Sunny Side Up With Rock'en Home Decor

Find the home decor you need to furnish your beautiful home, fast & easy when shopping online.

Archive for November, 2010

Nov
30

There are some people that are just crazy nuts for the woven tapestries and the history of the stories woven into the fabric. There are hundreds if not thousands to choose from and it’s almost impossible to find them in the local stores, but fortunately you can find them online! It’s fast and easy to get to a shop and begin looking through those selections. You should check out Decor4u.com and see the large selections they have for tapestry wall hangings.

You will find classic wall decor tapestries shown is the floral designs, contemporary and modern as well as big and bold landscapes. The Medieval tapestries are filled with myth, might and magic from days long gone. They are each a treat to see as each is a wonderful work of art woven into these fine tapestry wall hanging treasures. Have fun.

Nov
11

Chinese Silk Rugs and the Benefits They Carry

The history of Chinese silk rugs has been around for so many years. What’s more, it’s one of the most colorful so far. According to legend, an empress by the name of Si Ling Chi discovered silk around 5,000 years ago. She was leisurely sitting in the garden of the palace, sipping her tea, when a cocoon from a tree fell into the cup. The fiber was immediately seen, and while unraveling, the empress accidentally discovered what is considered to be the most glamorous and delicate type of material: silk. See a myriad of choices in area rugs for more ideas and selections.

The Advantages of Having a Chinese Silk Rug

Look at the silky and glossy material, you may think that the rug is very complicated. It may require you some extra care because of its vulnerability. Nevertheless, once you get to know it, you will soon discover that it’s not only beautiful but truly beneficial to the owner as well.

1. Silk is very flexible. As the wood becomes a lot older, it becomes more prone to breakage. It’s the same thing when it comes to steel. Silk, surprisingly, is known to be a lot stronger than steel. This could be attributed to the presence of amino acids in the fiber. Moreover, silk is elastic; you can stretch it many times longer than its original length, and the form will still remain perfect.

2. Silk is also light. A practical home owner wouldn’t really go for such huge carpets for the simple reason that they’re very heavy. You will definitely feel muscle strain just by moving it from one place to another. There are also certain materials like wool that tend to absorb water, allowing them to become tad heavier than before. Silk, meanwhile, is a lightweight material. Hence, no matter how large your Chinese silk rug is you would not experience any headache in carrying it around or even cleaning it.

3. It’s easy to maintain. Contrary to what other people think, silk is actually pretty much easy to maintain. As long as you don’t do anything foolish on it—just as the way you would take care your other carpets and rugs—it will not only last long, but you can even give it to your daughter. You can consider it as an heirloom.

The next time you are tempted to get a Chinese silk rug, don’t hesitate. Otherwise, you’ll never get to enjoy the different benefits it carries.

See more area rugs and the wonderful benefits they offer you for your beautiful home decor.