Coastline Treasures

Does it ever seem like your living room lacks that little something extra? Or your bedroom just isn’t as cozy as it should be? If so, chances are you’re in need of a little furniture revamp. Creating a warm and inviting space is possible in any room of your home with a few small additions. For example, an accent table adds a lot of character to a room, and placing a lamp on top of the table provides an instant cozy light source.  You might also think about rearranging your existing furniture to be more functional, and rearranging the furniture once in a while just for the heck of it makes the room different and unique.

The walls can also make a room look much barer than it is, so painting the walls, adding a chair rail, or placing pictures and posters makes for an appealing aesthetic.

Certain historical figures and personalities simply captured the spirit of their age. John Wayne embodied that Old West hero archetype more than any other actor of his generation. His most memorable films - Stagecoach, The Searchers, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance - showcased his ability to portray law and justice in a corrupt world. In today’s society, we could all use a dose of John Wayne’s rugged character.

Decorative wall plaques serve to remind us of the biographical details of our cultural heroes. Whether that hero happens to be John Wayne, Elvis, The Beatles or others, it’s important to find inspiration in those positive messages that are instilled early in life. The world seemed to be a little simpler back then - when the good guys always outfoxed the villains in the end. It never hurts to reminisce, and wall plaques can facilitate that desire.

The hammock has been around for approximately 1,000 years and was created in Central America by the Mayan Indians using a web-like design which is still in use today.  It is considered to be the most comfortable of all hammocks.  The earliest hammocks were made from the bark of the Hamak tree and woven together.  Due to extensive trade routes, hammocks became a mainstay throughout Central and South America with hammocks evolving into cloth, fabric, cords and rope.

Hammocks have been used for in the military, prisons, beaches and inside homes for comfort, portability and for their space saving abilities.  It wasn’t until the 1880’s that hammocks became popular in North America with millions being sold.  Over 100 million people worldwide; Africa, China, Philippines, Central and South America, and many more countries use hammocks everyday for beds and furniture.  It wasn’t until the last 50 years or so that the cotton hammock became popular!  Be sure to try one out, you may be hooked.