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Sterling Silver Skull Necklace
Sleek and solid, this stylized skull pendant is an artist-original design crafted in solid sterling silver. The skull pendant measures 1" in height and includes an 18" sterling silver chain. Handcrafted in the USA.
Price: 59.99
Ceramic Serving Set with Pewter Mouse Cheese Spreader
Serve up a dashing display of chic color and creative concoctions! Perfect for cheeses or hor d'oeuvres, this serving set includes an 12x6" rectangular tray of ceramic earthenware, a smaller 3" condiment/relish/spread dish of ceramic earthenware and an adorable pewter mouse cheese spreader. Handcrafted in the USA.
Price: 79.99
Sailfish Metal Wall Sculpture
A favorite nautical symbol in a full spectrum of wonderful color! This striking sailfish is cut from ground steel and hand-painted with colorful transparent paints that provide a fantastic reflective glow. Sturdy, yet lightweight, this sculpture creates an energetic focal point on any wall! Crafted in South Carolina. Recommended for indoor use only.
Price: 82.99
The Good Book Leather Journal
The Good Book Leather Journal features 160 pages of acid-free, archival-quality, thick cotton rag paper torn, folded, and stitched by hand. The pages are bound to thick leather of the highest quality and includes an attached wrap to secure the book when not in use. Best of all, the entire journal is handmade in the USA. Pages measure 5 x 6.5 inches. Available in 2 colors: Buckskin or Dark Brown.
Price: 42.99
Cup of Yarn Scarf Knitting Kit
Each 'Cup of Yarn' includes all the ingredients needed to create a multicolored full length scarf! The kit includes 270 yards of colorful acrylic yarn, a pair of 14-inch bamboo knitting needles and an instruction booklet. The finished scarf is shrink-proof and machine washable. Choose from four gorgeous flavors! Made in the USA.
Price: 18.99
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The History of Wicker Garden Furniture
Furniture is, quite obviously, an essential part of human society. Since well before the beginning of recorded history, people have been making use of at least some form of crafted furniture, and before that there can be little doubt that they made use of advantageous parts of their surroundings, such as well-shaped rocks or logs, with a similar end result. While the presence of furniture has not changed in all of this time, though, it can be certainly said that the furniture itself has very much changed over the years. In fact, essentially every aspect of furniture has changed, with the possible exception of its basic purpose.
People still sit on chairs and set thing on tables, so change can only go so far. However, one of the most interesting aspects to look at chance through over time are the materials used in the creation of the furniture. Some materials, such as stone, have largely disappeared, replaced by new things such as plastics. And other materials have remained. Take as an example the wicker garden furniture that many people have in their gardens. Believe it or not, that wicker garden furniture is the modern incarnation of an ancient legacy of furniture construction.
The processes that are used in the making of that wicker garden furniture are nothing new. They have been used, in some variation or another, since the days of the ancient Egyptians, and perhaps even farther back. Yes, wicker has its roots in the cultures of days long gone, where people had to make their furniture out of whatever they had on hand. While peoples such as the ancient Egyptians might not have had an abundance of all building materials, but there is one thing that they had a virtually endless supply of: reeds.
The Nile River, you see, had banks that were lined with reeds by the thousands. Of course, with so many of these reeds around, it was only natural that the ancient Egyptians would find a constructive use for them, and that they did by weaving the reeds together into wicker baskets and furniture which were used for centuries in the ancient Egyptian empire.
However, the wicker garden furniture you know and love had a long ways yet to go before reaching its present day form. As time went on, the practice of weaving reeds into wicker furniture and various wicker containers began to spread. At the time, Egypt was the trade capital of the Mediterranean area, and when money changes hands, culture often does as well.
And so it was that the process of making wicker objects spread throughout the world, showing up very prominently in medieval European cultures, as well as many other places. People began using materials other than the reeds that were used in Egypt, such as willow rods, and other flexible woods that would not break when woven (such as bamboo.) Eventually as technology allowed, people even began using synthetic materials. And that brings the history of your wicker garden furniture to the present, although chances are, there are many years of wicker history yet to be written.
Copyright ? Jared Winston, 2006. All Rights Reserved.
Today more and more people are looking to add the rustic warmth of wicker furniture to their homes. Wicker Essentials will provide you free advice about discount wicker furniture and much more.
Current garden decor News
IKEA Kitchen Event: Get A $100 Gift Card For Every $1000 You Spend (Sept. 22-Nov 2)
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:20:49 -0700
The IKEA Kitchen Event is on again. Now through November 2, you'll get a $100 gift card for every $1000 you spend on building the IKEA Kitchen of your dreams. They've got tons of sample kitchens here -- we'll take one each, please. The Kitchen Event includes appliances (in previous promotions they'd been excluded) but excludes countertops, sinks, faucets, delivery and installation. Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com and Compare Prices on Computers and Electronics at PriceCanada.com
Thinking inside the box
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:18:42 GMT
On Monday, if you happen to find yourself on Interstate 880 between San Jose and Alameda, look closely at the payload on the semi-trailers whizzing by, heading south.
Blume Outdoor Garden Ornament Plaque
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:00:16 -0700
Blume Outdoor Garden Ornament PlaqueSeptember 28th, 2008 St. Patrick Statue 28Wx21Dx72H inches Available in Fiberstone or Fiberglass Fiberstone has a rough surface and fiberglass has a smooth surface. Both materials are about half the weight of cement and can be outdoors year round. By mastering the art of casting our home decor and outdoor garden statues, decoration, gargoyles, dragons, angels, cherubs, cupid, fairy, dedo, busts, planters, urns, pots, garden benches, pedestals, columns,
Gardening Is For the Birds – Part II
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:42:54 -0700
Gardening Is For the Birds – Part II countrybutterfly, September 25, 2008 Let’s talk about the housing market – the “Bird” housing market, to be precise. Let me first say that I love bird houses. From nesting and roosting boxes to elaborate bird houses, from cute and decorative to simply functional, I love them all. They make me feel good just looking at them. When I look at bird houses I see bird homes. I love that……… But what should you look for when shopping for a bird home? Know th
Sterling Silver Skull Necklace
Sleek and solid, this stylized skull pendant is an artist-original design crafted in solid sterling silver. The skull pendant measures 1" in height and includes an 18" sterling silver chain. Handcrafted in the USA.
Price: 59.99
Ceramic Serving Set with Pewter Mouse Cheese Spreader
Serve up a dashing display of chic color and creative concoctions! Perfect for cheeses or hor d'oeuvres, this serving set includes an 12x6" rectangular tray of ceramic earthenware, a smaller 3" condiment/relish/spread dish of ceramic earthenware and an adorable pewter mouse cheese spreader. Handcrafted in the USA.
Price: 79.99
Sailfish Metal Wall Sculpture
A favorite nautical symbol in a full spectrum of wonderful color! This striking sailfish is cut from ground steel and hand-painted with colorful transparent paints that provide a fantastic reflective glow. Sturdy, yet lightweight, this sculpture creates an energetic focal point on any wall! Crafted in South Carolina. Recommended for indoor use only.
Price: 82.99
The Good Book Leather Journal
The Good Book Leather Journal features 160 pages of acid-free, archival-quality, thick cotton rag paper torn, folded, and stitched by hand. The pages are bound to thick leather of the highest quality and includes an attached wrap to secure the book when not in use. Best of all, the entire journal is handmade in the USA. Pages measure 5 x 6.5 inches. Available in 2 colors: Buckskin or Dark Brown.
Price: 42.99
Cup of Yarn Scarf Knitting Kit
Each 'Cup of Yarn' includes all the ingredients needed to create a multicolored full length scarf! The kit includes 270 yards of colorful acrylic yarn, a pair of 14-inch bamboo knitting needles and an instruction booklet. The finished scarf is shrink-proof and machine washable. Choose from four gorgeous flavors! Made in the USA.
Price: 18.99
A garden decor Artilce for Your Viewing
The History of Wicker Garden Furniture
Furniture is, quite obviously, an essential part of human society. Since well before the beginning of recorded history, people have been making use of at least some form of crafted furniture, and before that there can be little doubt that they made use of advantageous parts of their surroundings, such as well-shaped rocks or logs, with a similar end result. While the presence of furniture has not changed in all of this time, though, it can be certainly said that the furniture itself has very much changed over the years. In fact, essentially every aspect of furniture has changed, with the possible exception of its basic purpose.
People still sit on chairs and set thing on tables, so change can only go so far. However, one of the most interesting aspects to look at chance through over time are the materials used in the creation of the furniture. Some materials, such as stone, have largely disappeared, replaced by new things such as plastics. And other materials have remained. Take as an example the wicker garden furniture that many people have in their gardens. Believe it or not, that wicker garden furniture is the modern incarnation of an ancient legacy of furniture construction.
The processes that are used in the making of that wicker garden furniture are nothing new. They have been used, in some variation or another, since the days of the ancient Egyptians, and perhaps even farther back. Yes, wicker has its roots in the cultures of days long gone, where people had to make their furniture out of whatever they had on hand. While peoples such as the ancient Egyptians might not have had an abundance of all building materials, but there is one thing that they had a virtually endless supply of: reeds.
The Nile River, you see, had banks that were lined with reeds by the thousands. Of course, with so many of these reeds around, it was only natural that the ancient Egyptians would find a constructive use for them, and that they did by weaving the reeds together into wicker baskets and furniture which were used for centuries in the ancient Egyptian empire.
However, the wicker garden furniture you know and love had a long ways yet to go before reaching its present day form. As time went on, the practice of weaving reeds into wicker furniture and various wicker containers began to spread. At the time, Egypt was the trade capital of the Mediterranean area, and when money changes hands, culture often does as well.
And so it was that the process of making wicker objects spread throughout the world, showing up very prominently in medieval European cultures, as well as many other places. People began using materials other than the reeds that were used in Egypt, such as willow rods, and other flexible woods that would not break when woven (such as bamboo.) Eventually as technology allowed, people even began using synthetic materials. And that brings the history of your wicker garden furniture to the present, although chances are, there are many years of wicker history yet to be written.
Copyright ? Jared Winston, 2006. All Rights Reserved.
Today more and more people are looking to add the rustic warmth of wicker furniture to their homes. Wicker Essentials will provide you free advice about discount wicker furniture and much more.
Current garden decor News
IKEA Kitchen Event: Get A $100 Gift Card For Every $1000 You Spend (Sept. 22-Nov 2)
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:20:49 -0700
The IKEA Kitchen Event is on again. Now through November 2, you'll get a $100 gift card for every $1000 you spend on building the IKEA Kitchen of your dreams. They've got tons of sample kitchens here -- we'll take one each, please. The Kitchen Event includes appliances (in previous promotions they'd been excluded) but excludes countertops, sinks, faucets, delivery and installation. Find more Canadian deals at RedFlagDeals.com and Compare Prices on Computers and Electronics at PriceCanada.com
Thinking inside the box
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 04:18:42 GMT
On Monday, if you happen to find yourself on Interstate 880 between San Jose and Alameda, look closely at the payload on the semi-trailers whizzing by, heading south.
Blume Outdoor Garden Ornament Plaque
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 02:00:16 -0700
Blume Outdoor Garden Ornament PlaqueSeptember 28th, 2008 St. Patrick Statue 28Wx21Dx72H inches Available in Fiberstone or Fiberglass Fiberstone has a rough surface and fiberglass has a smooth surface. Both materials are about half the weight of cement and can be outdoors year round. By mastering the art of casting our home decor and outdoor garden statues, decoration, gargoyles, dragons, angels, cherubs, cupid, fairy, dedo, busts, planters, urns, pots, garden benches, pedestals, columns,
Gardening Is For the Birds – Part II
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:42:54 -0700
Gardening Is For the Birds – Part II countrybutterfly, September 25, 2008 Let’s talk about the housing market – the “Bird” housing market, to be precise. Let me first say that I love bird houses. From nesting and roosting boxes to elaborate bird houses, from cute and decorative to simply functional, I love them all. They make me feel good just looking at them. When I look at bird houses I see bird homes. I love that……… But what should you look for when shopping for a bird home? Know th
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