have noticed on a recent holiday that lot of hotels and restaurants have durable but beautifully stylish furniture and many are made from cane or rattan. They need furniture that outlasts the normal life span of a piece of furniture so they only buy top quality designer furniture. You won’t find furniture like this in any high street shop so where do they buy it from?

Looking for unusual and exclusive furniture can be quite tricky as some of the best furniture makers only sell to a number of outlets and finding these outlets can be the hard part. Some of the best furniture is not available in high street shops because the designers don’t want their furniture to become mainstream. These furniture designers only allow a number of online stores or go around promoting their furniture at furniture and craft fairs.

So if you have been looking for some furniture for your living room or sunroom but are having trouble finding the right style, check out rattan or cane furniture as you may well be surprised. You can use Google to search as there are many online shops dedicated to selling unique furniture. Don’t go with the first shop you come across as you may well miss a bargain elsewhere. Once you have found the furniture you want, do a Google search on that particular name of furniture. If for instance you came across the ~Sea Breeze’ Furniture suite why not Google search that particular phrase and you will find every page on the internet with that furniture suite on it. You can then check and compare prices and get the best deal.

About the Author:
Carolyn is the webmaster of Sophisti-Cane, top suppliers in Cane furniture and Conservatory Furniture.

Out with cotton and in with silk bedding

Silk has been around since centuries and has been the preferred choice of fabric by Emperors and kings due to its luxurious look and feel. It has always been and continues to be associated with wealth. Over time with modern technology silk has become a fabric of choice as there are low maintenance and easy to care silks available in the market. Silk clothing as well as silk bedding are slowly gaining popularity.
Silk bedding is the fabric of choice due to many reasons. Not only is it practical now but the luxurious and elegance it adds to a bedroom can’t be beat with cotton or other fabrics. The texture, feel and look of silk brings class and opulence to the bedroom. It not only looks great but feels great as well.
There are 2 types of silk made from natural or cultivated worms. Cultivated silk is more expensive than wild silk and is also finer, smoother, rounder, more uniform in shape, size and color, and has longer thread filament. This costs you more but it is also more durable. Cultivated silk is also known as mulberry silk. Wild silk is called spun silk because the filaments are not very long so the filaments are spun together to make it long.

Benefits of Silk 100% Natural and Hypo-allergenic Dust mites, molds and funguses stay away form silk due to the naturally occurring substances in the silk. Thus silk bedding is the perfect choice for people with allergies and asthma. Silk is also mold and mildew resistant due to the natural resisting protein found in silk which often cause allergies
• Good for the skin the naturally occurring amino acids in silk are good for a person’s skin and prevent wrinkling and bad hair days.
• Light Weight silk is light weight making it the perfect choice for silk sheets and silk bedding.
• Temperature regulation is breathable where one never feels hot or cold. Wicks away the moisture in summer and in winter forms to the body eliminating air pockets to hold in heat to keep your body warm. It is a perfect self adjusting fabric ideal for year round. Silks absorb moisture and oil form the body and easily shed the dirt thus making it a sanitary textile.
• Durable- strong and resilient and lasts for a long time. The natural silk fiber is superior to any animal or plant fiber despite its very delicate appearance. The durability of silk to the same diameter of steel is said to be stronger.
• Fire retardant silk is naturally fire retardant
• Easy to care for Most can be machine washed using gentle soap and water. Silk comforters should not be cleaned as they naturally repel dust mites, mold and mildew.
• Luxurious and sensuous feel silk sheets give you the feel and experience of luxury. They caress your body in the softness of the silk which is second to none.
• Calms the nervous system- allows the body to refresh and rejuvenate while sleeping

There are also great travel sheets available which one can use and take with while traveling so you can have that great silk experience wherever you maybe. These are called silk sacks. Make the investment of silk and feel the difference in your life. Next time you sleep make sure it is in an all silk bedding- float in a cloud of silk.

About the Author:
Rashmi is the owner of www.silkbedingandmore.com, Silk Bedding and More,the silk bedding store which carries all kinds of silk bedding and all that is needed for the bedroom and www.igiftabasket.com, your all occasion Gift Basket Online Store

Do you have a neon clock in your home?

Neon ClockNeon clocks are clocks that can add great decoration to your room. Neon clocks are very attractive with their eye-catching brightness of neon. They can ornament specific wall of your home. The use of inert gas, colored glass, and fluorescent coating imparts bright and richly saturated colors. Neon and a mixture of argon and mercury used in the neon clocks emit a characteristic color when the electricity is applied.

Neon clocks are well suited for indoor use and can be placed almost anywhere in your home or business place. But be sure to locate your neon clock away from your TV or radio as neon clocks can cause interference with electronic equipments. Neon clocks are designed either to be fixed on a wall, or hang from the ceiling, or stand on a table or shelf.

The different neon clocks available are standard design neon clocks, external message advertising neon clocks, neon clocks with licensed logos and images, and custom designed neon clocks. Custom designed neon clocks are very much appreciated because you can buy personalized neon clocks to your specifications. When you buy custom neon clocks, you can personalize your clock by adding some text or picture on the face plate, such as your name, family name, or picture of your hobby, interest or sport.

Neon clocks can be used as residential/home clocks, restaurant clocks, business clocks, industrial clocks, advertising clocks, advertising wall clocks, factory clocks, commercial clocks, logo clocks, logo wall clocks, car clocks, theme clocks, etc.

The neon clocks are available in lots of designs, sizes, themes, and shapes. Neon clocks can serve as great gifts for your beloved ones as there are wide options of neon clocks to choose from. Neon clocks are available in a wide range of cost. The cost of the neon clocks depends upon the time taken to manufacture them and the cost of materials used in them. You can get quality neon clocks at affordable prices. Neon clocks may be bit expensive. But the cost of running a neon clock is inexpensive, and it requires little or no maintenance cost. But you have to change light bulbs of your neon clock regularly.

You should be careful in buying good neon clocks because you can be fooled by cheap neon clocks that use inferior neon. Cheap unlicensed neon clocks can give you nothing but problems. So it is better to buy your neon clock only from reliable retailers who offer licensed neon products.

You can use dry soft cloth or feather duster to clean your neon clock. Do not use water or cleaning solution to clean neon clock. Be sure to unplug or turn off the neon clock while handling and cleaning it. The neon clocks are safe as long as the tube particularly argon-mercury tube used in the clock is not broken. In case your neon clock gets damaged to a certain extent, you can get it repaired. Improper handling of the neon clocks may be unsafe to you and the environment.

About the Author:
Brayan Peter is an expert author for Business Neon Signs, Neon Clocks. He written many articles like Advertising Neon Signs, Metal Signs, Neon Lighting, Neon Open Sign. For more information visit our site http://www.myneonhaven.com/. Contact him at myneonhaven@gmail.com

Decorate Your Home with Antique Maps

Most people today consider maps to be a practical thing, something that we occasionally look at when we are lost. But many centuries ago creating maps was an art. From the ancient maps of Babylon, Greece and Rome, China and India, to the age of great explorers, people have used maps as the indispensable tools to help them define the world, as well as navigate their way through it. In the past, maps were very valuable and they were treated in the same way as art. Many map makers and cartographers were true artists. They often decorated their maps with details such mythical gods or exotic animals.

Today many people are using antique world maps to decorate their homes. There are many options to choose from, such as original ancient maps, old map reproductions, old map prints and posters and wall tapestries.

Original ancient maps are definitely the most expensive option. These maps are available at specialized stores. Everything from world maps to the local maps is available. Many originals are quite rare, and therefore not cheap. Properly framed or mounted, these maps can definitely give a special charm to your home.

Other option, which is more popular, is using old map reproductions for decorating your home. Many famous ancient maps have been reproduced as prints and posters. You can find the exact replicas, as well as artwork that was inspired by the ancient maps.

Regardless of what you choose - original maps, framed reproductions or framed posters, you can be sure you'll make your home a more exciting place.

About the Author:
Here's a selection of popular old world maps. You can choose your map and your frame online. Visit OldWorldMaps.info