Sunday, August 30, 2009

COW PRINT BEDDING

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I’m no cowgirl and hardly know one end of a cow from the other but cow print bedding intrigues me. For one thing, I like the black and white print fabric that reminds of the boxes those computers that used to be delivered to your door were packed in for shipping. The other thing is I like country bedroom themes and cows can be part of that in a completely non-western kind of way.

When a teenage girl recently told me that she wanted a country style bedroom with cow bedding, my immediate response was “What kind”? The poor girl looked at me like I was out of my ever loving mind. I then launched my (all but) canned speech on how there is cow print bedding and then there was, well, cow print bedding. If she thought she was confused earlier in our conversation regarding her bedroom’s decor, she KNEW she was in deep water by this stage of the game.

I then explained to her without sounding the least bit condescending that there were cow print fabrics that were manufactured to look like a cow’s hide and then there were fabrics with pictures of cows printed on them.
As this girl was living on a ranch, I felt sure that she probably wanted the former rather than the latter but when it comes to decorating teen girls’ bedrooms you just never know so it is better to ask and be totally sure! I can only imagine what might have happened if I had assumed she wanted something cute and colorful rather than imitation cowhide. Well, she just might have had a cow!

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Saturday, August 29, 2009

Flat Renovation in Barcelona, Based on Strong Visual Effects

























We thought it was time to showcase another flat renovation on Freshome in order to give you some fresh ideas. From studio Miel Arquitectos comes an apartment makeover which we find to be quite original. The project was named “Santpere47″ and has a lot of interesting features. Golden lines and circles create a playful wall design which is very inviting to observe. The ceiling is particularly captivating, as the pattern is unusual and reminds one of royalty chambers. Storage space is provided unconventionally: there is a bookcase under the stairs and a few spots within the walls where objects can be placed. The lighting system in this apartment is also worth a second look: the pendant lamps are subtle and elegant and we were impressed by the staircase lamps. The decorating items are in complete harmony with the overall feel of the home. And if you look closely, you will also see the “Drop XL” coat hanger which we presented in a previous post called 25 of the Most Creative Wall Hook Designs. Let us know if you recognize other designs as well.-via Platforma Arquitectura

Sunday, August 23, 2009

GIRLS DRAGONFLY BEDDING

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You might wonder what drew me to girls dragonfly bedding this late in the season. My dedicated readers who are faithful visitors or subscribe to my feed (my most heartfelt thanks to all of you!) know that my decorative flights of fancy do not always acknowledge the changes in season. Well I’m just as likely to be decorating a teenage girl’s bedroom with flowers in the middle of winter as I am to be decorating with snowflakes in July, but I digress.
There is a story behind this entry and sadly I don’t have pictures to share the experience with you.

I spent the last few days of the week and half of the weekend at a friend’s country cottage to console her after a completely unexpected breakup with her fiancé (THE RAT!). Some of the girls, myself included, who were slated to be bridesmaids decided that we needed to get our gal pal away and do our best to take her mind off her troubles. Our heartbroken friend was all for it and said that we could borrow her family’s out of the way vacation home. We had a blast getting there and we literally had to drive through a mountain stream to get there but it was worth the effort.

The first morning we were having breakfast on the front porch that overlooked a pasture where some overzealous farmer was cutting hay. He finished his work almost on cue and the magic that inspired my search for girls dragonfly bedding ensued. Before our very eyes, the field was filled with dragonflies! The sunlight played some kind of trick that made them seem as if they were made of 14kt gold. For perhaps the only time in our weekend our normally chatty little group was silent, mesmerized by the fairylike creatures that sparkled and shined for our entertainment. Words can’t begin to describe the atmosphere, you had to be there.

Getting back to my dragonfly bedroom ideas; after arriving, I was charmed by the eclectic style of decor in the main rooms of this country cottage. Every knick knack and piece of furniture had a personality all its own. But the bedrooms were lacking in similar charm and being the consummate decorator this drove me buggy. For lack of a better ending to my story, I offered to decorate the bedrooms of the home for free to show my appreciation for a lovely weekend with the ultimate in natural entertainment.

The first idea that bounced into my brain was to find a set of dragonfly bedding and suitable dragonfly pictures both to decorate with and to serve as a reminder of our breakfast that we enjoyed while being entertained by a once in a lifetime insect show. The only decorative decision left undecided at the moment is the color scheme and this depends on which girls' dragonfly bedding set is chosen.

Return to Tween and Teenage Girls Dragonfly Bedding and Bedroom Decorating Ideas to see pictures of our adventure when I get them developed.

Tuesday, August 18, 2009

BLACK and WHITE TEEN BEDROOM IDEAS

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There’s so much that black and white bedrooms can offer far beyond a painted white room with black curtains or vice versa. They are an excellent opportunity to forego the worries of coordinating accent colors and play with graphic designs that add a mix of patterns and scale that in many cases trump the effects of even the most wild of color displays. But as with so many decorating styles, there are a few tricks to using such a seemingly simple design successfully.

TEXTURE

Some decorators (not me!) shy away from black and white bedrooms citing that the design is too stark and modern for most tastes. Even black and white damask bedding sets with a very active fabric pattern tend to make some otherwise bold individuals unsure of themselves. I agree that this color combination can be cold so the key is not to let it intimidate you but to warm it up.

To do so without losing the dramatic effect of the monochromatic color scheme can be difficult without tripping up and allowing an unexpected accent color to throw the entire scheme of things and challenge your black and white bedding set for decorative dominance. Here are some suggestions on how to layer your black and white room with delicate, sensual textures without leaving the neutral color palette:

A black tree branch with white silk blossoms artfully arranged in a ceramic vase.

A black or white faux bearskin rug

Accent pillows made of fabrics that offer a broad array of textures

Lamps of varied heights and shapes with interesting shades

Here’s an idea of how to make your own black and white teen bedroom decorations. Dig through your attic, granny’s trunk or the garage and pick out some stuff that you can prime and spray paint either black or white. Take the decor up a notch by mixing it up with enamel, shiny black lacquer or flat black finishes and step back to admire your work.

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Saturday, August 15, 2009

PALM TREE COMFORTERS

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Blast! All the palm tree comforters got scooped up in the collection I had been watching all summer. When I find a bedding set with palm trees on it that I like, I like to pick it up even if it gets stuck in the armoire or my overflowing storage trunk until I need it for a room that I’m working on. And if you think that I’m a crazy chick who has a huge pile of bedding stuck back threatening to create an avalanche every time the linen closet is opened, you would be wrong! Rarely do I have an inventory of over two sets because it’s practically impossible to decorate a tropical bedroom without using at the very least some accent pillows from my stockpile.

At the moment, I have a set of shams and some matching valances. While I was waiting for the bedding set to go on sale, somebody grabbed the comforter that I needed to go with them. They were not from the same set, but there are times when mixing and matching the various pieces (so long as the colors and styles are similar) is much more attractive than using perfectly coordinated pieces from a bed in a bag.

So, I’m off to my favorite discount bedding store at the outlet mall to see if I can rack up a few tropical design comforters for my stash because in the decorating world, palm trees are a staple item. Return to Teenage Girls Palm Tree Comforters, Bedding Sets and Bedroom Decorating Ideas to see the results of my shopping excursion.

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Fashionable Blue Sofa and Armchair : “Quilt”

This fancy new set of blue furniture truly fascinated us. “Quilt” comes from Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec and brings with it originality and a fresh look. The navy blue is a very inspired color, as it is not too simple nor too flashy. This makes the set integrate well in a classic environment, but in a modern one as well. The unusual upholstered collection comes in various dimensions and after a little research we found out that red and black versions are also available. The sofa looks extremely comfortable and so does the armchair, due to the feet-rest addition. But we think in this case, aesthetics comes first, as this is the type of sofa one could proudly display in a fashionable living room. We are looking forward to your opinions on this set.

Monday, August 10, 2009

COWGIRL BEDDING

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I don’t know about you, but I prefer the girls cowgirl bedding sets that I use in my bedroom decorating projects to be easily identified as feminine. In other words, I don’t care for completely gender neutral horse theme bedding sets.

And, frankly, there have been times when one lone comforter in pink was the best I could come up with no matter how far and wide I cast my net. How sad it is that manufacturers apparently make the assumption that all ladies who ranch (compared to ladies who lunch) are tomboys that don’t mind coming home to a bedroom decorated in a cowboy theme rather than a pretty set of cowgirl bedding.

There’s a place for horseshoes, cowboy hats, boots and of course pictures of your favorite horse in the bedroom of a girl who loves to barrel race, farm or dreams of farming. But I have often wondered how could a little lace in addition to the leather possibly hurt? The horse loving girls that I know would not mind some white eyelet on the edge of their bandanas a bit. A hot pink bandana print bedding set with a white or cream eyelet bed skirt and curtains are what I have in mind for the next teenage girl’s bedroom who says she wants cowgirl bedding. If she balks and says that my cowgirl decorating ideas are too girly, you will be the first to know that I was wrong. Return to Teenage Girls Cowgirl Bedding and Bedroom Decorating Ideas to see if I was right or if modern cowgirls prefer to be just one of the boys.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Jobless Graduate Sues College For Tuition

A recent business administration graduate is suing her alma mater for the cost of her tuition, $70,000 and more, because she claims the college is not helping her to find a full-time job, reported CNN.Trina Thompson, 27, graduated from New York’s Monroe College only to find herself jobless. She filed a lawsuit against the college on July 24, alleging that the college’s Office of Career

Clinton To Negotiate Release Of Detained Journalists

Former U.S. President Bill Clinton will be visiting North Korea to negotiate the release of two American journalists, who have been sentenced to 12 years of hard labor for entering North Korea illegally and engaging in “hostile” acts, reported the Associated Press.North Korea is expected to use the reporters as leverage in Washington’s case against the country’s use of nuclear weapons.North Korea

MERMAID BEDDING for GIRLS

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What is a mom to do when her daughter finally kicks her Little Mermaid bedding set to the curb? In these tough economic times when many families have a decorating budget is stretched to the limits and ready to pop at any moment, tossing out all those expensive ocean bedroom decorations to change the décor is enough to give you a pain in your head long before it hits your checkbook. It’s sad to say, but even my old standby, painting the bedroom walls is looking more expensive than it once did.

How can you make your daughter happy and salvage your under the sea bedroom décor?

You might give updating the toddler mermaid comforter set to a mermaid bedding that is better suited to a teenage girl. It can be tricky to find a collection that is not too (ahem) mature for a tween or preteen as mermaids by nature are not known for their taste in clothing. The best we can hope for is long, beautiful hair that has been artfully arranged or some carefully positioned seashells in strategic areas for modesty’s sake.

How lucky is it for us that designers searching for new ocean and beach theme bedding designs decided to dress mermaids up in their Sunday best and give me something to work so that I won’t pull my own hair out when faced with decorating teenage girls bedrooms with mermaid bedding sets. Imagine the surprise on the faces of tween as well as teen girls when I show them that there is hope beyond Ariel and friends! Not to mention how happy mom (and dad) will be that only minor adjustments are necessary to give their daughter’s bedroom a makeover into an underwater retreat possibly getting a few more years out of existing bedroom decor! And the beauty is that tropical fish and sea creatures will be right at home with nobody the wiser that they were once used as decorations to complement an ocean baby bedding set for girls .

Monday, August 3, 2009

WHO: Plague, Not A Problem

Two herdsmen of China’s Qinghai province have died due to complications from a recent outbreak of pneumonic plague, reported Bloomberg.The World Health Organization (WHO) is monitoring the town, Ziketan, where the outbreak occurred, as well as the families and those who interacted with the herdsmen. The local health department said that those who developed a fever or cough after visiting the city

HIV Now Linked to Gorillas

Researchers in France have identified a new strain of HIV linked to gorillas, reported CNN.Researchers said that the new strain was the first case of HIV linked to gorillas, all previous strains have been linked to chimpanzees, reported Bloomberg.The new strain, known as HIV-1 or RBF 168, is closely related to simian immunodeficiency virus-gorilla (SIVgor) and cannot be detected through

LITTLEST PET SHOP BEDDING COLLECTION

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This Littlest Pet Shop bedding collection may be just what it takes to send your tween or preteen’s heart all aflutter. The first thing that caught my eye was the hot pink and purple color combination with just the tiniest splash of lime green. Before I closed in to give the comforter and pillow shams a closer inspection my thoughts were leaning toward using it in a teenage girl’s decorating project.

However, the monkeys, pink kittens and lime green frogs caused me to do a mental turnaround as these motifs are more often seen as the preferred decor of a young girl rather than a teen. Even if I did my best, I don’t think the pink and white polka dots could camouflage or overpower the other graphics to the point that I could slip it past the eye of an older girl. I can sometimes convince a girl in high school to approve a dark purple Bobby Jack bedding set for use in her room with similar colors to this collection. But the frog and the cute kitty cats pretty much label this bed set as more juvenile than most teens would dream of considering.

So, what happened here is that I found a really cute set of Littlest Pet Shop toddler bedding for a girl and now all that is necessary is to find a little girl whose bedroom is ready for a makeover where I can use this darling bed in a bag that you see in the pictures to decorate.

Return to Teenage Girls Littlest Pet Shop Bedding Collection and Bedroom Decorating Ideas to give me some advice on what age girl would like this bed set.

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Nissan Unveils LEAF

Nissan Motor Co is taking the gloves off and planning to climb the automobile industry ladder, leading the way with zero-emissions vehicles, with the unveiling of its new electric vehicle, named “LEAF,” on Sunday, reported Reuters.American consumers can expect to see the new LEAF, named for its environmental cleanliness, in late 2010, though they will be in short supply. Nissan claims that the

FDA Approves Onglyza for Type 2 Diabetes

The Food and Drug Administration approved Friday the use of Onglyza, a once-daily treatment for type two diabetes, reported WebMD. Onglyza, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb and distributed by Bristol-Myers Squibb and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, is a DPP-4 inhibitor, which blocks enzymes that degrade GLP-1, a hormone that lowers a patient’s blood sugar by stimulating the pancreas to release

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Apple, AT&T Under Fire from FCC

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) sent a letter to Apple, AT&T and Google Friday as the commission began its investigation of Apple’s App Store and the rejection process for apps, reported CNET.Apple has rejected the Google Voice application and removed third-party applications connected to the application that had been previously approved.The FCC has questioned why the Google Voice app

PURPLE DORM BEDDING SETS

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Will somebody tell me why purple dorm bedding is scarce as an old hen’s teeth? Well, this old hen has just about had it after spending the best part of a day on the prowl for some purple twin bedding with extra long sheets.

Not only must the comforter set and the sheets have to be in what I consider to be a rather odd size, but this teenage girl is on a mission to have “THE” dorm room that all the college coeds are talking about. During our initial meeting where I jot down notes on my client’s color preference and style she said that she did not care if I used a particular theme or color scheme when decorating her dorm room so long as it was something new, exciting and not the boring old stuff that she had in her bedroom at home.

This statement gave me pause because I was aware of the fact that her mother had spent a fortune on this teenage girl’s bedding and bedroom decorations to celebrate her senior year in high school. Not about to let her breeze out of the room leaving me under that kind of pressure, with a long suffering look I begged her to please give me a few ideas to work with. In a rush to get one last trip to the beach in before packing up for college, she left me with instructions to shop for purple dorm bedding.

This doesn’t help much because purple covers quite a lot of territory from purple zebra bedding sets to purple micro suede. As a matter of fact either of these would be the excellent options for purple dorm bedding. The purple zebra print bedding set would hide those stains in the pattern and be easy to wash. The dark purple micro suede would be soft, snuggly and very dramatic and dramatic is right up this college girl’s alley if only I could find something acceptable with extra long sheets!

Stay tuned to Tween and Teenage Girl Bedding and Bedroom Decorating Ideas for the ending to my sad tale of woe.