Add Warmth and Excitement to Home Decor by Maggie Reed on Creators.com

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Add Warmth and Excitement to Home Decor

RoomMates Peel and Stick wall appliques offer the look and feel of custom stencils without the paint, mess, time or cost. Easy to clean, there is no sticky residue. Designs include:

— Deco Swirl: These come in separate elements so you can create your own custom look that will work with any space. Let your imagination run wild. Deco Swirl is printed on clear material. Painted walls will show around the edges and through transparent portions of the design. Retail price is $25.

— Damasks: Damasks are back and have become a staple of today's cool and sophisticated room decor. In this set, you get two oversized peel-and-stick damasks in a vivid honeysuckle pink. These are ideal for a nursery, a teen bedroom and anywhere else you like. Retail price is $20.

— Flocked pink butterflies: These appliques use a printing technique that mimics the look and feel of velvet, making them soft to the touch. The wall decals are printed on clear material and are suitable for any wall color. Retail price is $20.

If you want to spice up your laptop, you can add some zing with honeysuckle pink Laptop Wear. With RoomMates Peel and Stick laptop skins, you can personalize and protect a laptop cover in seconds.

This skin fits most 14-inch to 15-inch laptops and can be trimmed to suit smaller sizes. When removed, the Laptop Wear leaves behind no sticky residue and won't damage the surface. Designs can also be reapplied to their liners and saved for later use. Retail price is $10.

For more designs and information, visit www.roommatespeelandstick.com.

PHOTO SHOWER CURTAINS

What better way to start your day than by stepping into a shower adorned with one of your favorite photos.

Photo Shower Curtains manufactures one-of-a-kind fabric shower curtains by using a wide array of photographic images and digital designs that you submit.

These curtains are printed using a sublimation process, which fuses the image into the fabric to make a permanent, durable and high-detailed image.

In the past, some companies offered custom curtains. However, they had a small selection of traditional fabrics, hand-painted fabrics or stock designs on vinyl but never a fully imaged, photo-quality shower curtain.

The process used by Photo Shower Curtains does not change the feel of the fabric and the image will not fade, crack or peel. Plus, the quality fabrics and art digital imaging makes the photo look real, allowing you to launder the curtains repeatedly with no fading or shrinkage.

"We've seen all sorts of curtain images," said John Castleberry, president of Photo Shower Curtains. "A favorite vacation photo is a popular choice for homes. It is a great way to make your time in the bathroom more fun."

And it's not just for the home. Castleberry says hotels have reproduced paintings and even created artwork for curtains to complement their decor and color schemes. They are also popular in spas and even hospitals.

"Artists, designers and photographers love the creative freedom and really get excited when they see their images this large and vibrant," said Castleberry.

Single orders range from $150 to $200 and are shipped free in two to four weeks. Institutional order prices are based on quantity and shipped in four to eight weeks.

For more information, call 888-DOMYBATH (888-366-9228) or visit www.photoshowercurtain.com.

(set image) mre032211adAP.jpg (end caption) With RoomMates Peel and Stick wall appliques, forget the mess and money of stencils. Photo courtesy of RoomMates Peel and Stick. (end caption)

Maggie Reed may be reached at trocar2000@hotmail.com. To find out more about Maggie Reed and other Creators Syndicate writers and cartoonists, visit www.creators.com.