One Leg Up!

Many bird species stand on one leg to keep the foot warm and conserve body heat. The most famous of these, the flamingo, also has an amazing pink color which actually comes from the carotenoid pigments in their favorite food, shrimp! This very old species of bird has evolved over 30 million years, and in spite of its "antique" status, serves as a major inspiration in contemporary design today!

PHAG's on-line store is filled with kitschy goodness, inspired by the creature well known for having, "one leg up." Check out our classic flamingo yard stake, or for an illuminated twist, our flamingo accent lamps. Still thirsty for more? Why not check out the floating flamingo? Speaking of thirsty, did you know that flamingos can drink hot water from geysers at temperatures very close to boiling? Keep in mind, this is not a recommendation for your next flamingo bath!

7 Tips to Make Your Bedroom Even Better!

1. Invest in some really great textile accents for the bed, like these bold accent pillows that are perfect for Sping! If you don't splurge on high-quality sheets, soft comforters, and sleek duvets, you can at least make it look like you do. When you do splurge, you can avoid having to redo your entire bedding ensemble in just a few short months. Spend the extra money and get the right fit, the right make, and the perfect style. High thread counts = happy sleepers! If you need an extra something to commit to the splurge, think of how amazing those ultra-soft sheets will feel on your skin. Also remember that many people say a softer pillowcase in particular can help stave off wrinkles! Something with some slip allows your face to relax and move instead of getting hung up on a rough polyester corner.

2. Make your headboard dynamic. Choose sumptuous Headboard Upholstery to lend drama and dimension to your bedroom. When the delightful is this affordable, it’s a sin not to invest in a textural change.

3. Be sure that your bedroom has at least one statement piece, like this Luggage Chest or Vintage Steel Nightstand. Such a small change can add so much interest and intrigue. Each of these terrific treasures combines fun and function flawlessly.

4. Give your walls a fresh coat of paint every few years (or months!) to ensure that your look always stays fresh. It’s simple, cheap, and brings the biggest, boldest impact of all. Even if you have white walls and freshen them with a brighter white, everything looks a little different and new!

5. Set the mood with your lighting. If you like it bright, be certain to keep window treatments airy. If you prefer something a bit more ambient, use lighting with dimmers or a sculpted piece, like our porcelain Gnome Accent Lamp.

6. Liven up the room with fresh flowers and plants. Adding living things to your space not only adds interesting smells and textures that can’t be duplicated with man-made things, but can also actually freshen your space. Many plants are treasured for their ability to clean the air, while others help keep bugs under control in the warmer months. And of course there is that lovely thing called Oxygen we all just can’t live without. Try our Bonsai Box tree for year-round enjoyment in any space!

7. Freshen your fabrics by hanging them on the line to warm in the sunshine. If you don’t have a clothesline, try making a homemade refresher using vodka or water mixed with a teaspoon of your favorite essential oil. Combine and mix in a spray bottle. Spray linens as needed, shaking lightly before each use. It’s simple…it’s cheap…and it smells nice. Who's going to argue with that?

Luxurious Lighting- What a Bright Idea!

The mood of your space is so largely determined by light that the direction a building is facing in relation to the sun is often the first thing people take note of when choosing a new home. However, in addition to any control you have with natural lighting, you can also adjust the mood greatly with your artificial lighting choices. Every fixture casts a slightly different glow, just like every person! And shopphag.com is pleased to offer a bounty of bright solutions to give you the glow you need to ’switch to’ the perfect level of light.

Our fun and fresh table lamps possesses such vivacious vibrance that you almost don’t have to turn them on! From lamps with an appealing organic feel, to those featuring soft textures, and marvelous movement, our table lamps offer everything from grown-up and refined to cool and casual.

A Little Bit Shady
If you have a lamp that's simply in need of a fresh, inventive shade, check out our solo shade selection. Choose from any of the styles presented, in the shape and size that fits, or contact us for yardage info., and we'll make you a shade from your supplied fabric!The interesting shade also works to cast beautiful shadows, providing you with natural wall art!

Dripping With Delight!
Lighting doesn’t get more clean and contemporary that these Ceiling Chandeliers! Bringing a fantastic fusion of cream and black, traditional and modern, crisp lines and fresh fabrics, these work effortlessly to shed some new light on almost any situation. Just imagine the powerful pop against a red ceiling or brilliant blue walls!

Fashionably Floored
If you’ve been looking for a floor lamp that is unique and functional, you have likely hit some stumbling blocks. With almost every lamp available looking like a slight variation of the next, it can be difficult to uncover a true original. That’s where shopphag.com comes in! Our amazingly awesome Asymmetrical Floor Lamp separates itself from the pack with a funky twist, creating a shade with a wave-like appeal and two-tone effect. All while maintaining classic lines and the utmost execution of purpose. Bravo, floor lamp! Brav-o!