Throwing a Party

January 26, 2012 by GardenCity  
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After my husband was promoted, I asked him to invite a few of his colleagues at work to come over our home for a simple dinner. This is in celebration for the promotion my husband was just given, and to give thanks to his team who has helped him to be where he is right [...]

Decorating Simplicity

December 14, 2011 by GardenCity  
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As an interior decorator, it is not only important for me to transform an ordinary space into a wonderful area; it is a must to be able to make the home a place where the owners can be themselves. My clients are always a priority, and while there are some things which I would want [...]

Proper Placement for Scone Lighting Fixtures

December 12, 2011 by GardenCity  
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The scone is a kind of light fixture that is small and is attached to the wall. Scones provide both lighting and decorative purposes. It is a great way to modernize the home. Picking out the right kind of lighting should be planned carefully. In the case of scones, it works well in areas where [...]

Decorative Effect

December 12, 2011 by GardenCity  
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For this coming weekend, I had invited a few friends to come over for a wine and cheese party. My college friends and I would usually take turns in hosting these get togethers, in order to have the time to catch up on each other. It does not have to be anything fancy, so long [...]

Scented Memories

September 1, 2011 by GardenCity  
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Coming home to a clean home is what any homeowner desires. There is nothing like entering a house full of wonderful and magnificent scents truly differentiate one’s house from the usual quarters that emits not so pleasant odors. Nobody wants to come home to a house that smells like fish and like your neighborhood Chinese [...]

Decor Candles

July 13, 2011 by GardenCity  
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Candles are great centerpieces for coffee tables and dining tables. Just decorate it with flowers and marbles and they are already pleasing to the eyes. Pillar candles in different sizes and colors are considered to be the most well-liked for these centerpieces. It can be without scent or one can go with a fragranced pillar [...]

Make an Interesting Table Centerpiece

May 31, 2011 by GardenCity  
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Votive candles are more or less specific in their shape and size. This makes it easy to fit them into appropriate candle holders. There are glass containers made specially for votive candles. They are the perfect shape, diameter and height. If you use votive candles often it will be a good idea to get [...]

Why Natural Candles are Preferable

April 21, 2011 by GardenCity  
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If we have a choice, we will certainly use natural candles. These are non-toxic, paraffin-free candles at affordable prices. Natural candles are made from 100% sustainably farmed palm wax. Another natural material is beeswax. Like palm wax, beeswax is sustainable. It is, however, much more expensive than palm wax. Today, palm wax remains the most [...]

Why Soy Wax Candles are Preferred by Environmentalists

October 14, 2010 by GardenCity  
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An alternative to paraffin is beeswax. This is natural wax produced in the beehive by honey bees. Beeswax burns differently from paraffin. It burns cleanly, with little or no wax dripping down the sides and little visible smoke. The flame has a warmer glow that is yellowish in color. The only negative thing about beeswax [...]

Lighten Up Your Life

October 14, 2010 by GardenCity  
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Candles are a great way to create a warm ambiance in any home. Candelabras are a stylish was to display the candles in your home. For those of you who are unfamiliar with candle accessories, a candelabra is a branched, unique candle holder that consists of two or more candles. Beneath each candle holder is [...]

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