10 eye make-up tips for brides
Trying to do a perfect job on your eye make-up - whether you're rushing to work or prepping for your big day - can get stressful. Especially when you're thinking about hairstyles and contemplating new tattoos at the same time. But it can be much easier than you think. Boost your glam factor with these 10 eye make-up tips. 1. Leave a gap between your bottom and top eyeliner lines A teeny-tiny space between your bottom and top eyeliner creates the impression that your eyes are bigger than they ..
7 Beautiful Ways to Dress up Your Walls
An empty wall is a sign of a house which is not yet turned into a home. Truly, a room without a focus wall can seem rather unappealing, unfinished and sterile. It leaves the impression that it is either a new or a freshly renovated house just waiting to be decorated. Tackling a big blank wall, although necessary, can be a really complicated task, which requires not only a lot of effort, but also imagination and creativity. If you are stuck in the emptiness of your bare walls, do not worry, w..
Choosing the Right Types of Pavers for Pools Paths & Driveways
Choosing pavers for your garden landscaping? Before you go looking at paving patterns and designs it's important to know the best type of pavers for your purpose, budget and taste. In this post we'll help you choose the right type of pavers for pools, driveways and paths. Let's look at the pro's and con's of the most common types of pavers, clay, concrete and natural stone. Clay Pavers – As Rock Solid as Their Origin The Romans paved their streets with clay bricks everywhere they wen..
The United Burst of Colours in Your Garden
Gardens are alluring oases that provide healthy food and shelter from everyday stress. They are also inviting green sanctuaries adorned with a rich spectrum of colours. More and more people are migrating to outdoor spaces in pursuit of a rejuvenating pastime, and there is no better decoration than pretty flowers dotted across the landscape. The stunning natural environment ornamented with splashes of colour will leave you and any visitors standing in awe. So, roll up your sleeves and let your gr..
Tips on Creating a Beautiful Scandinavian Style Interior
People living in the Scandinavian countries are well-known for their taste in interior design. They have come up with magnificent ideas on how to incorporate and maximise the light during the entire year. So, what is it that they do that makes each home in Denmark, Sweden and Norway so light, cosy, minimalistic and stylish? Here are a couple of tips on how to recreate the Scandinavian interior look in your own place with all of its beauty, simplicity and utility. Colourful or colourless? W..
How to avoid a wedding flower disaster on your big day
Flowers are so much more than a pretty detail for your wedding. These scented beauties represent your love, and are gorgeous metaphors for how your relationship is flourishing. Flowers can also make or break the atmosphere, and are not something you should take lightly! That’s why we’ve compiled the following wedding flower advice, so you can take the stress away from this all-important part of your wedding. Read on to find out how to have truly memorable wedding flower arrangements, ..
Should I Cover a Tattoo for My Wedding?
It used to be that tattoos were a bit of a taboo and something that was not shown in public. But since they've become more popular and mainstream, there are more tattoos in areas not easily concealed. Many people now have more that one, even wedding band tattoos! Even though they are not the big deal they once were, there may be a time when it's not appropriate to showcase the work of art travelling across your back or down your arm – namely, your wedding. While you likely love your ..
Landscape Design: Bridge the Gap between Art and Functionality
Most people see landscaping design and garden functionality on two different levels. Ask yourself: Do you want to create a garden which is a work of art meant only to be viewed, or do you want to create an extension to your home that will allow you more comfort and more pleasurable moments in your backyard? In order to achieve the latter, while considering the aspects of colours, shapes and balance, the design should always go hand in hand with purpose. A retaining wall or a bench can be turn..
3 ways house window replacement adds value to your home
Whether you’re looking to move house as soon as possible, or you just want to up the sale price so you can further line your retirement nest egg, investing in home improvements can pay dividends in both the short-term and in years to come. House painting or landscaping the garden are two obvious ways to add value to your home, but how effective is house window replacement? In this article, we’re going to take a look at what a new set of house windows can do for the asking price of your h..