Archive for September, 2009

Lawn & Garden Glossary

Lawn Fountains – Usually constructed of cement, lawn water fountains serve as decorative ornaments for your outdoor living area.  The pumps ensure the fountain works as it should and you may discover it doubling as a bird bath. Strawberry Planters – Strawberry jars or planters are distinguished by the pockets that allow the plants to [...]

Armen Art Furniture Buying Guide

For over twenty years, Armen Art Furniture has defined the best in contemporary home furnishings.  It’s signature of solid and chunky furnishings consisting of leather, travertine or marble only enhance the trademark designs and fashion sense.  Not only that, but this company purchases its raw material directly from their places of origin.  From there, they [...]

Armen Art Furniture Glossary

Travertine – A sedimentary rock from the limestone family and consists of, in part, calcium carbonate.  It’s an excellent natural stone for use in home decorating themes.  Found in many floors, countertops and bathroom showers and tubs. Leather Inconsistencies – Inconsistencies such as veining or wrinkling are characteristics of genuine leather and should be considered [...]

Southwestern Rugs

Area rugs are perfect for anchoring a room.  They also help define your living room, dining room or bedroom themes as there are many contemporary and traditional designs, shapes and colors.  They add warmth and personality and are an affordable way to spruce up every room in your home.  Southwestern Rugs has long been the [...]

Area Rug Glossary

Abrash – The natural color variations found in high quality handwoven rugs. All Over Design – The theme or pattern consistent throughout an area rug. Arabesque – Area or room rugs with a floral or vine pattern Backing – The fabric that makes up the backside of a rug Binding – The band that’s sewn [...]