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Emerald Green Announced as the Color of the Year!

Pantone LLC,  the global authority on color and provider of professional color standards for the design industries announced on the first day of Fashion Week in New York that Emerald Green is the color of the year.

They described emerald green as:

“Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty
that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony."

Black Bear Rustic Décor couldn’t agree more! As a matter of fact, all of Mother Nature’s beautiful green hues are favorites throughout the year when you love the outdoors as much as we do.  

The Feather River

Goose Landing

It’s easy to bring nature’s beauty indoors at any time.  This year, to be on trend, you can add splashes of green to every room in the house.

Think of colorful dishware in the kitchen and on the patio.



cabin dinnerware

Savannah Turquoise Dinnerware Set

 



Denali Blanket

Add a vibrant green  throw to the bedroom chair in the guestroom and a new fresh comforter set to the master bedroom.



Mustang Canyon Pillow

Liven up the couch with throw pillows that match the sprigs of pine on the mantel.

Fresh, fashion forward and easy to add to your home.

The runways of New York and Milan have nothing on the mountains! 

 

Decorating My Sister's Cabin

My sister dreams of building a vacation cabin in the High Sierras someday. Until the day comes when that is possible, she is driving me crazy with her list of favorite items from Black Bear Rustic Décor. Now that we have so many beautiful new items for the new year, she’s really going bananas. She said I could share her favorites.

Deerskin Chocolate Leather Accent Pillow with Fringe

She loves pillows. She wants them on the couches, beds and window seats she has planned in the guest bedroom. Her top favs are:

 

Deerskin Tan Leather Accent Pillow with Flap and Fringe

She also envisions a super cozy bedroom and plans to start with Yellowstone Western Decor Bedspread Yellowstone Bedding     (Of course she hasto have the Denali DownUnder 100% Lamb's Wool Mattress Pad Sleeper)
Wool Mattress Pad

For indoor and outdoor entertaining, the plan is to have

Four Fringed Faux Leather Placemats

 

She knows these placemats will look stunning with silver, candles and red berries over the holidays and chic with pottery and turquoise accents for more casual occasions.

My sister’s list goes on and on, but you get the picture.  Her cupboards and closets in Southern California are full to the brim as she takes advantage of our sales and seasonal offerings.  If her dream cabin never gets built, she plans to have her own ‘rustic woman cave’ ...in Palm Springs.

 

 

 

 

 

Four Fringed Faux Leather Placemats

 

She knows these placemats will look stunning with silver, candles and red berries over the holidays and chic with pottery and turquoise accents for more casual occasions.

My sister’s list goes on and on, but you get the picture.  Her cupboards and closets in Southern California are full to the brim as she takes advantage of our sales and seasonal offerings.  If her dream cabin never gets built, she plans to have her own ‘rustic woman cave’ by the beach.

 

http://www.blackbearrusticdecor.com/Deerskin-Chocolate-Leather-Accent-Pillow-with-Frin-p/wd1136-.htmDeerskin Tan PillowSoft Deerskin Chocolate Pillow

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6 Uniquely Rustic Gifts for Dads, Grads and Groomsmen

Men can be difficult to shop for since they typically prefer to select their own toys, technology and tools.

But they often do love having something that reflects their wilder side along with their aesthetic sensibilities.

Handcrafted Fly Box

 Here are some creative ideas from the experienced Black Bear gift department for celebrating the male in your life:

Handcrafted Fishing Net

1.       Handsome, hand –crafted red burl Truckee River fly fishing nets for office décor or reel time adventures

2.       One-of-a –kind etched Aspen wood trays to use for bar ware or on top of a chest of drawers

3.       A unique, rugged door bell cover for his shop or cabin that depicts a wild trout jumping upstream

4.       Exquisite leather pillows with western fringe  to man-up his man cave

5.       A good-looking and  comfortable wildlife themed throw to make his easy chair even more comfortable on game night

6.       Buckhorn, canoe, cowboy boot, elk, trout and bear track pulls and knobs are beautifully detailed and turn any cabinet, desk or shop door into a personalized piece of furniture.

Show that you appreciate the hobbies or recreational activities the men in your life enjoy by giving them a lasting, thoughtful gift they will have to use and showcase for years to come.

Black Bear Rustic Decor: Give Mom a Bear Hug for Mother’s Day!

Black Bear Rustic Decor: Give Mom a Bear Hug for Mother’s Day!: Order soon to have a wonderfully unique Mother’s Day gift delivered to your Mom.  Bears are beloved by everyone no matter where they live,...

Give Mom a Bear Hug for Mother’s Day!

Order soon to have a wonderfully unique Mother’s Day gift delivered to your Mom.  Bears are beloved by everyone no matter where they live, as they evoke wonderful memories of vacations, favorite stuffed toys and beloved fairy tales.

Gift choices range from good looking to charming to whimsical; shop soon to ensure delivery by Mothers’ Day or your mothers’ next birthday.

Our bear-themed gift suggestions include:

·         Rich luxurious throws and comforters

·         Colorful shams & duvets

·         Aspen wood etched serving trays

·         Beautiful stitched throw pillows

·         Good-looking lamps, sconces and candle holders

·         Rustic tableware in a variety of patterns

·         Whimsical garden accessories

If your mother loves the outdoors, cherishes animals or just loves bears, Black Bear Rustic Décor has a unique gift waiting for you to select and send today!  Happy Mother’s Day!

Spring & Summer Weddings with a Rustic Theme

Brides everywhere are planning their weddings and looking for ways to make their special day unique and personal.

How can that be accomplished for those brides who love the rustic lifestyle?

Incorporating wildlife and mountain –themed décor and accessories into the day is a fun and creative way to express your love of the great outdoors. (Many men will appreciate this theme more than flounces and flourishes too.)

From a nature-inspired color palette to party favors made from natural elements to  country, folk or cowboy tunes, a  rustic-themed wedding party can deliver sophistication with a Rocky Mountain (or Sierra) high!

Here are some ideas to consider:

·         Carved bears create a whimsical and charming entry (and after the party will look great in your yard or on the deck)

·         “Awe” and “Ahhhh” inspiring wildlife prints will entertain as well as inspire and provoke lively conversation among strangers meeting for the first time

·         Wooden tableware,   wrought iron candle holders and burnished lamps create a romantic log cabin ambiance

·         Western style linens used with beautiful Concho napkin rings in brilliant silver with turquoise gems provide a rich and unique fashion statement  for the table

·         Vines, wildflowers and grasses displayed in rustic vases,  pitchers and sconces bring the outdoors inside and are a creative alternative to flowers from the florist

·         Carved frames,  artisan-crafted trays and hooked pillows make unique and lasting gifts for bridesmaids and attendants

Creating a charming, rustic environment for your celebration is a wonderful way to share your love of the outdoors, your appreciation for nature and your plans for a future filled with beauty and personalized style!

blackbearrusticdecor.com specializes in cabin accessories, rustic decor, cabin decor and black bear decor.

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Decorating a Child's Room with Rustic Decor

Decorating a child's room is always fun, especially when it's in a rustic home or cabin.  But where do you start?

Here are some steps to consider:

• Decide on a budget. It's up to you if you're going to do a little or a lot (and you don't have to spend a lot to transform a child's room).
• Decide how the room is to be used.  Will your child be studying in the room?  Having friends over to spend the night? Doing crafts? Using the computer?
• Most children need help with organization.  Consider exactly where your child needs help with organizing, for example is it with clothes, toys, books, sports equipment?

Once you've answered the questions above, it's time to start the decor process.

Bear in Inner tube Lamp

• A good place to start is with a "dream file". Start collecting clipping ideas from magazines and printing ideas from the internet (we love pintrest.com) of furnishings and rooms that you love.  Photos can be of entire rooms you like, or specific elements, such as a cool bunk bed, poster or storage ottoman.
• Most importantly get your child involved gathering ideas and comparing likes and dislikes.
• Once you have a dream file, you can sit down with your child and discuss colors and the overall style of the room.  Which dream photos do both you and your child love? Which concepts make your child really "light up"?
• Does the child’s room need to flow with the rest of the rustic home, or can it be completely different? 
• Consider having a theme. Black bear decor, fishing decor or and wildlife themes are easy and fun themes for children's rustic home bedrooms.
• Keep in mind, having a timeless backdrop is an easy way to accommodate your child's changes in interests as they grow.  A denim or basic ultra suede bedspread can given a completely different look over the years and seasons by changing out pillow, skirt and sham themes.
• Once you have a style direction, include your child - depending on their age- in the shopping process (what a great way for children to begin to understand budgeting).
• If purchasing all new rustic furnishings isn't a financial priority, consider consignment stores and making projects out of re-furbishing furnishings like bookcases and night tables. These projects can be lots of fun for children to be involved in, particularly when it's for their own rustic bedroom. 
• Don't forget details, sometimes changing dresser handles or adding a new lampshade or finial can make a significant difference to a rustic room. As the old adage goes "design is in the details"!
• Murals or borders are something you and your child can paint together and they can broaden a theme or rustic design (and be easily painted over if your child outgrows the theme).
• Sometimes just a few new furnishings such as a soft wildlife bedspread, wildlife pillows or canoe themed throw rug, or some paint can bring a whole new look to a child's rustic decor bedroom.

Bear and Moose Cabin Bedspread

Cross Lamp

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