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King Size Comforter Set – 8-Piece Deluxe Pack in Allentown Pattern – 80EQ513ATW

King Size Comforter Set – 8-Piece Deluxe Pack in Allentown Pattern – 80EQ513ATW

Includes comforter, bedskirt, 3 shams, 2 accent pillows and 1 small kidney pillow. A Woolrich ensemble in moss green plaids and stripes with rich, woven leafy textures of green and a natural-colored matelaisse. 80EQ513ATW Features: COMFORTER is deep quilted with over 16 ozs. of hand-packed bonded fiberfill backed to coordinating Maxicale 200 percale sheet weight material and has rope twist cording or self-cording detail on three sides SHAMS are either tailored, ruffled or piped with contrast cording as photographed. All are self-backed with envelope style closure BEDSKIRT is either tailored, gathered or ruffled as photographed. All tailored bedskirts are pleated. All bedskirts have split corners and are cut for a full 18″ drop TRI-PILLOW PACK consists of three decorative pillows which may be tasseled, tailored, piped or brushed detailing Material Content: Comforter: 100% cotton Sham: 50% polyester / 25% cotton / 25% rayon Bedskirt: 100% cotton Accent Pillow: 100% cotton Kidney Pillow: 100% cotton Finish:Allentown Pattern Dimensions:Comforter: 113″ x 97″”Bedskirt: 18″ drop with split cornersKidney Pillow: 12″ x 18″Accent Pillow: 18″ x 18″Shams: 30″ x 25″

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Whisper Ridge Floor Lamp

Constructed with an iron body featuring Silver Thorne and Wood River finishes, the Whisper Ridge Floor Lamp brings to mind old world sophistication. Measures 17″W x 17″D x 62″H and requires one 150-watt bulb. ~ Ships from the manufacturer. Allow 5 to 6 weeks. Cannot express ship or ship to Alaska or Canada.

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Futon Chair Ottoman Cover in Buckwheat – 28″ x 21″ LUXE Soft Velvet – 33-2122-1102

A seasonal assortment of matte poly-velvet fabrics crafted into an all-over cover that feels cool while it provides warmth.Finish:BuckwheatDimensions:28″(L) x 21″(W) x 7″(H)

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Learn all you can about Baby Shower Decorations and Unique Baby Rooms online today.

I wonder if tiny newborns and toddlers remember how their rooms were decorated after they are all grown up? I certainly hope so although I doubt it. I can state unequivocably that if you give a teenager a room decorated for an infant, that teen will remember that room for the rest of their lives. Here is what my room looked like when I was twelve … and thirteen … and fourteen … and fifteen. We finally moved a few months before I turned sixteen. Then (in 1964)In my family it did not matter what you did my parents would not re-decorate my room unless it was their idea.

The room I lived in for three years and seven months had been lovingly decorated for a little baby boy who was probably born right after the Second World War or thereabouts. Just like hospital rooms, green paint was used. Down one wall (I always imagined that is more than likely where the babies crib was located), was a flaking wall-paper border depicting a faded locomotive motif. The train conductor’s cap had annoying French words on it that I knew by heart. I always thought of them during my French classes. I put the desk in this corner of the room because of the room layout. (about the size of an average baby cirb, that was what my desk was). The wallpaper with the smiling conductor and brown train lasted far beyond my childhood into my young adult life. The uniform he wore was blue and striped and a red kerchief was tied around his throat. Do you think the little brat for whom the room was decorated remembers it as clearly as I do? I really don’t think so. Baby Room Decorations

The frames on the two big windows in the room had a horrible orange-red paint on, which was clashed badly with the already sick green walls. But they did match the curtains. I will always be thankful that those curtains were so faded, and even ripped in a couple of places, that I didn’t have to live with them for very long. I am not sure of the name of the game the boy on the fabric was playing, he was wearing blue sailor suits, knee-high socks and running behind a wheel while holding a stick. Both the train conductor and the boys were smiling and I hope it was enough to make the infant boy in his crib do the same or at least fall asleep quickly. They made ME want to slap them. Themed Baby Rooms

I came home one afternoon and the curtains were gone. Surprisingly they were thrown out by my mother. She replaced the curtains with new ones that hadn’t been faded or torn. I believe the material consisted of green and white stripes I remember the firsts set of curtains in the baby room better than I remember their replacements. Baby Room Ideas

When I had my own children years ago, I did not decorate their rooms. I waited until they were old enough to tell me how they would like the room to look, which didn’t work out too well either because my two sons shared a room. But I did listen to them. The Year Six decided that they wanted to have bright red walls. (the colors associated with his favorite soccer team). Near his bed he had a large red wall. A wall full of NBA players and painted orange was at the top of the eleven year olds list. (Utah Jazz, I think). He has an orange wall decorated with various posters. White was the original color of the two walls that remain. My sons were pleased that they were not embarrassed when their friends came over, however I felt as if it were the worst room I had ever seen in my life.

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Building a Great Home Theater

It could be very easy to spend tens of thousands of dollars building the ultimate home theater experience for you and your family and if you use your home theater on a regular basis and have the money to spare you might find well worth the investment. However, you can also build a fantastic home theater for significantly less money if you are willing to put a great deal of effort into finding the right parts for the right price for your system. Everything comes down to matters of preference and available funds when building any sort of home theater.

The truth of the matter is that most of us cannot afford to spend more than ten thousand dollars creating the home theater of our dreams. Many of us must seriously budget well in order to spend a couple thousand dollars on our home theaters. The good news is that for a few thousand dollars you can create a truly phenomenal home theater if you do your homework and invest your money wisely in components for your home theater system.

My first recommendation when building a good quality home theater is to buy one piece at a time rather than building it all at once. This allows you to constantly upgrade your system without breaking the budget all at once. It also allows you the time to save up for better quality pieces within your system rather than attempting to make an all or nothing purchase. One thing to remember when purchasing pieces individually is to make sure that they are all compatible (this is especially important with speakers, which I recommend purchasing together as a set whenever possible).

The television is the first thing you should purchase when building your home theater as almost everything in your home theater will center around your television. High definition televisions are becoming more and more common and provide superior quality to many other televisions you will find on the market. If you have the means with which to purchase this sort of television I highly recommend that you do so. Once you have your television you can begin purchasing other components in order to complete your system.

The next component I recommend is a receiver or amplifier. This is the piece that brings all other components together. Without a decent receiver it is virtually impossible to have a decent home theater. The receiver acts as a sort of conductor for the sound and picture of your home theater. This is a piece of equipment that should not be skimped on when it comes to quality, as you will completely miss an important part of the ‘theater’ experience without it.

Next are the speakers. Speakers are also very important to the ‘theater’ experience of your home theater. The speakers are what provide that ‘movie quality’ sound that is so important to most enthusiasts and what will make your system the envy of the neighborhood. I highly recommend purchasing speakers as a set in order to insure compatibility.

Finally, the DVD player or recorder rounds out the system. It is up to you and your preferences whether or not you wish to invest in a high dollar (at the moment) high definition DVD player. If you have HD television and plan to purchase HD disks for your movies then this is the way to go. Otherwise it is a complete waste of money in my opinion until the rest of your system rises to meet the technology. The good thing about purchasing one component at a time is that you can constantly work towards upgrading your system to meet rising technology.

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Antique Carpet

Antique type carpets help to add a touch of grandeur
and glamour to your home or office, speaking greatly
about your rich and extravagant tastes. Antique
carpets are beautiful home furnishings and solid
art investments. They aren’t just decorative items,
but pieces of tradition, ethniticity, and true class
that dates back thousands of years.

Antique carpets represent enormous range in motifs
and color harmonies and you’ll simply lose yourself
seeing the diverse combinations of rich antique
colors and heavy intricate weaving.

The diverse range of antique carpet pieces that you’ll
encounter while shopping for them are mostly Oriental
carpets and rugs that portray the mystery and legend
of the far off lands of the Orient.

Antique carpets and rugs are imported mostly from China,
Persia, India, Afghanistan, Caucasus, and Turkey.
Some of the famous weaving areas of such antique carpets
include Kashan, Agra, and many other locations.

Antique carpets have a more artistic integrity, as
they are exclusively hand woven. They are sold all
over the world, with clients more than willing to pay
whatever they have to in order to redefine their home and
decorate in style.

If you are looking to add luster and glamour to your
home or office and are ready to spend a fortune on the
exquisite pieces of art, then you shouldn’t wait a single
minute.

The first thing to do, is contact one of the several
reliable, knowledgeable, and genuine art dealers
and galleries who deal in antique carpets and
have profound knowledge about the various aspects
of a good and genuine antique carpet. They can
guide you in selecting the best one per your
budget and tastes.

You’ve got a bit of work to do as well. You should
visit a lot of dealers and educate yourself
about dyes, wools, design quality, and the many
styles of weaving as well. Touch the carpet and
scrutinize them carefully. Beware of the machine
made synthetic carpets that some dealers will
tell you are antique carpets.

Below, are some tips to help you when buying
antique carpet.
1. You have to remain careful and thoughtful
while analyzing each piece of antique carpet.
2. You’ll also need to try and understand
the age and origin of the carpet that will in
turn give you a much better insight about the
overall quality of the carpet.
3. You’ll also need to look and see if
the edge and borders are there in the antique
carpet you intend to buy, as the end and edge
borders are sometimes lost or even cut out on
purpose. Keep in mind that the borders will
determine the overall value of your carpet.
4. Keep an eye out for holes and moth
attacks that are both common when dealing with
antique carpets. These problems must be attended
to before you buy the carpet.
5. You should always deal with dealers who
have the prices marked on the carpet. See to it
that your dealer sticks to that price.

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“Ember” Tealight Log – Southern Enterprises – EF2000

“Ember” Tealight Log – Southern Enterprises – EF2000

Combining the look of traditional burning logs with the soft glow of candlelight, this resin sculpture produces a marvelous effect. Giving the appearance of charred, smoldering embers and holding 6 tea lights, this fireplace insert makes a perfect fire substitute. The size of this piece makes it a perfect fit for any of our decorative fireplaces. EF2000 Features: Material: Resin / candles Resin sculptured logs for the look of a real fire Holds 6 tealight candles Finish:Brown Dimensions:20″(W) x 8.5″(D) x 7.75″(H)

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Sierra Nevada Small Cell Phone Case

Extra Small Cell Phone Case made to fit phone up to 4″ tall. Velcro closure on flap. Durable metal belt clip on back. Hand tooled vegetable tanned tan leather with buttercream chrome leather body. Express Shipping Available. ~ Ships from the manufacturer. Allow 1-2 weeks for regular ground shipping. Cannot ship to Canada or Alaska.

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Office Furniture DMI – Computer Credenza with Kneehole Storage – Executive Office Furniture / Home Office Furniture – 7845-235

Office Furniture DMI – Computer Credenza with Kneehole Storage – Executive Office Furniture / Home Office Furniture – 7845-235

7845-235 Features: Credenza: drop-front, pull-out keyboard tray with a power manager, back is notched for cable management; pull-out writing board / box drawer with a wood pencil tray / cabinet per pedestal; each cabinet has one adjustable shelf Storage Unit: two fully extending box drawers; fully extending, locking file drawer that accommodates letter and/or legal sized files; designed to nest in kneehole of -23 credenza Finish:Bourbon Cherry Dimensions:Overall: 73″(W) x 24″(D) x 30″(H)Credenza: 73″(W) x 24″(D) x 30″(H)Kneehole Storage Unit: 34″(W) x 22″(D) x 22″(H)

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Activity Table – Rectangular 24″ x 60″ – Correll Office Furniture – A2460-REC

A2460-REC Features: Black T-mold with Black and Chrome legs Legs adjust from 21″ to 30″ in 1″ increments Designed for heaviest school and church use 1 1/4″ Thick high density particle board top Real high-pressure top laminate, resists scratches, paint, markers, crayons, and food and juice stains far better then melamine Backer sheet to resist warping, plus extra bracing on larger sizes Leg mounting brackets pre-attached with 7 screws (3 additional screws in leg plate, and oversize Hairpin Brace make this the strongest leg mounting system in the industry Shoulder on leg set screw provides an extra margin of safety, even if not properly tightened, making these the safest Activiy Tables you can buy Free SpeedWrench with every table, for fast, easy, height adjustments Finish:See options Dimensions:24″ x 60″

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Iron 2-Light Bath Bar – Black

Reminiscent of late renaissance craftsmanship, the 2-light Iron Bath Bar Light is the ideal marriage of sturdy form and delicate splendor. Alabaster glass shades with scalloped edges give the ambiance of hand crafted pillar candles, while the antique black steel construction and classic styling of the fixture itself give the piece a solidity that ensures it will have a place in your home for many years to come. Measuring 17″W x 10″H x 7″D, this piece is truly as versatile as it is exquisite. ~ Ships from the manufacturer. Allow 3-4 weeks. Cannot express ship or ship to Canada or Alaska.

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Kids Chair and Seating – White Sox Jr. Director’s Chair – Guidecraft – G11512

Officially licensed Major League Baseball™ furniture!G11512 Features:Hand carved, hand painted, instant heirloom bears the official logos, colors and markings of your favorite teamNow even the smallest fan can have the best seat in the house!Adult assembly requriedDimensions:20″(W) x 14.5″(D) x 29.25″(H)

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Wall Shelf – Verona Scroll Shelf Kit in White – 193134

Wall Shelf – Verona Scroll Shelf Kit in White – 193134

The combination of wood and wrought iron in the Verona Scroll Shelf adds interest to any wall, in any room of your home. When mounted securely to the wall, this shelf becomes both decorative and useful, capable of supporting up to 15 pounds. Features: Can support up to 20 lbs Decorative wrought iron and wood design. Fits well into any kitchen decor, from contemporary to traditional. Available in White with White brackets and English Oak with Black brackets. – Mounts easily and includes all necessary hardware. Finish:White Dimensions:9″ x 24″ x 11.25″

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Seth Thomas Clock – Wall Clock – Providence – WMH-2095

Providence Warm mahogany alder wood clock with stepped case, Arabic dial and sub-second dial.Dimensions:14” x 14” x 3”

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Toy Box – Limited Edition Toy Chest in White – KidKraft Furniture – 14101

Our Limited Edition Toy Chest keeps rooms tidy with style. This chest would be a great addition to any kid’s room.14101 Features:Convenient storageDoubles as a bench for extra seatingFlip-top lid has safety hinge to protect young fingers from getting pinchedHelps teach the importance of getting organizedMade of woodSturdy constructionMaterial: Rubberwood and MDFAge Range: 3-8 yrs.Finish:WhiteDimensions:33″(W) x 17.25″(D) x 28.75″(H)Seat: 18″(H)

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Window Blind – 1/4″ Oval Vinyl Roll-Up Blind in White – 2.5′ x 6′ – 0320126

0320126 Features: Durable and completely washable Can be used for either inside or outside applications Automatic cord lock Comes with hooks for hanging and E-Z-Trac adjustable headrail Colors are fully impregnated Vinylon weaving and pull cords Trilingual (English/Spanish/French) instructions Finish:White Dimensions:2.5′ x 6′

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