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Incorporating obelisks into your decor
How obelisks provide both history and spiritual grace in a room. Obelisks evoke a sense of long-ago dynasties, from Ancient Greece to Egypt and the Roman Empire. These stately structures were often used to mark an entryway or to designate a special location. In today's home decor, a well-placed
obelisk can designate a special spot within your
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 Home Accessories Inspired by Classic ArchitectureThe classics are timeless. Classic architecture seems to transcend time itself. You can add a touch of timelessness with miniature classic architectural models to rooms in your home. More than just decor, architectural home accessories lend an air of sophistication and attention to detail in any room. Artists and engineers have used architectural models since the advent of building large and lasting structures to assist in envisioning the end product. These accurate models helped the artisan or builder to make critical changes in design or support before the project started, whether it was an actual building or a detailed painting. Michelangelo, Pierre Lescot and Leonardo DaVinci were among the masters of the Renaissance who regularly used scale models before painting or building. Home accessories inspired by classic architecture pay homage to those masters who wielded the talent and skill to create lasting monuments to a time when beauty and elegance in architecture was not just a luxury, it was a necessity. Echo those elements at home in your decor by placing architectural home accessories, singly or in groups, in strategic locations of your home. Classical architectural details include the graceful curves and arches of the Italian Renaissance, whose cathedral domes, cupolas and loggias have penetrated the imaginations of the artists of history and inspired designs of modern buildings we see every day. The smaller versions of these pieces seem to encourage creativity and inspiration. These lovely architectural home accessories can be arranged in pairs, alone or in groups, inviting guests to inspect the pieces and admire the exquisite detail of each one. The swirling minarets of Russia's St Basil's Cathedral and other structures of the mid- to late Muscovite Period in detailed miniature instantly attract the eye when standing alone. Place a few of these similarly styled architectural home accessories together, and the impact is multiplied to graceful effect. Obelisks seem to engender the sense of ancient times. Found all over the world but most famously in Egypt, the obelisk is believed to be a monument to the sun’s rays. Scaled down, these architectural home accessories create instant drama in any room in the house. Alone, these pieces are stunning to look at. Combining the stark angles of an obelisk with smaller items in rounded shapes creates a collection that just naturally seems to be destined together. Graceful staircases can instill wonder when displayed in small scale on a table or desk. These pieces at first seem incomplete. Upon closer examination, you discover that they are not just complete, but they are whole – able to stand alone as a perfect piece of architectural art. For the sophisticated home, the addition of architectural home accessories can inspire wonder and creativity while providing structure to any room's decor.
 Bringing Magic Home with Porcelain AccessoriesThe gossamer beauty of porcelain has entranced humanity for close to two thousand years. Originating in China, porcelain had become highly sought after all over the world by the 14th century, whose artisans had perfected the fabrication. Since then, the process has been refined and perfected, giving birth to several types of porcelain. The color white is one that seems to provoke a sense of peace, freshness and serenity. It epitomizes purity and cleanliness. It symbolizes simplicity or a beginning, as the blank white painter’s canvas does. The delicate white color of porcelain has qualities that can be seen as symbolic of all of these things. Pure white porcelain accessories, singly or in groups, can help to evoke emotion, draw the eye, provide an accent for another piece or become a showpiece of its own. Porcelain can be molded, extruded or formed by hand into amazing shapes. Some pieces are so fragile-looking, you fear to touch it. They’re actually more durable than they look, which is one of the wonderful features of porcelain. Figurines, miniature architectural features or abstract pieces with such fine detail, you can imagine them coming to life! Despite its frail look, porcelain is quite durable, so long as it’s not mishandled. Porcelain accessories come in a variety of shapes and can be used in myriad ways to suit almost any taste, accent any style of decor. Traditional, contemporary, vintage or ultra-modern – porcelain is a perfect fit for nearly every room in your home. Porcelain’s filmy, delicate structure practically begs for light to be shone from behind it. And when light is applied, the magic happens. Some decorative porcelain accessories have a place for a candle, which when lit, produces a glow unlike anything else. This ethereal light from behind a beautiful piece of porcelain transforms an otherwise rather plain piece into a glittering, sparkling delight for the eyes. A single piece of decorative white porcelain placed in front of a dark background provides a dramatic setting for a prized showpiece. A group of white, glowing porcelain accessories placed in a bookcase or on a buffet or sofa table draws the eye instantly to that grouping. Many use decorative porcelain accessories in a seasonal application. The winter holidays seem to be a natural time of year to display beautiful porcelain pieces with lights inside to create a magical setting for holiday gatherings. Spring also seems to bring out the best in porcelain accessories. When the lighting is just right, the ethereal beauty shines through. But, beautiful accessories of china, bone or any kind of porcelain can be a decorative staple for your home all year round. Heirloom quality pieces of delicate porcelain are things of otherworldly beauty and charm delight all who view them.
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Bisque porcelain is unglazed, white ceramic ware. It's fired under extremely high temperatures. Its pure white, slightly rough texture is beloved by experts and collectors. |
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