Gardens have always been important, not only for the chance to be in touch with nature and grow your own produce, but also for showing off one’s status. If you are one of the Downton Abbey fans, you know how many of the tea party scenes take place outdoors in the beloved gardens. Typically Edwardian in style, their walls are elegantly decorated with espaliered pear trees. Despite the fact the series ended, worry not, as you can still pay Highclere Castle Gardens a visit and get inspired for your garden by the designs. Though it gained popularity in France (hence its name) and England among wealthier families, espalier was first used in ancient Egypt. The name has Latin roots and it means “to rest the [&hellip
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Coffee tables or occasional tables are just as important as the rest of your furniture, that is why most of us spend a lot of time looking for the right kind. They can just as easily make or break a room’s look so below we’ll go over some of the aspects you should consider when you go out to buy a coffee table. The first question you should be asking yourself is which room is the table going to go in? The living room or the family room? They are used a bit differently in both these rooms and we’ll tell you how. In a living room a table is usually more formal and more so for decoration, it doesn’t get as much use so [&hellip
So you have a little boy and you’re looking to find car beds for sale, but how do you choose the right one? Well, it’s no secret that boys and cars go hand in hand. This is usually passed down from one of the parents and is something that you will continually get to bond over. So naturally over the course of your child’s life, he will usually ask for a car bed at one point or another. So how do you know which one would be right for him? Well, there are a few factors that come into play, which include the size of the bed, the colour and design as well as how functional it actually is. We’ll go over each of these [&hellip
I recently read an interview with a professional interior designer on the matter of light fittings. And the thing that made me put the finger on my forehead was the simple answer of the designer on a very tickling question: “ Do you ever critique the lighting when you enter a home?” and the answer was: “Only in my mind ”. And you know how the perfectionist’s psyche instantly puts pressure on your thoughts: “Oh my God, what would she think if she entered my home? Is the lighting good or not?” And an avalanche of doubts and worries about the lighting in the house comes to mind and there it is – a new project to take care of on my hands
Year: 1991. Location: The electronic department store. People present: Me and my dad alone. This is the day I got my first, ultra-fun and awesome console, along with the Super Nintendo I so longed for! Since that day, I might have bought a roomful of those and stared stashing them all together on my TV unit stand. The collection grew so large, that through the years I had to buy several additional TV units along the way. Sad but true, those days are through! Being engaged and such, my living room had to be freed from my geeky stuff. Not to worry, this is just me being nostalgic about the good old times, they are just getting transferred to my man cave (at last!)
If you are looking to extend the life of your outdoor furniture, look no further than waterproof outdoor furniture covers. They are truly your best bet as a protection from each season that brings different types of hazards upon your efforts to make the garden a lovely place for relaxation and having a piece of mind. Never feel comfortable enough to leave the outdoor furniture unprotected, neither through the warmer months nor through the cold. In the name of all those fine and mellow mornings, afternoons and nights the outdoors have provided for us, the least we can do is to pay our dues by making sure it remains undamaged till the next outdoors wine and dine season. To name a few of the many [&hellip
Greenhouses are wonderful all year round for planting herbs and veggies all while protecting them from harsh weather and any critters which can make your plants grow healthier and faster. Sure you can buy and install a really expensive greenhouse but there are so many modern garden planters to build a great greenhouse from scratch. All you need is spare wood, a couple bucks worth of supplies and some time to do it
Just like the TV is the focal point in the living room, the cooktop is in the kitchen. At least in a modern, fully equipped, functional kitchen. And no housewife that spends a considerable amount of time in her kitchen will allow for a non-functional cooktop to take place in her battlefield. If she is going to be cooking on it, it should be of great quality and in great condition. But nothing lasts forever and neither do cooktops, regardless of the brand. Repairing it is a waste of time and money. The best thing you can do is get a new one, and the best way to do that is to find a cooktop sale in stores. You will encounter all sorts of stuff [&hellip
In today’s world of communication, practically everyone is connected with each other by electronic mail as well as with the specially developed applications for communication such as Viber and WhatsApp. But there are still some people who like to get their mail the old fashioned way, in their letterbox. Especially if you live in a house and have a large front yard closed with a gate, then you would surely like to have a nice fancy letterbox installed where the postman will gladly put your mail. And even if you do not have a large front yard gate, you still have an entrance door where you can instal a fancy letterbox. So, how to choose a good letterbox? Well, the easiest way is to know [&hellip
Most of us hate cleaning, but it is an important part of protecting ourselves and our loved ones from bacteria that cause illnesses. Dust mites and germs can spread very quickly and they pose a serious threat to our health. Therefore, maintaining our homes and offices basically means maintaining our good health. For the tedious act of cleaning, there are many different types of cleaning products designed for use in different households and industrial environments. These products are really effective, but some can be very dangerous for human health and the environment. So, is there a safer way to clean your home or an office? Yes, there is. If you are really concerned about the health of your closest ones and the environment, you should [&hellip