This red and black tilting steamship funnel waste basket will appeal to people like my father who have a passion for the navy and merchant fleets. Throughout my life I have seen pictures of ships adorning the walls of the family home and have become accustomed to the various names, types and styles of ships. One of the most famous is the American owned and British operated Cunard Line which has operated a fleet of passenger ships in the North Atlantic, Mediterranean and Caribbean for over a century. You can see a picture of a newly merged Cunard White Star company ship below which is the RMS Mauretania constructed in 1939.

Steamship funnels are distinctive and that’s why they are great designs for household accessories such as this tilting waste basket with a decidedly naval theme. The red and black design will be familiar with most people even if just from watching movies based on steamships or related television documentaries. If you know of someone with a passion for steamships or the navy in general, then this red and black tilting steamship funnel waste basket will be a great gift idea for them to place in their home office, study or library.

You can buy this red and black waste basket from the following location: Tilting Steamship Funnel Waste Basket.

Price: $77

This bamboo bathroom accessory set is a great example of a nice looking ensemble. Included in the set are a soap dish, tumbler, toothbrush holder, lotion dispenser, tissue box and wastebasket. Each is designed to match with one another and have distinctive round hole patterns.

The bamboo bathroom set will look particularly good in a white bathroom interior where they will add a touch of contrast and interest. Their understated elegance means they will be suitable for a masculine or feminine bathroom theme, especially ones that have some natural greenery already in place. For a loved one who loves nature and the great outdoors, these will remind them of their passion and add an interesting element to their relaxing bath time.

With the lights down low, soft music playing in the background and scented candles wafting around the bathroom, this bamboo bathroom accessory set will look pretty stunning.

You can buy this set from the following location: 6 Piece Bathroom Accessory Set Made from Bamboo

Further information and pricing are provided on the page linked to above.

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The Middle Ages saw the birth of the reverse glass painting technique. As the name suggests, it is where a piece of glass is painted and then viewed from the other side. This was first used in the decorating of icons in the Byzantine Empire. Over time, it spread across into Central Europe and played a large part in Renaissance designs. From the 18th Century onwards it flourished after being favoured by the nobility and the church.

This particular waste basket and tissue box comes from Peru. The Spanish were responsible for taking the reverse glass painting technique to South America in the 15th Century. Since then, it has taken a different road to the European styles and this is evident in the floral designs one can see on the side of the basket and box. Indeed, reverse glass painting has become an integral part of Peruvian art and culture.

If you are looking for some decorative accessories for your bedroom or bathroom, then this reverse glass painted waste basket and tissue box set from Peru will add an aura of cultural sophistication to your interior. Each time you venture into the room, you will be reminded of the incredible history of this fascinating art form. The floral designs are appealing and the Baroque shape and style will compliment many existing furniture pieces and fittings.

Click here to buy this Waste Basket and Tissue Box Set

Price: $178