The Elegant Maple Tree

Some of the prettiest trees you can choose to decorate are maple trees. Part of the reason why maple trees are so renowned is because they have a beautiful leaf pattern (in part made internationally recognizable by the Canadian flag). These distinguished maple leaves have three main points with several smaller points jutting from their edges. It is amazing how well the look of the leaves is reproduced in silk maple trees. Silk maple trees are very dense compared to other silk trees. This helps the tree look lush and healthy, although those leaves will need to be dusted!Since cleaning the leaves of the silk tree realistically usually only happens once or twice a year, one should not judge this to be too much of a bad thing.

The Benefits of Hanging Plants

Hanging plants are a great way to decorate any home�"be it a spacious house or a small dorm room. It is nice to have a good variety of plants in your home�"different sizes and different placements make the whole area seem fresh and outdoorsy. Most often hanging plants get placed in a corner of the room, which is a great way to spruce up some of the more neglected, dusty areas of your house. Another benefit is that hanging plants in corners make them unobtrusive�"they don’t take up any needed space. It is important to hang your plant correctly so that it does not someday crash to the floor. For very large plant, you will probably need to attach a sturdy hook to a beam in the ceiling. For lighter, smaller plants, plastic and wooden hooks are usually fine, and you can often just screw them in where you want. As you decide on which hanging plants to use, think about colors of the flowers, shapes of the leaves, the designs of the containers, and how the plant will grow. You can opt for a live plant or a silk one.

A Point for Functionalism

Home decor can be a lot of different things to a lot of different people. One thing that it should never be is dysfunctional. It can be easy to get carried away, but often the result is opposite of what is intended. There are those who decorate so enthusiastically that there is hardly enough space to stand up or sit down. Some garages are so full of stored seasonal furnishings that nothing else will fit. Though form is important, remember that function comes first. Think about the kitchen: most people use all the counter space they have, so to fill that area with knickknacks is usually a bad idea. At the other end of the spectrum, bedrooms are places where some decorative touches are welcomed and appreciated. If you find yourself moving a dcor item more than a couple times a week, it is probably not in a good place. Move it somewhere else, and if necessary, replace it with something more serviceable.

Liquid Illusion Arrangements

In a world of silk flower design, there is a newer technique known as the liquid illusion arrangement. Liquid illusion refers to the technique of making flower arrangements appear to be in water. This is clearly a great idea in terms of making silk flower arrangements look more realistic. Silk flowers are all about creating the illusion of reality. Because of this, creating the likeness of being watered really adds to the value of the silk flower arrangement. You can actually create this illusion at home with your own silk flowers. A strong gelatin mixture is one way to create a liquid illusion. You can also check with your nearest craft store about what liquid illusion techniques they sell. If the sales people are experienced, they will have done this themselves and should be able to recommend certain products and/or tips.