Antique Phones: A HOT Commodity for Your Home

Today antique phones are rare to find and are sought after by enthusiasts around the world. In addition to their uncommonness, certain styles, sizes, and materials are a rare commodity. Luckily, www.worldtohome.com has different categories to meet your every need. You can find fully operational antique telephones for sale that range from on the wall to cordless telephones.

These telephones are replicas of old fashion phones from different eras. So if you are thinking of decorating with vintage items and you have a certain theme in mind, world to home has any type of old phone to match your vision. With technology rapidly advancing and cell phones becoming the norm, even to a 9 year old, retro telephones can provide a unique feel to your room. They are conversation starters, fun to use, and can help your overall look to your home. To begin searching for a unique style to fit your home, take a look through our reproduction antique telephones for sale. For more ideas and tips on how to decorate with a retro telephone, you may visit www.ehow.com.

On the other hand, if you are looking to purchase vintage phones as collectable items try looking through our “collectable telephone” category where you can find unique styles. We have phones for every personality. For instance, some of our features include:

• Timeline Hello Kitty Phone
• Neon Trimstyle Telephone
• Nascar Phones

For more of that vintage feel, you can find a collection of our popular American Classic Phones range from the 1900’s – 1950’s. For more tips on how to decorate with vintage finds, you may also visit www.bhg.com to see how different homeowners create timeless display collections with a low budget.

Written By: Amanda Cadena

Preserved Bonsai Trees: Gift Giving, Symbolism, and Art

Bonsai trees represent the ancient Japanese culture of peace and beauty. Although these trees are small, they represent immense meanings. Bonsai trees symbolize art, beauty, wisdom, and eternal life.  Made popular by the American classic movie, “The Karate Kid” bonsai trees are used for gift giving or home and office décor. A preserved bonsai tree makes the perfect graduation gift for ambition and success. They might also be used to give to anyone recovering from an illness to add a sense of calmness and endless life without worrying about maintenance.

Bonsai’s are a great way to add décor to any room. Each artificial bonsai highlights its own uniqueness through its natural shape and color to make a strong presence. At www.worldtohome.com, you can find dozens of sizes and styles to fit your own preference. Interestingly enough, you might find that there are different types of bonsai like Moss Ball Trees, Kengai Preserved Trees, and Juniper Preserved Trees. Depending on your choice of tree, the height can range from 8 inches to 6 feet. The largest is a Kage Preserved Bonsai Tree which can be used for patio decoration to add shade due to its length and size. Juniper Preserved Trees would be perfect for a housewarming gift because of its small size (8 inches), price, beauty, and meaning of peace and harmony. It is up to you to find out the style that can make an impression but for more information on the types of preserved bonsai trees and decorating tips, learn more here:

• Bonsai Experience
• The Art of Bonsai on Pintrest
• Preserved Trees for Indoor Decorating

Written By: Amanda Cadena

Decorative Idea: Make a Statement with Vintage Globes, Mova Globes, & Hanging Globes

As a child, do you remember learning about the different parts of the world by simple spinning a globe? The thought of having the world in your hands and dreaming of one day visiting these places could be intriguing to most. Maps and globes have been around since the dawn of time. They represent new discoveries, show us where we are going and can remind us of where we have been.

Globes are one of the most historical pieces of our history and can be the center of attention anywhere they are placed. Let’s be honest, who can pass a globe without having the urge to spin it? Adding maps and globes to your home can create a sense of sophistication, adventure, and endless imagination. Here are some ideas if you’re thinking of using globes to decorate your home:

• Antique and vintage globes could add a classy and sophisticated personality to any room. You can add a flare of style to your globe by choosing a decorative wooden bar or a leg stand so that you may move it anywhere in your household.
•  Mova globes can be the center of attention anywhere they are placed. These types of globes can add a futuristic feel to your home of office. They rotate on their own and are powered by light. Watch as this decorative piece fascinates anyone who encounters them.
•  Have kids? Hanging globes can be appealing to children, especially the ones that have bold colors like red and blue to make them stand out.

Once you are ready and have narrowed down the decision that globes might be the perfect decoration for your home or office visit www.worldtohome.com where there are dozens to choose from. There different styles, types, and shapes for you to choose from.

Here are some other resources about decorating with globes, if you’re interested in learning more:

Decorating with Maps and Globes by Design Dazzle

Decorating with Maps & Globes

Decorating Children’s Spaces with Maps & Globes

Written By: Amanda Cadena

Bring Out the Class in Your Home With High-End Luxury Acessories

Bring some class to your home with high end luxury home decor! Nothing will make your home stand out like designer art glass decor from World to Home. 

These luxury home decorations can be used as great centerpieces for tables, wall art, or even a new addition to a collection. Place the glass decor can be placed in front of a sunny window and have the glass light up. You can even put these luxury home accessories near another light source, like a lamp, and have the light accentuate the contours of the glass.

For more ideas on decorating your home with designer art glass, click here.

Use Mirrors to Improve Any Room

Mirrors are a great way to improve any room. Here at World to Home, we offer a wide selection of antique mirrors, as well as modern mirrors. Mirrors are not just for looking at. They have a broad range of decorative uses. Some mirrors, like the Winter View Decorative Silver Gold Antique Mirror, are even decorative by themselves. Here is a list of decorating tips for mirrors:

• Large mirrors can be used to open up rooms by creating the illusion of a larger room. 
• Put a mirror at the end of a hallway to create a dramatic effect, as well as giving the illusion of a longer hallway.
• Place mirrors near an entry-way so that you can do a final checkup on yourself before leaving the house.
• Use mirrors to reflect sunlight by placing them across from windows. The famous Hall of Mirrors  at the Versailles Palace does just this. The hallway stays brightly light; even on a cloudy day! 

Improve Any Room With Unique Home Accessories

The key to a well-maintained home is to utilize unique home decor. Unique interior decorating projects can be difficult and time-consuming ventures for many people. This is why World to Home offers a wide range of unique products anybody can appreciate.

Take our bonsai trees. These artificial trees can look just like a regular one, minus the intensive care that goes along with one. They will bring out the best in any room, without any hassle. All they will need is a little dusting from time to time.

Unique decorating isn't the easiest thing, but World to Home can help out along the way with our unique selection of products.