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Tuscan decorating on a Dime

Are you looking to bring a bit of Italian Tuscan countryside into your home but don’t think you have the budget for it? With the central themes of Tuscan decor being food and nature this is one of the most popular and easiest styles to replicate and with a little […]

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Tuscan Decor I

Tuscan Colors The Tuscan region along the Mediterranean coast of Italy has become synonymous with style because of its wonderful colors and textures. If you are looking to bring a touch of the Tuscan countryside into your home try following these simple guidelines.   Tuscan Villas in Italy     […]

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Tuscan Decor III

Italian Decorative Accessories: Tuscany Although Tuscany occupies a large geographic area in Italy with many different environments, and although it comprises a wide range of housing solutions (ranging from simple farmhouses to magnificent castles and luxurious country manors), there are certain underlying themes and decorating solutions that are generally recognized […]

Decorating

Tuscan Decor II

Interior decorating in the Tuscan style Tuscany is one of the largest regions in Italy, and over this large geographic extension there are many types of interior decoration, ranging from the magnificent interiors of the palazzi or castles of Florence or Siena, to the majestic decorations of manors of the […]

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Tuscan Decor V

Aged Italian Fresco : Colorwash Tuscan Finishing You don’t have to travel to the historic and artistic-rich Italian cities of Rome and Florence to attain the skill of fresco. The up and coming popular faux finish, colorwashing, will transform any room in your home with the look and feel of […]

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Tuscan Decor IV

Create a Tuscan Look With Plaster What images do we conjure when we think of Italy? The rich farmland and the sparkling Mediterranean sea? The sun ripe olives and the heady aroma of lavender? The ageless villas replete with a patina of age and history? The thick stone walls of […]

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Italian Decor I

5 Steps to a Romantic Home Italians are successful at creating elegant and relaxed homes by following five simple rules. Mix don’t Match Many Americans opt to buy their furniture in entire sets, when Italians prefer to mix and match. One way to do this is search for pieces you […]

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Updating your Décor

Use Colors Appropriately to Update your Décor Color is one of the things that make life meaningful, you can find a reflection of each one of your moods, preferences and feeling in colors: they help you reflect your personality. But you do not have to be a top-notch interior decorator […]

Murano

Venetian Glass Vases to Display

Murano Glass Vases – Even Prettier Than the Flowers They Showcase I love to have fresh flowers in my home. They’re just a fantastic addition to any décor. To me, there’s nothing better than showcasing the fruits of Mother Nature in Murano glass vases. In many cases they’re even pretty […]

Murano

Fantastic Murano Glass Figurines

These three hand-blown Murano glass angels make a perfect gift. They come in silver, emerald and ruby red. I love the gold-foil accents. Each of these angels is approximately 6 inches tall. I love the details on the wings and the full, golden halos. These make a perfect gift for […]