Tips on Choosing Home Decor

Tips on Choosing Home Decor Decorating your home can be a very tedious task for the average person who doesn't happen to have a degree in interior design. There are so many things to consider when designing your home decor that it can seem overwhelming and leave you feeling frustrated. Figuring out where to begin can seem impossible, but don't worry. These great tips, along with our selection of unique decor, are sure to inspire you and help you to create the interior you've been dreaming of.Keep Your Ideas in Line One of the most common pieces of advice that a design professional will give you is to keep an "idea file". This file is where you will keep any pictures from magazines, catalogues, and online sources that really catch your eye. The purpose of this is to help you determine your style and give you inspiration when decorating your own home. We suggest you visit our home decor collection where you will find our wide selection of unique decor that will inspire you as you begin your "idea file".Focus on One Small Area at a Time Once you have determined the style and look you would like to achieve, it is easier to manage this work in progress if you focus on one thing at a time. Start with your furniture and then fill in the spaces with your accents. Some decorative vases, picture frames, candles, wall art, and sconces from our selection of home decor will get you off to a great start.Decorating your home should be a very satisfying and enjoyable experience. Follow these steps and you will be well on your way. And don't forget, another decorator tip: everything does not have to match, it just has to go together. The more eclectic your design, the more it will feel like a true expression of you.

Guide to Holiday gift giving

Guide to Holiday gift giving Finding the right gift for the holiday can prove to be a challenging task for anyone. Here at Your RJS Gifts we offer a wide selection of unique gifts appropriate for all the holidays year round. You are half way to finding the perfect gift for the special person in your life.Gifts For Mothers Day Tired of giving Mom flowers for Mother’s Day? Find unique Mother’s Day gifts in our Just for Her and Home Decor collections. Our gifts are elegant and magnificently crafted to show mom just how much you really appreciate all she has done. She’ll also love a new bag from our selection of Bags & Totes. And you can’t go wrong with one of our many beautifully crafted vases, urns, and pots. She will be so pleased when she sees that you went the extra mile to find her something truly special this year.Valentines Day Gifts For Valentine’s Day, treat your valentine to something other than sweets this year. We offer many unique Valentine gifts that are guaranteed to help you express your love in new ways. Tell her what the love you share means to you with a “Poetic Love Plaque” that she can read anytime as a reminder of your devotion. Be sure to visit us as Valentine’s Day approaches for many more unique Valentine gifts that are sure to make her heart melt.One Stop Christmas Shopping Christmas Gifts can be an even bigger dilemma because you are not buying for just one person. You have to come up with something special for the entire family! No need to worry… we have something for every member of the family. Your Dad and brother will flip for the tools you’ll find in our Kitchen and Household Essentials collection. And your Mom and sister will appreciate the pampering bath and body items with gifts from our Bath and Body collection. Do your shopping with us and you’ll see that finding the right holiday gift is much simpler when you can do all your shopping in one place.From finding unique Mother’s Day gifts to the perfect Christmas gifts, Your RJS Gifts can help you with any gift giving dilemma; we are certain that you will find yourself coming back to us time and time again to help you find the perfect gift for every holiday.

How to personalize your garden space

How to personalize your garden space Personalize your garden and turn it into a unique space with the use of garden décor, outdoor fountains, and birdhouses, among many other items, all available at Your RJS Gifts.Bring the sounds of nature to your garden with decorative birdhouses and feeders. Each attracts birds, hummingbirds, and butterflies; their presence will add an element of vitality to your garden that you won’t get any other way. You’ll enjoy the peaceful chatter of birds and the enchanting fluttering of butterfly wings as well as the beautiful colors of each of the creatures that will be drawn to your garden. Take a look at our collection of decorative birdhouses and feeders and you are sure to find one that compliments the natural beauty of your garden perfectly.Let Nature Control the Ambiance of Your Yard Another way to transform your garden into your own personal outdoor retreat is with the addition of garden windchimes, sun catchers, and outdoor fountains – all of which you’ll find in our Outdoor Living collection. Relax and take pleasure as the tranquil sounds of a bamboo windchime resonate in your ears. Gaze out at your garden as the graceful colors of a sun catcher dance across it. Let the sounds of the water trickling and splashing in a nearby fountain wash away the stresses of the day. You’ll feel more relaxed as you lose yourself in the serenity that these must-have garden décor accessories will bring.Relax in The Shade Last, but certainly not least, you need some outdoor furniture so that you and your loved ones can sit comfortably while basking in the beauty that surrounds you. Our hammock for two and magnificently crafted wooden garden swing will invite you to sit and stay for a while as you forget about the hustle and bustle of life outside of your garden getaway.Now that we have given you the blueprint for personalizing your home garden, all that is left is a visit to our collection of garden décor where you are sure to find everything you need to create the garden of your dreams.

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Spread the Holiday Cheer with Timeless Decorations It’s that time of year once again and nothing brings the feeling of warmth and holiday cheer into your home quite like Christmas Decorations. At Your RJS Gifts we offer a large collection of holiday decorations that are sure to inspire anyone looking to create a festive and warm holiday ambiance in their home.Start off by Decorating Your Tree Put a log on the fire, pour the egg nog, and turn on some Christmas tunes! It’s time to decorate the tree and you can find all the ornaments you want in our wide selection of Christmas decorations. From the traditional to the unique we have just what you need to turn your tree into the center of attention of your home this holiday season!Christmas Candles Create a Warm Glow in Your Home Next, you want to create a warm glow throughout your home with holiday decorations from our lighting collection. You’ll love the selection of Christmas lights, candles, and light up villages that we offer. Bring life to the mantle with our festive candles. Drape our “Musical Light Set” over and around your Christmas tree and watch the light gently bounce off all the ornaments as it merrily sings a Christmas tune for you and your family or guests to enjoy.Unique Stockings to Adorn the Mantle Lastly, what mantle would be complete without the family stockings hanging from it? As a traditional element to your Christmas decorations, they can be uniquely personalizes for the entire family this year! Celebrate baby’s first Christmas with our “Baby Boy” and “Baby Girl” stockings. The little diva in your home is sure to love our “Girlz Rock” stocking. And our “Dog Stocking” is the perfect way to include your family’s best friend in all the holiday fun!These ideas should help get you started decorating for the holidays, but the possibilities are endless! Don’t forget to take a look at the many other holiday decorations we offer here at Your RJS Gifts to give you further inspiration. Happy Holidays everyone!

Housewarming Unique Gift Ideas

Looking for unique ideas for "Housewarming Gifts"? At Your RJS Gifts we offer a wide selection of gifts for all occasions, many of which make fabulous housewarming gifts! But before you decide what to get the new homeowners, there are a few things to consider: Where did they live before? Are they upgrading from a smaller place? Are they downsizing? Those who come from a smaller home may really appreciate some home decor items to fill in all the extra space. Some furniture for the extra bath or guest room are wonderful ideas. Check out our Bath and Body and Home Decor sections for tons of great gift options! 

Those who are downsizing from a larger home will probably be in great need of some organization. Take a peek at our decorative baskets and furniture in our collection of Home Decor for gifts they will love! Another thing to consider when buying housewarming gifts is the recipient's hobbies. Do they love to entertain and cook? Glance through our Kitchen & Household items for some great inspiration. Do they like to take pictures? Some beautiful and unique picture frames to proudly display their work would surely be a hit. Do they love the outdoors? Help them make their yard into a mini retreat with our outdoor fountains, bird feeders, and many other outdoor home decor items.

Personal Gifts Mean More

Lastly, you may want to consider something more personal and indicative of your special relationship. Our Just for Him items are great places to look for gifts of a more personal nature. Or maybe you just want to bless them and their new home with one of the items in our Inspirational collection. No matter which direction you decide to go when selecting your housewarming gifts, from picture frames to coffee pots, at Your RJS Gifts, etc. we've got you covered! yourrjsgiftsetc.com

New Line of Amish Outdoor Furniture

Back in August of last year, Ron and I had the opportunity to go to Pennsylvania to meet with a friend and some Amish Furniture Craftsmen. Our proposal was to include handcrafted Amish Furniture on the site. Because we knew very little about the Amish people except they live a simple devout life, we researched the subject to find out more about these kind, hospitable people.

I found most of the following information on a web site called padutch.com. This site provides a full history of the Amish, their beliefs and their lifestyle. After hundreds of years of religious persecution in Europe, the Amish or Mennonites came to what is now Pennsylvania after William Penn’s offer of religious freedom as part of his “holy experiment” of religious tolerance in the late 1720’s or 1730’s. Today, the Amish can be found in 23 states here and in one Canadian province. Their settlement in and around Lancaster County is their second largest. Because of their large families, the total Amish population has more than doubled since 1960 to over 85,000. Very few of their children leave the church.

The Amish and Mennonite churches still share the same beliefs concerning baptism, non-resistance, and basic Bible doctrines. They differ in matters of dress, technology, language, form of worship and interpretation of the Bible.

The Mennonites hold many of the same beliefs as the Amish, although they tend to be less conservative than their Amish neighbors. Worship services are held weekly in their meeting houses. Most Mennonites have relaxed dress codes, and have gotten away from farm-related occupations. While Old Order Mennonites still drive their all-black carriages, most Mennonite groups do permit the use of cars and electricity. However, some groups do require that car bodies and trim be painted black.

The Amish families we met in Pennsylvania live on working farms and large workshops where the make handcrafted outdoor furniture. The furniture is made of a material called Poly Wood, a material made from recycled plastic resin that is resistant to corrosive substances, oil and fuels, insects, fungi, salt spray, and other environmental stresses. This material does not absorb moisture and will not rot, splinter, or crack. This material will provide a lifetime of maintenance free service.

We plan to have one of the lines of outdoor furniture on our site soon. Take a look at our site at http://www.yourrjsgiftsetc.com/

Change is Happening Especially With Our Unique Furniture Collection

Anyone who frequents our site on a fairly regular basis will notice we have a NEW LOGO. We hope the new simple logo will signify we are primarily a gift store. We still carry a complete selection of Home Decor product as well. The nice part of this combination of Gifts and Home Decor is that they meet the needs of just about anybody’s personal or gift giving shopping needs. We hope you like the new look.

Up coming changes in the next few months will be a full line of Amish Furniture. The primary items will be outdoor furniture for your yard, patio or deck. All handcrafted by Amish craftsmen in what is called “Poly Wood”. This furniture is an effort to go green with this material that is made from recycled plastic (mostly recycled plastic bottles). These lumber products are made of high-density polyethylene, colorants (pigment) and UV inhibitors so they are resistant to corrosive substances, oil and fuels, insects, fungi, salt spray and other environmental stressors. They do not absorb moisture and will not rot, splinter or crack. They will virtually last a lifetime without color fading or the material chipping or cracking.

Also in the line of Amish furniture will be a selection of handmade Hickory furniture for indoor use. Single chairs, double and three seat couches, table and chair sets, even a beautifully crafted Baker’s Rack. More information will be forthcoming on this exciting addition to our site.
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