tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2137434268310557602024-03-10T15:20:15.697-07:00Casual CasaSinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.comBlogger444125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-45991467103930775602024-03-05T08:32:00.000-08:002024-03-05T08:38:40.938-08:00Authentic Log Furniture; Efficient, Resourceful, and Beautiful<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Nowadays, log furniture are usually overpriced, exaggerated (built with unnecessarily large logs, like a caricature of what log furniture is,) and often found in rich people's "thematic" cabins. But honest and authentic log furniture represent ingenuity, using branches that are too small to be milled or used otherwise, <span style="text-align: center;">and used to be made by readily available branches without having to cut down trees. Log furniture also </span>bring the warmth and the beauty of the outdoors to homes, often becoming treasured pieces. With their organic and minimally-processed appearance, they also age well and are comfortable to live with, making our homes more cozy and easy-going.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIykLXsGhuLTemw_2XFr4H5PNasI72yekj895wgbi-2EGM6tuRW3HlpkDXBMEPykwV4P1UZHXEjaLUXomkBGgCSQk1nFnYSNXih_M-vg-V1qrlBI0lrNjb2uX7SafrjeQ0XwSrp3wfqfaeLZPIwQXb27zaSpfjArIXNTtI3GxDYIyAeW_19ixbMcLQBvI/s480/logchair1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIykLXsGhuLTemw_2XFr4H5PNasI72yekj895wgbi-2EGM6tuRW3HlpkDXBMEPykwV4P1UZHXEjaLUXomkBGgCSQk1nFnYSNXih_M-vg-V1qrlBI0lrNjb2uX7SafrjeQ0XwSrp3wfqfaeLZPIwQXb27zaSpfjArIXNTtI3GxDYIyAeW_19ixbMcLQBvI/w400-h400/logchair1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpE3Yd2S4pNnyiuDM2UnSjxCiP2j3aUMo20grFodwboTycj3PRfUmnsEW-trNZrDMkGqc8ap9ise1xhA2ki6mrGI-Y0Uj5fnCqZvjJWSrGyF6GxB7gSHkqdCNl_xfvqx16zTZH-BmFz-Dke5CyPTmAA9khPB0RddV8Yk5qWiAaxs2L6yIG4qMCbpUcta4/s736/logbench.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="736" data-original-width="736" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpE3Yd2S4pNnyiuDM2UnSjxCiP2j3aUMo20grFodwboTycj3PRfUmnsEW-trNZrDMkGqc8ap9ise1xhA2ki6mrGI-Y0Uj5fnCqZvjJWSrGyF6GxB7gSHkqdCNl_xfvqx16zTZH-BmFz-Dke5CyPTmAA9khPB0RddV8Yk5qWiAaxs2L6yIG4qMCbpUcta4/w400-h400/logbench.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiucGCHYoOhXfF7pj3L2bkhWx2423DJCMdyT0q1QP65izikanOUSP83N2T3-jHXyjLP3sWlXid3byEUcphqlH0OF6tLZddRcrV9bc6lGqhBWMBR9FPM5zcDwm_ukrCcxinRbdI_EkvWPi1GhekMkGPRRqble6cX-wqGB-2N3dFm1vNVbc4xSCX4wbPJmY/s500/logchair2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="333" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiucGCHYoOhXfF7pj3L2bkhWx2423DJCMdyT0q1QP65izikanOUSP83N2T3-jHXyjLP3sWlXid3byEUcphqlH0OF6tLZddRcrV9bc6lGqhBWMBR9FPM5zcDwm_ukrCcxinRbdI_EkvWPi1GhekMkGPRRqble6cX-wqGB-2N3dFm1vNVbc4xSCX4wbPJmY/w266-h400/logchair2.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> Image sources: <a href="https://www.dartbrookrustic.com/collections/arm-chairs" target="_blank">image 1</a>, <a href="https://www.blackforestdecor.com/ruby-pinecones-hooked-wool-hickory-bench.html" target="_blank">image 2</a>, <a href="https://www.oldhickory.com/product-page/leanback-chair-ottoman-lean106-lean107" target="_blank">image 3</a></span></div><p></p>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-23782840272238142022023-01-09T16:03:00.000-08:002023-01-09T16:03:38.788-08:00Real, small, beautiful, cozy kitchens<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You don't need just the right counter-tops, expensive faucets, state-of-the-art appliances or anything fancy to have a beautiful, cozy, practical kitchen. A touch of a color that you like, or a picture or a plant that you enjoy will go far. Don't rip out perfectly good things to "update the look," that's a wasteful and a never-ending game. Appreciating and making the most of what you have, that's the ticket to peace of mind and happiness. 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If you're thinking about renovating your kitchen, or other spaces for that matter, consider adding some color, and giving your space more character, instead of going for a generic, flavor-of-the-day look that most everyone else is going for at that time. Let your place have a timeless character and soul, and ideally your touch. Mark your territory.</div>
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All pictures are taken by me.Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-84719993659860199642018-02-23T13:43:00.002-08:002023-01-09T16:18:26.977-08:00Inexpensive beauty indoors and outdoorsYou can achieve beautiful environments indoors and outdoors without a big budget by using pieces with character and charm. Natural materials, colors, and textures generally look good, and plants and foliage always add beauty. Be true to your taste. A place with a heart and soul is always pleasant and nothing can creates that warmth like pieces that are well-used, well-liked, and personally meaningful. Avoid status symbols. Because an environment that displays virtues; like resourcefulness, efficiency, creativity, honesty, and modesty is a cozy and an inspiring environment. A place that intends to display wealth and status cannot achieve the same.<br />
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^ It's not flawless craftsmanship, perfectly pruned plants, or luxury furniture that makes this area so cozy.</div>
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^ Inexpensive colored glass marbles and a little creativity and can turn a standard wooden fence to something lovely.</div>
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^ Sometimes it is not applying a fresh coat of paint that adds charm.</div>
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^ A varied collection of unpretentious, simple, and honest items are more welcoming than matchy-matchy status symbols.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: <a href="http://jellysundae.tumblr.com/image/48364846048" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">image 1</a>, <a href="https://gardendrama.wordpress.com/2011/09/17/garden-art-on-the-cheap-diy-glass-marbles-in-your-fence/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">image 2</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/97472928@N04/with/9775736782/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">image 3</a>, <a href="http://www.exclusievetuinen.nl/tuinen/balkons-en-dakterrassen/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">image 4</a>, <a href="https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/kathryn-david-mix-modern-furni-154059#gallery/31442/32" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">image 5</a></span></div>
<br />Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-64348775135942094082018-01-02T01:46:00.000-08:002018-01-02T01:50:14.714-08:00Cozy, rustic, industrial...The eclectic mixed style of Hotel EmmaThere are many benefits to having a mixture of styles; it is truer to life and more compatible with it, usually we end up with loved-pieces of various styles over our lives and they get to coexist in our homes. Such a mixed style is visually more interesting and more stimulating to the senses than a mono-style set up. It also allows you to more easily introduce new furniture or replace pieces without having to worry about them perfectly matching what's already there. When you make those mixed styles also consist of items that age well and gain patina and character from daily use, you get additional benefits like ease of use, livability, and a timeless look.<br />
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The Hotel Emma in San Antonio is a great example of these ideas being put to use. They achieved a beautiful timeless look that is sophisticated yet casual, elegant but cozy and comfortable all at once.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos by Casual Casa</span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-65527371295371372712017-10-01T09:56:00.001-07:002018-05-07T13:00:00.285-07:00European Front DoorsPart of the charm of a house, a space, and doors, is character. A front door with some color and character adds to the property value and the curb appeal but more importantly, it makes the place a cozier, a more welcoming place.<br />
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Here are some pictures I took around Europe of home and apartment building doors. There are some old, some new, some modest, and some fancy options as inspiration but they all have plenty of character and charm. Enjoy!<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">All pics are taken by me.</span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-53773520332028474732017-06-02T07:42:00.001-07:002017-06-02T07:42:05.882-07:00Colorful tilesColor is a good addition to life and our environments. Most often we are more likely to have a lack of color and patterns rather than an excess of them, so brighten up your spaces with some color and patterns. Colorful tiles are a great way of making spaces more lively and chevron patterns are easy way to add a good dose of character and visual interest.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image sources: <a href="http://www.cristofariceramiche.it/portfolio/made-a-mano/" target="_blank">image 1</a>, <a href="https://www.icmimarlikistanbul.com/2017/03/25/ic-mimari-trendler-2017/" target="_blank">image 2</a>, <a href="http://www.kristinlomauro.com/portfolio.htm" target="_blank">image 3</a></span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-12015450431685178832017-05-16T03:28:00.002-07:002017-05-16T03:34:01.663-07:00Simple DIY furniture: BenchesSubstantial solid wood benches look great, are easy to live with, and have a cozy appearance. Here are some examples that you could DIY relatively easily. (<a href="http://lovegrowswild.com/2015/03/diy-farmhouse-bench/" target="_blank">Lovegrowswild.com</a> has good instructions on building the bench in first two images, and the rest are for inspiration.) I especially like ones that are a bit rough and rustic. Those age even better and the wear and tear you might cause just adds to their character.<br />
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Want more ideas for DIY benches? Check out <a href="http://www.casualcasa.com/2016/10/simple-diy-furniture-benches.html" target="_blank">this post</a> or <a href="http://www.casualcasa.com/2016/06/simple-diy-furniture.html" target="_blank">this one</a>.<br />
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Sources: <a href="http://lovegrowswild.com/2015/03/diy-farmhouse-bench/" target="_blank">Images 1 & 2</a>, <a href="https://www.pinterest.de/pin/756182593652979801/" target="_blank">image 3</a>, <a href="https://www.custommade.com/rustic-reclaimed-barn-wood-bench/by/idwoodwork/" target="_blank">image 4</a>, <a href="https://www.custommade.com/log-bench/by/rorysrusticfurniture/" target="_blank">bottom image</a>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-85200356800630505562017-05-09T13:31:00.000-07:002017-05-09T13:31:44.373-07:00Colorful window shutters of Mediterranean homesAdd some casual color to your life. Mediterranean coasts are some of the longest inhabited parts of our world and that collected wisdom taught them how to live a casual, easy-going, colorful life. Painting a whole house a wild color may be too much, but colorful shutters, window frames, and/or doors seem to be just the right amount of lively color.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: <a href="http://cafefernando.com/turkce/alacati/" target="_blank">images 1 & 2</a>, <a href="http://formosacasa.blogspot.de/2016/08/eze-uma-vila-medieval.html" target="_blank">image 3</a>, <a href="https://howtospendit.ft.com/house-garden/9011-another-fine-messel" target="_blank">image 4</a>, <a href="http://depositosantamariah.blogspot.de/2013/03/arquitetura-e-jardins-franceses.html" target="_blank">image 5</a></span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-17780849504936747402017-04-17T12:57:00.000-07:002017-05-09T02:15:09.187-07:00Casual & natural backyard poolsAs with most things, backyard pools also benefit from a generous dose of natural materials, shapes, and textures. Such a look is also easier to maintain and therefore more relaxing to be in and around.<br />
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If you're interested in poolside landscaping you would probably enjoy my previous posts <a href="http://www.casualcasa.com/2017/02/low-litter-succulents-and-cacti-by-pools.html" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://www.casualcasa.com/2012/10/amazing-natural-landscaping-by-pool.html" target="_blank">here</a>, and <a href="http://www.casualcasa.com/2012/05/amazing-natural-looking-pool.html" target="_blank">here</a> as well.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: <a href="http://www.vogue.com.au/vogue+living/interiors/galleries/green+goddess+inside+helena+christensens+family+eco+retreat,21155" target="_blank">image 1</a> (Helena Christensen’s home near Woodstock, NY,) <a href="http://thebrownstonebabe.tumblr.com/post/84514311326/its-friday-and-i-want-to-be-here-with-a-good" target="_blank">image 2</a>, <a href="https://www.thisoldhouse.com/ideas/living-large-small-yard" target="_blank">image 3 & 4</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/paul-mcclure/5274832355/in/photostream/" target="_blank">image 5</a></span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-39515917778339503132017-03-09T09:15:00.000-08:002017-03-16T01:55:40.153-07:00Mediterranean casual style of Provence and TuscanyStone walls, colorful shutters, easy-going gravel, and plants that are allowed to grow into their natural forms make for a pretty and cozy setting. This approach is also low-maintenance and ages well. When people, especially in the US, try to recreate this look they often create an unnaturally pristine version and miss out on the perfectly imperfect charm.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image sources: <a href="http://vestidoslindosatelier.tumblr.com/post/122526139021" target="_blank">image 1</a>, <a href="http://depositosantamariah.blogspot.de/2014/06/franca-apaixonante.html" target="_blank">images 2 & 3</a>, <a href="http://portavideki.blogspot.de/2013/08/hetvege-1-videki-hazak.html" target="_blank">image 4</a>, <a href="http://theperfectworldwelcome.tumblr.com/post/118134560336" target="_blank">image 5</a></span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-37990874165034712682017-02-17T02:45:00.000-08:002017-02-17T02:45:07.221-08:00Thomas Jefferson quote on a good, simple lifeI fully agree with Thomas Jefferson's quote below. I used only the essential parts of it on the image, highlighting a simple life with friends and books being preferable to power and luxury. Here is the full quote; <i>"I had rather be shut up in a very modest cottage with my books, my family and a few old friends, dining on simple bacon, and letting the world roll on as it liked, than to occupy the most splendid post, which any human power can give."</i><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Image sources: <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/nigelburkitt/3173917016/in/album-72157612275405942/" target="_blank">image 1</a>, <a href="http://theweekenddigest.tumblr.com/post/148639295616" target="_blank">image 2</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/94197607@N07/8588153280/" target="_blank">image 3</a>, <a href="http://maisplantas.blogspot.de/2015/09/espelho-dagua-no-jardim-10-sugestoes.html" target="_blank">image 4</a></span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-25763867657310877772017-01-23T11:49:00.000-08:002017-01-23T11:49:16.045-08:00Benefits and beauty of DIY stone garden pathsThere are many types of garden paths and many ways to build them but the simplest to make using the most natural materials are the ones that are usually the most attractive. Gravel, flagstone, river rocks, or some combination of those closely laid together over sand create long lasting garden paths that make simple DIY projects. The resulting organic appearance creates a great compliment to the landscape around it and has a lot character.<br />
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Such paths are also very cozy and zen looking and add to the relaxing charm that a yard and garden should provide. These paths are also very forgiving and flexible. Maintenance is easier. If one of the pieces start rocking and need to be changed or reset, it is much easier to do. If you later decide that you want to make your path wider/narrower, or add/remove a section, these changes are much easier to make. And if one day you decide to completely remove it, most of the stones can be reused in another project.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: <a href="http://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/outdoor/walkways/garden-paths/?slideId=29aaf9c8-40b5-4ab5-9918-cb4d39f0d0aa" target="_blank">Image 1</a>. I can't find a reliable source for any of the other images. I found them on pinterest but the source websites are either not up anymore or they link to malicious sites. If any of them are yours or if you know their sources, please let me know so I can link/reference them.</span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-91125007948727271192017-01-20T02:22:00.000-08:002017-01-20T02:23:48.132-08:00Mixed-style kitchens with characterShiny and gritty surfaces, old and new, copper and stainless steel, solid and patterned tiles, light and dark colors, can not only be used together, but it actually creates more interesting rooms when they are.<br />
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As with any other room/space, a mix of different textures, materials, and colors add a lot of visual interest and help create kitchens with character. Variety, after all, is the spice of life.<br />
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There are other benefits (that sometimes get overlooked in decorating) to this approach as well. It accommodates life and self expression better. Be it artwork, furniture, or something else, most of us like (and may acquire) a variety of items over the years and they would more easily fit in settings like these and even add charm. Also, things get broken, or worn out over time. It is easier to find suitable replacements and you will have more options to choose from when you already have a variety of styles, a more honest to life decor. A restricted color palette/theme/style will not accommodate those situations as well.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: <a href="http://nothingsweetlasts.tumblr.com/post/135334963128" target="_blank">image 1</a>, <a href="http://cobblestonesvintage.tumblr.com/post/146893182534" target="_blank">image 2</a>, <a href="http://melbripley.tumblr.com/post/136399515574/home-in-austin-via-lonny" target="_blank">image 3</a>, <a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blogs/planete-deco-a-homes-world-2780672/un-appartement-entre-vintage-et-classique-4552102090" target="_blank">image 4</a></span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-91956068573941704072017-01-09T10:43:00.000-08:002017-01-27T05:09:42.753-08:00Beautiful visible repairsFixes and repairs can add useful life to things we love and appreciate. When highlighted, instead of hidden, they can also add character and beautiful flair. Visible repairs also make these objects uniquely ours and allow us to appreciate all the times they've served us.<br />
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^ Butterlfy joints hold splitting pieces together and look great.</div>
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^ Fixing damaged and worn clothing can be an opportunity to add style to an obviously much loved item we want to keep. Elbow patches, which add casual and cozy style, are great examples of good-looking visible mending.</div>
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^ Custom cover-ups are also a practical way to add personalization and color to otherwise in-good-shape pieces that just have certain spots that tend to get destroyed. If you are not a fan of this look and style, the same can be done with other fabrics/colors, etc, of course.</div>
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^ Kintsugi is the art of fixing broken ceramics with gold. Japanese consider these pieces more beautiful for having been broken. I agree. A similar method can be used to fix cracks in other surfaces, like concrete floors, as they have done in the image below.</div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: <a href="http://www.tailake.net/really_recent.html" target="_blank">Image 1</a>, <a href="http://www.directfrommexico.com/mesquite-sofa-table-turquoise-rh1031.html" target="_blank">image 2</a>, <a href="http://onlythesmall.blogspot.de/2014/03/fun-repairwork-with-embroidery.html" target="_blank">image 3</a>, <a href="http://thepreppyblonde.tumblr.com/post/141917423847" target="_blank">image 4</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/29679904@N07/6455093311/in/pool-322669@N24/" target="_blank">image 5</a>, <a href="http://rittau.exblog.jp/iv/detail/?s=21119362&i=201504%2F10%2F08%2Fa0180208_1351276.jpg" target="_blank">image 6</a>, <a href="http://nutritionstripped.com/blog/" target="_blank">image 7</a>, <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/broken-is-beautiful-kintsugi-makes-broken-things-even-better-231069?crlt.pid=camp.pEvil9o3aFse" target="_blank">image 8</a></span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-9337983454598843152016-12-28T07:55:00.000-08:002016-12-28T07:55:33.047-08:00Cozy and practical wood finishesWhen picking furniture and other wooden items, go for finishes that are lighter and more natural, so any inevitable scratches and dings fit right in and add character over time instead of causing costly damage and/or an unsightly look. Compared to "perfect" finishes, more natural finishes tend to look more cozy and interesting, and allow people to relax more around them as well.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: <a href="http://windows-by-duivelsei.tumblr.com/post/57351407687/flower-cover" target="_blank">image 1</a>, <a href="https://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-image-pink-bougainvillea-image22602696" target="_blank">image 2</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/97472928@N04/9775736782/" target="_blank">image 3</a>, <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/emilygrayston/5846564517/lightbox/" target="_blank">image 4</a>, <a href="http://fineartamerica.com/featured/door-provence-holly-c-freeman.html" target="_blank">image 5</a></span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-9349496606099840092016-12-01T06:33:00.000-08:002016-12-01T06:34:18.329-08:00Plants on Balconies, Terraces, and Rooftop GardensWhether they are placed indoors or outdoors; in yards, balconies, or rooftop gardens, plants have aesthetic, ecological, health, and psychological benefits. All of those benefits come together to create more livable and beautiful spaces. Especially when plants are used outdoors not only the occupants of those spaces but the whole surrounding area, the whole city, enjoys those benefits.<br />
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As usual, plants look their best and create more relaxing environments when their natural size and shapes are appreciated. Trimming them to specific shapes and fighting against your plants' nature to keep them at a certain size stresses them out, makes them more vulnerable, and creates a lot of extra work for you.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: <a href="http://diana212m.blogspot.de/2011/10/rooftopping-in-germany.html" target="_blank">images 1 & 2</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/35JyTOjVNE/" target="_blank">image 3</a>, <a href="http://www.desiretoinspire.net/blog/2015/7/15/french.html" target="_blank">image 4</a>, <a href="http://coffeeklatch-p.herokuapp.com/en/interview/2013-07/35/antoine-vandewoude" target="_blank">image 5</a></span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-213743426831055760.post-66673575752172079212016-11-18T03:20:00.002-08:002016-11-18T03:30:26.611-08:00Lively hacienda tilesHacienda style tiles are an excellent way to add some color and beauty to otherwise plain areas. The bright colors and patterns help make the place more lively, friendly, and cozy. Since hacienda tiles are well-glazed they hold up to the elements well and are good options for outdoors use, as well.<br />
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^ When used outdoors, hacienda tiles' shiny finish creates a pleasant visual contrast with natural textures. That contrast of textures and colors also make hacienda tiles go well with saltillo tiles and rough stucco.<br />
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^ Just a border of hacienda tiles around a window add character and color.<br />
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^ The imperfect paint job and the huge bougainvillea pair well with hacienda tiles as well.<br />
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Creating a similar exterior may not be an option in cities but the interior elements would make welcome touches in any setting.<br />
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^ That green door, the covered porches, the easy-going landscaping, with the gravel and flagstone path are all cool touches.<br />
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^ I love the saltillo tiles, the kilim rug, and the big practical benches in this mudroom.<br />
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^ That rooster rug is nice. I also love those fabric covers. You don't always need the structure and the strength of rigid doors. Sometimes you just need a dust blocker, and efficiency is a good thing. The fabric also adds a warmer/softer touch. I like the painted cabinets and the DIY-ish kitchen island, too.
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^ The exposed beams on the ceiling are cool but what struck me was the easy-going and great-looking paint job on the kitchen cabinets.<br />
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^ Mediterranean style xeriscaped yard with some French touches, specifically the carefully trimmed foliage.<br />
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^ Love the couch cover, the rugs and, of course, the huge windows. A cozy and casual room, for sure.<br />
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^ Love the color of the door, the brick stairs, the potted plants, and the small front porch. Seems like a very cool and charming house.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Sources: <a href="http://bohemien-home.tumblr.com/post/145804477845/melbripley-home-in-mykonos-greece-via-art" target="_blank">image 1</a>, <a href="http://melbripley.tumblr.com/post/140179109055/via-dana-gallagher-photography" target="_blank">image 2</a>, <a href="http://melbripley.tumblr.com/post/136830953010/home-in-wisconsin-via-old-house-online" target="_blank">image 3</a>, <a href="http://melbripley.tumblr.com/post/144720486633/via-better-homes-and-gardens" target="_blank">image 4</a></span>Sinanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10873893624718152027noreply@blogger.com0