Rustic Living Lifestyle
This Old House
Wednesday, May 29, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
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."
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!
Friday, February 8, 2013
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.

For indoor and outdoor entertaining, the plan is to have
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She loves pillows. She wants them on the couches,
beds and window seats she has planned in the guest bedroom. Her top favs are:
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Four Fringed Faux Leather Placemats
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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.
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Four Fringed Faux Leather Placemats
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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.
Friday, September 7, 2012
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Tuesday, June 5, 2012
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.
Here are some
creative ideas from the experienced Black Bear gift department for celebrating
the male in your life:
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
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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.
Friday, May 4, 2012
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:
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Rich luxurious throws and comforters
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Colorful shams & duvets
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Aspen wood etched serving trays
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Beautiful stitched throw pillows
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Good-looking lamps, sconces and candle holders
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Rustic tableware in a variety of patterns
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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!
Thursday, May 3, 2012
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:
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Carved bears create a whimsical and charming
entry (and after the party will look great in your yard or on the deck)
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“Awe” and “Ahhhh” inspiring wildlife prints will
entertain as well as inspire and provoke lively conversation among strangers
meeting for the first time
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Wooden tableware, wrought iron candle holders and burnished lamps create a romantic log cabin ambiance
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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
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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
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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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Monday, April 23, 2012
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?
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- 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.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
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