Home About Writers Categories Recent Issues Subscribe Contact File Transfer





Shellie Blevens
Shellie Blevens has 17 years of experience in the window covering and decorating field. She may be reached at 620-231-5440 for a free consultation. The Home Place at 616 N. Broadway is a full line Hunter Douglas dealer and appointments can be made to meet with Shellie Blevens, the owner and professional decorator to determine what would work best for you. They also carry custom window treatments by Graber and Comfortex. Custom made fabric beddings and window treatments can also be made at the Home Place, and there are many, many fabrics to choose from. The Home Place has been in business since 1983 and Shellie Blevens has owned it since 1996.
Home Furnishings
2012-08-01 16:12:06
Using candles to decorate
A- Candles are a wonderful and popular way to beautify your home no matter the style of home décor. In fact, 7 out of 10 US households use candles in decorating their homes and candle sales are estimated at $2 billion annually. Today, consumers are using candles as a focal point of interior design as well as for the sense of relaxation and indulgence it brings to any room. First, you need to know that you have vast choices in types, styles and scents. It is estimated that there are over 10,000 different candle scents available in the United States. While that number is astonishing, it is understandable when you realize that consumers list "scent" as most important in choosing candles for their home. Choose scents that are pleasing to you and that reflect the mood you are trying to create for the space. If you want a cozy feel, you might choose caramel, apple, or cinnamon. For a tropical, get-away-from-it-all feel you might choose coconut, pineapple, or mango. Next, you will want to consider the style of your home, and compliment that with your choice in the style of candle, candleholder, and candle color. There are many different and exciting candleholders out there, from tall striking holders to colorful art glass lanterns. However, do not restrict yourself to those choices alone. Anything that can hold a candle upright and capture drips is a potential holder. I have seen a very creative candle display using canning jars. Displaying candles in home décor also involves deciding on how to group them. Try groups of odd number and various heights to add visual interest. One thing to know about candles is that not all candles are created equal. Many candles are pure paraffin while others have a combination of paraffin, bee’s wax or soy wax. Depending on the purity of wax can determine how clean the candle will burn in your home & how much time the candle, will actually burn. So sometimes, it’s worth spending a little more on a candle to keep soot out of your house and have a candle that will burn for many hours. My favorite clean burning candles have a soy blend and nice fresh scents.
 
The Q & A Times Journal accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or photographs.Materials will not be returned unless accompanied by a stamped, self-addressed envelope. Thank you.
 
Wildcard SSL Certificates