In the middle of the XII century on the outskirts of Paris was built a royal hunting house in the Vincennes forest. Its first owner was Louis VII. Over the next century, this house was used for royal hunting, and it was expanded several times. By the end of the 13th century, the hunting lodge…
When you think about freshening up your interiors, your first thoughts are usually that of new paint or wallpaper, as well as some new curtains and soft furnishings. One thing you could easily overlook is your skirting boards, which is a shame, because there’s dozens of styles and even colours to choose from these days….
Men can be notoriously hard to shop for because, for one thing, they’re a different species altogether – with their own habits and ways of doing things. Unlike shopping for a girl, shopping for your significant other can feel like going into alien territory. You may be wondering if something you’ll gift him is actually…
Do you like flea markets, like I do? If you are reading this article, I think the answer is yes. Going to Paris, be sure to find some time to go to a flea market. I can assure you that you won’t leave with empty hands, as well as will find some inspiration, aesthetic pleasure,…
Holiday shopping for your son can be stressful if they’re always expecting an exciting new toy. When thinking of a gift to get, you have to make sure it’s cool, fun, and even teaches him some life lessons along the way. Check our Holiday Gift Guide. But not to worry – if you are looking…
This is my first fall in Paris. And to be honest I didn’t expect it to be thaaaat cold. After Marbella, it is really hard to get used to the local climate, with its humidity, lots of raining and cool temperatures. That’s why finding right clothes and shoes to keep me warm in fall and…
Buying a home is the biggest dream for many people. And while it is reportedly getting more difficult for younger people to purchase their first home, it’s not entirely out of reach. You need to be spending savvy, save up a deposit, have a steady job and be able to make mortgage repayments. Once you’re…
Whether you live in a newly built home, or you’ve been in your property for many years, keeping up with the maintenance can be difficult. If you plan to put your home on the property market in the near future, you will want to make sure your home stands out for all the right reasons….
If you’re an experienced gardener, you know just how important it is to prep your garden and yard for the upcoming winter months and fall gardening. But, even if you’re a first-time homeowner who hasn’t dealt with this particular responsibility so far, there’s no need to be nervous or stressed. The prep doesn’t have to…
Learning is a continuous process and many great minds have said that the day we stop learning professionally or personally is the day we die. Constant learning and improvement are what makes us different from animals but it’s also our privilege. Learning a new skill encourages creativity and that leads to critical thinking and knowledge…
O-M-G, 2D art is so last decade ago – wouldn’t you agree? Well, I’m not saying it isn’t any good anymore but with recent advancements in art and animation, 2D layouts are definitely being left behind. You can practically see the shift everywhere. For example, when was the last time Walt Disney released a 2D…
When you think of fall, you might picture hot chocolate and cozy sweaters up until you step outside, and you see the pile of crispy fallen leaves that need to be cleaned up. Cleaning your yard can be tedious unless you have the right tools that do all the work for you. If you don’t…