31Oct

10 Autumn Wreath To Get Your Home Ready For Thanksgiving

I can’t believe it’s almost Thanksgiving again. It feels like it was yesterday. I know that today is actuallly Halloween, but it’s a great idea to start planning your Thanksgiving decor, and I say let’s start with the main door. Your main entrance should set the tone for what follows after. Hence it should look the part. A beautiful Autumn wreath is a great accessory to embellish your door, and now it’s the ideal occasion to add to your all-seasons wreath collection. Let your guests be greeted by one of these beautiful Autumn-inspired decorating accessories and let the holiday season begin.

Blooming Autumn Greenery, Pumpkin and Berry Wreath-White available here.

29Oct

Exposed Ceiling Beams: 12 Warm And Rustic Rooms With Ceiling Beams

Exposed ceiling beams can immediately add warmth and charm to any dull room. Mostly used in country or beach homes they can also be used, when painted, in more urban rooms. Either painted or left in natural wood color, its architectural statement even though pretty impressive, is down to earth and relaxed. We were lucky when we found our home, it came with a room with original beams in the ceiling. As most of the things in the house they had a very 70’s feel, they were in natural wood color, the same as the paneling in the room. I painted them in a dark white paint the same color as the rest of the wood trim around the house.

For any room with no architectural details, exposed beams can be an easy way to add just that missing element that will make that room more interesting. Real solid beams could be costly but when compared to the permanent architectural difference that it brings to the room, it’s worth every penny. There is also the less pricey option of faux ceiling beams.

So many different elements combined in this room above, gorgeous wooden bookcases, white painted thin ceiling beams, black and white floor, dark metal furniture and brass… Love it! The beams in this charming room works as the element that ties all together.

26Oct

Season’s Chic Double-Breasted Coats: Expensive And Alternatives Ones

The double-breasted coat is the chicest coat of the season, and Balenciaga hourglass figure coat is perhaps the most coveted one. Here is a selection of this season’s double-breasted coats from the expensive ones to the alternative ones.

Left corner; this red, blue, and white virgin wool tweed coat is inspired in the 70’s and is hip-length for an elegant casual look. For a similar version, this bonded wool jacket is an option. The second from left; the beautiful Balenciaga hourglass-shape coat is very flattering but it’s on the pricey side, this alternative trench coat doesn’t have the same shape but, it has some similar features like lapel collar, checked fabric and padded shoulders. Another more similar version is this Pagoda one. The red oversized tartan wool coat is very fitting for the holidays, on the other hand, is even more expensive than the Balenciaga one. This one may work. Last but not least, far right, oversized herringbone wool coat. An oversized plaid long coat as an option.

26Oct

New And Timeless Kitchen Trends

The kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, so there’s a reason that people tend to get a little obsessed with it. Now, as interior design becomes ever more important, families are looking for ways to up the ante with innovations and trends. The kitchen, once just a small room at the back of the house for chopping vegetables has fast become one of the most exciting places to be. Families and companies are always on the search for new ways to add utility to the space, and consumer tastes are changing all the time. Here are some of the kitchen trends that are timeless and hot right now.

25Oct

Healthy Steps And Conscious Habits Start At Home

You’ve probably heard the saying hundreds of times for good reasons. Your body feels cleaner and stronger when your diet suits your needs. Junk food cravings – from a cheeky Chinese takeaway covered in gooey sweet and sour sauce to a yummy Italian pizza with a mountain of melted cheese – are only satisfying at the moment. You know that if you rely a little too often on your favorite takeaway, your body begins to feel lumpish and tired. Besides, you might also find that your tight pants have become a little tighter than they used to be. And if you have children, you’ve undoubtedly observed what is referred to as the sugar rush: An elevated period of agitation followed by crankiness, tantrums, and fatigue. In short, you don’t need anybody to tell you about the advantages of a healthy diet for your family. But it doesn’t mean that your kitchen is the only room of interest when it comes to building a healthy lifestyle. On the contrary, if you want to encourage your family to stay healthy, you need to transform your entire interior decor, including but not limited to the kitchen. Are you ready for a healthy and elegant style in your home? Below, are a few healthy steps and conscious habits you can adopt to live a healthier life.

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24Oct

Timeless Kitchens: 11 Kitchens With Stained Cabinets

We all love painted cabinets in the kitchen because of how crisp and clean they can look. Stained cabinets, on the other hand, can also look clean and fresh especially after they are upgraded with white stone, wood washed techniques and beautiful cabinet hardware. After that, they are not only beautiful, but they are timeless kitchens that will stand the test of times.

If you happen to like traditional design with a modern twist, then you will love these timeless kitchens below. Each and every one of them has what it takes to make anyone want to reverse their previously painted kitchen cabinets to natural wood color again. All these kitchen images were found on Pinterest where it is really hard to track the source and credit. If you happen to be the photographer or designer of one of these kitchens, please leave a comment, and I’ll be happy to credit you.

Month: October 2018

10 Autumn Wreath To Get Your Home Ready For Thanksgiving

Exposed Ceiling Beams: 12 Warm And Rustic Rooms With Ceiling Beams

Season’s Chic Double-Breasted Coats: Expensive And Alternatives Ones

New And Timeless Kitchen Trends

Healthy Steps And Conscious Habits Start At Home

Timeless Kitchens: 11 Kitchens With Stained Cabinets

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