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Texture and Color
Hand-woven baskets and fabrics as well as handmade pots and terracotta tiles are abundant in Southwestern style. Displaying a cluster of handmade tiles over the fireplace creates a festive look for the mantel. Hanging a cluster of native baskets is not only a conversation piece, but it is colorful as well. A wall hanging or tapestry either in bright colors or earth tones pulls the eye upwards and over the fireplace cementing it as the room’s focal point. Add to the room’s genuine feel by displaying a hand thrown pottery vase on the mantel that is filled with brilliant wildflowers. By adding additional texture in the form of wrought iron wall sconces or candlestick holders you are rounding out the textures displayed on the mantel and bringing a southwestern look to life. When displaying items on the mantelpiece, you can line up pairs of items for a symmetrical look, or display items in groups of three for a less ordered appearance to your display.

Finishing Touches
The robust influence of Indian and Mexican style means that the eclectic blankets and baskets are often more alike than different. By using a large, hand woven basket as a holder for several colorful native blankets, you will always have a cozy quilt to snuggle under to watch TV or read. The native blankets are typically beautifully colorful and lend a bright spot to the fireplace. Of course you can choose to use blankets that are all in one color family like earth tones, or you may choose assorted bright colors like turquoise, yellow and magenta. The bright colors give the sense of a basket of wild flowers freshly picked from the garden.

Southwestern style is always appropriate. The look is colorful and simplistic and works well during any season. It is the perfect foundation upon which to put your holiday decorations, and it is beautiful on its own, any day of the year.