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The Trend POP decoration
November 30, 2011 | 
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This time you have a tendency of modern decor, colorful and full of life: The trend Pop
This is a bold, inspired by the ideas of the 70 often associated with youth.
Here we show that the shapes and colors that characterize the trend of pop, make them ideal for any space if they are well combined.
This kitchen is a great example of a combination can generate pop-friendly spaces and joyful at the same time.
1. Colors
In this trend include bright colors, specifically the fuchsia, turquoise, green and some shades of brown. You can also make combinations with neutral colors like white.
2. textures
Circles, stripes, paper and animal skins are details you can add to your decor. You are given a personal touch and give you the feeling typical retro 70′s. The flowers are also welcome in this trend. Remember that puts the geometric shapes: circles are very important in the spaces Pop
3. Furniture.
The furniture provides most of the details pop-filled spaces We recommend using brightly colored cushions, pouffes, low tables, chairs made of synthetic materials and glass vases.
Includes lamps in your room, elíjelas geometric shapes: circular, square or rectangular.
And now to enjoy all the energy you radiate your decor POP.
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Tags: animal skins, bright colors, geometric shapes, lamps, neutral colors, shapes and colors, stripes, synthetic materials, turquoise | 
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The growth of the orchids in your resident
The growth of the orchids is very slow, from planting the seed to flowering for the first time it takes about 4 years. For this reason, this plant can live about 50 years.
Orchids do not germinate well outside their natural environment, as it requires a soil fungi that are capable of providing the nutrients needed for growth. This soil should be composed of peat moss, fern roots, fragments of coal, sand and wood mulch.
Another of the care you need an orchid to delight our senses with its flower are:
Luz. The most common reason orchids do not tend to flourish is the lack of light. For that reason, the ideal place to locate it near a window. Also, this window should be protected by curtains or VISIL to protect the plants from strong sunlight hours in summer and spring.
On the contrary, the sun and autumn ivierno is preferred for these plants.
Temperature. The orchids are adapted to all kinds of weather without difficulty, although they prefer the warm. To bloom in larger quantities, require temperature range during the day and night, for that reason, if found inside a home, we recommend opening windows at night for a while to let in fresh air .
Humidity. The high humidity is ideal for these plants. As the dry air of homes and a strong heating can be very detrimental for orchids.
To increase humidity can put the pots on damp gravel, place two or three plants together to create a humid microclimate, and spray it with soft water (a plant, not the flowers).
Air. Orchids need a well ventilated area. This way they can cool the temperature down, allows you to renew the oxygen and prevents the possible attack of fungi and bacteria to reduce humidity.
It is recommended to ventilate the room where they are but avoid cold drafts. A soft fan can also be helpful.
Try to maintain a balance between ventilation and moisture they need, although this can sometimes get a little complicated.
Water. The frequency of watering depends heavily on the chosen species, humidity and ambient temperature, if the pot is of clay or plastic, etc..
Orchids better support the lack of abundant irrigation water, so when in doubt, better watering slightly. Always check that the drainage work properly because the abundant water rots the roots. Water these plants prefer the rain, so they are often advised to gather the water when it rains and then use it to water the plants. To give you more time, it can be mixed with tap water.
Compost. In nurseries sell fertilizers specially formulated for orchids. Although very good effect also produce fertilizers for houseplants but at half the dose listed on packaging.
These plants require little fertilizer, excess minerals and vitamins can kill you
Posted in Garden | Tags: air humidity, natural environment, orchids, planting the seed, soft water, soil fungi, sunlight hours, temperature range, ventilation | 14 Comments »
How to clean The curtains and save a few dollars
The curtains are a very important part in the decoration of the different areas of our home. Keeping them clean and in good condition, is an essential condition for them to shine as expected.
This task is not complicated, we should only spend a certain time. While the cleaner is a good option, not always have the possibility to send them there.
Therefore, we will give you some simple tips to help you always look perfect curtains.
First we take it down and remove the rings or hooks with.
Before placing it in water, shake a bit to remove the loose powder together.
Then we put them in a sink or source of warm water, big enough for the screen between back and is well covered with water.
This container will rinse twice to remove a little more land they have.
After this work, we put back in warm water with some soap for delicate fabrics and let rest in the mixture for 10 to 15 minutes.
Curtain will move gently, then rinse with clean water about 3 times.
Where to hang out of the water, we must not twist at the touch can remove excess water.
Before hanging on the rope, we will place a towel over it so that the curtain did not stay strong and hang in the shade.
If the fabric is not ironed, hang in place before it is completely dry, finish drying hanging, being more verbose.
Generally, the curtains do not need to be grilled whole, is usually sufficient to give a touch of ruffles and edges, and spend a warm iron over the cloth to preserve the texture of it.
Finally, place the rings or hooks and re-hang.
After this we can surely look back the curtains, leaving as if we had sent to the cleaners, but with a few dollars saved.
Posted in Home Improvement | Tags: curtains, delicate fabrics, excess water, fabric, loose powder, warm iron, warm water | 2 Comments »
Bedroom Color Combination
Your bedroom should be a place where you can not only relax, but also should reflect your tastes, your favorite colors, your feelings, your music, books, all your essence.
So today we give you several recommendations to learn to turn your bedroom into a space to convey your essence.
Subtle colors for greater harmony Choose soft colors to help you unwind and relax, for this we recommend using soft tones of blue, lavender or green. You can make combinations with one wall a darker color like brown or a darker shade than you are using (eg blue with lavender blue or purple).
Combine up to the heights Do not neglect the ceiling, paint it a slightly lighter color of the wall, this will help reduce the visual threshold and give the impression of more space.
Choose well the furniture must maintain a balance between the size of the furniture and the room: Do not choose a large, heavy bed for a small room. If the ceiling is high you can use a high header that will help you balance the size. If your bedroom is large, choose furniture to fit it: Add a chair or furniture at the end of the bed. Furniture and accessories that are too small will be lost in a large room. Read the rest of this entry »
Posted in Bedroom | Tags: bed furniture, color combination, combinations, favorite colors, good lighting, lavender, soft tones, subtle colors | 2 Comments »
Modern Home Improvement
Many times we decorate our house in a certain period of our lives and over time (which may be a couple of years …), seeing as our house or trends in architecture and design have changed can get “the look” of our home to become our worst nightmare.
That’s why finding the right time to remodel our house when we have the budget ready for the investment and we are prepared physically and emotionally to take this feat. When this time comes we should not (or can) play super heroes, because they may achieve rather than a grace, finish with a frog to make us spend more on repairs.
So today we’ll give a few basic tips and show you an example of a remodeled home with only a change in color.
1. Put your dreams on paper: We recommend as a first step you take leaves and paper and set your ideas clearly. If you want the room has a rustic or children’s room decor with this theme of a specific character, all this must be stated from the beginning.
2. Seek help from professionals: To ensure that the most optimal results are, first and foremost is to consult with the right person, a designer or decorator. They may help you set goals that you want to go and watch the project as a whole to meet the expectations you have.
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Posted in Home Improvement | Tags: architectural style, budget, designers, french style, maximum space, neutral color, room decor, warm tone, worst nightmare | 5 Comments »
Get ready for Christmas
It brings the most beautiful stage of the year, a moment of hope, to share, to dream, to feel again kids! And the decor also experiencing a great time at Christmas, is an excellent season to give the best of our creativity.
Here’s how you can combine some ideas Replay trends, which can combine with different colors in the rooms.
Glam trend
It is full of bright colors. If you like the color palette of the trend Pop, this is a good option. Combine it with accessories that are typical of Pop, shapes and you might even dare to use animal print objects.
Plumbs Christmas
If your home decoration prevail and cool metallic colors, implements ideas Plumbs Christmas trend. Combine with different shades of magenta purple and includes glass and metal ornaments.
Noel Christmas
A little classic always like him. Santa Red goes very well in white spaces.ADVANTAGE OF IT! You can include green, circular details and different images of Santa Claus, will give a touch of fun. Boots on the wall are a beautiful custom that goes great with this trend.
Christmas Pistaccio
If you want to end the 2011 painting your house with the color of the year Lime twist, decorate your house with Christmas Pistaccio advantage spaces like the dining table to place flower arrangements. Includes red and white, a contrast that will fill your living spaces.
Christmas Repostera
If you like the cozy feel that only wood can give, for sure you will like Christmas Pastry. Use a palette of pastel colors and of course coffee and pastry stuffed!
Wait for our next issue we will bring you great ideas for your Christmas is full of color.
Warm Space In your House
Hardwood floors create pleasant spaces welcoming and when properly maintained, they last for long. Another advantage is that maintenance is easy and you can choose from a wide range of shades to suit your tastes and needs of your spaces. But addition, the wood has another great advantage: you can restore it whenever you want! Here we give you some tips for you to paint your floor and is perfect.
Sand the surface of the floor.
For this task you can use a sandpaper. Remember it is important to the movement of sand in the direction of the lines of the wood, evenly, moving from one side of space, to the opposite side.
We recommend that you review carefully the wood once you have sanded, they may leave a hole in wood or features. If this is your case, and then use some líjalo filled with water.
When you finish the sanding process, it is important that you wash with detergent soap and water.
Once the floor is completely dry, apply a wood preservative. Prolong the life of flooring, because it prevents decay and the presence of fungi and insects.
At the end of this layer, apply varnish your floors favorite hue.
Remember that for the proper maintenance of wooden floors, it is important to apply a yearly coat of varnish and wash the floor with detergent soap and water at least once a month.
Posted in Flooring | Tags: detergent soap, flooring, hardwood floors, proper maintenance, soap and water, wooden floors | 3 Comments »
Green School Design In Bali Indonesia
Children who go to the “Green School” of Bali, is sure to generate a state of much greater environmental awareness to children who attend regular schools in polluted cities. Mainly for two reasons: First, because it was built with bamboo. Yes, much like Gilligan’s Island. And second, because many classes are outdoors and in an environment where green is the predominant color.
The work was built by John Hardy, a retired jewelry designer after seeing “An Inconvenient Truth” by Al Gore, decided to gir his life and work from there on towards the future of children. And boy was taken to heart their commitment. So he devised the “Green School”.
But this school is far from lax hippie or just because it’s green. On the contrary, developed with the same enthusiasm math, language arts, social studies, science and combine them in turn with the production of gourmet chocolate, organic farms and new construction methods for SUTENT with bamboo, among other things.
It is also developed within the parameters of permaculture, ie it was designed to work in perfect cohesion with the earth, and that also have an organic garden and students can grow fruits and vegetables.
Type of Eco Materials For Flooring
Responsible selection of materials for construction is something that should run throughout the entire process. For this reason is that the ends and finishing are of great importance in green building.
Cement, PVC, which is highly toxic especially in its manufacturing and combustion, and various heavy metals such as chromium or zinc-based paints and varnishes oil volatiles emanating toxic as xylene, ketone, toluene, etc., must try to avoid.
But against this type of material alternatives, which may seem more expensive, but whose long-term use is more profitable because they provide significant energy savings, which is obtained in higher quality housing, and a friendly quality the environment.
Such materials are not more than those that nature provides and that have been used in housing construction for thousands of years: wood, clay, cork, marble, etc, and that they may add new material to achieve ecological use of them: termoarcilla, sudorita, geotextiles, BioBlock, Celenit, cables Afumex, arlita, Heraklith, biopharmaceutical paintings.
Sustainable Homes
There is a lot of environmentally friendly materials, with their respective colors and textures offer a wide range of aesthetics in the work is constructed.
Hardwood floors
The wood from fast growing trees are more sustainable, as well as improve indoor air quality because they do not harbor dust mites or mold.
Tacuara Floors
One of the featured products in the market for wood floors is the largest bamboo. The disadvantages due to their relatively low durability (due to biological attacks), and low resistance to hurricanes and fire, so that protective measures are essentials.
Cork flooring
Cork is a unique natural materials, completely renewable and 100% biodegradable. Thanks to the impermeability of the cork to liquids can be safely installed in rooms and bathrooms.
Rubber Flooring
Rubber is one of floor coverings available and can be used in a huge number of places, both indoors and outdoors. Your property slip material makes it ideal for wet areas, areas prone to slipping or outdoors exposed to wet weather.
Eco-friendly paints
Considered ecological paints without harmful substances such as biocides or plasticizers, and their environmental impact is much lower than the synthetic products based on petroleum.
Posted in Flooring | Tags: aesthetics, biological attacks, cork flooring, dust mites, fast growing trees, geotextiles, hardwood floors, heavy metals, housing construction, indoor air quality, natural materials, paints and varnishes, protective measures, rubber flooring, toluene, wood floors | 3 Comments »