In the Parisian suburb of Port-Marly you can find the Château de Monte Cristo, the house belonging to the famous writer Alexandre Duma. It was created by the architect Hippolytus Duran and built in 1847. The castle became the embodiment of the fantasy of the famous French novelist. “The Three Musketeers” and “The Count of…
A room that is properly furnished is definitely an eye candy. But more than being pleasing to the eyes, a well-designed room creates an inviting and calming environment. It is even better if the furnishings are both visually aesthetic and functional. Thus, here are some tips on how to properly furnish a room. What is the…
I have recently stumbled upon jewellery brand Giulia Leoni. This Italian designer creates one-of-a-kind bracelets and necklaces, made of cashmere, metals or crystals. I have got these gorgeous coral red, grey and white Hula Hoop crystal bracelets. The bracelets have a magnetic clasp and any two with same size claps can be fastened together and…
For many people, the arrival of winter is an extra dose of sadness: time does not accompany and it is easy to fall into the temptation to stay at home, make less social life and even change the diet with the excuse that we need more calories to fight cold. But although we think that…
The older I get, the more minimalist I become. It refers to all areas – home, wardrobe, and even friends. I tend to be more picky when it comes to things and persons that surround me. I prefer quality over quantity. When it comes to jewellery, somehow I have never been obsessed with having lots…
When you think about your dream kitchen, it doesn’t include the word tiny, but the reality is, most people end up in smaller kitchens than they would have expected. You can knock down a wall and create the impression of a larger kitchen, but that will only work if you are financially ready. Before you…
Whether you’re building furniture, DIY decoration or an addition to your home, you should have the right Must-Have tools on hand. You may have a standard toolkit and a drill, but there is a whole world of tools to discover to take on more significant projects. You should invest in efficient multi-use tools to stretch…
Gardening is a fun and relaxing way to spend your days. It saves you from the pressures of work and hectic schedules, and takes your mind off the news and the everyday worries of life. The joy of a beautiful garden, especially in the Anglo-Saxon context, has typically focused on a bright, fresh-feeling, green and glowing,…
We all want to get the absolute most out of the house space we’re in. Your home is your castle, so making it feel and look its best is part of the joy of owning a home in the first place. Of course, that is all easier said than done. Sometimes it can feel like…
Our homes can be considered as the final sanctuaries in our lives. This is where we rest after a long day. Many people try to build them with the people that they love. Others inherited it from the generations past and they are the new caretakers. However, a home would never be complete without people…
We live in a time and age where almost everything is at the tip of our fingers, whether we are talking about information, the latest album from your favorite artist or the juiciest tropical fruit you’ve been craving lately. The era of globalization and knowledge made all of this happen, but the question remains, do…
There are basic do-it-yourselfers who can handle little fixes and craft projects around the home. Then there are the real ambitious, determined people who don’t mind attempting to tackle the major jobs, like building a pole barn. Pole barns are common across the country. They are simply additions to your property that you’ve built and…