Giclee
a museum quality reproduced artwork often called Archival prints and
made from a high resolution digital technology using ink-jet printing
Gift
a remembrance or present freely bestowed upon someone without asking
for compensation
Gift Certificate
a voucher presented as a present that is exchanged for a specific
amount of merchandise at a dedicated site or business
Gift Store Exclusive
item or product where availability is limited to gift stores or boutiques and is not available through big box retailers; for example: Christopher Radko offers a collection of Christmas ornaments that are only sold through gift stores and boutiques
Gilded
the effect of applying a thin layer of gold paint or gold leaf to a surface to enhance the appearance
Glass Ornament
An item of adornment made of glass that often enhances and carries
sentimental value. Usually fragile. Item can be valuable. For example: Christopher Radko glass ornaments
Goblet Pleat
pleat that is pushed out and filled with the curtain lining instead of being folded inward
Gold
a precious metal element defined in karats and primarily used for
making jewelry and coins but also prominent in the commodity market
a color that serves as a sophisticated neutral in a decorating color scheme
Gothic
style of architecture and culture representative of Western Europe between the 15th and 16th centuries; characterized by ribbed vaulting, flying buttresses, steeped roofs and pointed arches; medieval, uncivilized, opposite of classical
Granite
Hard, granular crystalline igneous rock consisting mainly of quartz, mica and feldspar and ranging in color from grays to pinks; generally used for monuments and buildings while being a mainstay in interior design for kitchen and bathroom counter tops because of beauty and durability.
Great Room
Space in a home that provides for multiple functions that typically
could take place in separate rooms such as dining room, family room,
office, television room and game room.
Green
being respectful of the environment in terms of selecting goods and services and making sustainability part of personal and business lifestyle
Grout
Paste or mortar for filling gaps in wall or floor tiles.