Decorative Doorstops and Door Wedges: A Wonderful Gift Idea!

Every home, regardless of age, has at least one door that just will not stand fully open. Doorstops or door wedges are a necessary addition to most homes, eliminating a possible hazard to household occupants (especially running children). Decorative doorstops and door wedges can make an impression as well as serving a purpose, need not be boring and can convey a theme and interest from the home dweller. There are many types of decorative door stops and door wedges available and decorative doorstops and door wedges make wonderful gifts of function or decoration for the person that "has everything"! Here are six sites that sell decorative doorstops and door wedges:

Kaviik's Accents for Home and Garden Decor:

Kaviik's Accents has a beautiful selection of fine doorstops and door wedges. The antique cast iron range from the Fleur de Lis Door Stop, priced at $45.00, to the Antique Cat Doorstop, priced at $37.00, to the Bear Doorstop priced at $38.00 and more. Cast iron door wedges are in figures of dogs, cats, frogs, mice and bunnies, ranging from $38.00 to $24.00. Kaviik"s Accents also offers free shipping! Check out these selections. Site location is www.kaccents.com

Luxury Housing Trends:

Luxury Housing Trends has a unique decorative door stop. His name is "James the Doorman" priced at $22.00. James is made from natural rubber, 7.5" high and comes in black, gray, or red. James is a stick figure with both hands against the door and one toe under the door. His other leg is back and braced to hold the world! This would be a wonderful doorstop for any children's room or high traffic area. Site location is www.luxuryhousingtrends.com

Glenroy's Equestrian Gifts

Glenroy's has a collection of unique doorstops called "Pupperweights". Each Pupperweight is a bean bag puppy dog, about 4" tall, silk screen printed on 100% cotton, stuffed with non-allergic fiberfill and weighted with plastic pellets. There are 13 different breeds of dogs available with prices ranging from $11.95 to $22.95. For the dog lover on your gift list, one of these would be a "must have" item! The site location is www.glenroys.com

Hillsbury's

Hillsbury's has a wonderful collection of unique decorative doorstops. They have flowers! All different kinds of flowers such as Sunflowers, Tulips, Narcissus, Daffodils, and Cattails and most have an accompanying Ladybug attached. Sizes are 5" X 7" X 9" tall and range from $27.50 to $34.00. Some of the flowers come in different colors to compliment any decor. You must check these out! Site location is www.hillsburys.com

NapaStyle Home and Garden Antique Clawfoot Doorstops

NapaStyle has a collection of antique clawfoot doorstops rescued from vintage bathtubs across the United States. The clawfoot was long thought to be symbols of strength and good fortune. The original paint and rust-patina are preserved with a clear lacquered finish and are approximately 5.5" X 5" X 6.5" high. These would be great for doorstops, bookends or stand-alone art pieces. Check them out. The site is www.napastyle.com

eBay

No search for decorative doorstops and wedges would be complete without eBay. A search here brought up 601 items and prices ranged from $1.99 to $199.00 for an antique doorstop of "Mary Quite Contrary". Any particular style or price wanted could probably be found here. The site is www.ebay.com

Any of these sites can fill a functional need for your own home or as a gift for another. The products offered would make a great gift idea for those "hard to buy for" people on your list. Search and enjoy!

Sources:
www.kaccents.com
www.luxuryhousingtrends.com
www.glenroys.com
www.hillsburys.com
www.napastyle.com
www.ebay.com