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.   

For a unique selection of Wall Art visit http://www.uniquegiftsanddecor.com/.

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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Unique Gifts for Valentine's Day

Flowers and candy are traditional Valentine's Day gifts. How about trying something more lasting – romantic statues.

Romantic statues communicate how you feel about someone a lot better than flowers or chocolates can. They are three dimensional representations of your love.

Here are two that merit discussion:

1. Swept Away is a beautiful piece by Carlo Bronti. Although it is made out of high quality designer resin it appears to be shaped from crystals. The love of the male and female is unmistakable.

2. The Embrace is an erotic statue by Kaleb Martyn. Just seeing it tells you all.

Both statues are affordable and are a lasting remembrance of love. Much more lasting than traditional Valentine's Day fare.

Visit us at at Unique Gifts and Décor where you will also find great home decor and gifts ideas.

Quick Tips for Outdoor Wall Décor

One way to enhance the appearance of your outdoor décor is to focus on your outdoor walls.  Here are a few ideas:

1.  Put metal window boxes beneath your windows and fill them with flowers or plants.

2.  Become a fan of Greenmen.  No this isn't some rival to the Blue Man Group.  Greenmen is a centuries old art style first used in churches.   The best way to describe it is that it is a sculpture of a face surrounded by leaves, branches or vines.  Rather than describing it, it is easier to look at the pictures.  These things may be an acquired taste but they really are unique décor.

3.  Attach a large address marker to an outdoor wall personalized with your address.  Or if you prefer, get a lawn stake and display it in your front yard. 

4.  Get a weathervane.  This may sound odd, but weathervanes aren't just for farms anymore.  They are beautifully sculpted pieces of art.

5.  Go for broke – Get a dragon or gargoyle wall hanging.  They lay flat so that they look like they are crawling up your house.

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The Uniqueness of Egyptian Art

Egyptian art is a truly unique art form.  There are people who have devoted their lives to the recovery, preservation and interpretation of it.  The uniqueness of this art is best explained by the fact that the Egyptians did not strive for realistic depictions.  Rather, they wanted to present powerful images.  Egyptian art was used as an expression of social order.  For example, important people were painted larger than others and the gods were depicted as larger than life.

We are pleased to offer authentic replicas of ancient Egyptian statues and other home decor items that reflect this incredible style.   

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Resin Statues

Many of our indoor and outdoor statues and sculptures are made of designer resin - so what is that? 

Resin is a synthetic polymer material. It has the appearance of metal and the feel of wood. It is much lighter in weight than concrete or stone.

The big advantage of resin over other materials used for statues and sculptures such as concrete, metal, porcelain or ceramic is that, when poured as a liquid into a mold, it takes on any shape in amazing detail.  The results that are produced are so great that higher quality statues of animals and children which require fine detailing are often made of resin.

Sometimes resin costs more than concrete or stone, but since it is much lighter, in the end the entire product can cost less because of lower shipping costs.  And, as stated, neither concrete nor stone can provide the same level of detail.

Resin is very durable which is why it is used for outdoor statues and sculptures.  However, like most other materials prolonged exposure to extreme heat or cold can damage it.

Look at the difference in detail between the resin gorilla at the upper left and the porcelain gorilla at bottom right.

You can see the fine detail of durable resin in a number of our statues, clocks and illuminated sculptures.

If you want something lasting or if you want to give someone a lasting gift, a resin product is the way to go.  Check out more of our statues and sculptures at http://uniquegiftsanddecor.com/index.html