It Was A Very Good Year

  Hello, it’s Joni – the face behind Cote de Texas.  I thought I‘d introduce myself for once – all professionally photoshopped, with 54 year old wrinkles and jowls miraculously removed and my image stretched vertically to make me look less……horizontal!    Thank God for photoshop!   Signing off on 2008 brings thoughts of this past year – a year in which Cote de Texas played a huge part in my

It Was A Very Good Year

  Hello, it’s Joni – the face behind Cote de Texas.  I thought I‘d introduce myself for once – all professionally photoshopped, with 54 year old wrinkles and jowls miraculously removed and my image stretched vertically to make me look less……horizontal!    Thank God for photoshop!   Signing off on 2008 brings thoughts of this past year – a year in which Cote de Texas played a huge part in my

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It's easy to decide that you want to change something in your home. More difficult was the choice how to make it. Not always necessary architects and designers. There is much more simple and inexpensive ways to decorate your house or apartment and sami.1. Invest in the bestInstead of the full house with junk and cheap souvenirs, you better choose something you really like. Enjoy the process a

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Old cupboard in the kitchen you were a pain to omraznali. White getinaks navyava only boredom and your financial capabilities are limited. Top - easier and cheaper to replace kitchen cupboard door or a little more resources and skill to create nastroenie.We ten ideas on how to change to neuznavaemost door with nothing inconspicuous cupboard. The easiest way is painting, n ow you've decided to

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The first thing we see in one house, its appearance and spatial layout, so place a place of occasional visitor and see the side home - what are its advantages and disadvantages, what can be preserved and what changed? Next ideas can help refreshed vision of home.1. First, you need to do is make a few pictures of the house and possibly by all sides. Looking countries will help to Distance from

4UDECOR - Feliz Ano 2009

4UDECOR deseja a todos um Prospero Ano 2009 !!!!

ABCD Books Of Camden Maine

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Hanukkah – Cote de Texas Style

  Ready and waiting for the overcooked beef tender and soggy potato latkes!   I promised I would show the pictures from my family Hanukkah party this year.    Unlike my husband’s Webb Family Christmas which means 3 to 4 gifts for everyone, the Cohen Family Hanukkah party is more subdued, thankfully!!!!!    The adults all pick names on Thanksgiving, with a limit around $50 to $100 per gift,

Hanukkah – Cote de Texas Style

  Ready and waiting for the overcooked beef tender and soggy potato latkes!   I promised I would show the pictures from my family Hanukkah party this year.    Unlike my husband’s Webb Family Christmas which means 3 to 4 gifts for everyone, the Cohen Family Hanukkah party is more subdued, thankfully!!!!!    The adults all pick names on Thanksgiving, with a limit around $50 to $100 per gift,

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O Blog Decor Esporte Clube escolheu os destaques de 2008 onde consta a 4UDECOR. Agradeçemos o reconhecimento de todo o nosso trabalho e convidamos a visitar este magnifico blog brasileiro.Destaques em 2008no Decor Esporte Clube 4UDecor http://www.4udecor.com/ http://4udecor.blogspot.com/ Ótimo site e blog de decoração.Antologia Prints - http://www.antologiaprints.com.br/ Belos registros do Rio

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Secretaria para PC

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A Swedish Treat For A Cold, Winter Night!

  As seen in the new French Elle Decor.   Since I don’t speak French – I can only surmise what the captions say!  Two Swedish antique dealers chose the Gustavian style for their home.  I love this picture of the enfilade – or rooms that are set up next to each other, without any halls.  This enfilade is comprised of three different rooms, at least.    I love how the floors are untreated – or I

A Swedish Treat For A Cold, Winter Night!

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It was rainy and cold in Camden.There is a river that runs right under main street, and this is it. There are always beautiful ducks on it.So, I decide on a yummy mocha to warm up and people watch, when I see the cutest Boxer dog sitting in the drivers seat of the car in front of me. I also decide to go over to 'Surroundings' across the street. This place is jammed packed with housewares and

Lazy Downtown Rockland Day

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You Can Ski In Camden Maine Too !!

How is this for a Christmas card ?Camden Maine in the winter season, IS A CHRISTMAS CARD !! Do you like to ski ? This is at the top of the mountain that you can see from downtown Camden. This is skiing down while looking at the Atlantic ocean. Camden is the only place in the U.S. that you can ski and see the Atlantic ocean at the same time. I think that is pretty cool. The Camden Harbor in

4UDECOR - Feliz Natal 2008

A 4UDECOR deseja a todos os Clientes / Visitantes e Amigos um Feliz Natal cheio de Saude, Felicidade e Paz.

A Famosa Arquitectura da Arvore de Natal

Neste dia de Natal apresento-vos as varias "interpretações" da arvore de natal aos olhos dos mais famosos arquitectos de sempre. Este postal humoristico foi criado por um artista americano tendo como base as inumeras obras dos arquitectos em questão.

Merry Merry Happy Happy!

  Ben, Elisabeth, and me at the KW Ranch, Chappell Hill, Texas – don’t we look cute?  I’m on the left, Ben’s on the right and Lizzy is in the middle – just in case you didn’t recognize us.   The three of us Webbs have left for Ben’s brother and sister-in-law’s ranch in Chappell Hill for Christmas in the Country.  It’s always so much fun when Hanukkah and Christmas collide like they do this

Merry Merry Happy Happy!

  Ben, Elisabeth, and me at the KW Ranch, Chappell Hill, Texas – don’t we look cute?  I’m on the left, Ben’s on the right and Lizzy is in the middle – just in case you didn’t recognize us.   The three of us Webbs have left for Ben’s brother and sister-in-law’s ranch in Chappell Hill for Christmas in the Country.  It’s always so much fun when Hanukkah and Christmas collide like they do this

4UDECOR - Feliz Natal

Apresentamos algumas das mais belas arvores de natalFeliz Natal !!! Merry Xmas !!!Boun Natale !!! Feliz Navidad !!!

Who Am I ?

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4UDECOR Deseja a Todos um Santo Natal 2008

It Was A " Wicked Good" Concert At The Camden Opera House

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How To Redecorate Kids Room

During the winter season major part of their time children spend in the nursery. It should be warm and cozy. Here are some tips to fitting a nursery:Focus on functionalityImportant factor that should not be underestimated in furniture, is the need for frequent cleaning of the room. The floor must be made of suitable material. Vinyl flooring in a variety of colors and sharki are suitable for such

4UDECOR - Merry Xmas

Kartell Escadote

Apresentamos um escadote diferente onde o design impera, o Upper Step da Kartell é uma excelente escolha para subir com segurança e estilo aos locais altos inacessiveis. Com estrutura metalica e policarbonato, disponivel em varias cores. Este é um optimo artigo para por exemplo mudar um lampada. Entrega imediata.Encomende já / Order Now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Tlm: 966 312 602Cascais /

How To Chop Down A Chanukah Bush:

After driving for quite a while , and getting little lost, we spy the Xmas Tree Farm . Before the fall. .....and after. We have found ' THE BUSH.'( my daughter and me ) My daughter Andi and ' The Nana. ' The cutting down of the tree. TIMBER !!! It was about 3 degrees, and I had made a mad dash for the car because my hands were freezing. I turned around and caught this shot of Andi helping Nana

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4UDECOR - Projecto Casa 08 - Stand

4UDECOR - Projecto Casa 08 - Mudar de Vida e Stand

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4UDECOR - Projecto Casa 08 Agradecimentos

A 4UDECOR agradeçe a todas as empresas que tornaram possivel a nossa representação em 3 espaços na Feira - Projecto Casa 2008 na Exponor, Porto. Agradeçemos igualmente à Exponor, ao Arq Pedro Barata Castro, à Ajasom, Urbancore, Alukit, Cifial, Ed Sistemas, OAT, ZON e a todos os visitantes em geral por terem tornado esta feira num sucesso. Parabens a todos e Boas Festas !!!!

4UDECOR - Projecto Casa 08 - Decoração do Quarto

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Deck the Walls with Lighted Menorahs, or What I’ve Been Doing While You’ve Been Decorating for Christmas!

    This past month I’ve watched with awe as blogger after blogger after blogger posted the most gorgeous pictures of their homes all dressed up in their Christmas finery!  It’s amazing and inspiring to watch the effort, care and love that is put into holiday decorating.  The hard work really pays off – the pictures posted on the design blogosphere have been beautiful!!    A few Cote de Texas

Deck the Walls with Lighted Menorahs, or What I’ve Been Doing While You’ve Been Decorating for Christmas!

    This past month I’ve watched with awe as blogger after blogger after blogger posted the most gorgeous pictures of their homes all dressed up in their Christmas finery!  It’s amazing and inspiring to watch the effort, care and love that is put into holiday decorating.  The hard work really pays off – the pictures posted on the design blogosphere have been beautiful!!    A few Cote de Texas

A Little Christmas Turbulance

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4UDECOR - Projecto Casa 08 Espaço Media Partners

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Bello dormitorio juvenil de Dissenia Arquitectura de Interiores. Pared de color plomo y resaltantes fundas verdes. Dos camas, una encima de otra.

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Pretty in Pink

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Let Me Be Sally Bowles For One Night

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Poco a poco, más bien pronto que tarde, como suele pasar con la tecnología, la domótica será indispensable en nuestras casas. De hecho ya la mayoría de las casas de nueva construcción tienen algún sistema d este tipo integrado.

El problema es que son muchas las empresas que se dedican a hacer este tipo de soluciones y muchas funcionalidades las que nos ofrecen. Lo que quiere decir que al irlas implementando en nuestra casa poco a poco puede que haya problemas entre ellas.

Nokia nos propone una solución para estos problemas llamada Nokia Home Control Center. No son sistemas domóticos, sino un sistema que permite juntar todos los sistemas que implementes en tu casa y usarlos sin que haya interferencias entre ellas, creando un sistema domótico aún contando con distintos productos de distintas marcas o con distintas funcionalidades.

Para manejar este sistema podrás utilizar el ordenador, o como no, hablando de Nokia, nuestro teléfono móvil. Mediante una plataforma en Linux.

Con él podremos controlar desde luces a temperatura, pasando por otras funcionalidades que podéis ver en el esquema de arriba. Claro que tendremos que instalarlos por separado.

Vía Xataka Decoesfera

Más información Nokia

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La cocina, un espacio más saludable

Las cocinas han evolucionado a lo largo de la historia en función tanto de los diferentes usos y actividades que en ellas se realizan como de los progresivos avances tecnológicos que se han ido desarrollando e incorporando a este espacio.




En el siglo XXI, las nuevas tecnologías nos ofrecen un amplio abanico de posibilidades que debemos tener en cuenta a la hora de concebir y diseñar un espacio en el que la seguridad alimentaria es una prioridad.
La creciente preocupación por un estilo de vida más saludable se materializa en viviendas sostenibles en las que tanto el diseño de los materiales utilizados como las fuentes de energía de las que se abastecen son más respetuosas con el medio ambiente.

Esta corriente se plasma también en el concepto de Cocina Saludable concebida como un espacio preparado para facilitar el desarrollo de unas correctas prácticas de manipulación, tanto en diseño como en equipamiento, y facilitar la limpieza, la higiene y el mantenimiento.


Para ello se han de tener en cuenta aspectos como:

• Condiciones ambientales apropiadas (temperatura, humedad, aireación).
• Materiales y equipos adecuados (resistentes, no porosos, no tóxicos,).
• Diferentes zonas integrales en la cocina: almacenamiento, manipulación, cocinado, limpieza, residuos.
• Cadena de trabajo de no retorno hacia adelante, de manera que el alimento avance en la cadena de preparación sin que se produzcan interferencias con etapas anteriores.

Podemos conseguir una cocina más saludable gracias a los denominados Sistemas Pasivos de Seguridad Alimentaria (SPSA), materiales y equipos de última generación que, instalados en la cocina, mejoran el nivel de seguridad e higiene de la misma sin que modifiquemos sustancialmente nuestros hábitos de manipulación.

En seguridad alimentaria se puede englobar dentro de estos sistemas los siguientes materiales y equipos:

• Materiales y revestimientos con tratamientos bacteriostáticos. Protegen de manera segura de la proliferación bacteriana entre limpieza y limpieza.
• Neveras y pequeños electrodomésticos con protección bacteriana. Evitan el desarrollo de microbios en un lugar tan delicado como es el interior de las neveras así como en pequeños electrodomésticos.
• Herramientas (tablas y cuchillos) e interruptores de luz con tratamiento antibacterias que reducen el peligro de contaminación.
• Receptores higiénicos de residuos con tecnología de infrarrojos. Con sólo acercar la mano o un objeto al receptor, éste se abrirá de forma automática, para luego cerrarse una vez el objeto haya sido depositado en su interior.
• Dispensadores automáticos de agua y jabón con sensor. El grifo se ha convertido en un producto mucho más higiénico. Colocando las manos bajo el rociador el agua comienza a fluir automáticamente gracias a su sensor de infrarrojos, para detenerse una vez se hayan retirado. Ahorra agua y evita el traspaso de gérmenes, acumulados en el grifo de forma inevitable, a las manos. Este sistema también puede aplicarse al dispensador de jabón líquido.
• Secadores por microcorrientes de aire de alta velocidad, mucho más higiénicos que el tradicional trapo, el papel de cocina e incluso los secadores por aire caliente.
  

Al dotar a las cocinas con Sistemas Pasivos de Seguridad Alimentaria (SPSA) se cuenta con un extra de seguridad a partir del cual mejoraremos nuestros resultados sin cambiar nuestros hábitos de manipulación y por el que estaremos más protegidos. Estos sistemas no sustituyen en ningún caso unas correctas prácticas de manipulación sino que constituyen un plus de protección frente a posibles peligros alimentarios, especialmente los de naturaleza microbiológica.

Información proporcionada por el Instituto Silestone para la Higiene en la Cocina (ISHC).

Fuente: http://www.decoestilo.com

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Lessons from a Town House

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Lessons from a Town House

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Flipped Out Monkey Dish

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Christmas Decorations Pictures

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Talk about giving a super chic little gift...... !These scented tassels come in a cylinder shaped box that is very handsome.Again, it is Botanica of Boca where I found these. Confirming my feelings that they clearly are the very best store in Boca Raton for home accessories.I would buy a few, I think one of these would be a big hit as a hostess gift. What "hostess with the mostess" wouldn't want

Revista Gente Deco Dezembro

A 4UDECOR está na edição de Natal da Revista Nova Gente Deco, com a apresentação das suas cadeiras Mr Impossible da Kartell, serviço de jantar e copos da Rosenthal Studio Line. Parceria estabelecida com a Arqtª Alexandra Sousa Ramos, Cascais. É apresentada uma mesa de consoada com requinte e modernidade. Visite-nos este Natal. Telf: 214 867 378Tlm: 966 312 602Cascais, Portugal

Visual Comfort/Circa Lighting Warehouse Sale

      One of my favorite places to shop for lamps and lighting fixtures is Circa Lighting – the retail store with locations in Houston, Atlanta, Savannah and Charleston.  Their fixtures are a cut above other lighting stores -  the designs are refined and timeless - classy is the best word to describe the product.   The company prides itself on it finishes, many of which are “living” such as

Visual Comfort/Circa Lighting Warehouse Sale

      One of my favorite places to shop for lamps and lighting fixtures is Circa Lighting – the retail store with locations in Houston, Atlanta, Savannah and Charleston.  Their fixtures are a cut above other lighting stores -  the designs are refined and timeless - classy is the best word to describe the product.   The company prides itself on it finishes, many of which are “living” such as

Nueva línea de mobiliario infantil

PortobelloStreet.es ha incorporado a su oferta de mobiliario para la casa, una línea de producto para los más pequeños.

Está colección de mobiliario infantil está disponible en acabado lacado blanco o con dibujos infantiles e incluye una amplia selección de cunas, camas, armarios y cómodas entre otros.

Las cestas integradas en cunas, armarios y cómodas resultan ideales para mantener el cuarto ordenado. Perfectos para guardar tanto la ropa como los juguetes o complementos.
Las camas y mobiliario pintado con motivos infantiles aportan alegría a la habitación al mismo tiempo que ayudan a los más pequeños a desarrollar su imaginación convirtiéndolos en auténticos piratas o princesas.

infantil, muebles, habitacion, oferta, producto, cunas, camas, armarios, comodas
infantil, muebles, habitacion, oferta, producto, cunas, camas, armarios, comodas

Decorar con velas

Fueron las primeras lámparas que alumbraron a nuestros antepasados, y aunque actualmente no se usen con esta finalidad, la presencia de las velas no ha desparecido de nuestras casas.

Su uso ha pasado por diferentes fases. Al principio se utilizaban por necesidad, por la imperiosa necesidad de ver en la oscuridad, pero más adelante la bombilla llegó a este mundo para cumplir esa función. En este momento, el uso y la importancia de las velas residen en su significado; religioso, romántico, espiritual…

Su fuego resulta absolutamente embriagador, y hace que su presencia en una cena para dos, se convierta en el principio de algo especial. Están presentes en todo aquello que tiene que ver con la religión, como por ejemplo formando parte de la decoración de la iglesia en una boda. Pero también cumplen una función espiritual que las hace indispensables en espacios destinados a la reflexión o al relax mental.

Las velas se han convertido en un objeto de deseo, en un accesorio fundamental en la decoración de cualquier casa actual.

Sus formas son muchas muy variadas, y ellas tampoco se escapan a las modas, a los colores tendencia o a los diferentes estilos de decoración. Unas veces reconoceremos su estilo en la propia vela, por su forma o su diseño, pero en ocasiones será su soporte quien nos aporte estos datos.

Los candelabros de plata han sido considerados desde siempre un artículo lujoso y elegante, y uno de los mejores regalos que alguien podía recibir cuando estrenaba casa. Actualmente siguen estando de completa actualidad, pero al mismo nivel que las bandejas de madera, los soportes de abalorios, recipientes de cristal… y por supuesto los propios candelabros de plata con diseños reinventados de modernidad.

decorar, decoracion, velas, diseño, moda, ideas, deseo
decorar, decoracion, velas, diseño, moda, ideas, deseo

Brilliant Botanica of Boca Raton

A professional friend of mine has THE MOST GORGEOUS SHOP IN BOCA RATON.YUMMY.This is just a teeny weenie, tiny , itsy bitsy sampling of their merchandise.I know that there is a blog called 'Eye Candy' , but 'Botanica of Boca' should have " Eye Candy Sold Here " under their sign outside. This is a handmade ( and signed ) porcelain tile. You could incorporate these tiles into your backslash . Use

Modern and Inspirational Dining Room Designs

One of the biggest problems with dining rooms is that they are often neglected just because they are such a trek from the kitchen.Most often, formal dining areas are in a separate room, while informal dining areas are more commonly out in the open—frequently attached to the living room, family room, or kitchen.Dining Room Furniture should be inspired by a sense of grandeur, impression, and

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Iluminação

Hoje apresento-vos os candeeiros da Lightyears, marca revolucionaria na area da iluminação, design e criatividade são os seus principais objectivos, oferecendo aos clientes artigos de excepção, pode agora encontrar na nossa loja mais esta marca de prestigio.Encomende já / Order Now:geral@4udecor.comTelf: 214 867 378Tlm: 966 312 602Cascais / Portugal

Antique Shopping in Austin: A Recent Visit!!

    Whenever I go to Austin, Texas, the first store I hit is Shabby Slips on 6th Street.  A branch of the store in Houston owned by Renea Abbott, it is much smaller and more intimate than the original.   But – that’s alright.  This store is every bit as beautiful and full of wonderful eye candy as the Houston one.   Look how charming the outside is – with its antique “OPEN” sign and white

Antique Shopping in Austin: A Recent Visit!!

    Whenever I go to Austin, Texas, the first store I hit is Shabby Slips on 6th Street.  A branch of the store in Houston owned by Renea Abbott, it is much smaller and more intimate than the original.   But – that’s alright.  This store is every bit as beautiful and full of wonderful eye candy as the Houston one.   Look how charming the outside is – with its antique “OPEN” sign and white

Tips de limpieza en casa

La limpieza de la casa no es siempre un trabajo gratificante; sin embargo, aquí te proponemos algunos tips que pueden ponerse en práctica todos los días y que pueden hacer mas llevadera esta tarea.
En la cocina:

• El bicarbonato de soda es un gran aliado de la limpieza, se utiliza para tablas de cocina, manchas de té y también para las cañerías .Se debe usar diluido en agua.


• Para blanquear tablas de picar el limón es excelente blanqueador, quedan como nuevas.
  Para quitar las manchas de beterraga de las manos, se deben frotar con una papa bajo el chorro de agua caliente.


• Para sacarles la grasa a las sartenes muy sucias, se debe llenarlas de agua y ponerlas al fuego, al hervir el agua la grasa se desprende fácilmente.


• Los frascos de boca angosta son difíciles de limpiar; sin embargo, si los llenamos de agua tibia y le agregamos una pastilla efervescente de las que se usan para limpiar las dentaduras postizas, lograremos dejarlos limpios.


• Para la limpieza del microondas, colocar dentro una taza de con agua y tres cucharadas de jugo de limón. Calentar por10 minutos, Después que se enfríe retirar y pasar un trapo por las paredes del horno

En el baño:

• Las mayólicas se limpian con agua oxigenada; además, de combatir los gérmenes y las bacterias, quedará relucientes.


• Para mantener la loza de los servicios brillante se llenan con agua caliente y se le agrega una taza de detergente dejando por una hora, después limpiar con un producto no abrasivo o con bicarbonato, para terminar pasar un trapo con limpiavidrios y secar.


• Si el material a limpiar es de mármol, no utilizar abrasivos, sino una esponja con agua tibia y unas gotas de jabón líquido.


• Para limpiar las mayólicas y evitar los hongos, se debe quitar el agua, secando bien y luego pasar un trapo seco de tal manera que no queden restos de humedad.

Usos varios:

• Si se derrama cera de vela en un mantel se deben retirar colocando una bolsa de plástico con cubos de hielo sobre la cera presionando hasta que se enfríe. Así la cera se desprenderá fácilmente sin dejar marcas.


• Para limpiar las pequeñas superficies como el teclado de la computadora, los hisopos humedecidos con alcohol son excelentes.


• Para juntar los pelos de las mascotas, ponerse un guante de goma, humedecerlo y pasarlo sobre los sillones, sillas y pisos; al instante quedarán limpios.

tips, limpieza, hogar, cocina, consejos
tips, limpieza, hogar, cocina, consejos

Arboles modernos de Navidad

La decoración Navideña está vinculada tradicionalmente a los colores rojo y verde y a la figura clásica del arbol, Papa Noel y el nacimiento. Sin embargo las opciones decorativas para estas fiestas han evolucionado con el paso del tiempo.

Es obvio, que una decoración moderna, vanguardista o minimalista, requiera adornos y detalles navideños que rompan con lo tradicional. Si este es el estilo de tu vivienda, tienes variadas opciones y combinaciones. En esta ocasión hemos realizado una selección de ideas para un original y actual árbol de navidad.

Por lo general este estilo, incluye el blanco y el plata como base, mezclándose con detalles dentro de la gama de los azules, rojos, verdes o morados, siempre de aspecto metalizado. Para este 2008 puedes decantarte por los adornos en morado, el color de moda.
Recuerda elegir un lugar especial para colocar tu árbol, de tal manera que todos puedan apreciarlo desde cualquier ángulo del salón comedor.

navidad, arboles, decoracion, modernos, ideas
navidad, arboles, decoracion, modernos, ideas

Raw Metal Mistletoe

9 x 9 @ $98 & 16 x 16 @ $ 295.00Just in time for Christmas, Raw Metal Mistletoe Pendants.I think these are very interesting, they feel very ' indie '.Personally, I think these regarding style, will outlast most contemporary pendants on the market today.go here for more info : http://www.mothology.com/mistlamp.htm( enlarge any picture for more info and a closer look )Renee Finberg 'TELLS ALL' in