Profitable Adventure

When I first thought about decorating our outdoor spaces, I immediately thought about new furniture, pathways and all the things you see on the television programs that cost so much to redo and build. I quickly realized that these types of improvements, though they would be wonderful, are way out of our budget these days so I had to come up with another idea. Since I wanted a place to be filled with color, I thought about a planter that I had seen and liked so I went with some a lovely planters that I could place around the patio and deck and plant an assortment of blooming plants. (more…)

According to the Roman philosopher, Pliny the Elder, the Italian town of Portofino was originally named Port of the Dolphins (Portus Delphini ) because of the number of those animals found in the bay. Today, in addition to serving as a regional center, the fishing village of Portofino attracts people from all over the world and is considered one of the loveliest spots on the Mediterranean. The Portofino European View tapestry captures the charm of this magical place. Shadows fall across the faces of the tall, angular building clustered along the waterfront. Groups of awning cafés and umbrellaed tables are scattered about the promenade. Elegant sailboats with slender masts sit in the still, reflective water. In the distance, a wider view of the harbor shows purple mountains surmounted by gold hued clouds. (more…)

People all over the world love to collect and exhibit art objects in their home and place of work. They take pride in collecting such wonderful art pieces. Collecting and displaying tapestries has become a hobby for some people. Some prefer to collect modern wall decor and some are great fans of medieval tapestries. They go to great lengths to acquire lovely and unique wall hanging. These works-of-art are preferred by people because of the ease of displaying it, such as with the Lady Godiva Tapestry. (more…)