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Nursery Chic

Comfort and style combine in the new Jessica Charles line of upholstered swivel rockers and gliders designed with the modern mom in mind. Available in more than 400 fabrics, fine details such as tufting and hand-driven nailhead trims make each chair special for those tender first years. Plus, the chairs can easily transition into the living room post-baby. $1,407; available in Atlanta at Mathews’ Furniture Galleries, www.mathewsfurniture.com

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Easy Outdoor Living

Color customization is a trend that has swept home interiors, and now stainless steel cabinetry manufacturer Danver is bringing designer looks to outdoor living spaces. Homeowners can choose from new exterior cabinet finishes ranging from retro-looking turquoise to rich chocolate brown in addition to 10 wood-grain species, all with the durability of stainless steel. Stand out or blend in? It’s your call. Prices vary; available in Atlanta at AuthenTEAK, www.authenteak.com

A Better Burn

Made with 100% wax cardboard, Enviro-Log has helped divert more than 150 million pounds of cardboard waste from landfills by turning the material into efficient, clean-burning fire logs. A single 5 lb. Enviro-Log can burn up to three hours, providing 50% more heat per pound than traditional firewood, and it’s manufactured in Fitzgerald, Ga. $21.99 per case of four 5 lb. fire logs; available in Atlanta at Whole Foods, The Home Depot and other supercenters, www.enviro-log.net

Get Cozy

The warmth of flannel bedding is sure to banish winter-day blahs, and the Legends 6 oz. Luxury Sateen Vienna Scroll collection by The Company Store promises to do so in style. Made in Germany with 100% cotton and high-quality sateen-weave construction, the bedding is available in three elegant shades: Cloud Blue, Cobblestone and Misty Iris. $34-$159; www.thecompanystore.com

Purple Passion

Purple is set to be one of this year’s hot colors for the home, and Nourison’s ombre “Lakeside” area rug has all the right hues. The contemporary branch motif gives it a rustic, painterly look that adds contrast, while the New Zealand wool fiber makes it durable and easy to care for. $1,680 for an 8 x 10 ft. rug; available in Atlanta at Myer’s Carpet, www.myerscarpetatlanta.com

Timeless Detail

Small features can make a big impact. Take the new line of antique reproduction cut-glass knobs for frameless shower doors from Drexler Shower Door in Atlanta. Bringing classic styling to modern baths, these cut-glass knobs could be that “something different” you have been looking for. Soft-cut, round-cut and square-cut glass knobs are available on either a polished or brushed stainless steel post. $85-$100; www.drexlershowerdoor.com