Text Box: gather some eye-catching branches, bring them home, tie with your favorite colored ribbon and use them as an accent piece above mantles, windows or doorways. 


Way to do a wall 

Wall murals have been around for thousands of years, and the latest twist on nature-inspired murals is bold.  Modern nature-inspired murals amplify the graphic qualities and bright hues found when you take a closer look at Mother Nature’s artistry. 

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Text Box: (ARA) – Nature-inspired design can certainly be soothing, sedate and traditional, but a plethora of new products and techniques is also bringing the bold, bright and fun side of nature indoors.  If you’re looking for fun, funky ways to bring the brighter side of nature-inspired design into your home, here are a few ideas and items to look for: 

“Woodn’t” it be good … 

Wood has been a beloved design element in home interiors for centuries. But you don’t have to invest in expensive hardwood floors or put up with dated wall paneling to enjoy wood’s rich beauty in your decor. Logs are the latest, and not Text Box: just in log homes. 

From glass tabletops perched delicately atop natural twig and branch bases, or a faux wood-







grained area rug to plush throw pillows in fabric that mimics the grain of natural wood, you’re barking up the right tree by incorporating the look of log into your decor. 

You don’t have to spend a dime to bring this trendy yet timeless material into your home, either. Simply take a stroll in the woods, Text Box: The Lighter Side of Nature-Inspired Home Text Box: Solutions to Help Homeowners Outsmart Mother Nature
Text Box: (ARA) – Protecting your home means you’re pitted in a constant struggle against the forces of nature. Products and improvements that help you beat the weather are a smart investment. Look for “weather beater” products that are Text Box: low maintenance or that provide solutions to harsh climates and moisture. 
First line of defense 
Water damage can happen to any home in an instant, ruining valuable electronics or priceless family Text Box: heirlooms. Even if you’re not in a flood zone, it is wise to invest in a main sump and battery backup pump. 

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Equity Real Estate

Text Box: November 1, 2009

Volume 2, Issue 11

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