Posts Tagged ‘time’

Pod for modern living

With many more of us becoming self-employed or deciding to start small home based businesses in order to generate an alternative income stream, the way we work and live is evolving rapidly. Working for yourself at home may seem like an easy option to many, but in fact, it probably requires more discipline and sheer ...

European dinner style

Dinner is the name of the main meal of the day. Depending upon region and/or social class, it may be the second or third meal of the day. Originally, it referred to the first meal of the day, eaten about noon, and is still occasionally used in this fashion if it refers to a large ...

Choose perfect mailbox

In choosing for the perfect mailbox, you surely considered many options including the shape, design, and the color. After locating the perfect place to mount your mailbox, you may be wondering what else you can do to make your mailbox a personalized statement of your good taste and sense of style. Mailbox oval address plaques ...

Bamboo material in modern architecture and furniture

It is a fact that literature about bamboo in modern architecture is hard to find. At this time bamboo is just used as a forming and constructive element. Bamboo was introduced to Europe through some sporadic organizations and trial projects. In regions where bamboo is domestic, it was not just integrated in culture, but even ...

Log Home Lighting

Lighting is as necessary to your home as your foundation, yet lighting your home can be one of the most difficult chores to accomplish. Whether you are building a new home or remodeling, a lighting plan is a necessity in any home design process. The task of lighting a home can be overwhelming with today’s ...

Put Together A 5-Star Guest Room

You may be operating on a small budget but you can still create a guest room with a style and elegance that says, “Welcome”. Here are 11 important ingredients for achieving a 5-star guest room: The Room If you normally use this room clean thoroughly and touch up with some paint for a fresh look. ...

Personalize Your Apartment

If your rental clause is cramping your decorating style as well as your living space, it is time to stretch with some ideas. Make the best use of your existing furnishings and improvise with inexpensive surface solutions you can easily remove and take with you to your next apartment. Be sure to check your lease ...

Slipcovering Art

A long time ago, in Europe, furniture was not like our furniture is today. Most pieces were stuffed with straw or horsehair, and then covered with finely woven textiles. These magnificent textiles were covered with flour sacks and other pieces of woven cloth when they were not in use to keep them looking new. Furniture ...