Decorative Urns and Vases for Indoor Decor

Urns (non-funeral) and vases have been used for thousands of years according to archeological discoveries, and their functional and decorative use today is still as popular. The use of decorative urns and vases shouldn’t be overlooked when looking for inspiration for a gift or decorative item.

From a tiny vase to display a miniature rosebud from the garden to a large urn complete with an intricately designed stand, pieces of art are crafted to reflect history, whimsy and function. This makes the pieces a natural choice for many who are trying to include beautiful unique accessories into their home decor.

Smaller pieces can be displayed in matched pairs. A collection of styles, shapes and sizes can be mixed and matched to reflect the interests of the entire family. The versatility of the vessels allows for functions limited only by the imagination of the owner.

Replicas of vases and urns from various points in history of cultures throughout the world can easily be found in natural or elaborately detailed painted finishes to establish the backbone of a room’s décor.  Smaller sized pieces can serve as accessories to carry on the decorative theme in the choice of shape, color or texture.

Display cut flowers or living plants and trees in a piece of art on the mantle, entry table or bookcase in an appropriately sized vase or urn.  Use larger pieces alongside the entry door to change even an umbrella storage space into a decorative display.  Some vases are made to hang on a wall and look beautiful when this is done.

Vases and urns are versatile – they can hide a collection of pet toys when they are not in use as well as serving as the centerpiece of a celebration dinner.  This versatility makes decorative urns and vases great gift ideas.

Check out are collection of unique urns and vases at www.uniquegiftsanddecor.com.

Pewter Goblets Enliven Home Bars

The proper wine and bar accents can make a home bar extra special. A home bar should not only be equipped properly but it also should include a few accents that will make it look that little bit special.

Start with the glasses: a dragon pewter 16 oz glass goblet is very inspiring. The dragon twists its wings around to hold the glass goblet, and its tail twists to form the stem - a set of these would look absolutely stunning on your bar.  

If you prefer your goblets to be 100% pewter, then the same artists in Brescia have designed a three dimensional goblet with pewter laid on pewter, using techniques handed down for centuries. The base is a ring of fire with the dragon rising out from it. As well as looking great on your bar, a set of these would make a marvelous gift.

There are other pewter-smiths in Italy of course, and a company in Viale, in the Piedmont region of North-East Italy, offers a beautiful olde world style of pewter goblet that celebrates the grape harvest.  This goblet is encircled with a lush bunch of beautiful ripe grapes.

It's one thing having a home bar, but to have one that stands out and is commented upon takes some work and a degree of selectivity in furnishing it.  It's not so much the bar stools that make a good bar a great bar, and it certainly isn't the drinks, because anybody can have them.  What it is is your choice of goblets, glasses and the touch of class represented by them.

Great Accents For Coffee Tables

Decorative home accents can make a significant difference to the look and feel of your home décor.  Take the ordinary coffee table.  Usually there is a lamp, maybe a vase and even some magazines.  But how about something striking and unique.  Maybe a fantastic Celtic chess set with incredibly sculpted chess pieces boasting bold dragons, magical wizards, powerful horses, tall towers, brave knights, and fair maidens. 

You might prefer a beautifully expensive-looking Egyptian box, embellished with chariots, hieroglyphs and scarabs in an overall gold effect finish, and costing you under $30.00. 

Also, an art nouveaux peacock-shaped box containing potpourri that both decorates and offers your a delicate perfume makes a beautiful addition to any room.

Any of the above will make a difference to your home décor, but to combine them into one room would definitely make your guests gasp and you would be a very popular hostess.

Unique Candle Sticks Make Great Home Accents

Candles make great home accents.  But certainly not by themselves.  They just sit there or are stuck in some type of a underwhelming holder.  What truly adds to unique and beautiful décor are candle holders and candelabras.  

Change your uninspired candle holders to beautiful white angels with lovely feathered wings and draped gowns.  Or how about solid brass replicas of the candle holders in Chartres Cathedral, substantial examples of medieval gothic art that will showcase even the best of rooms?

Oftentimes overlooked are wall candle holders.  These can be transformative such as beautiful Byzantine pendant lanterns, with vibrant purple glass held in hand-tooled metal scrolls, dropping 18 inches down from a chain and embossed bracket.  If that is too ornate, you can choose from several themes to add a dramatic look.  Check here for a unique selection of candle holders.