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The hands of a Native American artist formed these southwest Indian pottery lamps from clay found near the arroyos and rivers of their homeland. Rolling out the clay, then coiling it to form the shape of the lamp is the first step of their construction process. Smoothing the clay, both inside and outside with a crude tool such as a piece of broken glass or a stone or stick, letting it dry, then firing it in the kiln will turn this formless substance into an object of beauty and use. A home that …

Deciding to decorate using a southwest bathroom theme is exciting. What an unusual, but fun room to add some southwest pizazz. Just by choosing important elements, your room can go from boring to fabulous right before your eyes. A southwestern theme will add warmth and a feeling of hospitality, making your bathroom spectacular. Color is one of your first concerns. If the bathroom adjoins your bedroom, then it is wise to use the same color scheme for both rooms. Some of the more popular shades fo …

Often times, our bathrooms are left undecorated with no thought whatsoever to adding esthetic touches other than our towels and shower curtain. While these two items are important, there is a lot more involved to successfully decorate this important room in your home. A bathroom should be a place of cleansing and renewal. Sometimes a bathroom is the only room where busy parents can get a moment of relaxation and peace from an active family. So, If you like the look of the southwest, then why not …

If you like the unusual, have a keen love of personal time and space, as well as an eye for color and flair, a southwest bedroom may be just the type of room you crave. Of course, we all know the bedroom’s main function is to seek the rest and relaxation we deserve…a retreat of sorts. We desire a bedroom that is personally ours to enjoy, maybe alone or with your partner. The first step when considering if a southwest bedroom is right for you, is to ask yourself if you find a rustic type of room …

Southwest bedspreads are a must have for any southwestern, western or even Native American style. Have fun and buy bedspreads online because they are growing in popularity more all the time. The southwest is full of color and life and that beautiful feel is what you capture in the beautiful Indian pattern bedspreads. Western decor is also perfect for these rich fabrics.Bed spreads with American Indian designs compliment any rustic decor and can be used in every bedroom with distinct colors and p …