I Like His Style And Charm: 2011

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Faithbook Life Style

Scrapbooking your Faith does not have any real rules. But check out these three "must do" items before you start or continue on your Faithbooking journey. These 3 little points can make a big difference.

1. DO Keep in Mind that the Heart of Faithbooking is Showing God's Presence in Your Life.

This is the major difference between "regular scrapbooking" and "Faithbooking."

Numerous times the Bible tells us that each generation should tell the next about God's faithfulness in their lives. For example:

Then (God) commanded our parents
to teach it to their children
So the next generation would know
and all the generations to come-
Know the truth and tell the stories
so their children can trust in God.
Psalm 78:5-7 (The Message)

2. DO Take Photos of Everyday Moments.

We remember our camera (most of the time) for celebrations such as birthdays, graduations, and weddings. But what about those little moments which occur throughout the day? Like your little boy playing in the mud puddle or your little girl pretending she's the teacher for her dolls. Do you take time to snap those photos? Maybe not so much- if you're like me. Messy spaghetti faces, tents in the living room, having picnics on "Alf" trays-those are some of the everyday photos I regret not taking. Get your camera and snap some of those priceless pictures of everyday life with your little ones. Grab your camera right now-catch an everyday moment now. Do it. You'll be glad you did!

3. DO Attend Faithbooking Classes

Check the churches in your area to see if they offer classes for Scrapbooking Your Faith. There are so many benefits in participating in these classes. You'll learn new techniques and ways to incorporate your faith into your layouts. In addition you'll have some girl-friend time where you can relax and have fun.

A saying that I shared with my nervous students on their first day of middle school seems appropriate to share with you now. "Strangers are friends you haven't yet met." You'll discover new friends of your faith with a common hobby when you attend Faithbooking classes.

The Faithbook life style is all about showing God's presence in your life through everyday moments. So learn as much as you can and if possible enjoy attending some of the Faithbooking Classes. You don't need to feel guilty for spending an hour or two of "me time." Remember you are creating this Spiritual Legacy for those you love!

Personal Bridal Style Revealed

If you are reading this, I am hoping it is because you are lucky enough to be in the swing of planning your wedding. In which case you have met your lifelong partner who has fallen head over heels in love with you. They fell in love with your personality didn't they? So you know you must have something special to work with!

When choosing your outfit and accessories your personality counts. You wouldn't let yourself wear something you don't like or that wouldn't match how you behave, would you? But do be aware that personality doesn't always give you style or flatter your features.

When consulting yourself about your personality ask yourself:

1. What styles do I like?
2. What colours do I like?
3. Who are my style icons?
4. How would I describe myself? (Loud; quiet; friendly; energetic; elegant?)
5. How would I like to be seen on my wedding day? (stunning; elegant; unusual; chic; wow?)

Now you have delved deeper into your personal style and answered some key questions we can combine your personality, tastes and your features to create your ultimate bridal look.
I like to look at personalities like Seasons:

The love for beauty is a nature of human beings and I am not the exception, especially for the fact that I am a young lady. Nearly all women in the world attempt to make themselves more beautiful by splendid clothes, cosmetics and other adornments which can indeed help women to be more charming. In my opinion, beautiful clothes and cosmetics could make women more attractive without any doubt and belts also play an important role in glorifying women's appearance to a large extent.
When it comes to belts, we can easily find them in shops with a variety of styles. Sometimes, we even have no idea which one we ought to select when buying belts. As for my preference, I would like to choose belts of the following three styles.
Belts in leisure style. I am an outgoing and active girl so leisure clothes are my first choice. If admitted, I could wear leisure clothes to go to work. As for leisure clothes, I like jeans best and I never wear jeans without belts. In fact, there are 10 leisure belts in my wardrobe. Therefore, each of my jean is often matched different belts. Different arrangement could give me different feelings every day.

Stuhrling Original - Accessorize Like a Style Pro

The wonderful world of accessories and accessorizing is one that many people are entirely unaware can be as easy as pie. But when the grit really hits the iron, many people become confused as to what things they should use to accessorize their outfits with and really make those wardrobes shine. However, while we cannot all be stylist pros or personal shoppers that have a keen eye for the latest and greatest brands and trends, at the same time we can easily be cognizant of the many different ways that we can accessorize any outfit that we choose to wear. One of the easiest ways of accomplishing such a seemingly lofty feat is actually rather simple at heart.

A designer watch is a great way to augment any outfit that you choose to wear and can really say a lot about who you are, and what you are all about. A flashy and gaudy watch can scream elegance and confidence, whereas a tone-matching and color coordinated watch can yell out the fact that you are in par with the latest trends in fashion. As you can easily see: A watch not only tells the time, but it says a lot about who you are and what your tastes may or may not be. One thing that is, literally, timeless in the world of watches and accessories, and will be for many years to come is Stuhrling Originals. To better aid you in your quest for that sassy and sleek designer watch, here are a few very coveted and ever so popular styles that are made by Stuhrling

Zen Furniture Style

The use of natural materials and plainness is the key to Zen furniture style. Organized and open space must mix fabric with soft and light in texture to allow an easy surge of energy inside your home. This helps towards better clearness of spirit and mind.

Solid teak, which is a domesticated wood, is perfect for Zen furniture style designs. Elegant domesticated type of timbers give the profundity of color of mature wood, strength and quality without having a bad impact on the earth's natural resources.

Zen furniture style pieces form an atmosphere of serenity and calm, at the same time replicating an internal power. What makes Zen furniture effective and interesting is the inner strength, combined with clean lines and elegance it produces. Zen design interior decorations will work together amicably with the forms and spaces inside your home to relieve and rest your mind.

It is important to create a fostering and soothing surrounding in the dining room that is free from any disturbance. This is a space in your home that your family, your friends and your self can enjoy time together. The earthy quality of natural teak blended together with modern Zen furniture style will provide solid sagacity of peace and harmony inside a room.

Add Charm To Your Yard With Picket Fences

Most homeowners like to have a privacy fence around their homes but then there are some who like to showcase their landscaping. Picket fences have something in store for both types of people. Fencing is the best solution to maintain privacy and does not block out the world. Moreover, this type of fence will protect your yard.
Just imagine those times when you stopped by a neighbor's house to admire their garden through a beautiful picket fence. This traditional and convenient fence might also prove be the perfect solution you wanted for your home.
While installing a picket fence around your house, you also have to think about practical aspects. In case you want the fence just to contain your pet or keep out unwanted animals, then the height of this fence will serve the purpose. However, if you are looking for a fence as a boundary for your garden that gives a welcoming feel to the visitors, then picket fencing is for you.
Despite its advantages, there are some people who hesitate to install picket fences mainly because they are painted traditionally. This adds up extra work for the homeowner because now they will have to do regular touch-ups or may also need to repaint the whole fence at least after five years. But let us not forget that the same thing applies to most types of fences. Nevertheless, there are still some ways to make your picket fencing long-lasting.
Staining can be one alternative to paint. Although it will not peel off, it will eventually fade over the course of time. The best part is that applying the stain is quite easy. Besides, you can brush it over the existing stain and you will not even need any special preparation for that. Among the different types of stains available in the market, the invisible one can be re-applied with remarkable ease. As for applying the opaque stain, you will need to do prep work.

Horse Charms - Never Out of Style

Horse charm bracelets are one piece of jewelry that never goes out of style and they are very popular right now. They bring so much enjoyment because they show how passionate we are about something, or they help us in celebrating a life event - maybe a birthday, an anniversary, or graduation. Charm bracelets are fun because you can add charms and your loved ones can also share your passions and honor you by purchasing that special charm for you.
It seems to have all started with Queen Victoria who liked to start fashion trends among the noble class of Europe. Then of course there were the soldiers returning from WWII who brought lovely charm bracelets and trinkets home to their loved ones. And ever since the late 1950s and the early parts of the 1960s, young American girls just can't seem to get enough of charm bracelets.
Within the last decade or so, there seems to have been a surge in the numbers of charm bracelets being sold and the numbers seem to continue to grow. Even big name designers like Louis Vitton have brought the simple charm bracelet into the high end world of fashion design, making the charm bracelet a "must have" thing.

The ancient tradition of the charm bracelet has made a big comeback with the Thomas Sabo Charm Club. Whether you would like to give it away as a memento, wear it as an accessory or simply gift it, the Thomas Sabo Charm Club captivates the jewelry lovers in its own unique way. The silver charms remind us of our personal moments and bring in fond memories. Whether you celebrate moments of loves, joy, and success or any other unusual moment these charms become a memory to those special moments.
Collection at Thomas Sabo Charm Club Collection at present includes more than 500 pendants for necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc and new themes keep getting added on. One of the popular themes introduced by Thomas Sabo is the Thomas Sabo Barbie Charms. We all know that Barbie is the most popular girl today. This collection brings in wonderful gifts for your daughter, a good friend, you loved ones.
So if you want to buy something for your little girl, the Barbie charms are the perfect gifts. The Barbie charms were introduced to celebrate 50 years of Barbie. The collection comprises of a variety of 36 charms to select from. The collection portrays everything starting from a pink lipstick to a poodle which is fluffy white, in fact all the essentials of Barbie.

Stumbling across 10 free super-erotic love making techniques is highly uplifting, isn't it? So get ready to read on further, and fire up your love life like a cracker. Love making techniques explained here are unisexual. This means that it does not matter what sex you belong to; these love making techniques are guaranteed to work on your partner like a charm.
#Technique 1:
Did you know that a silly little thing like a menthol cough tablet could help you and your partner reach new heights in bed? We are all well aware of the cool and tingling sensation left on the tongue after we savor the menthol cough tablets. Suck on these little magic tablets and then plant cool and tingling kisses all over your partner's body.
Spend more attention and time on the highly erotic areas like behind the ears, back of the neck, the nipples, belly button, inner side of the thighs, back of the knees and the tip of the penis or the clitoris (as the case may be) This technique is sure to elicit loud moans, but do not forget to blow slightly on the areas after you kiss; so that it works like fuel to fire.

An Armoire in Your Bedroom Recalls the Charm of Past Centuries

History
The earliest wardrobe was actually a somewhat nondescript chest - no need to say how disappointing, is there? It seems they have a home in the 17th century, where they are more recognizable as common cupboards. Obviously owning more clothing than the commoners surrounding their castles do, the nobility decided to store wearables in them. (Is it possible there was an armor wardrobe?) We might even say they were freestanding closets. In some nobility circles, there was even a room called "the wardrobe", filled with cupboards, closets, shelves, and yes, wardrobes.
New influences
Then the French, as they so often do, created something more grand and called it an "armoire" (from Old French armaire, from Latin arm rium, chest, from arma, tools) and, voila! Somehow, they transformed it into a piece of elegant furniture, fit to occupy their rococo palaces and estates. The lines had changed from straight to curvilinear. Gold leaf covered moldings and delightful little painted scenes adorned the fronts and sides. Rarely is someone fortunate enough to own one of these 18th century treasures. Most of them that survived the French revolution are in museums these days.

When it comes to men, we women have to admit that it can be a little too overwhelming and hard to resist - especially when we're really attracted. Knowing how to impress men can be an edge to the rest of the female species but don't you know you can actually achieve that without even breaking a single sweat? First rule: be yourself. There is no point in pretending to be someone else just to attract and impress someone to you. Attraction and seduction can be easily achieved if you keep things simple - yes, better believe it. To make it clearer, here are the top sexy techniques to charm his heart in an instant - learn how to impress a man now!

Be smart and witty. Show them you have brains to go with that pretty face. Some girls tend to act dumb and stupid thinking it's cute and eventually make a man want them but the results are actually pretty opposite --- men do admire intelligence as well. So show him your killer wit and sense of humor --- he'll love that.

Charms are a women's best friend, even more than diamonds, and have been for many years. The strength of charm bracelets lies in their personalization. They are often connected with loved ones, the moments you shared with them and priceless memories and they end up telling your life's story more than words can ever express. Helping thousands of women tell their story, Pandora charms have been one of the biggest and most popular manufacturers of charms, making their way into NASDAQ OMX, Copenhagen.

Danish goldsmith, Per Enevoldsen with his wife Winnie, founded Pandora in 1982 in Denmark and since then 55 countries have embraced their hand crafted affordable designs. Spread over 6 continents, Pandora has over 420 stores. Their charm bracelets were introduced in 2000 and since then they have never looked back. Their aim always has been to produce the finest quality, hand crafted and affordable charms that let women easily express their individuality and the last decade has seen them prove it.

Coaches in Travel Baseball

Travel baseball coaches are under constant scrutiny, and they should be. Travel baseball, along with most other youth sports, has become big business requiring significant financial investments from players' and their families. In addition to coaching and instructing baseball, head coaches are typically responsible for all fiscal matters pertaining to a team's operation. Let's take a moment to consider the success and failures of businesses in a free market society. Regardless of the product sold or service provided, a poorly run business generally will flounder while a well-run business will prosper. Like wise, regardless of player personnel and talent, a poorly managed team will flounder or worse, fail, while a well-managed team will prosper. There are easily 25,000 travel baseball teams across the United States and choosing the right one for your son can be a difficult task. Your primary focus in this process should be on the head coach and it is important to assess him in his capacity as both teacher of the game and manager of the business side. A head coach will create and balance a budget, direct the team finances, collect on accounts receivable and deal with staff and player personnel. He will set practice and game schedules, provide instruction, and be a game strategist. WOW! Your head must spin with everything to consider. Following are some tips that focus on how to assess a head coach as a teacher and strategist of the game.

For Whom the Bell Tolls portrays the typical Hemingway characters and addresses the issues of machoism and womanizing. In this novel, as in many of his other works, Hemingway employs extensive use of what is known as the Hemingway Code. Numerous influences from various people and events from his personal life also had an effect on his writing.
Many people hold the opinion that there has been no American writer like Ernest Hemingway. A member of the World War I "lost generation," Hemingway was in many ways his own best character. Whether as his childhood nickname of "Champ" or as the older "Papa," Ernest Hemingway became a legend of his own lifetime. Although the drama and romance of his life sometimes seem to overshadow the quality of his work, Hemingway was first and foremost a literary scholar, a writer and reader of books. This is often overlooked among all the talk about his safaris and hunting trips, adventures with bullfighting, fishing and war. Hemingway enjoyed being famous, and delighted in playing for the public spotlight. However, Hemingway considered himself an artist, and he did not want to become celebrated for all the wrong reasons.
Hemingway was born in the quiet town of Oak Park, Illinois, a suburb of Chicago, on July 21, 1899. His father was a physician, and Ernest was the second of six children born to Dr. and Mrs. Clarence E. Hemingway. His mother, a devout, religious woman with considerable music talent, hoped that her son would develop an interest in music. Instead, Ernest acquired his father's enthusiasm for guns and for fishing trips in the north woods of Michigan (Lynn 63).

"What's A Disorganized Person To Do?" by Stacey Platt has a subtitle of "317 Ideas, Tips, Projects, and Lists to Unclutter Your Home and Streamline Your Life." That's pretty much exactly what this book is, a book of tips, ideas and strategies to organize your home, and thus your life. The book is easy to read and is well organized (I would hope so!) to find the areas you need help with. It can be a good book to quickly read through once, and then use as a reference when you need help with certain areas of your home.
There is a short introduction to the book, and then a section on general principles. These principles are shared, like everything in this book, with short tips or lessons. Things such as Three habits of highly organized people (Consume consciously, spend your clutter, and live within your space means), lessons from the silverware drawer (forks kept with forks, single consistent home, etc.), and ten steps to organizing anything, which I won't list here.
The book then goes into sections regarding each area of a person's home. These include: The entry, kitchen, bedrooms and closets, bathrooms, living rooms and dens, home office, utility and storage areas, kid clutter, and finally a section on trips and moving. None of the tips are that long or complicated, and the book has many photographs of well organized areas of the home to motivate you with your organizing. Some tips, like how to fold a fitted sheet are accompanied by photographs to teach you the method.

The king of pop Michael Jackson, who doesn't know him? Everybody knows him and lots people love him. The king has made many contributions to music industry, and even to fashion and life style. His style has become a trend mark that been imitated by his fans and people from around the world.

No doubt, Michael Jackson's outfit is very unique and glamour and it has its own characteristics that brought and spread Michael's image throughout the world. Are you one of Michael's fans and want to dress like him? Here are the simple instructions for you to know to dress like the king of pop.

1. Iconic outfits. Michael always has remarkable outfits that later has become an icon in fashion industry. As you remember, in the 80s, MJ's introduced several iconic outfits such as the red leather jacket with black diagonal lines that formed a V-shape in the front. This is the most popular icon at that time. And this one was wore by him on the hit music video ever, Thriller. While in the 90s, he became known for his long black jackets and matching black pants. You can imitate this kind of outfits by looking on the store that has sense of 80s and 90s style.

2. White T-shirts. This one is also popular and mostly wore by the star in every occasion. He usually mixed it under his jackets or alone without a jacket, and then combined with a pair of straight black pants or black loafers. For you MJ's lovers, this style is very to imitate because this kind of T-shirts and pants are in every store.

You must have seen that Pierre Hardy designed shoes like constructing a building and Alexander Wang designed shoes like piling up wooden block. You must not see that shoes were designed like a doll's head with long hairs. But today, you will see them. They are the shoes which were designed by Kobi Levi.
This is a picture about the cartoon figure Olive Oyl in the famous comic strip Popeye. If you were the designer, what the shape would be in your mind to design a pair of shoes from the inspiration of the figure? There might be many varieties. But today we will see what Kobi Levi had done. He designed a pair of shoes from Olive's head to her body. These are the shoes.
The shoes are beautifully designed. From the first sight of seeing them, you may be reminded in your mind by the black pony tail and the red leather uppers of Olive Oyl.

Collecting Silver Charms " What You Need To Know "

One single tiny charm can be the seed that starts the finest collection of silver charms. Whether it's a newly-minted, whimsical, themed charm, or an antique piece of Victorian jewelry, knowing the value of your pieces, and what to shop for when you want to add to the collection, is important.
The word "silver" usually refers to sterling silver, which is not pure silver, but a silver alloy with an over-92% pure silver content. Pure silver is too soft for jewelry, especially for charms which keep bouncing into each other. The addition of other metals, most commonly copper, results in a harder and more durable metal.
Sterling silver products made today are required to be properly marked with a quality mark stamp (a "hallmark"), which certifies its high purity. The most common, representing the US standard, is the number 925, but the words sterling, sterling silver or ster (in caps or not) can also be found. British and French hallmarks are more figurative and varied, and in addition to the sterling silver stamp, they can include the maker's mark, or jeweler's stamp. If you are focusing your collection on vintage pieces from around the world, it is definitely worth your time to read up on the different hallmarks, and varying silver standards.
Unique pieces can make a collection, with items like precious charms encrusted with diamonds that are valued at $5000 and above. But keep in mind that unique designs that cost much less when first produced can rise in price over time as they become rarer and consequently more desired by collectors. Commemorative charms, produced in limited quantities and only in specific years, will grow in value quickly. Themed collections that are well assembled, well completed, and well planned, can also be highly valued for their entirety rather than for their individual components.
Famous designers such as Tiffany, Trifari, Monet, and Peruzzi create silver charms for almost any budget. James Avery is well-known for his affordable as well as his exclusive lines. Designer collections, while expensive to put together, are easy to assemble and exciting to research. And surprising finds in unexpected places will enhance both the hunt and the collection.
Cute charms from Walt Disney, collections of similar objects or animals, or specific periods (antiques that are over 100 years old or vintage that are 50 years old) can all make great collections. But I always advice people to collect items that they love and feel passionate about. The most important thing is that you like your charms, regardless of whether they are priceless or "just" cute.

3 Tips That Work Like A Charm

So you want to learn how to make him want you more. Lots of women have this dilemma too, although only a handful of them actually know what to do about it. Some accept their situation, while others actively search for ways to deal with it.
If you want to learn how to make him want you more, here are some useful tips to help you out.
Tip # 1: Love Yourself First.
When you are self-confident, everything else follows. Men find self-assured women irresistible. So before you go out there in hopes of learning how to make him want you more, you've got to want yourself more first.
None of these tips are going to work if you don't love yourself enough in the first place. Loving yourself first also means treating yourself well. Besides, the more you love yourself, the easier it is for you to actually see other people falling at your feet.
Tip # 2: Let's Get Physical.
Let's face it. Men are visual creatures. If you want to attract a guy's attention more, then you've got to start with what's immediately visible. A little bit of personal grooming improvement isn't going to hurt you after all.
A change of style, for example, can do a lot to change other people's perspective of you. Do your clothes fit well? You might be wearing a size larger than what you really are. Stay fit so you can feel good when wearing tight or sexy clothes.
Learn how to accentuate your best features. If your eyes are an amazing shade of blue, use make-up to bring them out. It would be helpful to get other people's opinion on this; or even better, get advice from a beauty consultant.
Tip # 3: Be Seen With Other Men.
Here's an unusual way on how to make him want you more. Just show him that he's not the only one vying for your attention.
When he sees you having lunch or even talking with other guys, he's going to be prompted into thinking of you in ways that are more than platonic.
You don't have to go out on a lot of dates. You just have to show him that he's not the only guy in your life. Smile, laugh and converse meaningfully with other men to show him just what he's missing out on.
Learning how to make him want you more is easy with these tips in mind. And the most important thing is to know how to love yourself. Remember that you can't expect other people to see the good in you if you can't see it for yourself.

How to Sexually Charm Your Man

When I was younger, I do hear tales that the secret to a man's heart is his stomach. That is, if you are good in the kitchen, and you can always quench the hunger of your man with delicious meals, he would forever love you. As I grew up, I discovered it wasn't totally true. We need to understand that men love and want sex. Men are visual beings, so they think sex almost all the time. Giving him nice meals is one aspect, being able to meet his sexual need and satisfy him in bed, is another.
I think more often than not, a combined balance of the two would do. That is, you must be able to connect with him effectively in these two areas. There is a saying that; sex starts in the kitchen. My own view of it is that this applies only to girls who knows the tricks of sex. He would long to take you to bed after serving him the food he enjoys, when he understands that you are hot solid in the area of sex also. What's the essence of going to bed with a woman you don't enjoy? He would rather not do it, except just for fun. Aside food, any woman can unlock the gates to a man's heart sexually, thereby making him crave her the more, by doing the following;
* Make your every move seductive and attractive to your man. Do this by putting on sexy and revealing attires. Because men are moved by what they see, he would be sexually drawn to you like bees running after honey. More so,undress before him gently and romantically.
* Spray yourself, especially your joints and genitals with sweet and scented perfumes which fits your body. Present yourself to him, he won't be able to resist you.
Lastly, as he falls for the tips above, don't forget to play that lovely romantic tune or song that he cherishes. It would aid in enhancing his sexual passion and energy.
Do these, and you are on the path to hot sex and orgasm with your man, and above all, he will keep longing to set his eyes on you, since you have the secrets to his heart. Common girl, go charm him with these.

Ideas for Your Charm Bracelet

Part of the fun in charm bracelets is creating them to personalize the recipient's passions, achievements and hobbies. The beads and charms each will symbolize some event or even some secret between you and whoever receives it. Still, it can be a bit overwhelming once you begin looking at all of the choices in silver beads, glass beads and even crystal beads. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Who is the gift for? If you're creating a necklace or bracelet for a young girl, perhaps a granddaughter or niece, you'll want to make your selections ones that will grow with her. She will add to it as she experiences all of the incredible life events she will soon know. Select a bracelet that's both feminine but sturdy. The timeless choice is silver, but gold is also a popular look. If she's still a baby, consider a charm that has her birthstone. This is always a beautiful way to honor both mom and daughter. Incorporate the time of year, too. For instance, if her birthday is in March or April, a delicate flower with her birthstone centered in the design is perfect. For those winter babies, we suggest a whimsical snowman, again, with her birthstone included. You'll be able to easily incorporate beads and charms as she grows.

Don't forget to memorialize religious ceremonies, first day of school, the day she makes the cheerleading squad, homecoming queen or plays in her first piano recital. These moments are what keep us warm throughout our lives.

We haven't left the guys out. New trends reveal more men are beginning to get in on the bracelet craze. Some are incorporating leather straps versus gold or silver chains. There are a lot of good looking wood beads that work really well with silver beads and lampwork beads. They're very masculine and allow a guy to add a bit of personality to his wardrobe. Cowboy hats, horses, sports cars, footballs and of course, graduation caps and diplomas all work well for a men's bracelet. Have a surfer in the family? Choose some colorful beads to incorporate with a surfboard design. Also, guys tend to be a bit harder on their jewellery and accessories, so be sure to choose quality glass beads.

Recently, a family come together to celebrate its matriarch's birthday. She has five children, eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Each family member chose a special charm and crystal beads that represented a special time they had spent with her. The choices were combined on a lovely bracelet and presented to her on her 99th birthday. She now has a truly unique jewelry design that is symbolic of all that's good in this life: family, love and kindness. She is quite proud of showing off her charm bracelet that includes a baseball bat her son chose because she taught him how to play ball when his father was fighting in the war; a chef's hat from another son who remembers her teaching him how to cook before he left for college; and a small typewriter from a granddaughter who wished to show her appreciation to a grandmother who encouraged her to pen her first novel.

Monday, October 3, 2011

Choose Wicker Bedroom Furniture

The weaving of natural rattan into wicker furniture is an ancient art that will add a touch of the tropics to your home, bedroom, and patio. Rattan is a type of palm that is harvested and woven in an ancient technique derived from the people of Asia. Wicker bedroom furniture comes in a variety of styles and colors and will add a light, soft touch to your room to give it a tropical, fresh look.
Wicker comes in a vast array of styles and colors. It can be painted to match your existing room color palette or left its natural color and sealed with varnish. White wicker bedroom furniture has been a popular bedroom decor choice for many years, due to its light, feminine look, and the fact that it will blend in to a number of decor themes. Wicker headboards are a great, inexpensive way to spruce up a mattress set without having to invest in an expensive bed frame. Headboards made of wicker woven with leather will give add a masculine feel to wicker based décor.

Charm bracelets have been a popular gift choice for several decades, and they just keep getting more popular with each passing year. The original use for charm bracelets involved the warding off of evil spirits. These beautiful and meaningful bracelets now cover all sorts of meaning and can be found in many jewelry boxes. No longer a talisman, these bracelets can hold trinkets that hold special meaning to the wearer of the bracelet.
Traditional charm bracelets often include a link chain bracelet and trinkets that are clipped on individually. Trinkets can be anything that might hold meaning for the wearer, including little figurines, special stones, or monogrammed metals. Each bracelet will be completely unique when it is finished, meaning that every owner is assured individuality through her bracelet.

If you have ever seen a Amish shed, they are usually just one story and you will find them in the back part of the yard or in a specified area which makes it accessible to be used for storage or work shops. The Amish culture is known for constructing buildings, furniture, etc. by hand with a craftsmanship that has been handed down from generation to generation.
Seeing as how Amish sheds have a greater use than the conventional store bought sheds put these at a much higher demand. There is a huge variety of styles and sheds to choose from and they vary in color and size. Most of these sheds are already built and ready to be delivered to your house. With all the different styles, there is one that will fit all your needs. Amish shed always increase the style and charm of any surrounding it is placed near.
The Amish have always been known for their craftsmanship. They construct their products by hand and use only the best quality products and materials. This is why their products last so long and are so durable and are known world wide.

Amish sheds are actually just one-storied structures commonly found in the rear of the backyard or in an allotment which usually can be put to use with respect to storage, pastimes, or maybe for a working area. These types of sheds tend to be created by hand and therefore are representations of craftsmanship and charm. They have grown to be a fashionable advancement to recreational sections and community gardens these days.

Given that they also have much more of a functional benefit, these are in fantastic demand from buyers currently. With a wide range of sheds obtainable in numerous styles, dimensions, colors, and supplies, you are able to absolutely have your personal favorite thereby, have the most suitable choice for certain. Amish Sheds tend to be pre-built from the Amish and delivered using a vehicle and shed trailer to your own home and then the shed is put within the area you ultimately choose. They bring style and charm mixing completely and without difficulty along with their setting.

Besides serving a functional purpose in the home, furniture also adds style and charm to your living quarters. And since your home is your haven, it is important to choose furniture that will not only look good in your home, but will give comfort and enjoyment for years to come.
This is especially true for bedroom furniture. Your bedroom is the area where you spend most of your restful and relaxing moments. Whatever furniture choice you make for this room should reflect contentment, comfort and relaxation, but also be tasteful and stylish. And it should not be hard to accomplish this task, as there is a wide selection of furniture for the bedroom on the market at the present time.
You can purchase any style of furniture that appeals to you and fits in with the decor of your home. For example, if you like contemporary and modern furniture, you might decide on a bedroom set with accent pieces of chrome and glass. And ever-popular wood is abundantly available in bedroom sets, from oak and cherry to maple and mahogany. Any type of wood grain that you find attractive is most likely available. Also, when you purchase an entire suite of bedroom furniture at one time, you know that everything will match.

Most landscape edging is designed to serve a useful and practical purpose, such as banishing that pesky lawn grass from your landscape beds. But another very important function served by landscape edging is primarily aesthetic. Decorative landscape edging plays a vital role in the enjoyment of your garden, and adds value to your property as well. Decorative edging can provide many of the same benefits as the more mundane variety, but it does its job with a lot more style and grace.

Cast-Iron Edging

Gardeners both great and humble from all over the world have known the secrets of using cast iron edging for many centuries. In the modern world, it lends your garden a touch of Old-World charm and authenticity, and revisits the days when blacksmiths produced cast iron fences in coal-fired foundries.

Once powder coated, cast iron is beautiful, strong and durable. It is capable of lasting a lifetime. In fact, it might even last longer than you will! There are so many beautiful and interesting cast-iron styles to choose from. Take a look at Canterbury-style overlapping peak designs from the Victorian era, or check out the modern elegance of an Art Deco design.

Cast-iron edging can usually be assembled as a series of individual sections. You simply press them into the ground, since they are constructed with spiked support posts that are easily pressed or pounded into place. It's hard to think of any other kind of landscape edging that can provide so much elegance and authority with so little effort.

The Tuscan decorating style is quite popular today and it's no wonder with it's warm color tones and charming ambiance. However, many homeowners are at odds as to how to recreate this look in their home. Here are some tips on how you can add the allure of the Italian countryside to your home.

Decorate with earthtones and warm colors for the look of Tuscany. You want to stick with golds and greens with perhaps some browns and eggplants. Get paint cards which match your color scheme. Carry the cards with you so you can match up your accessories when you are out shopping.

In the home, look at accessorizing with paintings and knick knacks as well as furniture. You want to end up with a simple, country style with painted or distressed pine furniture. Choosing your furniture and accessories wisely will help make your home unique and interesting.

Create Heirlooms and Personalized Jewelry in Traditional or Italian Styles

History of Charm Bracelets

Charm bracelets have been popular from as early as 500 B.C., when Assyrians, Babylonians and even Persians wore charms which they associated with special powers. In recent years gold charms and silver charms are becoming popular once again.

Charm jewelry was also very popular during Victorian times in England, when charm bracelets were standard attire among fashionable women seeking spiritual protection and trendy jewelry. Queen Victoria was known to wear charm bracelets containing tiny pictures of family members.

Charm fashions did not become popular in the U.S. until the 1940s, when soldiers often collected gold and silver charms from cities they visited during the war.

Today charm jewelry is most often purchased as a keepsake; many charms are theme based, while others are sentimental in nature, often purchased as a souvenir of a trip or reminder of a special occasion. Charms are even passed down from generation to generation as family heirlooms, often given to children when younger.

Owners may add their own charms to bracelets over time, including those representing favorite places, hobbies and interests.

Italian Charm Bracelets

Italian charm bracelets are slightly different from traditional silver charms or gold charms. Most charm bracelets are fashioned with the charms dangling from a chain; Italian charm bracelets however, are made with the charms soldered to flat links that can be removed from a stretch bracelet. Charms can easily be switched on and off depending on the owners personal preference. Italian charm bracelets are a unique and fun twist on the standard charm bracelet because they are dynamic, fun to wear and trendy. Popular among the young and old alike, these link style charm bracelets are usually made of high quality, hypo-allergenic stainless steel. The actual charms may be fashioned from a variety of different materials including 14 or 18k gold.

Most charm bracelets come in standard sizes, small-medium-large. For Italian charm bracelets these sizes are categorized as follows:

How To Add Charm To The Italian Decorating Style

To give your Italian decorating style that designer feeling, you must locate the most suited decorative accessories. In keeping with the sense of old Italy, you should plan to include robust and beautiful decorative items that have an Italian influenced charm. When shopping to spruce up your Italian design, you should use decorative items like artwork, knick knacks and pillows.
Hanging your prints and paintings the right way is key for the right look. Many homeowners arrange paintings and prints so that the top or bottom edges line up, but you'll want to arrange them so that the center of the pieces line up. When hanging many items in a group, it's a terrific idea to determine the configuration first by playing with them on the floor and reconfiguring them until you achieve that perfect look. To improve your Italian decorating style, try adding Ornate paintings and architectural pieces in grand fashion.
You may also decorate with carved wood, antique china, and alabaster items to build the look of old Italy. Be sure the decorative accessories you decide on do provide a coordinating theme or color as well as go with the interior design. Deploy on theme accessories only in order to be successful in the look and feel you are working hard for.
When looking for knick knacks for your decorating scheme be sure to buy ones that suit your design style and also show your individuality. To compliment your Italian interior decorating, think of using items with a robust and beautiful feel. Having marble figures on shelves can give you a fantastic look and so can gilded metal candle holders on the walls and tables. Spend time choosing appealing knick knacks that really display your personality. You don't have to spend too much dough to get fantastic items, try identifying a consignment store in town and you'll be pleased at the good quality items you can find for very little money.
To add softness and also enhance your decorating theme, decorative pillows may be a great choice. You can have a use for pillows in every room including the kitchen and bathroom. Pillows on your chairs or sofa should help bring the Italian interior decorating sense to the furniture. Pillows can add softness to the bath or kitchen - look at arranging one on the hamper or on a kitchen chair in a corner. Displaying decorative pillows arranged at the headboard of your bed is sure to add a fantastic professional appearance. Add an interesting touch to your design theme with pillows that use rich brocade fabrics.
Adding majolica pottery and wrought iron décor to your Italian decorating style will in effect help the room shine. Be sure you come up with a plan for what styles of pieces to purchase and focus on that plan. You would be smart to be sure also to take home items in the ideal sizes as well as proportions. This way you can be positive to get pieces which fit and look together perfectly.

Decorative Landscape Edging Ideas

Cast-Iron Edging

Willow Branches

Natural willow branches for garden edging are used widely in European gardens. It's an ideal choice for those folks wishing to re-create a garden border that recalls the style and charm of the authentic willow fences found in English gardens. Willow is a beautiful and graceful material that provides excellent border definition - whether it's lining the walkway or accenting a bed of flowers. Being a natural wood, it also blends effortlessly into the design of your garden.

Garden Flowers

One of the simplest garden edging ideas, often overlooked, is to use beautiful dwarf flowers and plants to form living landscape edging. Is there anything more natural than seeing mounds of flowering Rocky Mountain Zinnia or Alyssum encircling your landscape beds? Other good varieties of flowers to use for edging include: Candy Tuft, Catspaw, Artemisia, or Veronica. Really, it's possible to use any dwarf species that grows in mounds.

Shawls: Must Wardrobe Accessories

Women are Gods' most amazing creation, who are liked and talked about her beauty. Since ages and almost all the times the women are involved in some or other things which highlight her charm. Shy and hesitant are the things of past, women have now grown as bold and dauntless. These women now have become highly experimental. Females now eye on every on going trend whether related to clothes or accessories. There are numerous options available with them which can be explored and tried on.

Women love to try out new things which can enhance their elegance. This desire make them to be experimental with accessories or clothings. Shawls are one such type of which can be teamed up as accessories and outfits. Shawls are light and long piece of clothings which are carried to add style and charm to one's personality.

Shawls serve the function both functionality and beauty. There are various variety of shawls which are available in the market. Shawls can be carried in number of ways. Shawls are delicate piece of clothings which can be wrapped as style statement to add sophistication.

Pashmina Shawls can really turn your wardrobe blues into wardrobe bliss. You love to adorn them around you. Pashmina shawls are best way to pamper oneself. Shawls made using pashmina are light weight. These shawls add versatility to one's wardrobe.

Silk is very light material and is queen of all fabric. It has in built shine and charm which can be make it highly desirable. Women love to adorn silk stoles and scarves. These scraves are excellent style statement which can well portray your taste. Silk shawls are available in various styles and sizes.

Face and neck can be well covered through wonderful cotton scarves. Scarves are also small piece of clothing which can be teamed with oodles of style and elegance. Cotton scarves are available in eye catching colors that can catch on many glimpses.

Outdoor Fountains Add Charm and Style to Any Outdoor Setting

Outdoor fountains fit into any style garden. A fountain packs a lot of charm into a small landscaping space. Whether traditional or contemporary, it propels a stream of water through the air and creates a cooling effect. It's ideal for up-close viewing, which is why fountains are usually located on a porch, patio, or other sitting area.

A fountain can attach to a wall or stand alone. Some freestanding fountains are designed to rest in-or next to-a pool or pond, while others are water features unto themselves, working well on a deck, patio, lawn, or tucked into a flower bed. Tabletop fountains have recently become popular, taking just minutes to set up.

You can choose from a wide variety of styles, colors, materials, and sizes. However, choose an outdoor water fountain that is in keeping with the overall style of your garden and home. A classical statuary fountain might look out of place in a simple country garden, for example. A wall fountain fashioned of brick and stone or stone look-alike is best set against similarly sturdy masonry-not wood-siding.

Most fountains are made of precast concrete. Reconstituted stone and fiberglass have also become popular, simulating the look of stone with amazing realism. Whether concrete or stone look-alike, fountains come in numerous colors and surface finishes. Finding just the right fountain for your garden takes some research. Visit garden centers to scout their offerings. Ask if there are other fountains that you can special order. Also check out mail-order catalogs. If you want a special, one-of-a-kind fountain, visit art fairs or ask at art galleries for the names of local artists who might design a fountain for you.

Freestanding outdoor water fountains
Appealing because of its ease of installation, a freestanding outdoor fountains also makes an ideal focal point for a patio, flower bed, or lawn. In this type of outdoor water fountain, a small submersible pump is housed in the lower pedestal, in a hollow base beneath the bowl. Its design should allow easy access to the pump so you can clean and maintain it, usually monthly.
These ornamental fountains can be placed near a pond or pool or in the water feature itself. The decorative statue has a supply pipe projecting from its base. The pipe is connected to the pump with flexible tubing. Large statues must have firm footing. For an outdoor water fountain on the side of a pond, make sure its resting place (including any edging) is firm and level. If you want to install the fountain in the pond, you can mount it on a hollow in-pond pedestal created specifically for that purpose or build your own with mortared bricks or stone. If the statue is small, black plastic storage crates make an easy, hard-to-detect base as long as the base of the fountain is slightly under water
Caring for your outdoor water fountain
Fountains in sunny spots tend to have problems with algae. If you are not raising fish or plants in your outdoor water fountain, you can prevent algae by adding chlorine bleach to the fountain water. Add it at the rate of 2 ounces of bleach to every 10 gallons of water, once a month. If that doesn't work, increase the amount of bleach to 5 ounces. If you do have plants or fish, consider using an algaecide. Make sure it's labeled for use in ponds with fish and plants; follow package directions exactly.

Charm Jewelry: It's Not Just For Kids

Create Heirlooms and Personalized Jewelry in Traditional or Italian Styles

History of Charm Bracelets

Charm fashions did not become popular in the U.S. until the 1940s, when soldiers often collected gold and silver charms from cities they visited during the war.

Owners may add their own charms to bracelets over time, including those representing favorite places, hobbies and interests.

Italian Charm Bracelets

Most charm bracelets come in standard sizes, small-medium-large. For Italian charm bracelets these sizes are categorized as follows:

Small - includes 17 charm links
Medium - contains 18 charm links
Large - contains 19 charm links

Traditional Charm Bracelets

Traditional charm bracelets are made of a silver or gold chain with charms dangling. There are literally hundreds of different styles and themes to choose from when purchasing traditional charm jewelry. Some of the more common themes and styles of charm bracelets available include:

Beach lover themes
Victorian style charms
Vintage charm jewelry
Memoir or locket style charms
Silver charms
Gold charms
Gemstone charms

Traditional charm bracelets make superb gifts. You can literally find a charm to represent almost any interest, hobby or theme. Sports, animals, travel, landscapes... you name it! In the world of charms, almost anything is possible. Many people enjoy receiving and exchanging charms as part of a hobby or friendship building. Others pass on charm jewelry as part of family traditions. Charm jewelry fashioned with lockets is most commonly the type used for family heirlooms. Perhaps the best facet of charm gifts is that they can be modified at any point in time to reflect a person's changing interests and style preferences. Bracelets or chains can even be upgraded over time without losing the original charms.

Pricing

Silver charms and gold charms may run anywhere from $2 all the way up to $2000 depending on the materials the charm bracelets are made from. You can purchase chains or starter charm bracelets without any dangles for the $20 or less price range in most cases. Less expensive versions crafted of sterling silver with one charm can be purchased. The more expensive charms are usually gold charms crafted of 18k gold with diamonds and other precious gems embedded in the charm.

Italian charm bracelets $10 to $100 or more depending on the quality and the charms included. Their affordability makes them very popular among younger consumers, who are interested in investing in trendy jewelry that won't break the bank.

Price will also vary depending on the number of charms that come pre-fashioned with a particular piece of jewelry. Keep in mind that with charm bracelets, you can start with as little as 1 charm or buy into a bracelet that has several charms pre-selected. The choices are literally endless when it comes to charm jewelry.

Building a Unique Charm Bracelet

Anyone can create their own unique charm bracelet, whether Italian style or traditional. If you can't find something that exactly fits your needs and personality, why not create your own? Crafting individualized charm jewelry is increasingly popular among jewelry fans young and old alike. You can even create your own personalized family heirloom thanks to the versatility charm jewelry has to offer.

Before you begin you'll need to decide whether you want an Italian style or traditional bracelet; remember that the traditional style holds charms that dangle, while the Italian version has charms that are embedded in chain links.

Once you decide this you can decide on a starter chain bracelet. There are literally hundreds of different starter bracelets to choose from. Consider your personal preferences. Do you prefer the look of gold or silver? Perhaps you like a combination of both? You'll also want to have an idea of what size starter bracelet you need. Often you can tell this by measuring your wrist. You can do this by taking your thumb and middle finger and wrapping around your wrist. If your two fingers just touch, you'll probably need a medium. If they overlap, a small charm bracelet will work best for you. If your fingers do not touch, then you'll likely need a large.

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Country Style Kitchens Never Lose Their Charm and Appeal

There is nothing quite like a big country kitchen to welcome family at the end of the day. It is a great space for entertaining when inviting friends and other guests who stop by for a visit as well. A country themed kitchen is warm, relaxed and inviting - and packed full of charm. Families can spend their evenings gathered around the table for a big meal, or discussing the events of the day. This article offers tips and ideas for transforming your kitchen into your favorite room of your home.
You don't have to have a great big kitchen for the country theme to work! Any space can be given old fashioned charm with a few simple changes.
Color is Key
In a country style kitchen you want colors that are basically natural and on the light side. Sand, cream, golden brown and terracotta are great colors to use as the base for your decorating. Cream colored walls are beautiful when trimmed in golden brown baseboards. This sets off the room and creates a depth that is noticeable. A countertop in terracotta or sand adds a bit more color and makes the room look rich.

If you are planning add extra spark to your home interiors, consider adding chandeliers. Apart from providing light, chandeliers also offer added elegance and charm to your rooms. There are many options to select from, which may also be requested as custom made. People usually pick the crystal chandelier selection because such an exquisitely done ornament can be considered to be a beautiful piece of art that you can add to your home.

When you are shopping for a chandelier, you might be spending some time thinking around of the right crystal chandelier selection that fits your home, not only in size and shape, but in style and charm as well. There are a lot of choices. You have a vast option from crystal chandeliers that sparkle to crystal chandeliers that twinkle. The factors to consider in finding the right fit for a crystal chandelier include the function of the room, the size and color of the room, and the overall motif of the home. The appropriate crystal chandelier selection indeed takes a lot of work, but it will be worth your time.

When it comes to choosing a carpet style for your home, there is a fine line between practicality and decorative charm. As a homeowner, you want your living space to be inviting and pleasing to the eye, as well as easy to maintain. These factors must be considered when deciding on your flooring options. Carpet can offer style and charm without requiring continuous upkeep.
Everyone has different lifestyles and factors such as children or pets can influence your decision on what type of carpet would be best for your home. You have an enormous selection of colors, patterns and textures, as well as durability, quality and cost. The sole reason why you decide on a particular carpet should not be expense alone, but rather if the carpet can hold up to your lifestyle and maintain it's beauty.
When figuring out your flooring budget, always look for the highest quality carpet that you can get for your money. Cheaper carpets are a lower quality and will probably require repair or replacement a few years down the road. Choosing a well-known brand will guard against wear and stains that cheaper carpets are prone to. Remember to include more carpet than necessary when calculating your budget. There can be difficult shapes or corners in a room that require extra carpet. If you have a tight budget restriction, look for carpet samples or remnants. It is possible to cover an entire large room with a high-quality carpet at a low cost.

Charm Bracelets - Excellent Bracelets to Express Your Personal Style

Most of the people around the world are interested to wear and purchase bracelets to express their personal style. There are many varieties of bracelets are available in the present market. These Charm bracelets and jewelry bracelets will play a significant role in function, parties and events. A Charm bracelet is a bracelet that is typically made of metal, with decorative pendants or trinkets hanging from it. While it is difficult to find a true date or era that the charm bracelet was first created, this jewelry style probably dates back at lease as far as ancient Egypt.
During early periods, the charms or pendants were typically gems, rock, or wooden and were used by the wearer to either ward off enemies or reveal status within a civilization. As time progressed, charms became markers of milestones in a wearer's life.
While charm bracelets have been ever-present in more modern societies, their popularity faded after a boom in the mid nineteenth century. The bracelets saw resurgence in the mid-2000s (along with a variation, the Italian charm bracelet). Charm necklaces, where charms hang from a chain or from an open pendant, are also popular.
Many of us are not quite sure what size bracelet will fit our wrists, especially when shopping for sterling silver and costume jewelry bracelets online. A linked watch can be adjusted easily by a local jeweler but bracelets often cannot. However, you can simply measure your wrist with a string, mark it and then lay it next to a ruler or use a garment measuring tape in inches, since most bracelets sizes are shown in inches. Make sure to add ¾ to 1 inch to your measurement to allow for needed room.

Charms have been worn in one form or another since the dawn of man. Prehistoric men would wear bones, animal teeth, or shells as jewelry. As time went on, charms became status symbols or bragging rights. They became fashionable to wear just for the sake of beauty in the 20th century, and then became a fad around the 1950s. The popular way to wear charms today is on a charm bracelet that shows the history or personality of the person who wears it. No matter what your style or budget, there is a charm bracelet out there for you.
For the person who likes classic jewelry, there is the traditional charm bracelet. This bracelet consists of a base made up of silver, gold, or platinum links that is strong enough to hold a number of charms. There is a seemingly endless variety of traditional charms for such a bracelet. These charms normally clip on or are attached with a separate link and then dangle down from the bracelet.
Some people might not like the tinkling noise and risk of snagging their bracelets on something. They may like clean lines and simplicity. For someone with minimalistic tastes, there is the Italian charm bracelet. These are made up of square links that act as the charms themselves. Each link has a picture or symbol on it that represents some detail or occasion, just as traditional charms do. You can buy a starter bracelet that has blank links and then replace them with actual charms as you go along.

Did you know that there is one piece of jewelry that can tell a story without even speaking a word? Charm bracelets can tell of a special event, favorite pastime, accomplishments or even a historical prospective at one's life. Charms may be small, but they can have a very big significance in terms of a jewelry wardrobe. As a small accent that is attached to a bracelet by way of a spring-ring clasp, charms are available in nearly every conceivable image. From pets to places and everything in between, charms are the perfect way to take an otherwise typical bracelet and turn it into a real life story that's treasured by the wearer.
If you're in the market for a charm bracelet, whether it be for yourself or someone that you love, think about the special images that will mean the most. Is there a past vacation that has special meaning to the wearer? Does she love animals, shopping or is she someone who enjoys showcasing her faith by way of jewelry? Because charms attach via a spring-ring clasp, they are easily added, removed or alternated to create a new look at anytime. You can add one, two or even ten or more charms to a bracelet. If there is an empty link, you can add a charm to it.
Recent years have shown charm bracelets rise in immense popularity. Some believe that it's a fashion trend, while others remain confident that this traditional design is one that never goes out of style. After all, how can a meaningful theme or a story of one's life ever be outdated? If someone has a large family, perhaps a bracelet featuring charms to symbolize their children or grandchildren would be ideal. If the intended recipient is a new mom, charms featuring baby symbols would be a perfect gift.