Two Hammers

Warmth and comfort from the familiar is being evoked in the latest trends for metal finishes.  The aged and weathered look of rusted iron, and tarnished copper, are great finishes for hardware around the home.  Natural oxidation comes from exposure to the elements over time and evokes longevity in our rapidly changing lives.

In times of economic uncertainty it is comforting to surround oneself with warm familiar furnishing.  And nothing does it better than the aged natural look of metal.

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This year it is all about green and blue.  The Marie Antoinette rich jewel colors of the last several years are over.  The slow down in the economy is promoting feelings of austerity, and a need for comfort and security in the home.  Thus, look to the earth tones, greens, and blues for common areas in the home, such as, the kitchen and living room.  The young children’s rooms still need to be fun with the popsicle and candy colors.  Sunny yellows and comfortable sage are still good choices for the master suite.  And for goodness sakes stop using Swiss coffee.

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