Home Decor For Fun

My playstation 3 games has brought hours of fun and interest.  I purchased the second game based on the classic Godfather ll Mafia films.  It incorporates both top down strategy and Grand theft Auto style street-level action.

There are many choices to choose on the internet at reduced prices.  My husband and boys are the biggest fans of playstation 3 games.  Honestly,  I am new to the attraction of them.  They are so addictive  to the point where a time limit must be imposed with the boys.  A new game is always a first choice when shopping for birthday or christmas gifts.

Take your imagination on a mini-vacation with a framed picture of a hibiscus swaying in the foreground as the turquoise ocean lap the shore.  Choices of wall art creates scenes of incredible realism to my home decor.

My on line experiences have added much inventory to all our rooms.  We also frequent yard sales,  home private sales,  auctions and out of the way gift shops.  You never know when or where a great deal can be found.  Many times it just happens without an effort and real cheap deals sometimes turn out to be items worth many times the price paid.  Although the finds are rare,  they do feel great when they happen.  I do try to confine my new purchases  to my home decor.

It is said,  “The family that plays games together is the lucky family indeed.”  Our family is big on all types of games;  cards,  chess,  checkers,  backgammon,  ping pong and more.  Outside activities are important to our family also.  Our game tables have become great additions that tuck neatly into our family room.  We chose accent furnishings that have fashionable appeal and fit nicely into the home decor.

I don’t mean to profess that game playing is a big part of our families lives,  but it always has been a part.  My husband and I work outside of the home and the children are active outside of school.  The family room provides a well rounded life for all of us and our extended family and friends.  The game tables enhances our recreational moments.

Upon deciding to give our bathroom a major make-over,  a vanity was the most difficult  to choose!  We wanted an upscale appearance with some elegance,  and of course, reasonable price.  The internet offers a large selection  at varied prices and huge discounts in some cases.  Single or double-well choices were the most difficult.  Due to our bathroom size,  we chose single-well.

The vanity being the main focus enabled us to easily choose other items;  tub,  toilet and other accessories to fit the decor.  Even the flooring,  paint and wall covering blended in easily.  We are so proud and happy with the total bathroom makeover.  It has added a positive spark to our home as a whole as well to improved home decor.

• Go on the internet and look for wholesale stores or specialized stores. Buying large items like beds, couches and love seats may be expensive to ship, but smaller items like knickknacks shouldn’t cost too much to send.

• Head on out to a local craft show to find nice seasonal crafts and some home made decor and furniture. Lots of unique and original purchase can be made there.

• Check the weekend paper for special events at members only places. Every so often, these stores have an open-to-public weekend event to attract new customers into there stores. They are also a good place to find seasonal decorations and home decor.

• Check flea markets for out of season decor or antiques. Who knows you may find someone unknowingly selling items really valuable cheap.

We have considered a home water cooler for a very long time.  Not being familiar with the importance of owning one,  I started to investigate.  My mind-set was that a water cooler is only used at the work place or public places.  I learned that they reduce the lead and chlorine (taste and odor) in your family’s drinking water.  Also,  the use of water cooler’s at home would keep billions of plastic bottles out of landfills and also adds to home decor.

The information above that we learned was enough for me to start shopping for a water cooler with a filtering system.  We were surprised at the reasonable cost of owning one and feel we are doing our part in preserving invironment and enhancing our health at the same time.

I am not a gourmet cook,  but more workspace in my kitchen is needed.  After the purchase of my new kitchen island,  food preparation is easier and more enjoyable.  Also a plus,  is more counter space,  more storage,  and even style that adds to home decor.  What more could I ask for?

My island exudes a warm,  cottage charm.  The base is hardwood with generous open shelves to handle my biggest pots and pans.  The surface is a butcher block cutting board set at the perfect working height for chopping and rolling dough.  The cost was so well worth the investment.  It has become my favorite work station in the kitchen.

Making our dining space more functional would require a sideboard buffet.  A popular way to celebrate holidays or any party occasion with friends and family is a buffet.  Few traditions are more satisfying than sitting down with friends and family to enjoy a well-cooked meal at home to relax.

Until we invested in a buffet,  our family get-togethers were very disorganized.  Now we enjoy hassle-free get-togethers with the food,  dinner plates,  and utensils placed in an orderly manner on our new buffet.  The choices offered on line are numerous,  but one was obtained to meet the needs and home decor at a reasonable price.

Bar or kitchen stools have been a big problem in our house due to lack of comfort,  size,  height and decor.  Choices in the past lacked comfort.  Within a few minutes the aches and pains would begin.  Congregating around counter bar with friends or family eating snacks,  playing games or casual conversation always was short lived.  I realized most stools on the market are too small.

Upon designating the time required and the extra cost involved,  we became alerted to better quality,  wide,  custioned seat varieties.  The heights below 38″ for a counter stool worked best.  The right wood finishes we chose also complimented our furniture,  but more importantly,  the comfort was achieved with the swival design.  No more complaints about discomfort by anyone.  The pricey new stools were worth the extra cost and also added wonderful home decor.

My passion is baking for the family from scratch and with this hobby;  requires many kitchen gadgets that I have accumulated over time.  It seems the easier life becomes,  the less space I have to store and use them.  My husband gifted me with a stand-alone workstation that organizes and powers my kitchen, and adds to home decor.  My powerhouse bakers rack has two-outlet power strips to use my appliances without having to move them.

I am so grateful that my husband expressed his appreciation by gifting me with this wonderful kitchen bakers rack.  It is a terrific workshop and step-saver that streamlines my work and gives me more free time.