Much has been said about the mixing of patterns and textures in textiles and fabrics – the common voice resulting in a resounding ‘don’t do it!’ However, over recent years boundaries have been pushed back and stretched to accommodate tastes and styles deemed more avant-garde and creative, and much to the amazement (and possible chagrin) of the pattern purists, usually with positive results.
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Shoe Storage Solutions
Much has been said and written about the differences between men and women from their multi-tasking abilities to their culinary skills, however, one of the greatest differences probably lies in the way they view shoes!
Most men would have an average of five pairs of shoes to their name – a smart black pair, a smart brown pair, a white pair of sports shoes, a black pair of sports shoes and a pair of summer sandals or flip-flops. This gamut usually suffices all their footwear needs.
How to Keep Mould Away
Despite our pleasant, sunny climate which we exploit to its full potential in an effort to entice tourists to our islands, the high temperatures coupled with high humidity levels don’t make for the best conditions when it comes to our houses.
Mould is a common enemy that appears in the form on unsightly black patches on our walls and ceilings and if left untreated can lead to serious consequences, both for the health of the property and for your own health.
Mould is a fungal growth that can usually be found in dark, damp or steam filled rooms such as the bathroom, kitchen or laundry room; however, it could also affect cluttered storage spaces, recently flooded areas, basements, plumbing spaces and areas with poor ventilation.
Achieving the Parisian Chic Look
Beauty. Truth. Freedom. Love. Moulin Rouge captured the soul of Paris with those four simple, yet very meaningful, words. For most people the idea of Paris evokes thoughts of romance, glamour, chic, culture and style and who doesn’t want to encompass this feeling and ambiance into their home?
Although your apartment might not have a small balcony that overlooks the River Seine where you can sip your morning coffee while eating a croissant, with the Eiffel Tower providing a magnificent view in the background, there’s no reason why the interior of your home can’t resemble a Parisian apartment.
Parisian interior design is a very sophisticated blend of sleek modern furniture with traditional antique pieces that results in a look depicting enchantment, beauty, panache, style and luxury.
Making your Home Smell Sweet
There are some people who, whenever they pass by, leave you with an alluring wonderful whiff of sweet-smelling aroma that makes you turn your head and inhale deeply to savour the smell. Unfortunately there are also those whose smell leaves you wrinkling your nose in disgust while trying to hold your breath without gagging or dying in the process.