English has been the universal language for almost one hundred years, having established itself as such after the end of World War II. Prior to this, French had been considered the dominant language for diplomatic relations around Europe. It seems that English has a firm grasp on its lingua franca status now, but is there…
Last year we visited Egypt, just after covid restrictions when the countries started to reopen for travel. Now it seems a bit surrealistic the image of empty airports that we observed, completely empty ticket windows to see the Pyramids and being able to get inside them without standing any line. In today’s post I want…
We’ve always believed that the appropriate light fixture can be like jewelry for your house, providing a dazzling finishing touch that brings all of the other elements together in perfect harmony. But even we have to accept that kitchens are frequently the losers. While formal dining rooms have spectacular chandeliers and even powder rooms have…
Have you ever thought that your cleaning tools need cleaning too? It sounds conflicting that the thing that is supposed to clean other things carries a lot of germs. But, it’s an undeniable fact that everything which is meant for cleaning must first be cleaned properly. Let’s take a kitchen tour. The cleaning agent that…
There are so many benefits to contact lenses that more and more people are turning to them. In the past, contact lenses were hard and uncomfortable. But, times have changed. Modern contacts have become comfortable to wear, easy to maintain and affordable. And everyone can find the right glasses for their individual needs. Contact lenses…
The decor inside your home can say a lot about you. It will show off your personality and allow people who visit to get to know you better. With this in mind, you must put time into how your house looks to make the first impression a good one. This article will share some simple…
If you are an experienced interior designer or are looking to become an interior designer in the not-so-distant future, you may be wondering whether you should create a website and compile an interior design portfolio. A portfolio is, in the simplest of terms, a visual representation of your previous achievements that can demonstrate your skills…
The rainy weather season is coming soon, and you should be preparing your home for it. If you don’t, then the water damage that will occur could lead to a lot of easily avoidable headaches. This blog post will cover how to prepare your home for the upcoming rainy weather and protect it from any…
We might be in the middle of winter right now, but before we know it, spring will arrive, and with it, warmer weather and a fabulous opportunity to update our homes with new ideas. If you like to plan ahead and can’t wait to shake things up a bit in your property, it pays to get busy…
Do women have a greater pain tolerance than men? There has been a wide misconception going around for centuries that women are as fragile as mere flowers – even though they are expected to give birth and go through countless other painful events in their lives without a say. However, oddly enough, the patriarchial concept…
Getting paint samples is a must to ensure you’ve picked the right colors for your painting project. You’ll be able to try out different shades and decide which works best for the theme and the go-to design. However, the downside of getting paint samples is having too many excess paints of different shades. Instead of…
In today’s post we want to share this beautiful project created by interior designer Stacey Gillies (from Stacey Gillies Interiors) and her Architect husband AJ for their two young children Frankie and Sam. Stacey Gillies with her husband AJ and two children (Frankie and Sam) live on Auckland’s North Shore. By joining creative forces, they…