Ettiquette 101: The Proper Way to Set the Dinner Table

Setting the perfect dinner table involves more than just laying out the proper utensils. A good host will also consider the aesthetic details of the process as well. Here are some great tips for setting an inviting and beautiful dinner table. Add Color: Placemats and chargers are an excellent way to add color and excitement to your dinner table. A Little... [Read more...]
The Art of Decorating Your Home with Scented Candles

Scent influences our mood and perception, which is why many people choose scented detergents and wear perfume. Scents also affect how people perceive particular environments. For this reason, scented candles play an important role in making a home feel attractive and welcoming. Room by Room You don’t have to use the same scent everywhere. For the bedroom,... [Read more...]
Color Your Garden with Decorative Planters

Now that spring has returned, it is officially gardening season and Paul Michael Company is currently bursting with a variety of ceramic pottery that is perfect for container gardening. Container gardens are a wonderful way to add some color to your front porch or your patio, but they can also create beautiful variety in your garden or landscape. Celebrity... [Read more...]
So Many Rug Styles… How Can You Possibly Choose?

The right rug can define a whole room. Rugs are great ways to differentiate different areas within a room or to define a space beneath furniture. They add comfort and warmth to wood and tile floors and create extra visual interest to carpeted floors. A rug can showcase your personality and inform a color scheme. There are seemingly countless styles... [Read more...]
Out of the Blue: Decorating with America’s Favorite Color

Despite recent "Color of the Year" designations awarded to winners such as Tangerine Tango and Emerald Green, America's favorite color to paint with last year was blue. This cool and calming color tone has a powerful effect on our moods by aiding our intuition and encouraging rest and serenity. Blue comes in a wide variety of shades, each with their own... [Read more...]
Brighten Your Home with a Touch of Spring-Like Decor

Spring time is the perfect excuse to refresh your home decor and make your house feel like new inside, especially after a long winter of being cooped up indoors. Although you may want to focus on a single bedroom, there are marvelous ways to add a spring-like touch throughout your entire home! What you'll need are uplifting new colors and decor that'll... [Read more...]


