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Acanthus Stone Roman Table

by Loredana Sava, posted in Outdoors, on May 15th, 2012

The ancient Romans are famous for having conquered most of the world they knew at the time and also for improving the culture and civilization of the people they conquered. I admired the beautiful marble statues and temples, the marvelous baths and also the nice looking gardens. They had amazing marble or stone tables they used both indoors and outdoors and they have survived to this day. These stone tables are still so nice and look incredibly well in any garden. They are round and covered with beautiful carvings and they make any garden spectacular. This Acanthus Stone Roman Table is certainly an excellent example.

Its tabletop is perfectly round and supported by a nice long leg. It is covered by nice stone carved leaves and is further supported by a triangular base on three round wheels made of stone. The table is perfect for outdoor use, since it is entirely made of stone and thanks to this it will not be affected by bad weather. If you like this item you can purchase it from Designer Sofas 4U for a reduced price of £178.20 . It will give a special ancient look to your garden and it will bring elegance and style.

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Serralunga Kronik Planter/ Table

by Loredana Sava, posted in Home Gadgets, on May 15th, 2012

I like unexpected turns of actions and also unexpected uses of things. That is why I love taking old apparently useless things and give them a new meaning and face. For example I love using an old bucket as a nice and big flower pot, of course, after operating some changes on its look. That is why I love this Serralunga Kronik Planter/ Table. It is designed by the famous Karim Rashid who amazed the whole world with his unusual and beautiful creations. This item is basically a table that has a modernist look.

It is square and flat and has a long leg that makes it look almost like a pedestal. It is great in any living room, but if you no longer need it as a table you can immediately turn it upside down and you will see it is hollow inside. That makes it perfect as a planter. It is sturdy and made of polyethylene and has a lot of nice and abstract signs on it. It is available in a wide range of colours among which white, black, apple green, orange and fuchsia. This way you can match it with the design in the room or outdoors, where you want to place it. The item is now available for $869.

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How to make your own balcony garden

by Simona Ganea, posted in How To, Tips, and Advice, on May 15th, 2012

The balcony is a great extension of the living space and it’s what makes a home complete. Often, this area is incorporated into the living area or turned into a lounge space. But most often the balcony is sued as a place to raise plants. If an area where they can have all the natural light they need and it’s the perfect environment for them.

There are lots of ways in which you can turn your balcony into a lovely garden. A great source of inspiration would be the two articles that show you how to turn pallets into furniture (1 and 2). There you can find lots of ideas that are particularly great for this type of project.Pallets are easy to find, cheap and very versatile. You can turn them into a potting bench, a wood planter or a vertical garden. Any of these ideas can be used for a balcony.

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The stylish home of Danish interior designer Tina Offshore Wind

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on May 15th, 2012

It’s always interesting to see how an interior designer would decorate their own home. It’s the essence of their personal styles and an opportunity to see their personal preferences in terms of interior décor. This is the home of Danish interior designer Tina Offshore Wind. It’s a very simple home with a very airy and bright interior.

Each room has been designed in a way that emphasizes its beauty and with a décor that allows it to express its true form. All the rooms are bright and filled with natural light. They also seem spacious and very chic. The designer lives in a first floor apartment located in a villa situated north of Copenhagen. She shares this home with her husband and their lovely pet rabbit Thumper. At first Thumper seemed like a decoration and it seemed to be a natural part of the décor. The apartment has a casual look and it seems very comfortable.

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DIY Vintage Teacup Flower Pots

by Simona Strachinaru, posted in DIY, on May 15th, 2012

There are a lot of nice vintage things that I like. For example I love vintage jewelry. They remind me of those old times when they were very fashionable and bring a certain touch of those times. Still there are some vintage things that do not satisfy my tastes. Vintage furniture or vintage clothes seem less attractive to me. Vintage furniture seems too massive and sometimes you have the impression that leave you without oxygen and vintage clothes do not seem to match my type and personality.

The next DIY project can help you create some real nice DIY Vintage Teacup Flower Pots using some vintage teacups that you probably thought that they are useless and out of fashion. Perhaps they deserve a second chance and the following DIY project will show it to you.All you need to do is to fill with some potting soil your vintage teacups and add your favorite plants. It is an easy to do project, simple and very cheap. You may use them as presents for someone dear to you or just decorate your house. The vintage teacups will add an old touch and the fragile plants will bring some life and color.

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Create A Colorful Breakfast Nook Like This One

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on May 15th, 2012

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It’s what most people say. What they don’t say is that, in order to enjoy your breakfast and to be able to start the day with a smile on your face, the environment is important as well. Today we’re going to show you how you can create a breakfast nook similar to that in the pictures and what pieces you’ll need for that.

Notice that the design is very simple.There’s just a small table, some comfy chairs, a lamp and a colorful toaster. You can find those exact items in stores and you can use them to recreate this image. Here they are:

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The contemporary SushiCafé Avenida restaurant in Lisbon

by Simona Ganea, posted in Interiors, on May 15th, 2012

SushiCafé Avenida is not a café that serves sushi nor the other way around. The name is indeed misleading. The idea behind the name was to capture the essence of the concept it describes. SushiCafé Avenida is in fact a restaurant with a modern and innovative design and that represents a distinguishing concept that can’t really be described in words. The odd combination of terms and the strangeness it reveals are very close to what the restaurant itself offers.

This restaurant is located in Lisbon and it was designed by Miguel Saraiva & Associados. Inside, the restaurant features a series of undulating walls and modern architectural elements that, combined with the innovative lighting strategy that was used to brighten up the space, result in a very impressive and unique décor. The interior is mostly white with the exception of the wooden furniture that adds warmth and the different color shades created by the light and the angles of the walls.

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