Extra Company? No Worries, We Have Beautiful Benches!

November 22, 2012 By

Holidays are here and company will soon be knocking on your door. Thankfully, ( no pun intended ) Treasurecombers.net has the most wonderful benches that look great with every décor and serve as extra seating whenever your guests bring some friends along. Benches serve as moveable seating and can double as  a footrest and so much more.

This French Chic crocodile metal bench is a fabulous choice for a corner that needs a little something or alongside a table in a bedroom or anywhere you might need a little seat. This works great for a dressing room where you may want to sit to try on those new boots or Manolo Blahniks.

Benches are one of those necessities that we sometimes overlook, but once you find one that you can’t do without, you will always make sure the perfect bench is handy.

Benches can be elegant and stylish, or functional and rustic. This beauty is one of my favorites, and is all class. Charming and unique, any room would instantly be transformed by this stunning bench. Modern and sleek can serve as extra space for books, or in an entry way.

Pull up a bench to the dinner table and there you have enough room for three more people! The more the merrier.

Now and again, you may just enjoy the lovely look of a bench on your outdoor patio or see how nice a bench can dress up a  vestibule or entry hall. It’s always a pleasure to have somewhere to sit when you are taking off those winter boots.

Asian themed furniture can really add to any minimalist design. I love this Asian bench that will have your guests asking, ‘Where did you find this fabulous piece?’ Why, Treasurecombers.net of course!

A bench at the end of a bed, lining a hallway or placed alongside a sofa, table and chairs will work to make a space inviting.  Benches are so versatile  you will find a myriad of uses for them. Here are a few more ideas to get you started.

I hope you and your family enjoy the holidays, create memories to last a lifetime, and always have enough seating for the stranger that shows up unexpectedly.

Until next week,

Happy Decorating!

 

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The Ottoman -Versatile, Multipurpose and Functional

November 15, 2012 By

According to Wikipedia, the first known use of the word “ottoman” for a piece of furniture, which originally described a tribe from Turkey, was used in the early 1600’s when Europeans imported this Turkish style of seating from Central Asia.  They were low, plush benches with no arms and copious amounts of pillows. Called by different names such as pouffe, footstool, coffee table, hassock and my personal favorite, tuffet, this wonderful piece can add form and function to bedrooms, living rooms, game or great rooms. 

Treasurecombers.net has one of the best collections I’ve seen of these marvelous, adaptable pieces that add charm, dimension and a one of a kind elegance to any décor.

I’d like to offer a few versions of the Ottoman here; from storage space to extra seating to a unique coffee table, this is a piece of furniture that can do double duty functionally, and really make your decorating efforts shine.

Notice these pieces that also serve as storage spaces. In today’s smaller homes or apartments, more storage space is a key asset to any decorating plan.

Lovely Black Leather!

A round ottoman fits so many places.

Storage space never looked so chic!

As a footstool to go with a favorite arm chair, there is nothing as comfy as  an ottoman to rest your feet at the end of a long day. I am never quite comfortable putting my feet up on a coffee table.

Speaking of coffee tables, the right ottoman, or any ottoman for that matter can always serve as a coffee table. I love the way an upholstered or leather ottoman looks in front of a fireplace surrounded by sofas and cozy chairs. Bring in the tray of drinks and snacks and enjoy the fire!

With the holiday season upon us, having an extra place for guests to sit is always a plus. Many of us will be hosting friends and family this season and those extra places to sit are so essential. Move your ottoman wherever you wish. A portable seat is always welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here is a great choice for any contemporary or modern decor. They  call this a “pouf” ottoman, but I like to call this one the the modern tuffet! Little Miss Muffet all grown up. So charming!

Finally, don’t think I forgot about all you Hollywood Glam fans. This is an incredible find for any Paris Chic or Hollywood Regency decor. Where else but Treasurecombers.net can you find something like a Silver, Faux Reptile Ottoman?

No matter what your decor or furniture design style, an ottoman will always be a smart investment. Multipurpose and always versatile, you really can’t go wrong.

Next week I will continue with extra seating solutions for all your Holiday guests.

Until next week,

Happy Decorating!

 

 

 

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Chandeliers in Unusual Places

November 8, 2012 By

Traditionally, chandeliers have been hung in vestibules, hallways and dining rooms and kitchens. But with a bit of imagination, you can now hang a chandelier in rooms you may never have considered. I have a guilty pleasure; I love to indulge my European sense of style with very expensive interior design magazines from France and Great Britain. Yes, they are outrageously expensive, but the inspiration and new ideas I find make them well worth their inflated prices. For example, I might never have thought to put a glitzy, sparkly chandelier in my bathroom! But due to the fabulous photos in my euro- zines of French and Italian baths hung with spectacular chandeliers, I now sigh with pleasure each time I enter my updated bathroom and admire the beauty an over the top chandelier brings to the overall décor of a once boring room. It doesn’t matter if the lights are turned on or off; the dazzling reflections of the hanging crystals in daytime, or the brilliance of the reflected light at night are equally stunning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Even a small powder room looks magnificent with a small, hanging chandelier like this one.

Another wonderful idea I have gotten from our neighbors across the pond in using chandeliers in attic bedrooms. Small, gabled rooms with cozy slanted walls come to life with a small, centered chandelier that gives a once “extra” room an ambiance and warmth any guest would be thrilled to stay in.

Children’s rooms, especially young girls love a bit of glamour too. A lovely Murano styled, colored glass chandelier would make any young girl’s room feel like a palace.

Your boudoir is now the place to try out an outrageously glamorous chandelier. So many lovely styles to choose from!  Imagine one of these beautiful shimmering chandeliers over head in place of that rather ugly, if I may say so, ceiling fan with the unusable lights below. Time to get rid of the unwanted eyesore and replace that ceiling fan with some glass with class!

French and Fabulous for the Bedroom!

For those of you who would like to remain with the traditional places to hang a chandelier, you may want to check out a previous blog about how to choose the correct dimensions and wattage for a dining room table or hallway. There are some great tips about how high to hang your chandelier over a table and just how much light is required for the dimensions of your room .

I hope this has given you some new ways to think about using chandeliers for decorating. There are so many possibilities and Treasurecombers.net can satisfy whatever fantasy you can conjure.

Lastly, I would be remiss if I did not mention how sad we are for all the people who suffered through Hurricane Sandy. To all of you affected by this storm, I send you lots of love and light, no pun intended. May you all find a silver lining in this terrible tragedy.

Until next week,

Happy Decorating

 

 

 

 

 

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Part Two – Fabulous End and Accent Tables

November 1, 2012 By

Last week I ran out of time and space trying to  to finish up on all the wonderful end and accent tables available at Treasurecombers. net. It was still difficult to choose my favorites from among such a wide selection, but choose we must! When it comes to finding the piece that will fit perfectly with the décor at hand, always go with the first impression. This is usually a gut instinct that is reliable and the only way to finally decide on the piece that is right for you.

I wanted to give you a little peek at the lovely and charming end and accent tables available in Hollywood Regency, Art  Deco and Paris Chic  just in case you are partial to a bit of glamour and upscale decorating. Any of the choices shown here are guaranteed to adjust the sophistication level of any room a notch higher no matter what else you have going on in a particular room. Velvet chairs, brocade sofas and silk fainting couches all require a mirrored accent or end table that says “boudoir” instead of bedroom, and “I hope that’s jewelry in the gift box you are holding” at the very least. I think these next few examples convey this message quite well.

Park Avenue Mirrored Night Stand

Fabulous for the boudoir, in fact I would get two, one for each side of the bed.

Chic Mosaic Mirrored End Table

This end table will glam up a room instantly. Place a crystal bowl with floating gardenias, an art deco sculpture or all by itself and glamour and chic are assured.

Elegant bamboo inspired side table can hold martini shakers or hors d’oevres! This will definitely say Hollywood glamour   reigns.

Let’s not forget the stunning Park Avenue black end tables available. Mirrored furniture is not the only material that can make a glamorous statement. Black and svelte styling make these end and accent tables a perfect fit for creating  a Paris Chic or Park Avenue inspired apartment mood.

This lovely piece will add that Park Avenue style and elegance in short order!

I would also like to add a few fun pieces to the mix. I can see this quirky “dice” table in a game room or recreation room where you keep the pool table and fuss ball or ping pong equipment. Wouldn’t this go perfectly in a space for chips and cold beers?

This “Quito Tree Teak Table’” is something I just wanted to add. So unusual and up to you to decide where the best placement should be. There are endless choices available at Treasurecombers.net and I hope you can enjoy the possibilities for making your house a fabulous home  with the many great ideas and inspirational offerings. Let your decorating diva go wild at Treasurecombers.net.

 

Until next week,

Happy Decorating

 

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End Tables – The Decorator’s Dilemma

October 25, 2012 By

Finding the perfect accent or end table can be a decorator’s dilemma. There are so many distinctive styles, sizes and shapes to choose from, you could find yourself paralyzed with indecision. This is a problem for Tresurecombers. net  and the website I turn to when I need the extra-ordinary input from my favorite furniture supplier. Every choice imaginable is right there for me to examine and consider to help me choose just the right accent or end tables for my needs.

From innovative, modern and contemporary designs, traditional and old world styles or something unusual  that will be exactly what I’ve been looking for, Treasurecombers. net has a huge assortment of end tables  for me to get exited about.

Here are a few offerings that may help you decide to rearrange the furniture and perk up an outdated look.

The Tambour Table sets an elegant and contemporary mood. This can go so many diffferent places such as a side table for a chair, or even as a night stand table for a bedroom.

Pedestal tables are so versatile and  easy to arrange. Choose here from a wealth of  styles, color and materials for an update that is charming and affordable.

Reclaimed wood makes a smart, rustic looking accent table  for a rugged room.

A pedestal table for a Paris Chic or Hollywood Regency  decor would have me insisting on this stylish little end table.

 There really are endless choices for the discerning decorator. It is not an easy decision to sift through all these amazing choices! What is a decorator to do??? What is the average homeowner to do without the expert advice of a professional?

Treasurecombers.net to the rescue. Here are some more lovely choices of end tables. Take your time, relax, go through each table with a decorator’s eye and rest assured, you cannot make a wrong decision.

Distressed is so lovely!

White Marble and stunning to say the least.  You won’t find this at the big box stores!

This Mango wood accent table can go so many places. Just use your imagination.

This Retro Pedestal round table can link together two side chairs and make a luscious statement.

I may have to resort to a Part Two on more  accent tables  and end tables. There are just too  many fun and exciting offerings to show in one blog. Since I didn’t quite get a chance to show off all the mirrored and Hollywood glam choices, maybe  I will wait until next week and dedicate the whole blog to mirrored end and accent tables with a few of the more unusual styles thrown in for good measure. So many rooms to decorate and so little time!

Here is one more lovely accent table to end our decorator’s dilemma. I just can’t help myself when it comes to this adorable French Country accent table. A pair would look so fetching on either end of my vintage sofa.

I  hope you enjoyed the tables  I have shared with you today. Next week will be Hollywood Glam and Paris Chic Week, so please check back to see next week’s post. I am sure you will be oohing and ahhing over the fabulous bling  on display.

Until next week,

Happy Decorating!

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The Art of Entertaining

October 18, 2012 By

As our entertaining plans move indoors with the cooler weather, there are certain decor adjustments needed to insure a successful evening with friends, family or the all important business meeting over cocktails and dinner chez vous!

A little attention to detail and voila! You now have a home bar that not only looks incredibly elegant, but these new fold away bars have just become my new favorite, must have piece of furniture. I wish I had known about these lovely wall units when I was redecorating my friend’s apartment, not only because they are so cleverly designed to save space, but their lovely hideaway features are so functional.  For me, the form follows function rule is vital.

 

Look how cleverly  this fold away bar is designed to look like an average, rather plain, but elegant looking cabinet.

 

 

 

 

 

But wait! Open sesame and the plain looking cabinet transforms itself into an incredible, deliciously stocked bar complete with glassware and your favorite liquors and wines. This type of smart furniture is what I call the quintessential element for a winning evening of cocktails and great conversation.

These lovely fold away bars come in two colors: sophisticated black  as shown above or a lovely walnut finish that can mix and match with a variety of decors.

One essential decorating tip for any host or hostess is to have an organized plan for your gathering or party. Know what your guests like to drink beforehand and stock your bar accordingly. Being organized and having things like extra ice, fruit and onion or olive garnishes cut and ready to serve will make your job much easier. The biggest problem for most  home  entertaining parties, is the host or hostess rarely gets to enjoy themselves. This is one of the most critical issues to address, as your guests really have come to see you.  Your enjoyment at your own party will put every guest at ease and insure a good time is had by all, including you.

Need a great ice bucket?  This can be a difficult piece of barware to track down. Finding just the right container that doesn’t look like a plastic pail to serve your chilled white wines or  expensive bottles of Champagne in  can be tricky.  Here are some elegant and impressive offerings from Treasurecombers.net. Not only are these fabulously chic, they will definitely set the tone of your gathering, and I do mean in a stylish way.

This can hardly be called a “bucket” with its elegant, octagonal shape, sheer class and impeccable taste!

How can you resist this visual conversation starter? This ice bucket manages to be fun and quirky while still appearing elegant and stylishly chic.

I hope this gives you some good ideas for sprucing up your next cocktail party. Whether its an intimate evening for two or a crowded party of friends and family, make sure you stick to the most important entertaining rule; have fun yourself and everyone else will too!

Until next week,

Happy Decorating!

 

 

 

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The Magic Table Lamp

October 11, 2012 By

Who doesn’t love the story of Aladdin and his Magic Lamp? I found this amazing “Genie” lamp at Treasurecombers.net and thought I would share some decorating tips about choosing table lamps. My first tip will be, having fun is allowed!

Now that we are headed toward the Winter solstice and the days are becoming ever shorter, we are using our table lamps a lot more often to create the special warm glow that descends each autumn afternoon.  This is a wonderful time to observe the lighting in all your rooms and consider a lighting update. A few table lamps carefully chosen and placed for the maximum effect can transform a dull space right before your eyes. This silver, Champagne glass table lamp with spiral swirls  will bring the darkest corner of a room to life.

Let me show you a few samples as you let your imagination picture these table lamps in a special space in your home.

How about a tripod table lamp? This is very trendy at the moment and would look fabulous on a library work desk or as matching end table lamps for that architectural, clean lines effect.

I am having a hard time resisting this Country French Rabbit table lamp. It is so darling and lends itself to the cozy warmth of a European country kitchen where mugs of real hot chocolate are drunk with buttery brioche for breakfast or afternoon snacks.

This crystal charmer really appeals to my Hollywood Glam senses; elegant, stylish and fits right in with my modern, contemporary or Paris Chic décor. I love the name of this lamp, Fascination!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stripes are so eye catching and what a great lamp for that space that always seems to need just a little something?

Traditional lamp pairings are always a safe bet. Choose a bright color, like these red crackle lamps that will set the tone for just about any style or décor already in place.

Remember what I said earlier about my first decorating tip? To refresh your memory, I was hoping to remind you to have a bit of fun with your decorating. Here is an eclectic and fun,  yet still fashionable table lamp that will create the ambiance every home strives for. You might even get two of these little monkeys and have a matching buffet style lamp pairing.

 

Until next week, have fun!

Happy Decorating

 

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Fabulous Fireplaces

October 4, 2012 By

Our primal instincts are ever present, even in our modern age. The first cool evenings of autumn bring on our excitement for the first fire of the season. Somehow, our cellular memories begin to prepare us for the shortening days and longer nights as we look forward to those cozy evenings with our families and friends, clustered around our sacred fires, telling stories, remembering the good old days, or maybe you are having heated discussions (no pun intended) about politics and world affairs. Whatever your situation, there is nothing as comforting and relaxing as a roaring fire to spark your imagination and create an atmosphere of soothing warmth to bring people together.

The first thing I notice about my own fireplace is the fireplace screen. After last season, it could definitely use an upgrade. Replacing a fireplace screen will make your entire room look elegant and chic with a minimal amount of effort. If you have been neglecting this essential element in your home, now is the perfect time to shop for a well designed and stylish fireplace accessory from Treasurecombers.net

As always, Treasurecombers.net has the styles and a selections you won’t find in the big box stores or your local home fireplace shop. Anyone with a keen decorator’s eye will see the value in these graceful and wonderful choices. How can you resist? Take a look at some of these fabulous and stunning ways to dress up your first fires of the season.

I love this French Country look of bronze fleur de lis in wrought iron.

 

 

Free standing iron swirls remind me of a Tiffany Lamp from the Art Deco period. If you have any Tiffany style lamps,what an excellent way to bring out the Hollywood Glam or Paris Chic decor!

 

 

Perhaps you are a bit more Modern or Contemporary. This is an amazing design that will blend with any modern decor or become a fabulous focal point for any room with a fireplace.

Here, the traditional becomes art  with swirls of antique gold iron. How beautiful is this?


Have you ever seen a fireplace screen like this one? This is truly a unique and exciting conversation piece.  How exotic and sophisticated at the same time. This would be the elegant choice for almost any style; especially if you enjoy eclectic blends of different periods and styles. This is just the thing to pull it all together.

 

Please, remember to observe all the safety rules of maintaining a fireplace. I don’t wish to sound preachy, but a little maintenance on your fireplace will bring you peace of mind, and make sure your family, friends and pets are safe to enjoy all the delightful pleasures your fireplace will bring for the fall and winter season.

Now, where did I put those marshmellows?

Until next week,

Happy Decorating!

 

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The Best Basic Bedroom Updates

September 27, 2012 By

I’m wondering if one of the reasons our American culture is so sleep deprived has something to do with the décor of America’s bedrooms?  Is your bedroom a haven of peace and tranquility; a place you can go to recharge your batteries and leave the worries of the day behind? If you are watching TV in bed (seriously, you need to change this unhealthy habit) reading violent or disturbing books in bed before going to sleep at night or heaven forbid, listening to Talk Radio in the boudoir, here are some fabulous suggestions to help you cultivate a sacred space all your own with minimal effort and maximum results.

Treasurecombers.net has an unbelievable selection of matching bedroom textiles that will shift your mood in minutes.

Have you ever thought of a bedroom in ivory or white? This is one of the most soothing and peaceful palettes for any bedroom décor. Just walking into a bedroom in this uplifting and calming atmosphere will affect your senses in an instant.

Neutral tones calm the senses and allow the mind to relax from the stresses of the day.

If more romance is what you crave, then this Merlot colored comforter with matching shams, and bedskirt will ignite the passion in the bedroom, as long as you have taken my advice and relegated the TV, cell phones, laptops and tablets to another room entirely!

Themed bedrooms are always fun and create a space that can stimulate your creative side. Sometimes it’s just nice to feel away from it all, and here are two examples that may inspire your dreamtime. Bedrooms are for dreaming, after all.

I love this exotic, zebra striped comforter set.  It’s so  daring, yet bold and inviting. I can see myself on safari now- the smell of the elephants, the jungle birds, the roar of the tigers and lions on the Serengeti and my handsome, safari guide is preparing a dinner over the open fire at our romantic campsite after a long days jeep ride photographing the rhinos and wildebeest. Ok, I can get a bit carried away, but you can follow my drift.

How about some Southwest inspiration?  Native American designs can truly speak to our hearts and create a lovely themed room. This is a great idea for a guest room, or even a teenager/college student.

The most important room in your home should be your bedroom. Spare no expense and stop making excuses for why you haven’t updated your bedding in a few years! Treasurecombers.net can change your sleep habits with a click of the mouse. It’s as easy as that.  Luxurious sleep can be yours right now. Here are a few more photos to pique your interest.

America, you deserve a good night’s sleep. I wish you sweet dreams, Until Next Week,

Happy Decorating!

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How to Decorate for Fall

September 20, 2012 By

Beautiful Tuscan Wall Hanging

Autumn is my favorite time of year. Being that the fall equinox is this Saturday, when the days and nights are of equal lengths, I thought I would give you some hints about seasonal design and how to balance the transition from one season to the next. I love summer and spring too, but the crisp, clear cerulean blue skies of autumn are so appealing. Maybe you have just painted your living room a new color? Fresh ripe apples, red and juicy, just waiting to be made into the first apple pie of the season along with pumpkins, squash and the lush colors of fall can really put a smile of my face and inspire me to bring the fall palette inside. I need a fall decorating update!

Molise Tapestry with Fall Color Palette

Naturally, I can think of no better place than Treasurecombers.net to supply me with exactly the right accoutrements, furniture and style savvy accessories to help me liven up a limp and tired looking summer décor. Put away the outdoor furniture, change out the summer draperies and bedding and let’s get ready for Halloween, indoor soirees, football on Sunday afternoons and can Thanksgiving be just around the corner?

Here are some fall decorating ideas to help get your home ready for the Fall Season.

Change the color scheme in your bedroom from light, summer colors to deep, rich autumn tones of gold, brown, deep plum and taupe.

A new side table will create a new sense of space in a  living room, family room or even a bedroom.

A new  floor lamp will give a cozy spot to curl up with a good book.

Family dinners with friends and relatives will be a joy around this elegant, new dining table.

Get ready for family meals with a new dining table.

A luxurious, quilted leather headboard in ivory will completely give any bedroom an Autumn update.

An Ivory,Leather, Quilted Headboard with fall color accents.

As the days begin to grow shorter, a mirrored cabinet reflects the changing hues of the sky and brings a glow to any room. This eco-friendly cabinet is an excellent choice to liven up a drab space.

There are so many wonderful choices at Treasurecombers.net, you will have a great time choosing  new fall additions of furniture, lamps, bedding, warm and sensuous tapestries and wall hangings, or just a little something like these mercury glass perfume bottles to make your house the home of your dreams.

Until next week,

Happy Fall Decorating!

 

 

 

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