Mission Del Rey Blog
Use Native American Baskets For Creating Beautiful Southwest Decor
Historically, Native American baskets were used by Indians to carry or store their belongings. Many American Indians were at least semi nomadic. In order to more efficiently move their possessions from one spot to another, baskets were often used. Even sedentary tribes made use of baskets to store and protect their food and valued items. Native American baskets were, and are, made out of a wide variety of materials. The artists used available materials such as pine needles, birch bark, will
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Apr 12th 2016
How To Measure And Order The Correct Size Rawhide Lamp Shade
The right rawhide lamp shade can make a perfect lamp, but the wrong size shade can make a beautiful lamp look out of balance. Ordering the wrong size lampshade is inconvenient and expensive. At Mission Del Rey, our specialty is southwest rawhide lamp shades. When ordering a custom lamp shade, it is very important to get the correct measurements before placing the order. Following the simple steps below will help you determine the correct size lamp shade you will need.First, we n
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Apr 7th 2016
Use These Ideas For Western Decorating With Rawhide Lamp Shades
When it comes to rawhide lamp shades for western decor, rustic lamps with rawhide lamp shades are some of the most recognizable western lamps you see in log homes and in southwest decorating or western design. If you have lived in the West or visited Western States, you know what a wonderful impression they make. Rawhide lamp shades & southwestern lamps are popular in all parts of the country. Lamp shades made of rawhide are functional and very versatile, fitting into just about any dec
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Mar 23rd 2016
Create Authentic Southwest Style Decor With Painted Drums
Try painted drums if you are looking for a great rustic decorating idea. You can use decorative drums, made by Native American Indians to give your home true, southwestern style. I was recently looking for an easy and inexpensive way to redecorate my living room and give it a rustic, western flare, and started buying great southwestern accessories for rustic home decor. I ended up purchasing two beautiful painted drums that added the perfect rustic touch to my home and gave it that authenti
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Mar 18th 2016
Painted Leather Lamp Shades: The Easy Way To Dress Up Your Home With Southwest Style
There is no easier way to give your home authentic rustic style than by adding hand-painted leather lamp shades to your decor. The popularity of beautiful rustic shades has grown in recent years as interior designers have become more and more aware of how easy it is to add western and country style to any room.The popular style you see throughout the southwestern states and in home magazines can be easily achieved by simply changing the shades on lamps you already own. They are also great
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Mar 3rd 2016