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In addition to our new giveaways we've also been busy restructuring our site to make it more inviting and pleasing for you.  We'll be introducing a lot more products for your home decor and we're excited to get the new site rolled over.  There maybe a glitch or two but we'll be working hard to get things just right.

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Source: Berri Rannells

Imagine how great you'll feel and how wonderful your spread will look when you entertain at home for family and friends.  

How many times have you thought to yourself, "I wish I had a nice casserole dish" or "I wish I had a unique way to display my home made pie or cake?"  If you are like me I use to "wish" this every time I invited company over for a casual get together with friends and especially when I was having a semi-formal cocktail and dinner party.  That is until I decided to purchase quality serveware for my everyday use as well as work for my entertaining needs.  Now I do not have to have pieces for my family dinners and store away the beautiful serving pieces only to be brought out for special occasions.  I love this feature alone.

The GG Collection offers a wide variety of quality products in ceramic, glass and of course hand made aluminum.  The best part about their entire collection is each item works whether you are having a casual everyday meal to an elaborate dinner party.   One of the best selling pieces are the two tiered plate stand, which is my personal favorite and one that is used everyday looks fantastic on a counter top or table to hold fresh fruits.  Having friends over for drinks?  Simply replace the fruit with cheese squares, crackers and other appetizers.  Wanting something more formal?  The two tiered plate stand looks stunning with flowers on top and fresh bread slices on the bottom plate.  The functionality of this piece is only limited by your imagination.  And the best part is you get to use it and enjoy it everyday!

If you, like many of us these days are doing more entertaining at home consider using kitchen serveware you can use on a daily basis which will also "wow" your guests at your next party.

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Source: Berri Rannells

Okay, we all can't be Martha Stewart and you may find yourself one of the millions of people that would love to decorate their new home or redecorate an existing one but  do not have a clue oon where to  start.  If this sounds familiar this blog post is just for you!

So where to start?  This is a good question and one that many people don't think about.  How many times have you been out shopping and see something you like buy it with the intention of incorporating it into your decor or may be its the inspiration piece you've been looking for to help you decorate only to return it to the store days later or put it in the closet because it didn't look like you thought?  I've been there, done that and have the bills to prove it.    I believe one of the biggest problems with decorating is we're all afraid of what if it doesn't turn out the way I wanted it to, or what if I mess it up?  Well…what if?  I've messed things up in my home on the first attempt but got it right eventually and my home is still standing. (Note: this doesn't mean knocking down support walls.) 

Before any job I ask clients a series of questions, what they like, what their partner likes, their dislikes and have them look through magazines and catalogs for ideas.  Many times if you stop trying so hard things around your home will be the inspiration you need.  I also like to get the paint sample sheets and write down how the colors make me feel, kind of like a journal.  By simply looking at what I wrote over time I knew I would never decorate with pink, it's just not me.  I have pink shirts & sweaters but that's the extent of it.  I had a client once that said she hated blue did not want anything that resembled blue as it made her feel cold and all she wanted was to be somewhere else where the climate was warm and she could feel the sand between her feet.  Guess what color her bedroom was decorated with?  Yes, blue!  See as much as she hated blue drinking glasses, dishes, bath towels etc she kept mentioning how she loved the beach the serene colors and everything else associated with the ocean.   Upon entering her new bedroom retreat she just stood there motionless, frozen like (which made me nervous for a second or two) and after what seemed like an eternity she said "I feel like I am standing in a five star hotel suite in the tropics and not my bedroom".  I took everything she said to heart, her hatred for the color blue but the love of the ocean and everything associated with it.  The color scheme was soft shades of blue, tan and white.  You may say to yourself you hate red, yellow or green but with the help of a journal or communicating what makes you feel your best you may find that shades of those colors suit you best.

If you have bland walls but hate painting or your husband has a fit, consider painting one wall – let it be a day or two to see how the color changes your rooms decor in the day, afternoon and evening.  If it works bring in accent pieces, candle holders, wall art a new accent table.  Next look at your rugs do they enhance the changes you've made in your room?  If not, consider a new rug for the room.  Rugs often times are the inspiration for decor style choices and have a huge impact on your room by drawing your eyes from the floor to every area of your room.

As I get older I love wall decor, more and more.  This doesn't mean I want my walls covered I just want to blend different textures and materials together and I like the eclectic or personal feelings my wall groupings bring to the room.  Formal rooms look great with paintings and tapestres paired with wall sconces.  Traditional – modern bring various elements to the room such as the popular wall writings, one word plaques, picture frame collages, clocks grouped together. 

I like to use multi-functional pieces for my accessories.  I like pretty bowls that can also be used to hold a candle or other decorative item – this way I can use it all the time and not just as a serving piece. 

If you are thinking about redecorating a room in your house but you just aren't sure your idea will work I strongly suggest writing things down, look in magazines and don't forget those items you have around your home you would never part with but you just don't know what to do with it – incorporate it!  One last thing pertaining to placement of decor pieces start using masking tape to mark your floor and walls and then look at it, sleep on it and see if it works for you.

Have a decorating dilemma?  Don't know where to start?  Ask a question for some free advice.  May be you have the next best decorating secret share with us I'd love to hear!!  Until the next time…

Source: Berri Rannells

Did you know that more people are purchasing and using aluminum over silver?  It's true.  While silver was once very popular a few generations ago it is not so popular today.  Families are busier than ever trying to juggle work and family and would rather spend their time doing something they enjoy rather than polishing their silver on a Saturday or Sunday afternoon.

More people are being made aware of the fact that the aluminum products on the market today are food safe and require little care which has significantly increased the interest in using aluminum as serve ware and home accessories.

Take a look around the next time you are out shopping or browsing online.  I am sure you will find items crafted of aluminum whether its a picture frame, office decor, furniture, wall hooks and decor to bowls, trays and platters used for serving food.  Not only is aluminum easier to care for it is also food safe, oven safe (to about 300 degrees) makes a great serving piece for chilled food and less expensive to its counter part sterling silver. 

Aluminum is available in various design styles from traditional to contemporary and these two styles can be combined so that you can create your own style and the best part is aluminum works with almost all decor choices – traditional, contemporary, retro to new country.  The next time your looking to add a home decor accessory piece to your home office, a change in your wall decor, bath accessories, decorative ornaments, a serving piece, or need a gift for a special occasion don't be afraid to purchase aluminum after all it is today's "new silver".

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Source: Berri Rannells

Do you have a wall that needs a decorative element to bring your room to life?  When designers talk about wall decor or home decorators are considering adding something to their walls, very few consider using a clock and opt for a water or oil painting or photos or another form of artwork. 

Clocks are a great accessory piece and give a functional touch to a room.  With the various shapes and sizes and design choices  available finding one that works with your decor is almost effortless.

Decorative clocks have again gained popularity because they're easier to place on a hard to decorate wall than the other forms of wall decor.  The best thing about wall clocks as an embellishment to your home is that they are easy to hang and almost everyone can do it with ease; it just takes a little bit of common sense.  If the clock is heavy try to hang it from a stud.  If the placement is not on a stud use an anchor to save yourself the repair of fixing your drywall should it go through.

If you have a large area you want to decorate, consider using a larger clock or for a unique and eclectic look you may want to try creating a grouping of clocks together.  Want to add a kitchen clock?  Again, consider using a clock with a larger face so you can easily see the time.  If you have high ceilings try adding one of the chic over sized clocks to create a focal point.  Spare bedrooms are also a great place to add a wall clock.  This room often gets neglected in what I call the additional, yet functional wall decor section.  How often have you been an overnight guest in someones home and the bedroom didn't have a clock? 

Love unusual or bold designs but afraid to use them in your decor?  A family room, den or home office is a fantastic place to add a unique wall clock.

Go ahead, have some fun, add your own personal style to your walls with of all things a clock!

Do you have other ways of using wall clocks?  Have you done something unique?  Please share your ideas!

Source: Berri Rannells