Why surround yourself with beauty, especially the beauty of flowers? Silk flowers are replicas of the real thing and they speak a language that we have all heard at some time or another.

Flowers speak to the eye, the spirit and the soul of mankind. God planted a beautiful garden East of Eden for Adam and Eve, not only to sustain them, but for their enjoymnent.

Flowers speak the language of beauty. The eye beholds them and they give a feeling of peace, calm and happiness. They uplift the spirit.

Flowers speak the the universal language of love. Nothing says I love you like a beautiful bouquet of flowers.

Flowers also say I’m sorry, forgive me and lets be friends again.

Think of all the occasions that flowers are use to express different sentiments. They are used to decorate homes, offices, Churches, for all holidays and especially for funeral and grave decorations.

Flowers can say I sympathize with what you are going through right now, they can brink satisfaction and serenity into your life.

Think about the beautiful rose, the lilies of the field, the spring tulips and bulbs that enhance the beauty of home and hearth. Think about taking time to stop and enjoy the beauty of flowers.

So when you get into a situation where you don’t know what to say, say it with flowers, especially beautiful silk flowers.

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Wood blinds offer nature’s rich, subtle colors and unique textures. They were the most widely used blinds once upon a time. But fewer people could afford wood blinds as wood prices rose rapidly.

Wood blinds are making a strong comeback in recent years because of the natural and timeless beauty of wood in their décor. They are available in both solid colors and wood tones ranging from light tones such as natural finished to deep wood tones such as mahogany. The most expensive blinds (roughly eight times the cost of aluminum blinds) are 100-percent wood.

Most wood blinds are available in a variety of slat sizes from 1-3 inches. The one and two-inch slats can be painted or exposed oak, maple or cherry to match your furniture, flooring or wall paneling. Wood blinds should be used in a stable temperature and humidity controlled environment to receive the full benefit of the long lasting durability of real wood blinds.

Real wood requires more attention than faux. The operating mechanism can be cord. But many families prefer the safer lift technology that requires a soft touch. Wood blinds are generally 2-inch slats because the wider the slat, the less light that can come through. Many people opt to use a valance or cornice to add needed layers.

Sandblasted wood blinds, even if painted, display the beauty of the wood’s natural texture. Fabric tapes in a variety of materials and colors can be added to complement the blinds and other elements of your environment.

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Color on a large scale can represent an element. On a "large scale" means an entire room or wall or large area rug. When a color defines a room, then for sure you know the vibrations from that color will affect the energy field of the space. What is an element? Elements are both literal and symbolic. In all of Chinese Metaphysics, which includes feng shui, Chinese Astrology, Chinese medicine, and martial arts, we have something called Five-Element Theory.

The Five Elements are Water, Wood, Fire, Earth, and Metal. These elements have distinct relationships with eachother which are considered either harmonious or destructive. For instance, water destroys fire. But Wood nurtures or feeds a fire.

Water is best represented by real water, but large surface areas of blue or black can vibrate some of the water element.

Wood is best represented by a live plant, but an entire green wall or green carpeting can also work as the wood element.

Fire is the one element where using real fire could be dangerous, although a stove or oven positioned in the right location can work as fire literally. Fire is the one element where the color is usually substituted and that is any shade of red.

Earth is best represented by real earthen objects made of stone or soil, clay, granite, or concrete. Earth colors range from light to dark tones of yellow, orange or brown.

Metal is often represented with decor or furnishings made of copper, brass, bronze, iron or steel. Metal colors are gold, silver, white or gray.

Some colors, like faint pastels, can go virtually anywhere in a house and not have a negative influence. But a large maroon area rug or a burgundy bed spread could qualify as fire. You would want to enlist the services of a highly trained Flying Star feng shui practitioner in order to know where the extreme colors can be a benefit, or at least not cause harm.

As an example, red color in the right location can actually help diminish a legal problem or vulnerability toward theft. But fire put in the wrong location could trigger a miscarriage or sickness.

Colors can also be seen as a bit subjective and a good feng shui consultant will never insist that a person use a color that the client does not personally like. Whenever we have to see something that we don’t like, it can make us constrict and eventually depress the immune system.

So, there are no hard and fast rules about good colors or bad colors. They all serve a purpose and play off of eachother. It is the groupings of colors that can create a feeling or mood just as much as an individual color. For example, olive green is a nice color, but most people would find it "ruined" if placed next to hot pink. Olive green placed next to brown or gray can be very warm and relaxing however.

The eye sees certain colors faster than others, such as yellow or red. This is exactly why our "slow down" and "stop" lights are yellow and red. Some of the biggest companies use yellow or orange in their signage and logos because they know there is a universal comfort level with earthy colors. Americans also like blue in particular. It can emotionally represent trust, something stable, and cleanliness. Check out the color of your Tide detergent box and you will see both earth and water colors used in the marketing of that product. Or a big furniture company like IKEA uses the yellow and blue color for their company logo.

Color can also be used to change the yin/yang ratio of a room. If a room is very dark it is categorized as yin. The occupants of that room can become depressed or have low energy. Bringing in more cheerful colors is just one way to remedy that room. For a room that is too bright or overly active, the colors can be brought in to cool off the room and make it more mellow.

Kartar Diamond is a feng shui expert, based in Southern California, with thousands of clients world-wide. She can be reached at http://www.FengShuiSolutions.net and is happy to answer any questions she can over the Net and take suggestions for future ezine articles. Her books can be found at the same website, through Barnes & Noble, Borders, and Amazon.com

Though wood blinds and shutters are the most popular window coverings sold in America, these two products are among the most expensive. Faux wood Blinds offer nature’s rich, subtle colors and unique textures at a fraction of the cost of real wood shutters. Moreover, wood does not last long in high moisture areas. Manufacturers have introduced quality alternatives to wood blinds in the form of faux wood blinds.

Faux wood blinds are made of vinyl, vinyl compounds, and a combination of wood and vinyl. The wood look-alikes are either a wood-polymer mix or 100-percent polymer. Since these use vinyl for at least a portion of their slats they have two inherent advantages to wood blinds: they cost less, and they resist moisture.

All of the faux wood blinds require more ladders than wood blinds. The sturdier the blind, the farther apart the ladders can be placed and therefore will require fewer ladders.

Many interior designers favor faux wood blinds because they are easy to clean, an advantage in a kitchen, and they don’t warp, fade or crack, a great advantage in a room with high humidity such as a bathroom.

Faux wood blinds control light and privacy as effectively as wood blinds, yet they’re made of polymer which makes them sturdy, resistant to moisture, easy to clean and impervious to warping, cracking or peeling. They’re also energy efficient, to keep your home warmer in winter, cooler in summer.

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That 50" wide screen plasma TV that takes up nearly half the wall and dominates the entire room had some relatively humble beginnings that also fostered the development of a new and unique lamp style.

In the early days of television people compensated for the bright TV screen with ingenious small lamps developed to help offset the light from the TV set. These lamps were thought to protect the eyes.

TV lamps were usually very small ceramic lamps and they were set on top or near the television. Popular themes were animals such as gazelles, cats, lions, dogs, birds, cars, ships, wagons, etc. Some were also planters. The light bulb was typically located behind the body of the lamp in such a way as to emit a soft indirect light that would help to light up the general area around the TV set.

It was also a common practice for people to gather around the radio to listen to their favorite "theatre" or other radio program. The TV lamp would provide a warm and cozy indirect light. This was home theater of the 1950’s.

Today TV lamps from the 1950’s are highly collectible. They are usually very easily identified and they represent a very nostalgic period of our history.

- Jim Hoyle

Since 1979 Jim Hoyle has owned and operated Lamp Outlet - North Carolina’s Most Unique Table Lamps, Floor Lamps and Antique Lamps - Antique lamps and exclusive new unique table lamps and floor lamps. Contact Jim at junguljim@bellsouth.net or his company’s website http://www.hoylelamps.com

As with other discount items you want to buy, discount mini blinds are available, but sometimes come with a tradeoff between quality and price.

For that reason, consumers should seek out the best-priced mini blinds – rather than the cheapest. In other words, buyers should look for the highest-quality mini blinds at the best price rather than simply shopping by price.

That said, consumers can certainly find good deals online. If you shop online you should be able to find high-quality mini blinds at reasonable prices. The reason for this is that online retailers do not have to pay the high cost of a sales staff, and as such, can pass on the savings to their customers. All leading makers of mini blinds have presence on the Internet, either with their own websites or through popular shopping sites.

Furthermore, if you do the measurements and installations yourself, you’ll be sure to save on miniblinds. That’s the best way to get discounts on the purchase of mini blinds.

Most types of mini blinds can be easily dismantled, shipped and installed, and the suppliers readily provide you with detailed instructions to put them in your home. If you know the size of your window, have a particular design in your mind, and have decided upon the material and color of the mini blind, you can do online shopping. It’s that easy.

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A- Thomas Edison did not invent the light bulb.

He bought the patent and improved it.

B- 3 way light bulbs work like this:

1st click - The smaller filament is turned on alone creating the lower light level.

2nd click - The larger filament is turned on alone (and the smaller off) creating the higher light level.

3rd click - Both filaments are turned on creating the highest light level.

C- 3 way light bulbs burn out faster because:

Alternating cooling and heating of the two metal filaments shortens their lifespan.

D- Wattage is not a measurement of light output. It is the measurement of electricity usage.

E- Lumens is the measurement of brightness or light output.

F- Lumens per watt ratio (divide lumens by watts) is the way to compare light bulb efficiency.

G- 2 way lamp has two separate bulbs with 2 levels of light. (Hoyle Fine Lamps have optional hi-lo in-line switch that provides 2 levels of light from just a single ordinary bulb.)

H- 3 way lamp has a 2 circuit socket and bulb that provides 3 levels of light (B above).

I- 6 way lamp has a combination of 3 way lighting (G above) and 3 additional bulbs which are controlled by a 2 circuit switch: 1 bulb on, 2 bulbs on, 3 bulbs on, then off.

J- Lamp Finial is the very top crown decorative piece that sits on top of the shade.

K- Lamp Harp is the "U" shaped wire piece that attaches the shade onto the lamp.

L- Lamp Harp size must be matched with the shade size for a proper fit.

M- Lamp Shades are measured: top diameter, bottom diameter, side length plus a description of the shape.

- Jim Hoyle

Since 1979 Jim Hoyle has owned and operated Lamp Outlet - North Carolina’s Most Unique Table Lamps, Floor Lamps and Antique Lamps - Antique lamps and exclusive new unique table lamps and floor lamps. Contact Jim at junguljim@bellsouth.net or his company’s website http://www.hoylelamps.com

Vinyl blinds are the perfect choice for high-humidity locations such as kitchens, bathrooms, or waterfront homes. Horizontal vinyl blinds with standard braided cord blinds and non-textured gloss slats are easy to clean, unbreakable and highly resistant to sun bleaching.

Richly textured embossed prints, elegant neutrals, and wood tones add a decorative dimension not typically found in horizontal blinds. They are available in both solid colors and faux embossed finishes, and are available in a wide variety of larger slat sizes from 2-3 inches (dependent on manufacturer). PVC blinds are a durable and fashionable solution as a window treatment - remaining durable and easy to maintain regardless of humidity or other factors.

Lightweight vinyl blinds are the least expensive blind available, but the thin slats can sag, the cords shred and the mechanisms break.

Vinyl mini-blinds retail at $7.99 and $5.99 on sale. The step-up room darkening mini blind, a better quality product with less space in between the slats, runs as high as $10.99.

Some imported vinyl blinds contain lead, a health hazardous substance. Lead poisoning is especially acute for pregnant women or young children because of their fast growing vulnerable tissue. Vinyl blinds produced in the United States are lead-free.

Vinyl blinds are usually the easiest to maintain. You can clean them by hanging them on a clothesline and spraying them with a garden hose.

Vinyl blinds are probably the lowest cost solution available for the shoppers. These are most often purchased off the shelf at retailers in generic sizes.

The one drawback is they lack insulating value and are not airtight. Blinds are more effective in the summer. They block direct sunlight. Blinds reflect some heat if they are light in color. If you choose blinds in a dark color, think about purchasing duotone blinds for some insulating value. Duotone blinds have a reflective color on the back and show white to the street making them perfect for apartments and condos.

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Many people attribute the popular stained glass artwork style found in lamps, windows and other items to a man named Louis Comfort Tiffany who lived between 1848 and 1933. He was an American artist and designer whose name is synonymous with the Art Nouveau era. Tiffany was a painter and interior decorator. He promoted the copper foil method of stained glass that is so popular today. He is widely credited for the popularity of this method and it carries his name. His company made lamps, windows, doors, jewelry, metalwork, ceramics, blown glass mosaics, etc. Louis Comfort Tiffany founded the Tiffany Glass Company in 1885 but it no longer exists. His father, Charles Lewis Tiffany, previously had started a jewelry store named Tiffany & Co. in 1837.

However, stained glass artwork has a much longer and relatively unknown history. Stained glass panels have been found that are nearly 2,000 years old. Single stained glass panels were discovered in the remains of ancient Pompeii which was destroyed in a volcanic eruption of Mount Vesuvius around 79 A.D. Many artifacts that were found in the ruins of Pompeii are in museums around the world especially in Naples, Italy.

Stained glass like we are familiar with was also used in religious settings as early as 11 A.D. in Europe.

- Jim Hoyle

Since 1979 Jim Hoyle has owned and operated Lamp Outlet - North Carolina’s Most Unique Table Lamps, Floor Lamps and Antique Lamps - Antique lamps and exclusive new unique table lamps and floor lamps. Contact Jim at junguljim@bellsouth.net or his company’s website http://www.hoylelamps.com.

Mini-blinds have replaced the old-fashioned Venetian blinds as more convenient and attractive window treatments. Blinds are window coverings that can have either vertical or horizontal slats, have an accordion or honeycomb construction, or are woven from natural or synthetic reeds. The only disadvantage they have is that they cannot be cleaned easily.

The mechanisms for opening and closing blinds range from simple cords and easy-to-operate continuous chains to remote-controlled electronic devices. Blinds block out sunlight, prevent curious passersby from peeping into your house, and also add to the décor of your house. They come in various styles. You can buy ready-made blinds or make them yourself at home.

Blinds are available in a wide range of sizes and colors, plus unlimited custom sizes and styles. These allow you to control the direction and amount of natural light while providing some small degree of insulation. Some blind styles will adjust to allow a breeze to flow from the window into the room by tilting or raising the slats. Most blinds are available in a variety of slat widths. Popular slat width sizes include 1/2-inch micro, 1-inch mini, 2-inch and 2-1/2 inch.

In one style, slats are sandwiched between two sheer fabric layers that diffuse light when the slats are open; in yet another style, slats are laminated vertically to a single fabric layer for a curtain effect. The mechanisms for opening and closing blinds range from simple cords and easy-to-operate continuous chains to remote-controlled electronic devices.

Blinds come in wood, faux wood, vinyl and aluminum. Wood blinds offer nature’s rich, subtle colors and unique textures. Classic mini blinds are elegantly simple and can enhance a contemporary look or add a classic flair to your home décor. Wood blinds are expensive.

A lesser expensive alternative to wood blinds is faux wood, or synthetic wood made from PVC or composite material. Aluminum mini-blinds provide a low cost and durable solution to your window dressing problems. Aluminum blinds are easy to clean and maintain. The least expensive variety is vinyl mini-blinds that come in standard sizes only.

Mini Blinds Info provides detailed information about vinyl, discount, wood, faux wood, custom, and aluminum mini blinds, plus advice on cleaning mini blinds. Mini Blinds Info is the sister site of Wood Blinds Web.