By Mark Clifton

It seems that history always repeats itself, whether in a family, politics or even style and fashion. Slowly the clothing styles of the 50s, 60s, 70s and even (oh, no) the 80s have doubled back and been passed off as the hottest new fashions. This is equally true for interior design. It seems that people get tired of looking at the new designs, which have become old, and they want something newwhich is really just more of the old. Its a vicious cycle.

Retro furniture, lamps and other interior decorating favorites may be gone, but never forgotten. It doesnt take very many tries to find a website or retailer that specializes in retro furniture. Retro lamps are particularly fun because of the bright colors and crazy shapes they can be. Especially in the 1960s and 70s, anything could be fashionable, and just about everything was. Colors we wouldnt dream of using in our homes today were splashed all over the walls and the carpet looked like it needed to be mowed. But that was the style, and its not hard to find again.

The 1960s is when the interior design world first got a glimpse at the cone lamp. This retro lamp sported three or more adjustable cone shaped lights that rested on three separate arms protruding from the base of the lamp. The arms could be bent and turned in any direction to point light at anywhere you wanted it to go. This style has hung on throughout the years if for nothing else but its ingenious design. Though the idea is still used today, the original lamp gets a spot in the retro hall of fame, especially if you can find it in avocado green.

Another fabulously retro lamp that we can thank the 1970s for is the Modern Arco Lamp. Why in the world would you want to have a perfectly straight lamp on the left side of your chair for reading when you can have this retro lamp sitting on your right and arcing over your head to end up on your left side? Any retro decorated room is incomplete without one of these monsters; just make sure you have the room for a retro lamp as big as this.

Yet another retro lamp that has actually had a huge impact on todays lamp styles is the torch floor lamp from the 1950s. Though there were torchiere lamps before that time, this design modernized it into a style that is still quite popular. Now you can find torchiere lamps with a variety of energy saving bulbs from compact fluorescent to halogen. Its really not a retro lamp, but deserves to be recognized for its pioneering efforts toward todays interior decorating.

If youre looking to use retro lamps in your design scheme, there are more than enough out there to choose from, and most are being produced today so you dont have to spend a killing at an antique store. Just do yourself a favor and stay away from lava lamps. There is retro, and just plain ugly, you decide.

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By Ernesto Boyd

The sweet and likable Miniature Schnauzer is usually considered a delight to be around. He’s generally friendly and pleasant and makes a good pet for many kinds of households.

General Appearance and Description

It’s believed that the Miniature Schnauzer is a result of a cross between the Standard Schnauzer and the Affenpinscher, with perhaps a Poodle included in the mix somewhere. He is likely of German descent, because “schnauze” is German for muzzle.

Mini Schnauzers are intelligent and sweet dogs that are loyal and dependable companions.

Miniature Schnauzers are small dogs that have both a bushy beard and mustache. They also have prominent eyebrows. In fact, Schnauzers are often groomed so that their beard and mustache are accentuated.

The coat is long and silky with a slight curl to it. Schnauzers are most commonly salt and pepper colored, but they can also be black, all white, or black and silver with a soft colored undercoat.

Basic Temperament

The Schnauzer is a perky and happy playmate. He’s smart, energetic and obedient. If you think of your pets as like children, the Schnauzer is a good fit for you. He’s much like a child, because he’s playful, alert and happy and always in the game.

The Schnauzer is truly a very special breed.

If you enjoy traveling, obedience training and bringing a dog into the home that will truly be a companion, the Schnauzer again fits the role.

While he’s a good companion and enjoyable dog to have around, the Schnauzer has one major behavioral challenge. That is his desire to be a big dog. He can be very aggressive toward other dogs and will even challenge bigger dogs to a fight. If you, the masterr, don’t establish yourself as the leader of the pack, your dog may develop these aggressive tendencies. Socialize him well as a puppy, too, and you likely won’t see any of these troubling characteristics.

Mini Schnauzers can bark often and loudly, but the bark is nothing like a small dog bark and that’s high pitched and yappy sounding. Instead, the Schnauzer has a bark that belies his size. His is low and more intimidating. This can help him when he’s asked to be a watchdog, a role he will happily step into.

Care Required

The Schnauzer’s wiry coat is easy to care for, but it must be combed daily with a wire brush, or the coat will become matted fairly quickly. If your schnauzer does get knots, you can simply clip them out.

As far as grooming, the Schnauzer should be clipped evenly all over. Leave this job for the experts, though you can give him touch ups as needed.

Many people acquire Miniature Schnauzer puppies because they have allergies. This dog isn’t considered hypoallergenic, but sheds very little and is considered an excellent choice for people with allergies.

When looking at learning more about buy a miniature schnauzer 16, read and learn as much as you can because the because this is a incredible dog breed.

Exercise Requirements

If you live in an apartment, the Miniature Schnauzer will enjoy living in a small space, as he does like to play indoors he will need plenty of toys to keep him happy, busy and out of trouble. He will do fine without a yard in which to run around.

But you must give your energetic Schnauzer a good walk on a daily basis. He will enjoy walking quickly as if you have a mission and will also enjoy any time you can give him off leash to play.

Training

If you buy a Miniature Schnauzer, be prepared to socialize him often, to train him well and to be patient with him. While he’s highly intelligent and takes to training well, he also has a strong will and will require you to have some patience. When trained, however, he can be a joy.

The Schnauzers are usually not difficult to housetrain.

Height and Weight

The adult Miniature Schnauzer will be about 12 to 14 inches tall and weigh between 10 and 15 pounds.

Health and Longevity

Like many small dogs, the Miniature Schnauzer is generally a healthy dog. Some Schnauzers will have some problems, however, ranging from liver disease and kidney stones to skin disorders. They are also at risk of developing von Willebrand’s disease, a common blood disorder in dogs. Some will have eye problems.

More common for your Miniature Schnauzer is the risk of weight gain. Be careful how much you feed him, because even with his high activity level, he can gain weight easily.

Most Schnauzers can live to be approximately15 years old.

Suitability

Schnauzers are ideal for many different households. They love children and do well with seniors. They are also excellent dogs to have on the farm as they are experts at killing mice and at hunting, tracking, performing tricks and acting as guard dogs.

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