A designer or decorator should become familiar with the clients personal preferences, desires and needs, his or her job is to guide you through the process, suggesting changes, not to influence but enhance your visions.
First considering a clients lifestyle, formal or informal. “Who, what, where, when, and how” you entertain. Whether one socializes casually (primarily family and friends with children and pets) or require a more formal environment (blending personal and professional entertaining) both require special consideration.
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The use of color is not just a matter of personal preference. Color affects people physically, emotionally and psychologically. When you are planning your color scheme, it may be helpful knowing the effects.BLUE – calming effect – creates a feeling of tranquility, partially caused by the body producing naturally tranquilizing chemicals which relax and refresh. Using to much blue can make a room cold.RED – heart rate increases – large doses cause blood pressure to rise and breathing can become more rapid. Bright reds are best used in accessories, paintings, a single chair or pillows. Read more »
When combining patterns, establish a commonality. The common denominator may be the color, the pattern, or the theme of the pattern such as different patterns in the same color scheme.If different patterns in the same color scheme are used, it’s safe to continue adding patterns almost indefinitely, providing the patterns themselves are simple.Using different patterns with a related theme brings interest and originality if color hues are similar. Read more »
Creating a romantic mood? Just set lighted richly scented candles around the room and you instantly change the atmosphere. The warming glow of candles and their soft scent combine for the perfect peaceful setting that is both inviting and relaxing.
This page contribute to many different artistic creation possibilities that can be easily used to enhance your home, and your life.
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Many people and candle-makers believe a triple scented candle fragrance to be one of the most appealing qualities a candle can have, and indeed a scent can have a powerful influence on a person.The sense of smell can trigger memories which transfer you back to childhood, or to specific times and places we have been.By using Essential Oils, you can set the mood for special occasions, either festive, or romantic – relaxing or invigorating. Read more »
Updating not replacing: perhaps you keep all existing furniture, but crave a fresh look; consider replacing your accessories; new pillows, a chenille furniture throw, a colorful area rug, a tall plant, update window treatments, move a piece of art from another room or paint one wall different from the others.
Keep in mind: when adapting a new look to existing furnishings, if one or two printed fabrics already exist, select a solid fabric that accentuates the prints. If everything is upholstered in solids, select a printed fabric that combines the existing colors. Read more »
Handmade scented candles have been created for thousands of years, by civilizations such as the Egyptians and the Aztecs. Today a scented candle can still be easily created using either a existing candle and adding the scent, or creating it from scratch.
Selecting the Candle Wax Type
First, decide what you are going to use the candle for: Read more »
Things to ALWAYS do while burning candles* Always be in the same room with burning candles.* Always place candle holders on a solid surface.* Always read and follow all manufacturer instructions.* Always keep candles out of reach of children, and do not leave children alone with burning candles. Candles are too tempting to children to play with or “smell”. I know this, because I have six children, and candles are like magnets to the younger ones. Read more »
A custom scented candle must not only beautify its surroundings, but the scent must match the atmosphere you wish to create. There are 2 main components to look at when looking to purchase or create a custom scented candle.
Each component is an important part of the final result and should not be overlooked.Custom Candle Components
* Candle Wax Type
* Candle Scent
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In History of Candles we take you back through time and let you see how candles were used, why and since when… read on.Candles were initially purely utilitarian – they were used to provide light. Beeswax candles were produced in Crete and Egypt around 3000 BC already and we know that the Romans made candles by dipping a thin roll of papyrus into beeswax.Up until the 19th century, people, particularly the poor, used foul-smelling tallow (animal fat) candles that smoked terribly — and they generally produced these themselves by means of dipping wicks. Read more »
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