Pieces from different eras can be a bit trickier to mix, but you can balance smooth and rough, opulent and simple for exciting results. Fresh country may be a bit sentimental, but it’s not corny. That’s the essence of country decor! In this section, we’ll discuss different types of country decor in detail. And, since we’re talking country here, remember that a genuine bird’s nest, shell, or piece of driftwood has a natural grace that’s worth displaying in any decor. And, chances are, the mix is already a factor, since you probably aren’t starting with an empty house or apartment. When it comes to fresh country style, it’s all in the mix. Fresh country says, resist the temptation to buy ho-hum accessories. This article will show you several variations of fresh country style, and explain how to incorporate the right furnishings, textures, and accessories to create the fresh country look of your dreams. First, we’ll give an overview of the types of fresh country style in the next section of this article. New traditional style is symmetrical, graceful, and elegant but not excessively formal. If you think laid-back and gracious can go together, welcome to new traditional style.

If you’ve inherited or found pieces that you love, they may already go together, since the things people like usually share certain consistencies. Since the 1960s, our modern outlook has placed new value on «primitive» artifacts, so intricate baskets, dazzling silks, wood carvings, and woven rugs from developing countries have also found a home with us. Heir­looms that work as well today as they did «way back when» include quilts (with their surprisingly contemporary geometric shapes and colors), heavy cutwork table runners, pewter candlesticks, copper pots, and real wood furniture, from budget-friendly pine and oak to elegant maple and cherry. If you’re looking at a bureau from your grandmother’s house, a table from your parents’ first apartment, and a pair of flea market side chairs you bought years ago, you will realize things haven’t changed all that much. You may find a perfect pair of candlesticks while you’re still searching for the right dining table, but what if you have the table first? Right whales have large amounts of oil and blubber, which made them right for hunting — hence the name right whales.

Name this little monster who will claim to be your friend till the end but isn’t to be trusted. This little puzzle means «mother in law.» If you take the word «mom» out of the center of the letter jumble, you have «court» leftover. Line a craft-store basket with a colorful napkin (look for leftover singles at bargain prices), and fill it with supermarket apples or oranges. For a really fresh country style, look to the eclectic. Fresh country style means fewer things to dust and dry-clean, fuss with or have fall over, but they’re better pieces, carefully chosen to meet our needs, both physical and emotional. Our enduring affection for European country style is part of that romantic perspective. When you’re looking for pull float special pieces to complete your fresh country rooms, don’t rule out real antiques: Depending on their rarity, they may be no more costly than modern reproductions. Another option: Search out beloved icons as reproductions from Colonial Williams­burg, Jefferson’s Monticello, and many other sources. Would a visit to Jefferson’s Monticello or Washington’s Mount Vernon inspire you?

Visit the University of Texas at Austin’s sports Web site for ticket information. Situated in the Gulf of Mexico on Mustang Island, the southeastern Texas town of Port Aransas was a pirate haven in the early 19th century. The Stagecoach Inn located in Central, Texas claims to be the oldest continuously operated hotel in the state. It’s 27 stories high — just a little bit taller than the State Capitol, and it lights up in burnt orange every time there’s a UT victory. The Paramount’s sister theatre and another local favorite, the State Theatre (713 North Congress) was heavily damaged by a water main break in June 2006 and is currently closed for extensive renovations. Even if you are an out-of-shape novice for whom swimming seems too strenuous, you can learn to use the water to your advantage. Even within a certain style category, you will see a wide range of looks and the furnishings that make them happen. And here’s a nice bonus: Knowing your style means that you will be able to spot the bargains and the one-of-a-kind treasures. Sell or give away nonessential items that you don’t like, and make a list of the key, big pieces you will need to replace before unloading major furniture items you no longer want to live with.