When did you come to my house=3F I don't remember, but you must have seen= it to describe it so well=2E Elaine Original Message: ----------------- From: Helen Franklin helen@acefixture=2Ecom Date: Wed, 6 Jul 2005 17:20:37 -0700 To: showgsd-l@freelists=2Eorg Subject: [ SHOWGSD-L ] DECORATING WITH DOGS =20 DECORATING WITH DOGS Decorating when you have pets can provide unique opportunities to express your own personal style and taste=2E Here are some tips I'd like to share:= 1=2E Bare floors, without carpet or throw rugs, can give a nice open feeli= ng to a room=2E It can provide a soothing balance when you have many art obje= cts that reflect your love of animals=2E =20 2=2E Paw prints and nose smudges on glass doors and windows break up glare= and soften the light in a room=2E =20 3=2E Dog crates, when stacked three high, can add height to a room and pul= l the eye up=2E If fastened securely to the wall, the top can provide a safe= and dramatic place for exotic plants or statuary that otherwise might be molested by your pets=2E An uplight can make it a real focal point=2E Cats= love to inhabit the upper crates, leaving the lower ones for the dogs=2E =20 4=2E Old towels and blankets thrown casually on upholstered furniture can = add a wonderful homey, country-quilt look to an otherwise bland room=2E =20 5=2E Common smooth upholstery fabrics can look almost velvety when lightly= textured with pet hair=2E =20 6=2E Vari-kennels, placed end to end and topped with plate glass can creat= e an unusual coffee table, one your friends will really remember=2E =20 7=2E Doggie beds, randomly placed around a room, can add color and texture= , much as throw pillows do=2E =20 8=2E Shredded or chewed books and magazines send a message to guests that they are free to relax and feel at home=2E =20 9=2E Dog crates can make versatile end tables, and can be slip covered to match any room decor=2E =20 10=2E There is absolutely nothing that makes a guest feel as welcome as th= ree friendly dogs hopping in his lap as soon as he sits down=2E So throw away those videos by Martha and others, and express your o= wn unique tastes=2E Your home should reflect what YOU like! =20 =20 =20 =20 =09=09=09 <http://www=2Eincredimail=2Ecom/index=2Easp=3Fid=3D54475> Add FUN to your= email - CLICK HERE! =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D POST is Copyrighted 2005=2E All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc=2E NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWA= RDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author=20= AND of the Showgsd-l Management=2E ALL RIGHTS RESERVED=2E=20 ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY= FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW=2E VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL= BE PROSECUTED=2E=20 For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@showgsd=2Eorg=2E= VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www=2Eshowgsd=2Eorg=20 =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D=3D= =3D -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web=2Ecom/ =2E ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2005. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================