Green paint or eco-paint as it’s often known is becoming increasingly popular as an option for decoration at home. Of course, there are a number of reasons why people tend to choose green paints over the traditional sort. Conventional paints are full of VOCs, otherwise known as volatile organic compounds. These are known to cause all sorts of issues with health and the emissions that come from them last for years. These compounds are added …
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Relooking d’un mur de mon bureau
Lors du weekend pascal dernier, le temps était tellement gris que je suis restée à la maison … En fait non, il a fait beau mais je suis comme même restée enfermée pour relooker mon bureau. Dingo, n’est-ce pas?! Rangement et ordre J’ai besoin d’ordre pour bien travailler. Et donc il me fallait des étagères pour ranger mes papiers et autres outils de travail … mais aussi pour mieux disposer mes poteries vintages. On ne …
Des designers belges avec un amour du bois – Salon Bois&Habitat
Vendredi dernier je suis passée au salon Bois & Habitat (édition 2013). Ce salon avait lieu au Palais des Expositions de Namur (Belgique). Juste à l’entrée se tenait un long podium mettant en scène des objets et meubles créés par des designers belges. Le dénominateur commun de tous ces objets design? Je vous le donne en 1000: le bois ! 15 objets, pour 15 ans d’histoire du Salon. Les designers présents: Mathias Van De Walle, …
Creating The Perfect Vintage Home
Vintage is a lasting trend in both fashion and home-wares; from the house with a singular 1890s vase, perched on the mantel, to a terrace crammed to bursting with 50’s Americana. Vintage Home Interiors It’s best to start with the basics. A house from your chosen time period is a good blank canvas. From here you can use vintage decorating materials to adorn your home. There are dealers who sell vintage wallpaper, paint and curtains; …
Recycling Oak Pallets Into Furniture
Using Oak pallets is amongst some of the more unusual and unique ways of making furniture. Many companies may often be giving them away or selling them off cheap, as they have them in bulk quantities. Considering the usual price of oak they can be a great bargain but of course you can’t expect them to be a top grade suitable for fine furniture. You can certainly make a nice piece of bedroom or living …
Tips for choosing the Perfect Colours when decorating – Guest blogging
Many homeowners feel overwhelmed and worried when choosing colors for their home, even though they one of the basic elements within decorating. Part of this is due to the wide variety of colors and shades; once you pick the color, there are many other decisions. How light should the colour be? Will you get away with darker shades? Should you opt for warmer or cooler tones for the room? Is paint the best option or …
How Modern Design Influences Contemporary Interior Design Styles – Guest blogging
The Evolution of Modern Design Modern interior design has evolved and become a prevalent element in contemporary style. The sleek and unadorned sophistication of modern design has become a popular trend, with not only interior designers, but also with mass produced retail outlets such as IKEA. This style is emphasized by strong lines and shapes that contrast with neutral color palettes. Modern interior design is a unique style that has generated a popular resurgence in …
Un petit papillon à thé
Comment faites-vous tenir votre sachet de thé dans la tasse lorsque vous versez votre eau chaude? 6 fois sur 10, la leachet de mon sachet tombe et se noie dans la tasse. Certains font un noeud avec le fil autour de l’anse de la tasse D’autres maintiennent d’un pouce le fil sur le rebord tout en tenant la tasse de la main. Et bien Yena Lee a developpé un packaging ingénieux et créatif qui apporte …
