The Various Settings For Classic Slipper Chairs

By Debbie Walls

A slipper chair is intended to be used as an accent chair. It is a chair that is low to the ground that has a tall back and provides further seating for an area. It is a robust chair that creates a dramatic fashion statement regardless of the room it's placed within.

The slipper chair style is extremely recognizable from different chairs. It's characterized by a very clean style, and is usually built very low.

It possesses no arms, just the rear as well as the seat, which are basically just rectangles. In some chairs the rear can be reclined for extra comfort.

Because they're very low to the ground, some individuals keep them close to the front door to sit on when they are putting on their sneakers or removing them.

It is also somewhat commonplace to find them in a dressing room because of the identical explanation.

You'll find slipper chairs at the majority of furniture outlets. They are a standard chair type therefore you ought to be in a position to have a selection of a nice assortment of sizes, shapes & fabrics.

If you are aiming for a specially made slipper chair you'll quite frequently order them straight from the company via a furniture retailer. Modern design designers make the slipper chair per your preferences regarding color, design, upholstery and more.

A bunch of interior designers recommend the slipper chair due to the fact that they're capable of being employed in a handful of themes.

This type of chair encompasses a clean vintage look so it's versatile for any decorating preferences, & many well known designers utilize them as the focus of some rooms. You'll add a few pillows on it for an added effect.

They're sometimes upholstered, thus they have the capacity to be employed in virtually any type of decor. They are additionally obtainable in leather or artificial leather. Some firms sell slipcovers made for slipper chairs, meaning if you become tired of one look you'll be able to switch to a different style. - 31404

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Tips For Buying A Pendulum Wall On The Web

By Jose Antonio Aguirre

It's the new Millennium, and everything old is new again, from the hairstyles to the music and movies to household decorations. Looking for an authentic antique look for your home's appearance? Look no further than pendulum wall clocks - their unique mix of elegance and time honored tradition will lend your home a new and fresh air by bringing the old back into the present.

Pendulum wall clocks are available for purchase at any furniture store or at many online retailers. Numerous designs exist for the curious to peruse for brand new pendulum wall clocks, or if there's one floating around in your family, there are many restoration services to give your genuine antique a second lease on life.

One way to buy a pendulum wall clock for a great price is to buy online. The central benefit to purchasing from an online retailer is without question the price of the products. Online retailers will whoop storefront vendors every time, at least in price.

Keep in mind that some online retailers are a warehouse but nothing more, offering little to no customer support, before or after the sale.

There are an astounding number of choices for you online. You can browse several sites at once and do instant price checking so you'll get great deals no matter what you're looking for. Most models will feature online pictures so there will be no surprise when your pendulum wall clock shows up at your door.

Antiques are almost always second hand, and that's something you need to consider when buying. That picture you see on the site may look great from the angle it was taken, but there's no telling what the other sides will look like, or what kind of shape it's in when you go in for a closer look. The only way to tell 100% what you're getting is to examine it in person, which is not an option for online orders.

For this reason, you'll have to do your homework in advance of your purchase of a pendulum wall clock. Look for a vendor that has some history behind it, one that's proven to be honest and reliable. Make sure the site mentions what condition your clock is in, and make sure that picture isn't just a stock photo.

Next, go through a process of elimination with the vendors you're left with. Are any willing to help in case your clock is damaged when you receive it at your doorstep? Do they offer a guarantee in case the product is broken for some reason?

Is there insurance you can purchase that will assure you of decent product? Buy from the vendor offering the most extensive support, not just the cheapest antique you can find.

Pendulum wall clocks make for beautiful rooms with antique flavor, effectively killing any boredom that might linger in your home. Always be selective regarding who you're going to do business with, and be sure to carefully consider your options.

Match decent customer support with good prices and products that fit your lifestyle and personal taste and you'll have an amazing conversation piece keeping your time. - 31404

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Know What to Look for When Buying Estate Jewelry

By Greg Holmes

Finding a great piece of vintage jewelry is always a great fashion accomplishment. By taking it to a jewelry appraiser, you'll be able to learn if your find is actually valuable. Estate jewelry is a great way to discover these treasures, and you may even find that there are some jewelry pieces in your family that are worth thousands. Following are some interesting pieces you might want to keep an eye out for when searching for estate jewelry.

A popular find at an estate sale is the engagement ring. Often these rings are still in very good shape after many years and can be worn as is. You might also choose to put the stones into a new setting. You can also change the stones to make it even more original. Emeralds and rubies are popular choices, along with diamond rings featuring three stones. Another classic piece is the sapphire wedding ring, which was a favorite of couples in the mid-twentieth century.

Brooches are also part of the great finds that you'll uncover when you search through estate jewelry. These decorative pins include precious stones, prized metals like gold or platinum, and pearls. There are so many fascinating designs of these brooches that you might want to start up a collection.

You can also find diamond and gold brooches from the Victorian era. Or you might be interested in an agate piece that sets off both business attire and formal wear alike. The dark, classic look of agate is sure to make the brooch stand out, and if antique jewelry is your thing, you'll definitely want at least one piece like this.

Art deco brooches are quite popular as well when it comes to estate jewelry. Their vibrant colors and fascinating designs are perfect for a monotone ensemble.

Bangles and bracelets are another aspect of estate jewelry that you'll want to check out. Once again, the art deco era produced many interesting pieces, particularly the bracelets that featured diamonds and rubies. These items are worth thousands of dollars, and if you resell them, you can expect to get about $3000 for most bracelets that are made of mainly diamonds, or even more for bangles that are set with rubies or emeralds. - 31404

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Using Antique Rugs While Decorating Your Home

By Zoey Callehan

When you add in an area rug to a room you will find that the money you spend to purchase this rug will be well worth the price. It will depend on what type of rug you're looking to add, if it's an antique rug it may cost you a bit more than you want to spend. But really you can save money if you want, and maybe you don't really want that antique rug but a modern rug.

We will start with traditional home decor. This style uses a balance of simple and familiar. Everything has its place and everything compliments something. For example, furniture is usually displayed in pairs leaving nothing out of place. Everything matters from the dining room table to the design in the rugs. If you have hard wood floor it too needs to match with something.

For this type of style, you can use thick Oriental rugs to add a bit of flair to that room. Rugs such as ones made in India emphasize the simplicity of the room with their mostly light colors and highly accentuated floral patterns. If you're going for the symmetrical type of look, then maybe Turkish rugs are more your type. Since these types of rugs were originally made for prayer functions, they tend to be more rigid in terms of design, and may complement rooms with highly classical furniture.

So how does this differ from the modern look? Most modern design is more liberated then traditional. Once people started buying smaller homes and of course the global economic crises the decor became simple and minimal. This meant less furniture and fewer accessories were needed to find the right style. Everything is a unique style and design.

To accentuate the illusion of having more space, antique area rugs from Persia may be the more practical choice. These rugs are well-known for their bold floral designs and spacious patterns. But it is also imperative that they match your furniture well, so choose which rug colors suit your room best. Furthermore, rugs like these also have natural properties, and actually react to the wear and tear of time better than you would expect.

So it doesn't matter whether you go with modern or traditional you will want an area rug that fits perfect in your room. You want a classical feel using the traditional style but give it a modern style feel and look by using a Persia rug. It may be hard to find an antique rug that has a pattern that fits your home. - 31404

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Armored Argument

By Jeff Kamar

Craftsmen spent hours upon hours pouring their sweat, blood and time into the creation of tools used to protect, conquer and project the will of strong men to great heights. To this day even the everyman pays homage to this craft; however the focus has shifted to shine light on those who create weapons. A noble craft indeed, but we neglect those that focus on saving others, those that create armor or defensive tools.

How has armor fallen out of the limelight? When was it decided that the tool used to destroy was the far superior side of the coin? One could say that with the creation of firepower armor became obsolete, but then we still created Kevlar and other forms of bulletproof gears. Also, we still see those that purchase swords, knives, axes and other "old world" or forged weapons. So why not armors as well? Armor was a source of pride for owners, often displaying a family coat of arms, or an insignia of their lord, boasting beautiful designs and brilliant decorum.

I feel that this craft deserves to rise yet again, feel the honor it once did. An appreciation should again be felt for hand crafted armors, created with care and skill. A fighter is incomplete without his full apparel. How can once face a sword without the mail to stop a killing blow, or defend against treacherous hammering strikes without a proper helm to guard himself?

Even the collectors of today have trained their eye onto weaponry, forsaking armor. Unfortunately this leaves their collections lacking, for no collection can shine fully without a full set. Collecting weapons only can be said to be akin to buying a car without the engine, or a horse with no legs. The collector is missing out on the full picture, only taking care to notice the more media-fueled portions of the craft they pay homage to.

I would encourage any who count themselves among those who fight, whether it be in the ways of the old, or the ways of the new, to be the proud owner of his own armor. Take pride in it; allow it to house his soul just as he does so with his weapon. Even the collector should take care to flesh out his collection, painting the full picture of the art of war and not just a half vision. - 31404

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A Good Point

By Timothy Johnson

Craftsmen spent hours upon hours pouring their sweat, blood and time into the creation of tools used to protect, conquer and project the will of strong men to great heights. To this day even the everyman pays homage to this craft; however the focus has shifted to shine light on those who create weapons. A noble craft indeed, but we neglect those that focus on saving others, those that create armor or defensive tools.

What caused this fall from the light of honor and recognition? Who decided that tools to kill deserved a higher level of honor and praise? One could say whit the addition of firearms to the repritiore of warriors, armor became useless, yet again did Kevlar and Bulletproof gear not rise to the challenge? And again, even in this age of electricity and high powered guns, consumers still collect and even use the "Last World" weaponry, buying forged swords and axes in abundance. Why not armor as well? They were a source of great honor for a warrior of the older ages, displaying a family crest, or the signet of a liege, denoting the knight's allegiance and right, often sporting very fine decoration, filigree and other handsome features.

We must preserve and honor this dying craft. Once again find our hearts drawn to the splendor and glory of man-made armors, crafted with a deft hand and a careful eye. No warrior is complete without proper gear, and this extends beyond the sword he carries to the cuirass he trusts to stop a deathblow, the greaves he shod so as to tread uncaring across a torn battlefield, the helm that he dons so he can face the might of his opponent unfettered by fear.

Even the collectors of today have trained their eye onto weaponry, forsaking armor. Unfortunately this leaves their collections lacking, for no collection can shine fully without a full set. Collecting weapons only can be said to be akin to buying a car without the engine, or a horse with no legs. The collector is missing out on the full picture, only taking care to notice the more media-fueled portions of the craft they pay homage to.

One would hope that those dedicated to the art of war, now or then, to proudly don not only the weaponry necessary, but the protection necessary as well. Pride should be taken in one's full regalia, not simply in the tool used to finish a fight, but in the tools that allow you to survive a fight as well. As well should the Collector, fleshing out his collection to show the full story. - 31404

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