The combination of Swedish flavor with fashions imported by King Gustav III during his reign from the late 18th century account for the vast majority of the decorative influences of that period in Sweden. The look that gathered influences from several European courts (mainly France, Italy and England), became famous as the “Gustavian” style. Gustavian […]
While cotton is the most common stuff for bed sheets, other materials, such as silk, fleece and microfiber are used as well. The smoothest, silkiest sheets are normally a satin-weave silk, plus a polyester-based satin, both of which are slippery smooth. Nevertheless, when it comes to sheets, cotton is still king. The sleekly delicate, smooth […]
If it fell off your bathroom or bedroom , can cause considerable damage. Adhesive will hold the mirror but you will need a J-channel or J-clips to encourage it while the adhesive sets. It is not a bad idea to leave the supports in place. Tools and Materials For hanging the mirror the primary material […]
Selling your home can be an emotional experience, and you need to make sure everything is in order so the actual transfer occurs quickly and easily. Be sure to skip over the stumbling blocks which leave homes sitting for months together with all the”For Sale” sign out front. Your main challenge will be to ascertain […]
Many homeowners try to find a healthier home — if that means choosing eco friendly materials for a remodel or even greener products for everyday life. For me personally, locating healthier, more successful and well-intentioned cleaning options is at the very top of my listing. Fortunately, effective options have been in existence for centuries. Many […]
More than three years ago, my husband and I purchased an 1890 Victorian disaster with the goal of restoring it ourselves. I fell in love with the home before we got in the front door. I loved the wraparound porch. I loved the giant, intricate hinges. I loved the crazy mess and decay. At the […]
The saying goes”An apple a day keeps the doctor away.” But truth be told, the majority of us can’t go even a couple of hours without our Apple products. We’ve compiled 20 practical, enjoyable and inspirational ways to integrate these gadgets to the home. — Heather and Vanessa from In The Picket Fence Etsy Handmade […]
Whether a source of a decorative focal point or warmth, a encompassing and fireplace hearth have long symbolized a gathering area in the home. In post Depression 1930, home designers mixed tough times and emerging modernism’s austerities and existing techniques together. Restoring a 1930 fireplace recreates an age marked by rich creativity amid marked social […]
In case you have wood flooring, you’ve likely already discovered their propensity for attracting dirt and sustaining scuff marks. You may be considering purchasing a steam cleaner to maintain them tidy, and it is true the mops make short work of dirt. But they are not such as engineered flooring hardwood and laminate planks producers […]
Utility sinks after were called laundry fittings since they were for washing clothes. Nowadays utility sinks are used to wash paintbrushes, wash pets, soak dirty garments, rinse off various different purposes and sandy sneakers or shoes. They generally are installed in bathrooms or in utility rooms of houses with no carpeting, typically close to a […]