It’s finally December, and that means it’s time to put on the Christmas tunes and start decorating your home for the season. If your current decorations are looking a little tired, it’s very easy to jazz them up. Here are some ideas for you to decorate your home this Christmas and bring in the festive…
There is nothing quite like becoming a homeowner for the first time, and this is a major life accomplishment that needs celebrating. Getting a foot on the property ladder can also be a daunting time because there are now all varieties of responsibilities to consider, mainly involving maintenance tasks. When you own a home for…
Lighting in your home can have a significant effect on the mood, look, and overall aesthetic of your house or room. The colors, the shapes, the brightness – all of these can change how a room is lit and how it feels. Furthermore, a light can come in so many shapes and kinds, so it…
Trees provide an aesthetical appeal, shade and even privacy. However, there are some issues that arise once you decide to have trees on your compound. The most common one is that you will need to take care of your tree once in a while. Failure to take proper care of these lovely marvels of Mother…
Winter is the time when the leaves have fallen off the trees, and the natural landscape goes into hibernation in preparation for the coming spring. It can be a beautiful time of the year but trying to maintain your yard and keep it at the level it was during summer and fall is almost impossible….
If you have visited shops or websites that offer patterned fabric in lots of beautiful designs, you might be wondering how you can incorporate them into your home, especially the more expensive fabrics, which you can only afford ½ a meter of. There are so many talented surface pattern designers creating stunning prints and materials…
Trees are beautiful around your home, but they need to be taken care of. Eventually, that tree on your property is going to get old or diseased and simply collapse on its own. The danger here is obvious: if it collapses on its own, it may harm one of your family members or damage your…
A greenhouse can be a welcome addition to a yard that has space for it. Not only are greenhouses beautiful, but they are also functional. These nifty spaces can house a variety of flora and fauna that will not survive in some climates. Greenhouses are also ideal for those who like to start their plants…
We all love our homes. We choose the house that best suits us at the time, occasionally considering the future in our planning and purchasing. Sometimes, though, the occasion arises in which we want more space, or a bigger living room, or a garage, or whatever the new need is. Then comes the fun but…
Mexico City is a real treasure in terms of architecture. One example is the house and the studio of Luis Barragán, one of the most famous architects of the 20th century. Built at the end of the 40s of the 20th century, the Barragan house is a fine example of modernist architecture and minimalism. The…
Today I have stumbled upon this amazing project – a guest house in Mallorca accomplished by Bloomint, an interior design studio from Barcelona. Cal Rejet Holistic Retreat is situated in Mallorca, Spain. “A place to disconnect and be in touch with nature, practice yoga & meditation. The guest houses are closer to earth, filled with…
The new furniture brand One Plus Eleven has been founded by two designers originally from Moscow. They moved to Berlin 15 years ago in order to establish their Design Studio RedNord. Last year they decided to found additionally One Plus Eleven. Hence One+Eleven is the reflection and interaction of two creative minds. With the experience…