I wonder if any of you suffer from the same problem I do? I rarely find a picture or a piece of art I like, but when I do- the price tag… let's just say I would need to win the lottery first! So what should I do? Do I hang pictures I don't like? NOOO! I once heard from a wise guy, that there are so many things in our life that we have no control over, that when it comes to those places where we have a choice, it is outright foolish to hang on to things that don't make us happy. Easier...
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For good measure
This post is all about measurements. We are constantly measuring: measuring our height and our weight, measuring our behavior, measuring other's. Never sure if we are good enough, or maybe "too good". How do we measure a good child? A good friend? A good trait or action? These are questions that are constantly on our mind, and never a clear answer. Luckily when it comes to our homes there are several rules to go by: Building measurements How big will the room be? Look at your house...
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?How Is Designing Your Home Different Than Designing a Store
What do we aspire to when we design a home? We are striving for tranquility and relaxation. We want to create a design that will still look good ten years down the road. It shouldn’t be too trendy, or scream out too strongly “Winter Collection 2014.” We are aiming for a design that is sustainable. You don’t want to even consider renovation again for at least 10 or 15 years. We want a design that’s easy to maintain. We don’t have any servants in our house, and who’s the...
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how to make your rental a home
Are you still living in a rental, dreaming of a home of your own? What is a home? Must it have a mortgage attached? If you ask me it's that place you come to, open the door, and give a sigh of relief. For, in the words of "The Wizard of Oz", There's no place like home! So if you are not yet feeling at home in your rented house, this one's for you! *see picture commentary at end of post Investments made in your house can be divided into two groups: 1. Investments in structure- these are...
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?How to choose your interior designer
Let's assume you have already decided you need an interior designer. Now What? Have you noticed how many names appear with"Mr. Google”?! What’s most important? A nice website ? Good recommendations? Inexpensive price? How can I be sure I picked the right person that will most benefit me and will not cause damage??? Let me tell you what I think: 1. Most Importantly- Bear in mind that you need to feel comfortable working with the designer. At this stage it makes no difference if they...
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