Using Decorative Office Accessories

Work is the main focus of many people so the office becomes a home.  Creativity and inspiration is needed to do a job well.  There is no reason why an office has to be boring.  Just as home décor is planned to make the areas inviting and relaxing, decorative office décor can make your work area an attractive and inspiring place to spend the major part of the work day.

Office accessories can be purely functional.  Book ends, desk clocks and lamps don’t have to be boring to get the job done.  Using decorative accessories that bring creativity and inspiration to the tasks on hand make productivity seem less like drudge work.

Decorative office accessories that reflect your lifestyle and personality allow a visitor or client to view you as more personable as they get a glimpse of the real you. For example you can show your bold side with gothic desk accessories.  Accessories that reflect your hobbies can form a bond, especially if the visitor shares the interest.  Without the accessory being displayed, the shared connection may never have been discovered.

If you are looking for gift ideas for a friend of colleague, consider office accessories.  There is always something that will be truly appreciated.

Add the Protection of a Gargoyle to Your Home

Gargoyles were originally added to buildings as a way to drain water from roof tops and it is common knowledge that these mythological creatures come in many shapes and forms.  It did not take long for the myth of them to grow into proportions that included warding off demons and offering the home or building they were placed on good luck.  There are those who collect these creatures in all forms for this reason. 

Those who love gargoyles typically look for the smaller variety that sit on a shelf or that can be placed in the garden.  There are so many different uses for these mythological creatures that one’s entire home can be decorated with them.  No matter which room you choose to put one in, or even if you choose to put one on the top of the house, a gargoyle can bring you protection if you believe it to be so.

One unique gargoyle is a table sized one with a glass top.  These make great conversation pieces in any room of the home.  Or put it in the yard and have a comforting place to eat breakfast or to sip a cup of tea after work.  Wall mounted gargoyles can be hung in any room of the home and also look great on an outside wall.  Maybe you have a gargoyle loving friend who would appreciate one as a gift.

There are no limits to the places where you can put your favorite gargoyles but do not forget the one on your roof if you want real protection!

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Weathervanes – More than Decor

With satellites, computers and other monitoring equipment, weather forecasts are just a click away.  But not so long ago, people relied on weathervanes or wind vanes to give them information about the weather.  Perfectly balanced and with equal surface mass on each side for wind to make contact with, the portion of the vane with the smallest surface mass would turn into the wind.

Weathervanes date back more than 3500 years as described by writings from Mesopotamia.  The ancient Greeks, Romans and even Vikings used some form of them and in some cases; they were purely adornment, like many weathervanes installed today.

Weathervanes today are primarily decorative decor.   Once they were singularly adorned with a rooster or cockerel to remind Christians of Peter’s betrayal of Christ before the cock crowed thrice, they are now available with all sorts of motifs.  Every sort of animal, from the real to the mythical and even representations of hobbies such as sailing can now be found on weathervanes.

If your outdoor decor leans more toward the medieval, then a dragon could easily top the highest point of your home.  Prefer something a little more down to earth?  Horses, eagles and the familiar rooster are common choices.  For those with a spiritual inclination, an angel weathervane can stand watch over your home.  Even supernatural beings such as witches and vampires can adorn rooftops today.

Weathervanes are meant to sit atop the highest point, unobstructed by other tall elements that could interfere with the flow of wind.  This could be the highest peak of your roof or the top of a flagpole.  Once mounted, a weathervane can delight and amuse for years to come.  Consider a weather vane as part of your home decorating ideas. 

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Using Bookends in Your Decorating Scheme and as Gifts

It doesn’t matter what sort of decorating scheme you choose, from Victorian to modern, there are fabulous bookends that will accent your décor and provide a unique touch to any room.  The great thing about bookends is that you don’t have to be a book lover or even a book collector to use them for decorating.  You can simply display the bookends as matched pairs anywhere you have the space.  So while they have a function, they can also just be a piece of décor for your room.

Bookends are available in nearly any style, shape and design you can imagine.  They are also made age-appropriate, so if you are decorating a child’s room you don’t have to have stuffy, posh, sophisticated bookends. You can find book ends that will fit in with the decor in a child’s room.  You’ll also find bookend sets that are appropriate for teens and young adults, which are more mature but still not on the too elegant side for their age.   For example animal bookends will work nicely.

For more formal settings and décor you may want to look at a variety of bookends before deciding on a set.  Also if you have a display area such as a mantle you may want to have a few sets with just a book or two between them.  In smaller areas a single scroll bookend can add a decorative touch.   

Many fans of bookends collect different styles and designs to be used as décor throughout the home. Bookends lend a sophisticated and polished air to nearly any decorating scheme.  They also make great gifts.  They are unique gifts simply because most people do not think of them when gift shopping.

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Unique Wall Art Ideas

You’re probably not the type of person who likes to walk into another home and find same wall grouping that you display in your family room. But, if you purchase your wall décor in groupings that are mass marketed in sets, the chances are good that it will happen to you.

Wall décor doesn’t have to be limited to framed pictures and paintings or shelf displays. A three dimensional wall sculpture brings interest, color and texture into your home.  There is a wide selection of unique wall sculptures that can be found online.  With so many options, a wall sculpture that is unique to your interests and that also fit it with the overall theme of your décor will be easily found if you keep your eyes open as you browse.

Mirrors reflect more than what is placed opposite of them. They make great decorative wall art.  Frames and insets bring a unique interest to the wall they are displayed on, as well as giving the illusion of more space and light to the room.

An often overlooked element of wall décor is stained glass.  Stained glass is not just for windows and lampshades.  Hand crafted stained glass panels can be hung on any wall and will make an area uniquely yours.   

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Garden Décor

Outdoor décor can make a bold statement or be used as a delightful element of surprise. Flowers and foliage make for beautiful garden areas, but the items that are not obvious at first glance can give it a touch that is uniquely yours. Hide whimsical or artistic ornaments and garden statues amongst the plants of the garden to invoke a feeling of mystery.

Walls and fences can also be used to transform your back yard haven into a personalized space. Unusual window boxes or hanging sculptures can easily transform a boring flat surface into a visually attractive focal point.

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