‘Do you feel hurt, ignored or rejected when your husband spends time in his man cave? If so, it’s time you knew the truth!’. That was a quote from an article on this site. And the truth I did find out. Numreous articles have painted the man cave in negative light. In my opinion a…
Fluid beauty, using water features to ignite your space
We have talked about how we can add excitement to our spaces in previous posts. We explored how to use antiques (read about it here), lighting (read about this here) and learned that sometimes it is the scent in your space that makes the difference (catch that post here, it is the last reference I…
Light it Up
You can change the whole atmosphere of your home just by careful use of lighting which can also serve the functional role of illuminating task areas.There are different kinds of light effects, so before purchasing, why not acquaint yourself with the terminologies below? 1.) Ambient light: Mostly used living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms where soft focus…
How to scent your house
Does your home smell good? I mean, does it really smell good? Because, let’s face it, life can get in the way, busy and important items on our agendas can overtake our senses (pun intended), and sometimes that leads us with either a home that doesn’t smell particularly fresh…or, worse, one that downright stinks….
DIY FLORAL ARRANGEMENT
Most people appreciate decorating their houses/spaces with flowers and this coming up with an appropriate floral arrangement can be intimidating. Well, fret no more. Below are some basic steps to create your flower centerpiece like a professional. Things you need: Glass vase Tape Lemon Bleach Sharp floral shears or a knife Stapler Flowers…
ALTERNATIVE BUILDING MATERIALS.
With the rise of housing prices and the human population growing exponentially, it is imperative that we become more and more concerned about leaving our environmental footprints. Therefore the challenge is to think of more Eco-friendly solutions particularly in our everyday life but also, and more often, in the process of building our homes. 1. Earth Houses…
GARDENING FOR SMALL SPACES
The perfect back and front yard doesn’t have to have a monotonous look and feel as commonly observed. There are infinite beautiful plants to use both perennial and annual that include bulbs and roses, trees, shrubs and ground covers that can be used year round. Aside from all these varieties one needs space…
HOW TO USE ANTIQUE AND VINTAGE PIECES
For most interior decor enthusiasts, adding antique and vintage elements are always something special. Not everyone is a fan of this approach to interior design but more and more people are becoming converts as this makes it a delightful decorating trend. The trick to adopt these styles is by adding key individual pieces which create…
WHAT ARE WORDS
Let’s set the bar straight with these variables: most of us get mixed up with these three terms when it comes to architectural and decor jargon. What is antique? Most authorities consider the actual definition of the term ‘antique’ to mean an age of at least 100 years. If an item is not definitively datable…
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