Organize Your Home Inventory - Now is the Time!

In this time of fires, natural disasters and burglaries it is never to soon to document your home's belongings. You will have to know this information if you ever plan to file an insurance claim. The normal thought is that "it won't happen to me". That is what the victims of Katrina, the tornados in Oklahoma, Kansas & Tennessee, fires in Florida and the flooding in North Dakota & Minnesota thought.

You have heard the old saying, "it is better to be safe than sorry" and it holds true in these instances. Do you have records that you can grab in case of a fire or natural disaster? I will guarantee you that between 60% and 90% will say 'no'. Organizing your records can be done by you, but do you know where to start. Do you have the time? There are small businesses that perform these services for consumers.

Don't wait until disaster affects you, Prepare Today!

Mini Zen Fountain Makes a Great Tabletop Addition

This miniature tabletop water fountain fills a quiet area with the entrancing sound of rain falling gently in the bamboo forest, inspiring a welcome feeling of tranquility and peace. An elegant piece for your home decor.

Cordless self-contained tabletop water fountain runs on two AA batteries (not included). All you need to do for this tabletop water fountain is just add water and a tea light to create an instant Zen retreat!

The candle is not included with this fountain. It is made from poly resin and plastic. 4 1/8" diameter x 5 1/2" high. A very nice addition to any tabletop.

4 Tier Plant Stand

Form meets function in this versatile design! This interesting screen has four graduated-height panels, each topped with a secure plant shelf, which is foldable to fit any area.

This wrought iron plant stand has a black finish and you will have to supply the plants or flowers and pots. This plant stand measures 32" x 8" x 24 3/4" high and can be placed inside by a window or sliding door or out on your back deck for just a few ideas.

This iron plant stand will a great addition to your home decor that will hold 4 of your favorite plants or flowers. This iron plant stand also makes it easy on you for maintaining and watering of your plants.

A nice decorative piece to add to your home decor!

Dolphin Sunset Tabletop Water Fountain

As the sun sinks low after another perfect summer day, a family of dolphins happily frolic atop the curling surf. This tabletop water fountain combines an entrancing scene of tropical splendor with the soothing sounds and liquid sparkle of a dancing waterfall!

This water fountain is made of poly resin and has an electric water pump with a UL recognized cord. It measures 8" x 4 3/4" x 6 1/4" high.

With it's beauful bright colors this tabletop water fountain will look great in your family room or home office.

Want a small piece to accent your tabletop, hutch or entertainment center? Consider a tabletop water fountain. They don't take up allot of space and their are numerous options to fit your home decor.

As water flows gently over tiny chimes down to polished river stones, it creates sounds of serenity in this sound-activated Zen shaped tabletop water fountain. This unique piece makes a splendid centerpiece on a coffee or hall table.

This tabletop water fountain uses 2 AA batteries (not included) and is made of poly resin. It measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" x 7 1/2" high. You will love to relax to the sounds of natural running water.

A tabletop water fountain makes a great addition to your home decor.

Small Room Decorating Ideas on a Budget

A challenge many families have in their homes is decorating a small room on a budget. Here are some low budget decorating ideas your small rooms.

1. Use warm rich colors in a small room. The windows you should drape with fabric and add some pillows and throw blankets to cozy up with. Purposely make your room cozy, and your special style will show through, not the size of the room.
   
2. Reduce the clutter! This is a typical problem with small spaces and the quickest to fix. Move everything out of the room and start bringing them back in one at a time until it's perfect for you.
   
3. Use large scale items in a small room. Using a few larger pieces helps reduce clutter. The same goes for the artwork. Hang one big painting instead of small collections.
4. Keep your windows and slick surfaces sparkling clean. the clean reflection will make a room look brighter, fresher and larger.
5. Paint one wall a deep rich color to add depth to your room. Leave the other walls all the same color. For example all white or a much lighter version of the color used on your wall of focal point.
6. Finally, remember to use double duty items in the room. If you have a chest of drawers this can hold a TV and your magazines or games. A futon sofa can double as a guest room, and a pine chest can be used as a coffee table and also storage for linens.

These are all great small room decorating ideas. Remember, for small rooms you need to have creative decorating ideas!

Mountain Eagle Tabletop Water Fountain

Make an elegant addition to your living room or home office with this tabletop water fountain. This decorative water fountain features a bald eagle as it rides the breeze above a rocky cliff side, with his eyes constantly scanning the cascading crystal waters for signs of prey.

This beautiful tabletop water fountain brings the sight and sound of outdoor beauty into your home or office. Just simply add water to instantly create a majestic miniature wildlife scene! You will love to relax to the sounds of natural running water.

This tabletop water fountain comes with an electric water pump, has a UL recognized cord and is made of ceramic. The fountain measures 8 1/2" x 9" x 13" high. Makes a great decoration at your entrance way welcoming your visitors.

Country Apple Plant Stand For Your Home Decor

Looking for a plant stand to add to your home decor? Well here is one that will enhance anyone's home decor. Decorate your home with this 3-tier wrought iron plant stand. Put your favorite plants on proud display with this country-style wrought iron plant stand! An apple-branch motif adds charm and color to a graceful triple-tier “gate” design.


This 3-tier plant stand is made of solid wrought iron construction for long lasting and beautiful look. This stand measures 19 1/4" x 15 1/2" x 19 3/4" high. Makes a perfect addition to your home decor. This wrought iron plant stand is great for decorating small areas or placed in front of a window to showcase your favorite plants or flowers.

Selecting Art For Your Home

Selecting art for your home or can be enjoyable and an adventure. For you to be successful you will need to decide what kind of art you like, how it will fit in with your present decor and how to display the art in order for you to get the best effect in your home.

To browse art in your community check out art fairs, local exhibitions and art galleries. Even your smaller towns normally have a non-profit gallery space or displays in cafe's or restaurants for local artists. In bigger cities you will often find monthly open houses at galleries where you view there art.

But today with the Internet this is where you can find the largest variety and depth of fine art available throughout the world. Museums actually have websites where you can see there artwork and you can also visit hundreds of artists' websites.

Size and color are the two major factors to consider when selecting art for your home. You don't want artwork that is to large as it will overwhelm and the art that is to small will get lost and look out of proportion. When you are selecting a painting, select one or two of the boldest colors of your room and look for the painting to have those colors in it. Another option is the select a painting is to choose art that has muted colors, black and white art or artwork that is framed that mutes its color impact on the decor.

When selecting and displaying art you have to experiment to see what pleases you. You'll be well-rewarded for the time you spent by finding more satisfaction in the art and in your home.