Ever the organizer, I had been extolling the virtues of cupboard purging to a buddy. She had been feeling a little helpless. Her possessions were gradually encroaching due to nothing more insidious than the steady march of time and life. Honestly, my buddy is an organized individual. Matters have their place. But lately, there are… Continue reading The Way to Tackle Your Closet Mess
Why My Son's Room Will Be Red: An Expert Weighs In on Colors for Baby
Jude Stewart is a journalist and an author, specializing in style, colour and visual culture. Her first book, ROY G. BIV: A Exceedingly Sudden Novel About Color, will be released September 17, 2013. She resides in Chicago. Every expectant parent fields the question, Are you having a boy or a girl? But if you are… Continue reading Why My Son's Room Will Be Red: An Expert Weighs In on Colors for Baby
MoMA's First Kids' Storybook Draws on Architects
New York City’s Museum of Modern Art has a brilliant new way of introducing young readers to works in its group: children’s storybooks. Along with the very first, branded Young Frank, Architect,by award-winning and bestselling children’s book writer Frank Viva, is all about design. MoMA Store MoMA Store The narrative follows a young architect named… Continue reading MoMA's First Kids' Storybook Draws on Architects
14 Cottages to Suit Every Character
Can you dream about living in a magical stone cottage, a saltbox on the shore or a comfy vintage cottage with loads of personality? Whatever the style you would like, there is bound to be a cottage that appeals to you — and here at , homeowners, architects, designers and builders have shared many inspirational… Continue reading 14 Cottages to Suit Every Character
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A section is just one of the 3 main types of architectural drawings, in which a three-dimensional layout is explained in two dimensions. The others are elevation and plan. In every case the observer’s line of sight is perpendicular to the plane where the building’s surfaces and elements are projected. In the case of a… Continue reading Section
How Do I Receive Home Taxes Lowered When there Is a House Value Away?
Property taxes are calculated based on the appraised value of a home. House values tend to change over time, however, meaning that the lower the value of the home the lower your property taxes charged on the home. Unfortunately, having your property taxes reduced takes more than a downturn in the local home market. Based… Continue reading How Do I Receive Home Taxes Lowered When there Is a House Value Away?
Fantastic Design Plant: Giant Coneflower, a Authentic Exclamation Point
Yeah, yeah, yeah, there is ordinary old biennial Rudbeckia that is 2 feet tall and for sale in any nursery, but then there is the long-living giant coneflower. If you would like to be the talk of your gardening friends, provide the latter a place to accent your border or meadow. Missouri Botanical Garden Botanical… Continue reading Fantastic Design Plant: Giant Coneflower, a Authentic Exclamation Point
Modern Design Merges With Hindu Heritage in Houston
Can contemporary structure be used to allow a family’s traditions and heritage? The knee-jerk answer may be no, since early-20th-century modernism dismissed tradition in many of ways. But given that today’s modern design combines contemporary design with the modern technology and ways of life, can it be possible that it can be equally as suitable… Continue reading Modern Design Merges With Hindu Heritage in Houston
Great Lakes Gardener's June Checklist
Summer hits on the Fantastic Lakes garden in June. There are garden walks, graduation parties and weddings in gardens full of blooms. The first goodies from the backyard are prepared to consume, but beware of diseases and bugs starting to appear too. Barbara Pintozzi June Blooms The June backyard is full of old-fashioned, romantic favorites:… Continue reading Great Lakes Gardener's June Checklist
Spring Patio Fix-Ups: Earn Rave Reviews for the Entry of Your Patio
If you’ve been working on getting your patio fit, show it off in the best possible way by selecting the most appropriate entrance. This mini guide is intended to find the inspiration flowing, so it’s possible to begin building the patio of your dreams. From sleek, modern walls of glass into enchanting French doors, secret… Continue reading Spring Patio Fix-Ups: Earn Rave Reviews for the Entry of Your Patio