Tuesday, November 8, 2011
The Secret to a Happy Life
The secret to a happy life is to choose happiness. Choose happiness by choosing activities that maximize the elements of happiness in the formula for happiness. So, in the words of Bobby McFerrin, don't worry, be happy. Enjoy the life you have now, keep building a happy future, and remember your past fondly.
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Prayer for This House
Home is where friendships are formed and families are grown;
where joy is shared and true love is known;
where memories are made and seeds of life are sown.
This is the place . . . that people call HOME.
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Living Room - Concept and Tips
Many people try to copy what's trendy rather than trusting their own personal style in decorating a home and then realising the look doesn't last. Use your instinct when selecting home interior and don't let the latest trends influence your choice.
Style tip:
Furniture should complement lifestyle, taste and need without having to compromise. So make the most of the options in design, size, colour, materials and functionality. It's as simple as that.
Space is good
Does your living room look like the furniture has been dropped there by coincidence? Don't place rugs in the living area that are too small; it will make your furniture look like it's scattered around the room.
Make some space around your furniture. If you have a large living room it could be a good idea to place your sofa in the middle of the room. This will add a new and different look to the room and you will avoid the feeling that the sofa is pressed into a corner or up against the wall.
A clear idea
Don't use more than two different veneers on your furniture in the same room. This way the governing idea of the room will be much clearer.
Do not place your sofa in front of a heater as the heat can ruin the structure of the fabric.
Turn down the volume and add some character to your room with a rug. Exciting patterns, natural materials, striking colours and beautiful textures will soften your floor.
Create contrasts
Pile on the cushions in same colours of the spectrum and play with the endless varieties of gorgeous materials and beautiful patterns. Cushions can be very characteristic on their own, but together they complement one another.
Create contrasts by mixing old stuff with new, for example cool clean pieces with rustic pieces etc.
Expressive storage
Use different kinds of bookshelves and arrange the books in colour range to create a more harmonious look.
Or create the opposite dynamic look by mixing the books with personal things, plants etc.
Style tip:
Furniture should complement lifestyle, taste and need without having to compromise. So make the most of the options in design, size, colour, materials and functionality. It's as simple as that.
Space is good
Does your living room look like the furniture has been dropped there by coincidence? Don't place rugs in the living area that are too small; it will make your furniture look like it's scattered around the room.
Make some space around your furniture. If you have a large living room it could be a good idea to place your sofa in the middle of the room. This will add a new and different look to the room and you will avoid the feeling that the sofa is pressed into a corner or up against the wall.
A clear idea
Don't use more than two different veneers on your furniture in the same room. This way the governing idea of the room will be much clearer.
Do not place your sofa in front of a heater as the heat can ruin the structure of the fabric.
Turn down the volume and add some character to your room with a rug. Exciting patterns, natural materials, striking colours and beautiful textures will soften your floor.
Create contrasts
Pile on the cushions in same colours of the spectrum and play with the endless varieties of gorgeous materials and beautiful patterns. Cushions can be very characteristic on their own, but together they complement one another.
Create contrasts by mixing old stuff with new, for example cool clean pieces with rustic pieces etc.
Expressive storage
Use different kinds of bookshelves and arrange the books in colour range to create a more harmonious look.
Or create the opposite dynamic look by mixing the books with personal things, plants etc.
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Let your home reflect your personality.
Let your home reflect your personality. There are more ways to do this than you might think, so go ahead and let the real you shine through every one of the rooms in your home.
Style tip:
Nothing has greater effect on your sofa or chair than the fabric or leather you choose. First, you tend to go for a specific colour, but remember to think about style and material.
Personality in wall effects
Try setting a neutral-coloured piece of furniture against a strong-coloured wall for an intense look that makes the furniture stand out.
Mix personal style with function
A functional coffee table with a glass top can be used to display your favourite keepsakes as well as storage. This table is also great for keeping your coffee table books on display, yet safe from coffee stains!
Completing the look
In general, use white and neutral colours as well as clean surfaces and straight-lined furniture as the base. Then you can play with bold colours, playful designs and unique expressions that will add a bit of a surprise to your home and make you smile.
Style tip:
Nothing has greater effect on your sofa or chair than the fabric or leather you choose. First, you tend to go for a specific colour, but remember to think about style and material.
Personality in wall effects
Try setting a neutral-coloured piece of furniture against a strong-coloured wall for an intense look that makes the furniture stand out.
Mix personal style with function
A functional coffee table with a glass top can be used to display your favourite keepsakes as well as storage. This table is also great for keeping your coffee table books on display, yet safe from coffee stains!
Completing the look
In general, use white and neutral colours as well as clean surfaces and straight-lined furniture as the base. Then you can play with bold colours, playful designs and unique expressions that will add a bit of a surprise to your home and make you smile.
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