Renaissance tapestries were a symbol for wealth, rank and power for the purpose of the religious and political elite. Like the Acts of the Apostles tapestries, which were hung outdoors as a way to unite the people around their lord, which was Leo X. The thing about tapestries is that the weavers have the freedom to create the work of art and design them as they pleased but during the renaissance the painters got the license for easel painting. This denied the weavers interpretation and only to do as they were instructed. Making Renaissance tapestries work much different from the medieval tapestries and in the seventeenth century their work receded due to the fact that they just looked like imitation of paintings and other art work. (more…)

Several years ago we took a family vacation to Outer Banks National Seashore in North Carolina. The resort we stayed in had plenty of decks with ocean views. All of the decks were finished with deck caps. I really like this architectural feature. When we got home to Tennessee, I researched this product so I could recreate the look and have a resort- feel at home all the time. I found the deck caps on the internet and ordering was very simple and I am very pleased with the look of the finished product. (more…)

One thing I know to be certain is that you can never have enough storage space! Just think about it, have you ever heard of anyone saying they have just too much storage space! Of course not and there are reasons for that; we like stuff. Because we like this stuff we want great secure and safe places to store it and that is why I like vinyl outdoor storage choices. Vinyl is clean, virtually maintenance free and lasts a long time. It is also not as expensive as wood and is easy to put together with a kit and that’s why I have one in my backyard. (more…)

We recently bought a home in an older part of town where many houses have undergone total or partial renovation but I noticed while we were looking in the area, many have fixed up the interior of the home but not the exterior. So once we bought our home I decided to do what we could for the outside. Through researching, I found wooden post caps for the fence posts and the deck posts in the backyard. (more…)

Make a statement with sheepskin. Soft and heavenly underfoot, sheepskin combines beauty with strength. It is so soft and so supple, yet strong and durable. This dramatic, Large Sheepskin Wool Rug is made from high quality, long wool New Zealand sheepskin. Each skin has been hand selected for excellence and painstakingly matched to create a rug of unequaled beauty and quality. Extra attention has been paid to assure a rug of seamless color and texture. The impressive size of this rug makes it a perfect focal point for that special room in your house or lodge. Use it wherever you want to make a grand impression and add a feeling of warmth and luxury to the room. (more…)

When you are looking to add some flare or sophistication to your dining room, or to other areas of your house, you may be surprised to hear the current favorite of the design community are black area rugs. This maybe something you haven’t considered because this color is often considered to be dark and unattractive when used in the home. But it can also be modern and when, used in a light space, need not end up making the room appear dingy. This is especially the case where small carpets are concerned since, these items are used to accent rather than define the color of the room. Also, you are not limited to rugs of a solid color. You can choose ones that simply have black outlines, patterns or areas within them. (more…)

If you have a love for tapestries then you will probably love this Bayeux tapestry. The scene on the tapestry is when Harold went on his journey to let William know that he is the new King of England. The Battle of Hastings was won by William and is now known to be William the Conqueror (Guillaume Le Conquerant). This event occurred in the medieval era and was a historical event. Anyone who appreciates art will enjoy this tapestry on the wall in their home, den, or office. Instead of staring at a plain wall the owner of this William the Conqueror, Bayeux Tapestry will have the benefit of looking at a work-of-art on the wall. (more…)