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Topic: decorative
Definition:

  • serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
  • "cosmetic fenders on cars"
  • "the buildings were utilitarian rather than decorative"

    Related tag cloud:

  • art
  • painting
  • home
  • furniture
  • gifts
  • glass
  • custom
  • design
  • lighting
  • garden
  • decor
  • lamps
  • faux
  • kitchen
  • interior
  • paint
  • antique
  • artist
  • crafts
  • ceramic
  • interior design
    • Resources:

    Digital Library for the Decorative Arts and Material Culture
    Collects electronic resources for study and research, with a focus on Early America.
    http://decorativearts.library.wisc.edu

    The Society of Decorative Painters (SDP)
    The international organization - over 27,000 members worldwide - to promote Decorative and Tole painting. SDP provides: National Conventions, Local Chapters, Certification Programs for members and teachers, plus a members-only magazine, "The Decorative Painter."
    http://www.decorativepainters.com/

    Decorative Touches
    Handcrafted centerpieces, birdhouses, swags, planters, luminaries, shadow boxes and gift arrangements.
    http://www.decorativetouches.com/

    Decorative Concrete Network
    Resource center for the decorative and stamped concrete industry.
    http://www.decorative-concrete.net/