September 25, 2008

Olive Oil Bottles As Decoration

Filed under: Home Decoration — admin @ 9:17 pm

Before we begin, let’s discuss what we hope you will learn through this descriptive article about olive oil bottles as decoration. Then we can begin to piece it together for the reader.

Olive oil bottles don’t have to be tucked away in a cupboard. Many of us typically consider these items to be purely utilitarian in looks and design. However, There are tons of decorative olive oil bottles on the market that will serve to make great additions to your kitchen decor long after the product inside has been used.

In fact, some designers create olive oil bottles that boast beautiful images that are hand painted. These decorative kitchen items come in a variety of different motifs that are sure to suit just about any homes decor. Quality olive oil bottles are constructed of glass and should have a touch of elegant style.

If you feel that you have not learned anything new thus far, there is a whole new realm of information in the rest of this article.

I chose to purchase a handful of these items to fit my Old World kitchen decor. I was looking for a Tuscan theme and the olive oil bottles were the perfect addition to my motif. Fortunately, many of the designs were relevant to my particular interior decorating ideas.

The general theme was Tuscan but I also wanted to capture our love of fine wine as well in the decor. The hand-painted olive oil bottle designs include many lovely scenes that embrace Old World style as well as a general appreciation for wine. Following are four examples of four olive oil bottles that I chose for my decor.

The first hand painted design that stuck my interest in the collection was the wine and cheese motif. This was one of the most outstanding olive oil bottles in the selection that I saw. The strong colors, the contrasting cheese and wine as well as the magnificent detail were too much to ignore. The wine and cheese was a must-have.

I invested in two other olive oil bottles that offered attractive Tuscan vineyard designs. One bottle presented a close-up image of rich purple grapes ripening on the vine. The second presented a striking scene of a growing vineyard that was so realistic I felt as if I could walk right into it and pick a grape.

These three items should have been plenty to add color and interest into my kitchen. However, wine is secondary to our first love: coffee. I found a couple of lovely olive oil bottles in a French cafe motif. They don’t really have the Old World feel of the Tuscan designs but they suit our kitchen perfectly.

If you want to add some style to your everyday cooking experience you might want to invest in a couple olive oil bottles for your space. You may find that your kitchen produces things that are as appealing to the eyes as they are to the taste buds.

As my smart mother used to say, knowledge equals power, so continue gathering knowledge about olive oil bottles as decoration until you feel you have read plenty about the subject. You can find more on this interesting topic if you Google it.

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February 27, 2008

Chili Pepper Decor

Filed under: Home Decoration — admin @ 6:32 pm

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Red is a great color for just about any kitchen space. The color is associated with energy and well-being and it actually stimulates that appetite. If you want to incorporate this hot color into your interior decorating ideas, you might want to consider chili pepper decor for your space.

The bright red pepper is lovely to see in a kitchen space. There is something so appealing about the design that I couldn’t resist adopting it into my own home. The chili pepper decor didn’t take over the kitchen at first. The process was pretty gradual. Following are some supplies that led to a room filled with this spicy theme.

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The first item I received in this decorative kitchen theme was a pair of salt and pepper shakers. They are bright, bright red and shaped like chili peppers. I love the high gloss finish and the deep red color. Since these items were in plain sight all day long I thought about using a chili pepper decor motif for the room.

I went back-and-forth on this decision because I was pretty happy with my black and white design that I had before. However, the hot red shakers really caught my eye each and every time I entered the room. They made me want to cook and they made me want to consider the chili pepper decor a little more seriously.

My friends were also attracted to the idea of the chili pepper decor idea for my kitchen. The person who bought the shakers probably had no idea that the gift would lead to a collection of items that fill the room with vibrant color. She also didn’t know that it would lead to other similar gifts from others.

My sister bought me a pitcher that is just perfect for the chili pepper decor motif. She figured that it would go well with the shakers that we all love so much. That present was followed by a whole ensemble of placemats, napkins and curtains all suiting the chili pepper decor. My husband bought these.

I love the look in my kitchen and I think that the chili pepper decor goes perfectly with the overall black and white room. It really adds character and color to the space. It looks as if the entire room was renovated but all that was added was a few bright, vibrant items that set the whole tone in the area.

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Tags: chili pepper decor, decorative kitchen, interior decorating, interior decorating ideas, salt and pepper shakers

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