Posts Tagged ‘art’

Vintage posters are basically posters that were designed for advertisements quite a few decades back. Any such advertisement poster that is about half a century old could be termed “Vintage”.

Old posters, more or less over an age of 50 years can be labeled ‘Vintage posters’. Posters were the oldest form of promoting. About half a century back, when the reaches of television or other forms of media accessible nowadays were not present, posters were believed the best means of mass communication. Printed colour posters were extensively used for all kinds of announcements and ads. They were deemed to be the best manner of visual media through which public announcements, advertisements or campaigns were done.

While I can only travel on a limited basis due to time constraints, money, and other commitments, I love to do it as often as I possibly can. Seeing other parts of the world really lends some insight into the way we live here and the way others live around the world.

There are three elements of paper lanterns that can be customized: their size, colour and shape. Originating in Asia, especially countries such as China and Japan, paper lanterns have made it big throughout the world, reaching all continents. Their colour is a strong visual attribute, as are the shapes they can take; with paper lanterns, any room decor is bound to become more interesting. Should we be concerned about paper lanterns not being legal on the territory of the United States? As luck would have it, this is not an issue worth worrying about.

They say that the best place to find peace and quiet is in the garden. The brisk air and the calm atmosphere can be easily enjoyed while sitting in your garden. It can be wonderful to gaze at all the flowers, plants and trees occupying the space, or the fish located in small ponds. You too can redecorate your outdoor space with paper lanterns, realizing for yourself what a fine addition they are for your garden. Believe it or not, there are a lot of people who choose paper lanterns for their gardens, considering them to be just the thing that was missing for the perfect dcor.

Many have asked me over my years of design practice what they should know when they are ready to hire an Interior Designer. My hope is that after reading my article you will take from this the answer you were searching for.

So you have finally found your dream home and you can’t wait to get started with all the designing and decorating, but are you skilled enough to take on this big challenge? Do you have what it takes to put the “WOW” factor into your interior spaces?