Are you in the process of giving a change to your home decoration and feel that it badly needs to be turned into an eye-catchy place? Instead of going for replacing of your wall decor, floor decor, furnishings, curtains etc why don’t you try something different, simple and useful? Try adding in a collection of Italian vases and potteries into your home. It is the exquisite art form which is the fad in today’s home decor. You can get varied designs and themes and it would always be proper to go for a set of collections, of these potteries based on a particular theme to match your home decor, instead of taking different articles with different theme and design. Read more »

One of the easiest and prettiest things you can use outdoors is containers and bowls. They can be placed on tables, benches, in gardens or on the ground and a good example of this is the use of footed bowls with handles. I love these for a number of reasons; they come in a set of three, which always makes decorating since. If you don’t believe me, take a look at your favorite decorating website or magazine and see how they group things in uneven sets. It just works! The other reason I love these bowls is their look. I have used them in both informal as well as formal settings. Read more »

I recently purchased a plastic backyard greenhouse that cam equipped with pretty much everything I needed to get started as far as ventilation goes. The instructions were pretty good as are most instructions these days though there was the occasional snafu and misunderstanding. Most had to do with the way the pieces are labeled so after we laid everything out per the instructions and figured out what was what it became much easier. Just like my computer it was mostly operator error but we did get it put together and up in time to get all the plants planted for the fall. Read more »

Katana is a well refined sword invented by the Japanese during the medieval period. Since there is no identical katana, at least if you are looking for high quality ones. Each “quality” samurai swords are hand-forged and uniquely crafted. Some of the most prestigious and quality Katana are forged by the Thaitsuki Nihonto forge. The Roiyaru Sanmai Katana is the most prestigious thaitsuki currently available. It is made of high carbon steel making it more durable and has a very sharp edge that would cut object effortlessly. It is a battle-ready sword that can be completely disassembled for maintenance purposes.  Read more »

I have had or helped with multiple greenhouses over the course of my life from helping my grandfather recover their greenhouse every winter with plastic to building my own to buying and putting up a kit.  So, I get asked from time to time what I recommend for the beginner who is not quite sure if they really want to commit to greenhouse growing.  The first thing I recommend is for the person to start off with a simple cold frame.  You can build or buy one and they are cheaper than a normal sized greenhouse. Read more »

This is another addition to our Italian tapestry collection, but is no less beautiful than the others.  As a matter of fact, this might be the most stunning with the gorgeous seaside scene of this paradise.  The brown tassels on each side help frame this work of art and accent the warm colors on the patio in the painting.  The intricate detail of the statues, railing, and terrazzo makes one feel that they are right there sunbathing with the calm sea breeze gently caressing their skin in this Amalfi Coast Tapestry. Read more »