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We talked about Spring coming today and what better way to think of that than a Planter Table? That’s right the table in the images below has a row of fresh grass going through it. Naturally you’ll have to offer it plenty of water and love in order to make sure you grass stays green all through the year but the Planter Table is definitely an interesting, modern, table design. On the other hand the Planter Table might not exactly qualify as your next dinner table so you should definitely find a purpose for it before you go ahead and purchase it. But I’m afraid the cat doesn’t come with the Planter Table, so you’ll have to figure that part too. Via Emily Wettstein

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Tambino is revolutionizing the prosaic bed-rail by  making it more useful and even eye-catching. Their entire collection of bed-rails are vibrant, playful and gorgeous and one can choose from themes like soccer,flowerpots and  even a  Noah’s Ark. All the bed-rails have been designed by Jessica Cohen who showcases a fun and unique  contemporary artistic sensibility. The collection is also reasonably priced and  prices ranges from $70 to $200. To have a look at the entire collection to choose the perfect bed-rail for your bundle of joy, check out the Tambino store on Etsy.

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If plain walls are boring and wall paper patters are too crowded looking for you, then wall stencils are the answer for you. This is a simple way to create patterns and drawings; even letterings on walls by using stencil cutouts of cardboard, metal, or other materials and color substances such as ink, paint, and so on.

Wall stencils or window stencils can be a beautiful way to accentuate any background and to personalize not just walls but also furniture, crafts and so on.

You can use motifs that are geometrical in pattern, or floral, other natural motif such as animals, woods or butterflies or which may even be a favorite quote, a bit of scripture, and so on. Here are some basic wall stencils tips to help you get started –

• Make sure that the surface that you want to stencil is suitable for the purpose. The surface to be used for wall stencils should be smooth, free from cracks, with flat paint rather than high gloss paint. If required, lightly sand the area to be stenciled.

• You will need basic supplies such as marking pencils, appropriate adhesive material for the stencil, ruler, brushes, paint, palette and paper towels for your DIY wall stencils project. Flat tipped or domed brushes are best for creating wall stencils. You may find these items at home or at the nearby hardware or craft store.

• When it comes to actually creating the stencil drawing, make sure that there isn’t too much paint on the brush. Dip only the bristles of the brush, so that the result is not blotchy. The pain can seep behind the stencil and mar the effect if there is too much paint on the brush. The wall stencils should have crisp and sharp edges and shouldn’t be blurry or indistinct.

• There are two basic wall stenciling methods – stippling, and swirling. The former consists of tapping or dabbing the brush into the stencil cutout openings and the latter is a use of swirling circular motions. Stippling offers a flatter result with less depth, shading your design and lending variation and texture to it. Applying less or more pressure with the brush can greatly vary the result that you get.

• One can use different items such as sponge or cotton to get different effects for your wall stencils. Also you can create variety by not filling in the entire opening of the stencil but etching only the outline or the edge of the stencil.

• One can also create wall stencils variations by adding glaze to the paint.

• Before creating the design directly on the wall that will be the actual project, it makes sense to carry out trial run on paper to see the results you are likely to get. Even after that, try out a small design on a less visible part of the walls to see what the result is likely to be when the wall stencils are actually applied to the walls.

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In case you are going to decorate your home, start with the colors. Here are the color trends for 2011 that may help you choosing the right color for your home.

Forget the neutral color palette and concentrate on the bright and bold colors. This will refresh your home and create a different atmosphere. For instance, if your home is in country style, add some fresh air by painting the walls in lime green. This is a zesty youthful color, which can literately turn your home into a green oasis.

The so called smoke trend is all about the modern elephant gray color. It is also the color of the smoke as it adds some sophisticated atmosphere.

In case you are bored from the white walls in your living room, play with the colors. You can choose smoke walls and soft blue furniture. This is the trendiest combination of the year.

If you are looking for a color in the bedroom, the fern green color is perhaps the right one. It is also the color of the corals and aqua’s, so don’t hesitate to paint the walls in this peaceful and yet, very deep color.

Surely the trend for the year is painting walls in hot pink. This aggressive and moody color is said to be too bright to be used for walls, but this year this trend has changed.

Go for hot pink walls, in case you want to create modern and yet classy atmosphere at home. Create a contrast by adding white or black furniture, this way the walls in hot pink will sparkle in new nuances. One of the hot picks of the year is the combination of unusual paint colors. For instance, go for grey trim, lavender walls and pink ceilings.

Add some silver accents and dark lacquered ebonized hardwood. The result will be a modern and yet very vintage room, which will differ with its bright spirit. The eco esthetic trend is another fashionable decision that includes the combination of smooth blue, elephant gray, tender pink and delicate brown.

Go for these paints, in case you are living in an apartment. This will give you a natural look and amazing atmosphere of color harmony.

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