10 Tips How To Design A Small Space And Make A Statement 
Hello my beautiful friends! For those of you who are new to my blog, welcome and enjoy!
Having a small room doesn’t mean it should have a small amount of style. With this 10 tips you`ll find out how you can pack plenty of design into your small space.
1. Give the Illusion of More Space
Using a light paint color and keeping that color uniform throughout the space is one of the best interior design tips for making a room appear larger.
Another great tip is to bring in natural light. Emphasize existing windows by using sheer curtains to let in as much light as possible.
When there is not enough natural light, give the illusion of light by using mirrors. Mirrors will bounce light around the room and will trick the eyes to make the room seem larger.
2. Keep It Clean
To keep a room from looking small, use simple design. Often this means that interior design tips will overlap with organization tips.
If you are doing a makeover, consider built-ins to allow storage to be a part of the room’s design and avoid having too many things that take up space.
Choosing a color scheme will give the appearance of a clean room and a cohesive look. Many small space interior design tips include choosing a neutral palette with pops of color here and there.
Choose functional furniture pieces and don’t overcrowd the room. Focusing on just a few great pieces will help your space look well designed rather than over stuffed.
3. Choosing Your Statement Piece
While a simple design will help your room feel airy and light, you will want some visual interest as well. Add that interest, without adding clutter, by choosing one statement piece for your space. Here are some examples:
A piece of furniture can easily become the focal point of a room. In a small bedroom, a perfectly designed chair or sofa is an obviously functional piece that can add plenty of style.
An oversized piece of art can make a huge impact in a small space. Design tip is playing with scale. Hanging one large piece can actually give the illusion of a larger space.
4. Opt For Glass Tables
It’s clean, minimalist, functional, and on the plus, very in at the moment. You’ll keep your living room looking fashionable and spacious since the eye moves right through the translucent material. Best tip: DIY it, like I do! Find the tutorial here.
5. Two Words: All. White
This may seem scary to some especially if you have kids or pets, but white walls in conjunction with white furniture and a light colored floor can majorly brighten a space. Pair your whites with other neutral tones for a clean, concise look, or be brave and go full on white by utilizing different textures and shapes to break it up.
6. Remember The Importance Of Scale
Trying to squeeze multiple pieces of small furniture into a tiny space will always make a room look cramped and congested. Instead, opt for a few bigger pieces which fits the room nicely and leaves plenty of space in the center.
7. Make Room For More With A Floating Shelf
So you’re a book lover with no space to store your books? Install a corner bookcase or floating shelf instead of a hefty shelving unit.
8. Less Is More
If you have lots of small decorative items spotted around, your living room is bound to appear more cluttered. Opt for less decorations that are a bit bigger for an aesthetically pleasing look.
9. Create More Space With Backless Furniture
A few backless pieces like benches, poufs, and stools can provide extra seating, make things look more spacious, and help improve your posture!
10.Play Around With Different Layouts
There’s no better way to figure out how to design your living room than experimenting with a variety of different layouts. Maybe you’re not so into symmetry or maybe you want more space in the middle rather than around your furniture. However tiny the space may be, let yourself go wild because sometimes the most unexpected design can turn out to be just the right one.
And Remember to Follow Your Own Rules
There are plenty of interior design tips to give your space style, but be sure to let your personal style shine through. There are several things you can do to bring your style into your room design.
Use colors and prints that reflect your personality. From upholstery fabrics to throw pillows, there are plenty of opportunities to get creative.
Going against common interior design tips, some homeowners choose to embrace their small spaces with bold design. An intricately patterned wallpaper in a small powder room can create a chic look.
How will you add style to your small space?
Budget Friendly Christmas Decorating Tips
Hello my beautiful friends! For those of you who are new to my blog, welcome and enjoy! The Christmas season is right around the corner……it’s time to start decorating your home for holidays. One of the biggest things for me each year! And probably most expensive. But, this year I made a promise myself I`ll do it on a budget. So, today I`m sharing a few tips how to make your home beautiful with a things you already have or you can get for (almost) free. With a little imagination, you can have it all and your Christmas decorating doesn`t have to break the bank!
Zdravo dragi moji! Ako ste prvi put ovde, dobrodošli, nadam se da ćete uživati. Kao što znate, praznici nam se približavaju velikom brzinom i krajnje je vreme da počnemo da razmišljamo o tome kako ćemo ove godine ukrasiti svoj dom. Za mene je Božićna sezona najlepša ali, ume da bude i najskuplja. Moja kolekcija ukrasa je postala zaista velika i zato sam ove godine obećala sebi da ću se uzdržati od kupovine i da ću koristiti ono što već imam. Upravo sa tom idejom na umu, želim da sa vama podelim par ideja kako da uredite dom za praznike, a da ne "spržite" sve kartice. Dekor o kome ću govoriti se bazira na onome što već imate ili je (skoro) besplatno.
No.1 Use candles around the home
No.1 Sveće i svećnjaci
Candles are magical for me. They make every corner of your space so special. To make that magical effect in your home, gather together all your candlesticks and candles and arrange them on a mantel, coffee table or dining table, add a few bulbs in a coordination color and your room will look magazine worthy.
Sveće imaju magičnu moć da svaki kutak učine lepšim i tako posebnim. Sakupite sve sveće i svećnjake koje već imate i grupišite ih na kaminu, klub stočiću ili trpezarijskom stolu, dodajte par ukrasnih kugli u odgovarajućoj boji i stvorite prizor vredan stranice magazina.
No. 2 Use fresh evergreen
No.2 Upotrebite sveže zimzelene grane
Take a walk to nearest forest or go to your backyard and pick a variety of evergreen branches. Mr. B and I do that every year and it`s a little tradition in our home. I love the feel and a smell of fresh greenery in the house, especially evergreens. My advice to you is to try to find different kind of evergreens (pine, fir, spruce, cypress). Use them to make garlands, wreaths or just arrange them on a table with candlesticks and a few bulbs. You can also put them in a big bowl with fresh flowers and berries. This will make a beautiful center piece for your dining table. Possibilities with them are really endless, just use your imagination.
Svake godine G-din B. i ja krenemo u šetnju i naberemo punu torbu svežih grana četinara. Osim što su besplatne, ove grane predivno mirišu u domu i stvaraju savršen praznični osećaj. Savetujem da odaberete što više različitih vrsta grančica (bor, jela, smreka, čempres) zbog varijeteta u boji i oblicima listića i iglica. Savršene su za pravljenje girlandi i venčića, ali ih možete i jednostavno aranžirati na svečanom stolu sa svećnjacima i nekoliko novogodišnjih kuglica. Kombinovanjem ovih grana sa svežim cvećem i bobicama nastaje takođe i predivan aranžman za trpezarijski sto. Mogućnosti sa ovim granama su zapravo nebrojene, samo pustite mašti na volju.
No. 3 Use pine cones
No. 3 Ne zaboravite šišarke
While you are outside, picking the branches, pick a pine cones too. They are so easy and versatile to use. You can use them as they are, or you can paint them white and dust with a white, gold or silver glitter for more festive look. Attach a little bow on top with a hot glue and make a cute Christmas ornaments for your tree. You can also use them to pretty up your Christmas gifts, put them on a table with evergreens, or as a name tag holders for your guests.
Dok ste napolju i berete grančice, ne zaboravite da ponesete i šišarke. One su vrlo praktičan i lep detalj za zimske dekore i možete ih koristiti u njihovom prirodnom izdanju ili obojiti ivice belom bojom i posuti belim, zlatnim ili srebrnim gliterom za pravi "zimski" utisak. Ukoliko (toplim lepkom) zalepite traku sa mašnom na vrhu dobićete lep ukras za jelku, a mogu biti i sjajan detalj na darovima. Još jedna od mogućnosti je da posluže kao ukras na stolu zajedno sa zimzelenim granama ili kao držač za kartice sa imenima, da bi svaki gost lako pronašao svoje mesto.
No. 4 Shop your home
No. 4 Krenite u shoping po svom domu
Take a tour around your home and find lovely things you already have, like crystal vases and candlesticks, decorative bowls and trophies, lanterns and champagne bucket. For example, put small Christmas tree in a bowl or champagne bucket to make a unique presentation. Fill trophies or vases with fresh flowers and evergreens and group them for a bigger impact (put some vases on an old book or pretty box, this way it want look so plane). Another great idea is use a photo frames you already have. Print your favorite Christmas quote or photo and put in a photo frame for additional welcoming detail in the hallway. For the kitchen, print in a cute font your favorite Christmas cookies recipe and put on a kitchen counter or shelf together with a mason jar full of fresh cookies.
Prošetajte svojom kućom i sakupite sve lepe stvari koje već imate, poput kristalnih vaza, pehara, lanterni i posuda za šampanjac. Stavite manju jelku u posudu za šampanjac i dobićete sasvim nov originalan izgled. Napunite vaze i pehare svežim zelenilom i grupišite ih da deluju zanimljivije i luksuznije. (za dodatni efekat neke vaze postavite na stare knjige ili lepe kutije kako postavka ne bi delovalo jednodimenzionalno). Druga ideja je da iskoristite ramove za slike koje već imate. Odštampajte neku lepu prazničnu sliku ili izreku, uramite i postavite u hol za dodatni efekat dobrodošlice. Za dekorisanje kuhinje možete odštampati recept za svoje omiljene praznične kolače, uramiti ga i postaviti na radnu ploču ili policu uz teglicu punu svežih kolačića.
No. 5 Decorate with a food
No. 5 Dekorišite hranom
Speaking of Christmas cookies, use them to decorate as well. Arrange your beautifully decorated cookies on a lovely cookie stand and use them to decorate kitchen, dining table or just put them near your fireplace for children and Santa.
Kad već pričamo o kolačima, upotrebite i svoje najlepše ukrašene kolačiće za dekoraciju doma. Aranžirajte ih na tanjiru ili stalku za kolače i iskoristite da ukrasite kuhinju, trpezariju ili ih stavite na stočić kraj kamina za decu i Deda Mraza.
No. 6 Decorate with a fresh fruit
No. 6 Dekorišite svežim voćem
Using seasonal fruit like lemons, tangerines, pomegranates, apples or pears to decorate is so easy. They are beautiful as they are and your house will smell fresh and lovely. You can add them to a fresh evergreens and flowers and create a great center piece for dining table. They will also add color to a neutral tablescape.
Sezona je agruma, nara, jabuka, krušaka... Iskoristite lepotu i miris ovog voća da ulepšate prostor. Napravite aranžman od voća, svežih zimzelenih grana i cvetova i postavite na sto. Izgledaće lepo tokom svečane večere i dodaće kolorit uz neutralno postavljen sto.
No. 7 Decorate with joy
No. 7 Ukrašavajte sa radošću
Last but not least, it`s important to realize that not everything has to be perfect! Best part of holidays decorating is to enjoy it with your family. Play your favorite Christmas music or movies, drink some hot chocolate and have a good time. Be happy and grateful for everything you have and make your home a place you love. It's completely free! Remember, family adventures and ups and downs, that happen along the way, will leave you wonderful and funny memories for years to come!
Najzad, mada ne i najmanje važno je da se ne stresirate oko ukrašavanje i da ne pokušavate da sve bude savršeno. Najlepši deo praznika i ukrašavanja je uživanje u druženju sa porodicom. Zato, pustite omiljenu prazničnu muziku ili film, spremite toplu čokoladu i uživajte u procesu dekorisanja. Budite srećni i zadovoljni onim što imate i učinite svoj dom mestom koje vi volite. To je potpuno besplatno! Setite se da će vam porodične anegdote i nezgode, koje se usput dogode, ostaviti divne i zabavne uspomene za sve nove godine koje dolaze!
A Few Tips How To Transition Your Summer Home To Fall
It`s almost the end of the summer and fall is just around the corner. I can`t believe September is in just in a few days... Where has the time gone..?
With each new season nature changes, and our homes changes with it. We want to put up new decorations to make it beautiful, but sometimes it can be overwhelming and look like a to much work. But, with a few simple tips whole process can be easy and budget friendly. So, if you intending of preparing your home for fall season, here`s my tips.
Leto će uskoro biti gotovo i ma koliko nam bilo žao zbog toga, jesen je pred nama. Ne mogu da verujem da je septembar za svega par dana... Kako vreme brzo prolazi...
Sa dolaskom svakog novog godišnjeg doba priroda se menja, a sa njom i naši domovi. Ukrašavamo domove novim dekoracijama i trudimo se da sve bude prelepo, ali ponekad nam je sve to previše muke i posla. Međutim, sa par jednostavnih pravila ceo proces može biti lak i ne mora iziskivati veliki trošak. Ako ste imali nameru da svoj dom pripremite za dolazak jeseni, evo mojih jednostavnih predloga koji će vam, nadam se, dati poneku dobru ideju.
1. Change your decorative pillow covers and add blankets
Fall is season full of warm, earthy colors like orange, gold, copper, red... Bring those colors into your space simply by changing your pillow covers and adding a soft blanket on the sofa. Use textured fabrics like flannels, knits or even faux fur for additional seasonal feeling.
1. Promenite dekorativne jastuke i dodajte udobno ćebe
Jesen donosi tople, zemljane boje kao što su narandžasta, zlatna, boja bakra, crvena... Unesite ove bogate tonove na jednostavan način u dom - zamenite navlake na dekorativnim jastucima i dodajte meko ćebe na sofu. Koristite tople, bogate materijale i teksture kao što su flanel, pletenine ili čak veštačko krzno da dodatni osećaj udobnosti.
2. Place bowls of seasonal fruits all around the house
Budget friendly and healthy way to bring fall feeling is to place bowls of fresh fruits such as grapes, apples and pears all around the house. All you need is a little trip to a grocery shop. This easy to make fall display is equally decorative and useful as a reminder to your family members to eat fresh fruit every day!
2. Postavite činije sa ezonskim voćem svuda
Veoma pristupačan i zdrav način da u dom unesete dašak jeseni su činije i korpe pune sezonskog voća kao što su grožđe, jabuke i kruške. Sve što je potrebno je da prošetate do pijace ili prodavnice i izabarete slasno voće. Ovaj jednostavan dekor je istovremeno i veoma koristan jer će podsetiti članove vaše porodice da redovno konzumiraju voće.
3. Bring outside inside with free decorations nature gives us
Go for a walk and pick everything you like. For example, bundle sticks and branches together and place them in vases or jars. Pine cones of all shapes and sizes can look quite lovely in large glass or ceramic bowls. Fall decor shouldn’t have to cost too much, as the matter of fact, it can be totally free!
3. Unesite prirodu unutra koristeći besplatne dekoracije koje nam priroda daje
Iskoristite ovo predivno vreme za šetnju i ponesite sve što vam se dopadne. Na primer sakupite grančice i stavite ih u vazu ili teglu. Šišarke svih oblika i veličina izgledaće veoma šarmantno u velikoj staklenoj ili keramičkoj činiji. Jesenji dekor ne mora da bude skup, zapravo nože da bude potpuno besplatan!
4. Accessorize with a fall plants
Fall brings some really beautiful flowers with it and they are the perfect and inexpensive way to update your home decor. If you`re lucky enough to have them in your garden, just bring a few flowers indoors and create amazing fall setting.
4. Dekorišite jesenjim cvećem
Jesen donosi i pregršt prelepog cveća, a po meni, nema boljeg i jeftinijeg načina da se prostor ulepša od tog. Jesenje cveće obično nije skupo i dugo traje. Još ako ste od onih srećnika koji imaju svoju baštu, dovoljno je da uberete nekoliko cvetova, stavite ih u vazu i napravite jedinstven i mirisan dekor.
5. Add seasonal warmth to the table
Set your table with seasonally themed pieces in warmer colors, mix crystal glasses and wood cutting boards and enjoy a fusion of rustic style with elegant sparkle. As a finishing touch, form a eye catching table centerpiece of pumpkins, nuts and pine cones with candles and fresh fruit.
5. "Utoplite" i svoj trpezarijski sto
Neka i sto doživi svoju jesenju transformaciju uz tanjire i pribor u toplim tonovima. Dodajte uz to kristalne čaše i drvene daščice i stvorite savršen spoj rustičnog i elegantnog. Kao završni detalj napravite centralni dekorativni aranžman od bundevica, oraha i šišarki kojima ćete dodati sveće i sveže voće.
What`s your favorite way to decorate for fall ?
Koja je vaša omiljena jesenja dekoracija?
10 Tips How To Design A Small Space And Make A Statement
Hello my beautiful friends! For those of you who are new to my blog, welcome and enjoy!
Having a small room doesn’t mean it should have a small amount of style. With this 10 tips you`ll find out how you can pack plenty of design into your small space.
Having a small room doesn’t mean it should have a small amount of style. With this 10 tips you`ll find out how you can pack plenty of design into your small space.
1. Give the Illusion of More Space
Using a light paint color and keeping that color uniform throughout the space is one of the best interior design tips for making a room appear larger.
Another great tip is to bring in natural light. Emphasize existing windows by using sheer curtains to let in as much light as possible.
When there is not enough natural light, give the illusion of light by using mirrors. Mirrors will bounce light around the room and will trick the eyes to make the room seem larger.
2. Keep It Clean
To keep a room from looking small, use simple design. Often this means that interior design tips will overlap with organization tips.
If you are doing a makeover, consider built-ins to allow storage to be a part of the room’s design and avoid having too many things that take up space.
Choosing a color scheme will give the appearance of a clean room and a cohesive look. Many small space interior design tips include choosing a neutral palette with pops of color here and there.
Choose functional furniture pieces and don’t overcrowd the room. Focusing on just a few great pieces will help your space look well designed rather than over stuffed.
3. Choosing Your Statement Piece
While a simple design will help your room feel airy and light, you will want some visual interest as well. Add that interest, without adding clutter, by choosing one statement piece for your space. Here are some examples:
A piece of furniture can easily become the focal point of a room. In a small bedroom, a perfectly designed chair or sofa is an obviously functional piece that can add plenty of style.
An oversized piece of art can make a huge impact in a small space. Design tip is playing with scale. Hanging one large piece can actually give the illusion of a larger space.
4. Opt For Glass Tables
It’s clean, minimalist, functional, and on the plus, very in at the moment. You’ll keep your living room looking fashionable and spacious since the eye moves right through the translucent material. Best tip: DIY it, like I do! Find the tutorial here.
5. Two Words: All. White
This may seem scary to some especially if you have kids or pets, but white walls in conjunction with white furniture and a light colored floor can majorly brighten a space. Pair your whites with other neutral tones for a clean, concise look, or be brave and go full on white by utilizing different textures and shapes to break it up.
6. Remember The Importance Of Scale
Trying to squeeze multiple pieces of small furniture into a tiny space will always make a room look cramped and congested. Instead, opt for a few bigger pieces which fits the room nicely and leaves plenty of space in the center.
7. Make Room For More With A Floating Shelf
So you’re a book lover with no space to store your books? Install a corner bookcase or floating shelf instead of a hefty shelving unit.
8. Less Is More
If you have lots of small decorative items spotted around, your living room is bound to appear more cluttered. Opt for less decorations that are a bit bigger for an aesthetically pleasing look.
9. Create More Space With Backless Furniture
A few backless pieces like benches, poufs, and stools can provide extra seating, make things look more spacious, and help improve your posture!
10.Play Around With Different Layouts
There’s no better way to figure out how to design your living room than experimenting with a variety of different layouts. Maybe you’re not so into symmetry or maybe you want more space in the middle rather than around your furniture. However tiny the space may be, let yourself go wild because sometimes the most unexpected design can turn out to be just the right one.
And Remember to Follow Your Own Rules
There are plenty of interior design tips to give your space style, but be sure to let your personal style shine through. There are several things you can do to bring your style into your room design.
Use colors and prints that reflect your personality. From upholstery fabrics to throw pillows, there are plenty of opportunities to get creative.
Going against common interior design tips, some homeowners choose to embrace their small spaces with bold design. An intricately patterned wallpaper in a small powder room can create a chic look.
How will you add style to your small space?
Budget Friendly Christmas Decorating Tips
Hello my beautiful friends! For those of you who are new to my blog, welcome and enjoy! The Christmas season is right around the corner……it’s time to start decorating your home for holidays. One of the biggest things for me each year! And probably most expensive. But, this year I made a promise myself I`ll do it on a budget. So, today I`m sharing a few tips how to make your home beautiful with a things you already have or you can get for (almost) free. With a little imagination, you can have it all and your Christmas decorating doesn`t have to break the bank!
Zdravo dragi moji! Ako ste prvi put ovde, dobrodošli, nadam se da ćete uživati. Kao što znate, praznici nam se približavaju velikom brzinom i krajnje je vreme da počnemo da razmišljamo o tome kako ćemo ove godine ukrasiti svoj dom. Za mene je Božićna sezona najlepša ali, ume da bude i najskuplja. Moja kolekcija ukrasa je postala zaista velika i zato sam ove godine obećala sebi da ću se uzdržati od kupovine i da ću koristiti ono što već imam. Upravo sa tom idejom na umu, želim da sa vama podelim par ideja kako da uredite dom za praznike, a da ne "spržite" sve kartice. Dekor o kome ću govoriti se bazira na onome što već imate ili je (skoro) besplatno.
No.1 Use candles around the home
No.1 Sveće i svećnjaci
Candles are magical for me. They make every corner of your space so special. To make that magical effect in your home, gather together all your candlesticks and candles and arrange them on a mantel, coffee table or dining table, add a few bulbs in a coordination color and your room will look magazine worthy.
Sveće imaju magičnu moć da svaki kutak učine lepšim i tako posebnim. Sakupite sve sveće i svećnjake koje već imate i grupišite ih na kaminu, klub stočiću ili trpezarijskom stolu, dodajte par ukrasnih kugli u odgovarajućoj boji i stvorite prizor vredan stranice magazina.
No. 2 Use fresh evergreen
No.2 Upotrebite sveže zimzelene grane
Take a walk to nearest forest or go to your backyard and pick a variety of evergreen branches. Mr. B and I do that every year and it`s a little tradition in our home. I love the feel and a smell of fresh greenery in the house, especially evergreens. My advice to you is to try to find different kind of evergreens (pine, fir, spruce, cypress). Use them to make garlands, wreaths or just arrange them on a table with candlesticks and a few bulbs. You can also put them in a big bowl with fresh flowers and berries. This will make a beautiful center piece for your dining table. Possibilities with them are really endless, just use your imagination.
Svake godine G-din B. i ja krenemo u šetnju i naberemo punu torbu svežih grana četinara. Osim što su besplatne, ove grane predivno mirišu u domu i stvaraju savršen praznični osećaj. Savetujem da odaberete što više različitih vrsta grančica (bor, jela, smreka, čempres) zbog varijeteta u boji i oblicima listića i iglica. Savršene su za pravljenje girlandi i venčića, ali ih možete i jednostavno aranžirati na svečanom stolu sa svećnjacima i nekoliko novogodišnjih kuglica. Kombinovanjem ovih grana sa svežim cvećem i bobicama nastaje takođe i predivan aranžman za trpezarijski sto. Mogućnosti sa ovim granama su zapravo nebrojene, samo pustite mašti na volju.
No. 3 Use pine cones
No. 3 Ne zaboravite šišarke
While you are outside, picking the branches, pick a pine cones too. They are so easy and versatile to use. You can use them as they are, or you can paint them white and dust with a white, gold or silver glitter for more festive look. Attach a little bow on top with a hot glue and make a cute Christmas ornaments for your tree. You can also use them to pretty up your Christmas gifts, put them on a table with evergreens, or as a name tag holders for your guests.
Dok ste napolju i berete grančice, ne zaboravite da ponesete i šišarke. One su vrlo praktičan i lep detalj za zimske dekore i možete ih koristiti u njihovom prirodnom izdanju ili obojiti ivice belom bojom i posuti belim, zlatnim ili srebrnim gliterom za pravi "zimski" utisak. Ukoliko (toplim lepkom) zalepite traku sa mašnom na vrhu dobićete lep ukras za jelku, a mogu biti i sjajan detalj na darovima. Još jedna od mogućnosti je da posluže kao ukras na stolu zajedno sa zimzelenim granama ili kao držač za kartice sa imenima, da bi svaki gost lako pronašao svoje mesto.
No. 4 Shop your home
No. 4 Krenite u shoping po svom domu
Take a tour around your home and find lovely things you already have, like crystal vases and candlesticks, decorative bowls and trophies, lanterns and champagne bucket. For example, put small Christmas tree in a bowl or champagne bucket to make a unique presentation. Fill trophies or vases with fresh flowers and evergreens and group them for a bigger impact (put some vases on an old book or pretty box, this way it want look so plane). Another great idea is use a photo frames you already have. Print your favorite Christmas quote or photo and put in a photo frame for additional welcoming detail in the hallway. For the kitchen, print in a cute font your favorite Christmas cookies recipe and put on a kitchen counter or shelf together with a mason jar full of fresh cookies.
Prošetajte svojom kućom i sakupite sve lepe stvari koje već imate, poput kristalnih vaza, pehara, lanterni i posuda za šampanjac. Stavite manju jelku u posudu za šampanjac i dobićete sasvim nov originalan izgled. Napunite vaze i pehare svežim zelenilom i grupišite ih da deluju zanimljivije i luksuznije. (za dodatni efekat neke vaze postavite na stare knjige ili lepe kutije kako postavka ne bi delovalo jednodimenzionalno). Druga ideja je da iskoristite ramove za slike koje već imate. Odštampajte neku lepu prazničnu sliku ili izreku, uramite i postavite u hol za dodatni efekat dobrodošlice. Za dekorisanje kuhinje možete odštampati recept za svoje omiljene praznične kolače, uramiti ga i postaviti na radnu ploču ili policu uz teglicu punu svežih kolačića.
No. 5 Decorate with a food
No. 5 Dekorišite hranom
Speaking of Christmas cookies, use them to decorate as well. Arrange your beautifully decorated cookies on a lovely cookie stand and use them to decorate kitchen, dining table or just put them near your fireplace for children and Santa.
Kad već pričamo o kolačima, upotrebite i svoje najlepše ukrašene kolačiće za dekoraciju doma. Aranžirajte ih na tanjiru ili stalku za kolače i iskoristite da ukrasite kuhinju, trpezariju ili ih stavite na stočić kraj kamina za decu i Deda Mraza.
No. 6 Decorate with a fresh fruit
No. 6 Dekorišite svežim voćem
Using seasonal fruit like lemons, tangerines, pomegranates, apples or pears to decorate is so easy. They are beautiful as they are and your house will smell fresh and lovely. You can add them to a fresh evergreens and flowers and create a great center piece for dining table. They will also add color to a neutral tablescape.
Sezona je agruma, nara, jabuka, krušaka... Iskoristite lepotu i miris ovog voća da ulepšate prostor. Napravite aranžman od voća, svežih zimzelenih grana i cvetova i postavite na sto. Izgledaće lepo tokom svečane večere i dodaće kolorit uz neutralno postavljen sto.
No. 7 Decorate with joy
No. 7 Ukrašavajte sa radošću
Last but not least, it`s important to realize that not everything has to be perfect! Best part of holidays decorating is to enjoy it with your family. Play your favorite Christmas music or movies, drink some hot chocolate and have a good time. Be happy and grateful for everything you have and make your home a place you love. It's completely free! Remember, family adventures and ups and downs, that happen along the way, will leave you wonderful and funny memories for years to come!
Najzad, mada ne i najmanje važno je da se ne stresirate oko ukrašavanje i da ne pokušavate da sve bude savršeno. Najlepši deo praznika i ukrašavanja je uživanje u druženju sa porodicom. Zato, pustite omiljenu prazničnu muziku ili film, spremite toplu čokoladu i uživajte u procesu dekorisanja. Budite srećni i zadovoljni onim što imate i učinite svoj dom mestom koje vi volite. To je potpuno besplatno! Setite se da će vam porodične anegdote i nezgode, koje se usput dogode, ostaviti divne i zabavne uspomene za sve nove godine koje dolaze!
A Few Tips How To Transition Your Summer Home To Fall
It`s almost the end of the summer and fall is just around the corner. I can`t believe September is in just in a few days... Where has the time gone..?
With each new season nature changes, and our homes changes with it. We want to put up new decorations to make it beautiful, but sometimes it can be overwhelming and look like a to much work. But, with a few simple tips whole process can be easy and budget friendly. So, if you intending of preparing your home for fall season, here`s my tips.
Leto će uskoro biti gotovo i ma koliko nam bilo žao zbog toga, jesen je pred nama. Ne mogu da verujem da je septembar za svega par dana... Kako vreme brzo prolazi...
Sa dolaskom svakog novog godišnjeg doba priroda se menja, a sa njom i naši domovi. Ukrašavamo domove novim dekoracijama i trudimo se da sve bude prelepo, ali ponekad nam je sve to previše muke i posla. Međutim, sa par jednostavnih pravila ceo proces može biti lak i ne mora iziskivati veliki trošak. Ako ste imali nameru da svoj dom pripremite za dolazak jeseni, evo mojih jednostavnih predloga koji će vam, nadam se, dati poneku dobru ideju.
1. Change your decorative pillow covers and add blankets
Fall is season full of warm, earthy colors like orange, gold, copper, red... Bring those colors into your space simply by changing your pillow covers and adding a soft blanket on the sofa. Use textured fabrics like flannels, knits or even faux fur for additional seasonal feeling.
1. Promenite dekorativne jastuke i dodajte udobno ćebe
Jesen donosi tople, zemljane boje kao što su narandžasta, zlatna, boja bakra, crvena... Unesite ove bogate tonove na jednostavan način u dom - zamenite navlake na dekorativnim jastucima i dodajte meko ćebe na sofu. Koristite tople, bogate materijale i teksture kao što su flanel, pletenine ili čak veštačko krzno da dodatni osećaj udobnosti.
2. Place bowls of seasonal fruits all around the house
Budget friendly and healthy way to bring fall feeling is to place bowls of fresh fruits such as grapes, apples and pears all around the house. All you need is a little trip to a grocery shop. This easy to make fall display is equally decorative and useful as a reminder to your family members to eat fresh fruit every day!
2. Postavite činije sa ezonskim voćem svuda
Veoma pristupačan i zdrav način da u dom unesete dašak jeseni su činije i korpe pune sezonskog voća kao što su grožđe, jabuke i kruške. Sve što je potrebno je da prošetate do pijace ili prodavnice i izabarete slasno voće. Ovaj jednostavan dekor je istovremeno i veoma koristan jer će podsetiti članove vaše porodice da redovno konzumiraju voće.
3. Bring outside inside with free decorations nature gives us
Go for a walk and pick everything you like. For example, bundle sticks and branches together and place them in vases or jars. Pine cones of all shapes and sizes can look quite lovely in large glass or ceramic bowls. Fall decor shouldn’t have to cost too much, as the matter of fact, it can be totally free!
3. Unesite prirodu unutra koristeći besplatne dekoracije koje nam priroda daje
Iskoristite ovo predivno vreme za šetnju i ponesite sve što vam se dopadne. Na primer sakupite grančice i stavite ih u vazu ili teglu. Šišarke svih oblika i veličina izgledaće veoma šarmantno u velikoj staklenoj ili keramičkoj činiji. Jesenji dekor ne mora da bude skup, zapravo nože da bude potpuno besplatan!
4. Accessorize with a fall plants
Fall brings some really beautiful flowers with it and they are the perfect and inexpensive way to update your home decor. If you`re lucky enough to have them in your garden, just bring a few flowers indoors and create amazing fall setting.
4. Dekorišite jesenjim cvećem
Jesen donosi i pregršt prelepog cveća, a po meni, nema boljeg i jeftinijeg načina da se prostor ulepša od tog. Jesenje cveće obično nije skupo i dugo traje. Još ako ste od onih srećnika koji imaju svoju baštu, dovoljno je da uberete nekoliko cvetova, stavite ih u vazu i napravite jedinstven i mirisan dekor.
5. Add seasonal warmth to the table
Set your table with seasonally themed pieces in warmer colors, mix crystal glasses and wood cutting boards and enjoy a fusion of rustic style with elegant sparkle. As a finishing touch, form a eye catching table centerpiece of pumpkins, nuts and pine cones with candles and fresh fruit.
5. "Utoplite" i svoj trpezarijski sto
Neka i sto doživi svoju jesenju transformaciju uz tanjire i pribor u toplim tonovima. Dodajte uz to kristalne čaše i drvene daščice i stvorite savršen spoj rustičnog i elegantnog. Kao završni detalj napravite centralni dekorativni aranžman od bundevica, oraha i šišarki kojima ćete dodati sveće i sveže voće.
What`s your favorite way to decorate for fall ?
Koja je vaša omiljena jesenja dekoracija?
Affordable and Chic Home Office In 5 Easy Steps
First, I have something I want to share with you. I`ve been drooling over beautiful home offices and dreaming about my little corner for quite some time and keep the ideas on Pinterest. I know that sounds like a stupid little dream. It is! The only reason why is because I don`t have enough space! My home is so teeny-tiny!
But, I will find that perfect little spot somewhere in the house! Full stop!! I`m sick of working on my dining table, while my family eats, drinks and having a nice chat while I`m freaking out, or writing my blog posts late at night when everyone else goes to sleep, because it`s the only quiet time of the day!
So, while I was thinking how to set up and decorate my perfect home office, I thought why not share it with you. Maybe you want to decorate your home office too, or just want to jazz it up a little, so maybe this might be helpful.
1. Start with a neutral base
You can`t go wrong with a neutrals. Use neutral colors for bigger areas, like walls, desk or chair. Then add a pop of color with art, office supplies and decoration. Great thing about decorating with neutrals is: a) they goes well with any style and b) you can change it at any time with just a few fresh details.
2. Dress it up
If you are looking for space that`s going to keep you inspired, make your home office equally beautiful as functional. Use functional, but stylish details in your favorite colors, try to chose items that compliment each other, rather to just use hodge-podge of items you already have. Find beautiful organizers, notebooks, scissors, pens, stapler etc., add fresh flowers or plant and a scented candle for complete experience of enjoyment. Let it become a perfect spot for the start of your day!
3. Create a inspirational board
Who doesn`t want to be inspired every day!? But sometimes we just don`t wake up with head full of wonderful ideas. So we go to Pinterest, Tumbler or some other places to find it. Even better, make your own inspiration board and stay inspired every day. Just use a picture frame, put a piece of cork board in it and pin away. You can easy DIY it with iron mesh or pegboard too. Print inspirational quotes, pictures or just use photos from the magazines, add some cute knick knacks, photos of family and friends and there you have it!
4. Take a full advantage of your space
Think out of the box when it comes to organizing your office. If you don`t have that much space, it doesn`t have to be the problem. Think vertically and use your walls to make some more space for your stuff. Just a simple shelf or two will do the trick. You can use them to store all the items you need and declutter your desk. Out of sight, out of mind, simple as that! Plus, you get to decorate them too!
5. Organize, organize, organize
Organizing your work space is a Key to Success!! Use cute and colorful folders and boxes to tackle your paper clutter, craft supplies and other bits and bobs and label everything so you can find it at any time. If you have the cabinet in your office, make a pull out drawer for your printer and hide it behind closet doors, or use your diy skills to make great storage for pens, brushes etc., out of piece of wood board and mason jars.
And finally, sit at your pretty desk and don`t forget to Do More Of What Makes You Happy!!
What other great tips would you have for setting up a perfect home office?
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10 Simple Steps to Creating the Perfect Christmas Tree
Perfect Christmas tree is a most beautiful feature in every home for holidays. But sometimes, even we invested in great tree, lovely ornaments and put a lot of effort, it doesn`t come out like we wanted. The secret of well designed trees is not in a carefully selected decorations, ribbons and ornaments. No, it`s in a several simple steps which works every time. So, I decided to reveal all my tips and tricks to help you to do it easy and stress free. Hope this will help your Christmas tree to shine and be a star of holidays.
Savršena jelka je najlepši ukras svakog prazničnog doma. Ali i pored toga što smo uložili mnogo truda, kupili lepe ukrase i kvalitetnu jelku, ona na kraju ne izgleda kao ono savršenstvo kakvo smo videli na fotografijama... Tajna dizajniranih jelki nije samo u pažljivo odabranim ukrasima, girlandama i ukrasnim trakama. Iz sopstvenog iskustva tvrdim da je tajna uspešno i prelepo okićene jelke u nekoliko pravila, koja kada se primene daju odličan rezultat. Otkriću vam sve trikove koje sam do sada naučila da biste jelku okitili lako i bez stresa. Nadam se da će to pomoći da vaša jelka ove godine zablista i bude zvezda prazničnih večeri.
Step 1.
Fluffing the branches. If you have a faux tree this step is so important! Adjusting and fluffing the branches will make your tree look more natural and full, and also much more beautiful! Another tip: wear gloves because the branches can be harsh.
Korak 1.
Raspoređivanje grana. Ako imate veštačku jelku ovaj korak je jako važan. Razdvojite i rasporedite sve grane da jelka izgleda prirodnije i bogatije. Takođe će izgledati i mnogo lepše! Još jedan savet: nosite rukavice dok ovo radite jer grane umeju da budu oštre.
Step 2.
Put the lights on. If your tree is not pre-lit, now is the time to put your lights on the tree. Best way to do it is to wrap the light strand around branches, working from the end of the branch to the tip and back. When you reach to the end of the branch, start next branch. This way you`ll avoid having visible cords. Another great tip is to stick extension cord (with a lot of sockets) inside of your tree (somewhere in the middle). It will allow you to switch and distribute your lights better and ugly extension cord will be hidden!
Korak 2.
Stavite sijalice. Ako jelka nije bila osvetljena kada ste je kupili, sada je vreme da postavite sijalice. Najbolji način da se to uradi je da sijalice namotavate oko grana, polazeći od vrha grane i krećući se ka umutrašnjosti jelke. Kada stignete do kraja jedne grane, jednostavno pređite na sledeću. Na ovaj način ćete izbeći da vam ružni kablovi koji vise između grana bidu vidljivi. Unutar jelke (negde na polovini visine) provucite i zalepite lepljivom trakom za osnovu jelke produžni gajtan (sa što više utičnica). To će vam omogućiti da sijalice neprimetno uključite unutar jelke, da ih bolje rasporedite, a ružni produžni gajtan i svi ostali kablovi će biti sakriven od pogleda.
Step 3.
Create a show-stopping topper. You can put your favorite topper, like angel or star, but I like a show-stopping topper and make it myself every year. Start by making arrangement of picks, sprays, flowers or any other ornament you like, then add a big bow and there you go. For the better look I always makes two bows, one on each side of my topper. This way tree will look beautiful both front and back.
Korak 3.
Postavite vrh jelke. Za vrh možete koristiti klasičan vrh, zvezdu, anđela i sl., ali ja volim da napravim moj vrh sama svake godine. Prvo napravite lep aranžman od svetlucavih grančica, grančica sa bobicama, cvetova ili nekih ornamenata i sve završite velikom mašnom (kao one koje se kupuju za poklone). Za bolji utisak napravite dve velike mašne i spojite ih sa prednje i zadnje strane na aranžman da bi jelka lepo izgledala sa svih strana.
Step 4.
Add wired ribbon. Wrapping cascading strands of wired ribbon (I like to use two or three ribbons together) around the tree will draw the eye from the top to the bottom of your tree. Also, you can create number of small bows and put it throughout the tree to make it more beautiful and coordinated. If you have a faux tree, use branches to fix everything in place, or use floral wire for natural tree.
Korak 4.
Postavite ukrasne trake. Koristite trake sa ugrađenom žicom jer su one savitljive i možete im davati željeni oblik. Nekoliko ukrasnih traka spojite i zajedno ih obmotavajte kaskadno od vrha do kraja jelke. Ja volim da koristim dva ili tri struka različitih traka zajedno, ali to je stvar izbora. Takođe možete napraviti nekoliko ukrasnih mašni od istih traka i strateški ih postaviti po drvetu da bi sve izgledalo bolje koordinirano i lepše. Ako imate veštačku jelku, koristite grančice da traku fiksirate (jednostavno obmotajte - presavijte granu oko trake i ponovo je ispravite), a ako je prirodna korisite se uskim trakama ili cvećarskom žicom.
Step 5.
Add ornaments. My best tip for this step is to put ornaments inside of the tree first. Use cheap glitter or shiny ornaments. This step will fill all the gaps inside the tree and make it more three dimensional and interesting since your eye will travel inside and out of the tree.
Korak 5.
Postavite ukrase. Moj najbolji savet za ovaj korak je da postavite prvo ukrase unutar jelke, birajući jeftine kugle sa gliterom ili druge koje lepo reflektiju svetlost. Na ovaj način ćete popuniti sve eventulne praznine unutar jelke, a ona će izgledati trodimenzionalnije jer će oko posmatrača putovati od unutrašnjosti jelke ka spolja i obrnuto.
Step 6.
Arranging the ornaments. Use assortment of ornaments for one tree. Big ornaments for the bottom, medium for the middle and small for the top of the tree. Best tip for this step is to make triangles out of ornaments. After making first one, keep going up making new ones always using one angle of your previous triangle to start next one.
Korak 6.
Aranžiranje ukrasa. Birajte velike ukrase za dno, ukrase srednje veličine za centralni deo jelke i najmanje za vrh jelke. Trik za ujednačeno raspoređivanje ukrasa je da ih postavljate u obliku zamišljenog trougla. Nakon što ste postavili ukrase u obliku prvog trougla, nastavljajte trouglove jedan na drugi, uvek počinjući od jednog već postojećeg ugla i formirajte zamišljene trouglove sve do vrha jelke.
Step 7.
Showcase your favorite ornaments and add a element of surprise. After putting basic ornaments on the tree, now is the time to showcase your favorites. Trick to make it even more special is to add something unexpected like family photos in a small decorative frames, little lanterns with battery operated candles, toys, diy ornaments etc.
Korak 7.
Pokažite svoje omiljene ukrase i dodajte element iznenađenja. Nakon postavljanja bazičnih kugli, vreme je da pokažete svoje najlepše ukrase. Trik da ga učinite još više ličnim i posebnim je da koristite nešto neuobičajeno kao što su fotografije članova porodice u malim ramovina, mali fenjeri sa svećama na baterije, igračke, oranamente koje ste sami napravili itd.
Step 8.
Add picks and sprays. Fill the tree with sparkling picks and sprays, branches with faux ice crystals or snow, flowers, or just use natural branches (they will smell beautiful!) I love to use pinecones too. Paint the tips of pinecones white acrylic paint and sprinkle it with white and silver glitter to make them look snowy and beautiful.
Korak 8.
Popunite sve praznine veštačkim granama sa kristalima leda ili snega, svetlucavim grančicama, cvetovima ili prirodnim granama koje možete ubrati u dvorištu ili parku a ujedno će i mirisati predivno. Lep detalj koji ja koristim su i šišarke. Obojite ih akrilnom belom bojom po ivicama i pospite belim i srebrnim gliterom kako bi izgledale kao da je po njima pao sneg.
Step 9.
Finishing touches. Finish the Christmas tree with glass (or acrylic) icicles on the tips of the branches to create the perfect winter wonderland look of your tree.
Korak 9.
Dovršite kićenje jelke dodavanjem staklenih (ili akrilnih) ledenica na vrhove grana čime ćete dočarati savršen zimski izgled vaše jelke.
Step 10.
Tree skirt. Last step is to add three skirt to your tree. Be imaginative with this step. Of course, you can use traditional skirts, but also you can put burlap, faux fur or any other fabric for the skirt. Also, you can put your tree in the some kind of container (tin bucket, woven basket, outdoor decorative urn...), or make it more interesting by putting it on something interesting like sleds...
Korak 10.
Poslednji korak je da stavite suknjicu. Možete koristiti klasičnu kupovnu suknjicu ali možete koristiti i neki drugi materijal po vašem izboru kao što je juta, veštačko krzno ili neka druga dekorativna tkanina. Takođe možete jelku smestiti u neku zanimljivu posudu, kao što je limena kofa, pletena korpa, dekorativna urna ili je učiniti zanimljivijom tako što je nećete staviti na pod već na nešto zanimljivo - sanke na primer.
Now, turn the lights on, put your feet up, grab a hot drink and enjoy your perfect Christmas tree!!
Ostalo vam je samo da uključite lampice, podignite noge i uz topli napitak uživate u pogledu na vašu savršenu jelku.
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But, I will find that perfect little spot somewhere in the house! Full stop!! I`m sick of working on my dining table, while my family eats, drinks and having a nice chat while I`m freaking out, or writing my blog posts late at night when everyone else goes to sleep, because it`s the only quiet time of the day!
So, while I was thinking how to set up and decorate my perfect home office, I thought why not share it with you. Maybe you want to decorate your home office too, or just want to jazz it up a little, so maybe this might be helpful.
1. Start with a neutral base
You can`t go wrong with a neutrals. Use neutral colors for bigger areas, like walls, desk or chair. Then add a pop of color with art, office supplies and decoration. Great thing about decorating with neutrals is: a) they goes well with any style and b) you can change it at any time with just a few fresh details.
2. Dress it up
If you are looking for space that`s going to keep you inspired, make your home office equally beautiful as functional. Use functional, but stylish details in your favorite colors, try to chose items that compliment each other, rather to just use hodge-podge of items you already have. Find beautiful organizers, notebooks, scissors, pens, stapler etc., add fresh flowers or plant and a scented candle for complete experience of enjoyment. Let it become a perfect spot for the start of your day!
3. Create a inspirational board
Who doesn`t want to be inspired every day!? But sometimes we just don`t wake up with head full of wonderful ideas. So we go to Pinterest, Tumbler or some other places to find it. Even better, make your own inspiration board and stay inspired every day. Just use a picture frame, put a piece of cork board in it and pin away. You can easy DIY it with iron mesh or pegboard too. Print inspirational quotes, pictures or just use photos from the magazines, add some cute knick knacks, photos of family and friends and there you have it!
4. Take a full advantage of your space
Think out of the box when it comes to organizing your office. If you don`t have that much space, it doesn`t have to be the problem. Think vertically and use your walls to make some more space for your stuff. Just a simple shelf or two will do the trick. You can use them to store all the items you need and declutter your desk. Out of sight, out of mind, simple as that! Plus, you get to decorate them too!
5. Organize, organize, organize
Organizing your work space is a Key to Success!! Use cute and colorful folders and boxes to tackle your paper clutter, craft supplies and other bits and bobs and label everything so you can find it at any time. If you have the cabinet in your office, make a pull out drawer for your printer and hide it behind closet doors, or use your diy skills to make great storage for pens, brushes etc., out of piece of wood board and mason jars.
And finally, sit at your pretty desk and don`t forget to Do More Of What Makes You Happy!!
What other great tips would you have for setting up a perfect home office?
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10 Simple Steps to Creating the Perfect Christmas Tree
Perfect Christmas tree is a most beautiful feature in every home for holidays. But sometimes, even we invested in great tree, lovely ornaments and put a lot of effort, it doesn`t come out like we wanted. The secret of well designed trees is not in a carefully selected decorations, ribbons and ornaments. No, it`s in a several simple steps which works every time. So, I decided to reveal all my tips and tricks to help you to do it easy and stress free. Hope this will help your Christmas tree to shine and be a star of holidays.
Savršena jelka je najlepši ukras svakog prazničnog doma. Ali i pored toga što smo uložili mnogo truda, kupili lepe ukrase i kvalitetnu jelku, ona na kraju ne izgleda kao ono savršenstvo kakvo smo videli na fotografijama... Tajna dizajniranih jelki nije samo u pažljivo odabranim ukrasima, girlandama i ukrasnim trakama. Iz sopstvenog iskustva tvrdim da je tajna uspešno i prelepo okićene jelke u nekoliko pravila, koja kada se primene daju odličan rezultat. Otkriću vam sve trikove koje sam do sada naučila da biste jelku okitili lako i bez stresa. Nadam se da će to pomoći da vaša jelka ove godine zablista i bude zvezda prazničnih večeri.
Step 1.
Fluffing the branches. If you have a faux tree this step is so important! Adjusting and fluffing the branches will make your tree look more natural and full, and also much more beautiful! Another tip: wear gloves because the branches can be harsh.
Korak 1.
Raspoređivanje grana. Ako imate veštačku jelku ovaj korak je jako važan. Razdvojite i rasporedite sve grane da jelka izgleda prirodnije i bogatije. Takođe će izgledati i mnogo lepše! Još jedan savet: nosite rukavice dok ovo radite jer grane umeju da budu oštre.
Step 2.
Put the lights on. If your tree is not pre-lit, now is the time to put your lights on the tree. Best way to do it is to wrap the light strand around branches, working from the end of the branch to the tip and back. When you reach to the end of the branch, start next branch. This way you`ll avoid having visible cords. Another great tip is to stick extension cord (with a lot of sockets) inside of your tree (somewhere in the middle). It will allow you to switch and distribute your lights better and ugly extension cord will be hidden!
Korak 2.
Stavite sijalice. Ako jelka nije bila osvetljena kada ste je kupili, sada je vreme da postavite sijalice. Najbolji način da se to uradi je da sijalice namotavate oko grana, polazeći od vrha grane i krećući se ka umutrašnjosti jelke. Kada stignete do kraja jedne grane, jednostavno pređite na sledeću. Na ovaj način ćete izbeći da vam ružni kablovi koji vise između grana bidu vidljivi. Unutar jelke (negde na polovini visine) provucite i zalepite lepljivom trakom za osnovu jelke produžni gajtan (sa što više utičnica). To će vam omogućiti da sijalice neprimetno uključite unutar jelke, da ih bolje rasporedite, a ružni produžni gajtan i svi ostali kablovi će biti sakriven od pogleda.
Step 3.
Create a show-stopping topper. You can put your favorite topper, like angel or star, but I like a show-stopping topper and make it myself every year. Start by making arrangement of picks, sprays, flowers or any other ornament you like, then add a big bow and there you go. For the better look I always makes two bows, one on each side of my topper. This way tree will look beautiful both front and back.
Korak 3.
Postavite vrh jelke. Za vrh možete koristiti klasičan vrh, zvezdu, anđela i sl., ali ja volim da napravim moj vrh sama svake godine. Prvo napravite lep aranžman od svetlucavih grančica, grančica sa bobicama, cvetova ili nekih ornamenata i sve završite velikom mašnom (kao one koje se kupuju za poklone). Za bolji utisak napravite dve velike mašne i spojite ih sa prednje i zadnje strane na aranžman da bi jelka lepo izgledala sa svih strana.
Step 4.
Add wired ribbon. Wrapping cascading strands of wired ribbon (I like to use two or three ribbons together) around the tree will draw the eye from the top to the bottom of your tree. Also, you can create number of small bows and put it throughout the tree to make it more beautiful and coordinated. If you have a faux tree, use branches to fix everything in place, or use floral wire for natural tree.
Korak 4.
Postavite ukrasne trake. Koristite trake sa ugrađenom žicom jer su one savitljive i možete im davati željeni oblik. Nekoliko ukrasnih traka spojite i zajedno ih obmotavajte kaskadno od vrha do kraja jelke. Ja volim da koristim dva ili tri struka različitih traka zajedno, ali to je stvar izbora. Takođe možete napraviti nekoliko ukrasnih mašni od istih traka i strateški ih postaviti po drvetu da bi sve izgledalo bolje koordinirano i lepše. Ako imate veštačku jelku, koristite grančice da traku fiksirate (jednostavno obmotajte - presavijte granu oko trake i ponovo je ispravite), a ako je prirodna korisite se uskim trakama ili cvećarskom žicom.
Step 5.
Add ornaments. My best tip for this step is to put ornaments inside of the tree first. Use cheap glitter or shiny ornaments. This step will fill all the gaps inside the tree and make it more three dimensional and interesting since your eye will travel inside and out of the tree.
Korak 5.
Postavite ukrase. Moj najbolji savet za ovaj korak je da postavite prvo ukrase unutar jelke, birajući jeftine kugle sa gliterom ili druge koje lepo reflektiju svetlost. Na ovaj način ćete popuniti sve eventulne praznine unutar jelke, a ona će izgledati trodimenzionalnije jer će oko posmatrača putovati od unutrašnjosti jelke ka spolja i obrnuto.
Step 6.
Arranging the ornaments. Use assortment of ornaments for one tree. Big ornaments for the bottom, medium for the middle and small for the top of the tree. Best tip for this step is to make triangles out of ornaments. After making first one, keep going up making new ones always using one angle of your previous triangle to start next one.
Korak 6.
Aranžiranje ukrasa. Birajte velike ukrase za dno, ukrase srednje veličine za centralni deo jelke i najmanje za vrh jelke. Trik za ujednačeno raspoređivanje ukrasa je da ih postavljate u obliku zamišljenog trougla. Nakon što ste postavili ukrase u obliku prvog trougla, nastavljajte trouglove jedan na drugi, uvek počinjući od jednog već postojećeg ugla i formirajte zamišljene trouglove sve do vrha jelke.
Step 7.
Showcase your favorite ornaments and add a element of surprise. After putting basic ornaments on the tree, now is the time to showcase your favorites. Trick to make it even more special is to add something unexpected like family photos in a small decorative frames, little lanterns with battery operated candles, toys, diy ornaments etc.
Korak 7.
Pokažite svoje omiljene ukrase i dodajte element iznenađenja. Nakon postavljanja bazičnih kugli, vreme je da pokažete svoje najlepše ukrase. Trik da ga učinite još više ličnim i posebnim je da koristite nešto neuobičajeno kao što su fotografije članova porodice u malim ramovina, mali fenjeri sa svećama na baterije, igračke, oranamente koje ste sami napravili itd.
Step 8.
Add picks and sprays. Fill the tree with sparkling picks and sprays, branches with faux ice crystals or snow, flowers, or just use natural branches (they will smell beautiful!) I love to use pinecones too. Paint the tips of pinecones white acrylic paint and sprinkle it with white and silver glitter to make them look snowy and beautiful.
Korak 8.
Popunite sve praznine veštačkim granama sa kristalima leda ili snega, svetlucavim grančicama, cvetovima ili prirodnim granama koje možete ubrati u dvorištu ili parku a ujedno će i mirisati predivno. Lep detalj koji ja koristim su i šišarke. Obojite ih akrilnom belom bojom po ivicama i pospite belim i srebrnim gliterom kako bi izgledale kao da je po njima pao sneg.
Step 9.
Finishing touches. Finish the Christmas tree with glass (or acrylic) icicles on the tips of the branches to create the perfect winter wonderland look of your tree.
Korak 9.
Dovršite kićenje jelke dodavanjem staklenih (ili akrilnih) ledenica na vrhove grana čime ćete dočarati savršen zimski izgled vaše jelke.
Step 10.
Tree skirt. Last step is to add three skirt to your tree. Be imaginative with this step. Of course, you can use traditional skirts, but also you can put burlap, faux fur or any other fabric for the skirt. Also, you can put your tree in the some kind of container (tin bucket, woven basket, outdoor decorative urn...), or make it more interesting by putting it on something interesting like sleds...
Korak 10.
Poslednji korak je da stavite suknjicu. Možete koristiti klasičnu kupovnu suknjicu ali možete koristiti i neki drugi materijal po vašem izboru kao što je juta, veštačko krzno ili neka druga dekorativna tkanina. Takođe možete jelku smestiti u neku zanimljivu posudu, kao što je limena kofa, pletena korpa, dekorativna urna ili je učiniti zanimljivijom tako što je nećete staviti na pod već na nešto zanimljivo - sanke na primer.
Now, turn the lights on, put your feet up, grab a hot drink and enjoy your perfect Christmas tree!!
Ostalo vam je samo da uključite lampice, podignite noge i uz topli napitak uživate u pogledu na vašu savršenu jelku.
Simple Touches to Make Your Home Look More Elegant
Recently, I was contacted by Modernize.com, place for home empowerment. They wanted to share with you their ideas and ways on how to turn your house into a dream home.
Their mission is to understands different ideas and finds the way to turn that ideas into reality, and their goal is to guide you through solutions and expert advice! They are specialized to help in many areas, such as solar, windows, heating &AC and roofing. Open for any ideas and suggestions, they also provide on line help, so you can ask and get your answers right away! Check them and find solutions!
Also, they wanted to share with you some simple ideas on how to make your home look more elegant.
Scanning through home improvement channels, dreaming of upgrading your kitchen without weeks of construction? We get it. Here at Modernize, we know updating your home may seem like a huge undertaking. But it doesn’t have to be! Simple touches can transform a space from simply liveable to classically elegant. Here are a few of our favorite solutions.
Fresh Paint Goes a Long Way
If you’ve been wanting to repaint for a while, indulge! Applying fresh paint will brighten up any space. Research states that color can affect our moods, and shades like slate gray and cool blue have calming effects. Shades of red stimulate conversation and bright colors can make you feel happier. That’s something to keep in mind if you don’t know where to start, but of course, go for the colors you love the most. This is your space, after all! You can even use eco-friendly paint with low VOCs to reduce your carbon footprint.
Build your color scheme with your paint hue as a base. Search for coordinating patterns and fabrics for upholstery and throw pillows, and add pops of accent colors through accessories.
Be sure to freshen up your baseboards and crown molding. If your space doesn’t have crown molding, consider installing this detail to up your elegance factor.
Let Your Light Shine
Natural light does a lot of good for our bodies, from providing vitamin D to boosting our moods. Utilize natural light by opening up windows and positioning seating near those happy rays of sunlight. Use eco-friendly double- or triple-pane windows that protect your furniture and skin from UV damage.
Artificial lighting can also boost the aesthetic and tone of a space. Interesting light fixtures can serve as focal points or conversation pieces. We love to browse through flea markets, thrift stores and antique shops for old-world-style light fixtures, or even modern treasures. Installing bright track lighting is another great solution. Light will reflect on your fresh paint, and you’ll be in a brighter, happier space.
Let Your Art Do the Work
A great way to make any space elegant is to display a series of sophisticated artwork. If you’re a collector, display your fine art with pride. However, we know that collecting can be expensive, so we suggest looking for art from vendor or craft fairs. You can even make your own abstract art and show it off to the world!
Complement modern art with fun, vibrant accessories, and classical art with simple, elegant accessories. The cohesive aesthetic will work wonders for the space’s style
Cut Down the Clutter
If you have a crowded space, it’s time to take control and organize the chaos. Reducing clutter in every space will turn the focus to the space’s aesthetic, rather than your kiddos’ toys strewn about.
When selecting furniture for your space, always opt for storage. Cabinets can house toys, household items, electronics and more, but on the outside they’ll look sophisticated and blend right into your style. No one will ever know what’s inside!
When choosing accessories and decorative trinkets, keep things simple to eliminate a crowded feeling. We love to use narrow vases with fresh flowers for end tables, and mix books with small accessories on bookshelves. Choose furniture that truly fits your space, so you don’t have to sidestep around it.
Elegance doesn’t always have to equal weeks of hard work and unexpected complications. Sometimes simple touches and upgrades do the most for your space—and your bank account!
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Rules Of Design
Also, they wanted to share with you some simple ideas on how to make your home look more elegant.
Scanning through home improvement channels, dreaming of upgrading your kitchen without weeks of construction? We get it. Here at Modernize, we know updating your home may seem like a huge undertaking. But it doesn’t have to be! Simple touches can transform a space from simply liveable to classically elegant. Here are a few of our favorite solutions.
Fresh Paint Goes a Long Way
If you’ve been wanting to repaint for a while, indulge! Applying fresh paint will brighten up any space. Research states that color can affect our moods, and shades like slate gray and cool blue have calming effects. Shades of red stimulate conversation and bright colors can make you feel happier. That’s something to keep in mind if you don’t know where to start, but of course, go for the colors you love the most. This is your space, after all! You can even use eco-friendly paint with low VOCs to reduce your carbon footprint.
Build your color scheme with your paint hue as a base. Search for coordinating patterns and fabrics for upholstery and throw pillows, and add pops of accent colors through accessories.
Be sure to freshen up your baseboards and crown molding. If your space doesn’t have crown molding, consider installing this detail to up your elegance factor.
Let Your Light Shine
Natural light does a lot of good for our bodies, from providing vitamin D to boosting our moods. Utilize natural light by opening up windows and positioning seating near those happy rays of sunlight. Use eco-friendly double- or triple-pane windows that protect your furniture and skin from UV damage.
Artificial lighting can also boost the aesthetic and tone of a space. Interesting light fixtures can serve as focal points or conversation pieces. We love to browse through flea markets, thrift stores and antique shops for old-world-style light fixtures, or even modern treasures. Installing bright track lighting is another great solution. Light will reflect on your fresh paint, and you’ll be in a brighter, happier space.
Let Your Art Do the Work
A great way to make any space elegant is to display a series of sophisticated artwork. If you’re a collector, display your fine art with pride. However, we know that collecting can be expensive, so we suggest looking for art from vendor or craft fairs. You can even make your own abstract art and show it off to the world!
Complement modern art with fun, vibrant accessories, and classical art with simple, elegant accessories. The cohesive aesthetic will work wonders for the space’s style
Cut Down the Clutter
If you have a crowded space, it’s time to take control and organize the chaos. Reducing clutter in every space will turn the focus to the space’s aesthetic, rather than your kiddos’ toys strewn about.
When selecting furniture for your space, always opt for storage. Cabinets can house toys, household items, electronics and more, but on the outside they’ll look sophisticated and blend right into your style. No one will ever know what’s inside!
When choosing accessories and decorative trinkets, keep things simple to eliminate a crowded feeling. We love to use narrow vases with fresh flowers for end tables, and mix books with small accessories on bookshelves. Choose furniture that truly fits your space, so you don’t have to sidestep around it.
Elegance doesn’t always have to equal weeks of hard work and unexpected complications. Sometimes simple touches and upgrades do the most for your space—and your bank account!
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Rules Of Design
For me, interior design is creative process that never ends. If I have to put in three rules, it will be:
Rule No 1: Shape and function
First important thing is the shape and size of the space. It`s because they are the deciding factor in the choice of furniture or appliances. Choosing the right pieces makes all the difference, because choosing the wrong pieces creates the impression of crowded and cluttered or empty, unfinished space. Another key element is function of the space. Every good design plan most certainly depends on fact who is going to live in it, and for what they are going to use it.
Rule No 2: Make it personal
If you want to turn living space into a really home, it`s going to need your personal touch. Your own selection of colors, patterns and artistic items can make all the difference. Because, it`s never enough to have good and functional furniture and appliances. They are only the starting point in a process of creating a home. Without that special, personal touch, it`s only a hotel room for me. No matter how much we all love luxury hotel suite, all the same we have that wonderful feeling when we get back home. That`s why my answer to the question have to be: artwork and collectibles. Of course, sometimes furniture also can act like art (and lately very often are), but for me artworks and collectibles are the focal point that makes house a home.
A good new piece of artwork may cause "attack of madness" and make me turn my whole house upside down in order to make it work in the space.
For example, this fabulous Andy Warhol`s poster La Grande Passion Poster. That piece blows my mind!! Such a bright, vibrant summery colors! As you all know, I recently styled my bar, so I think this poster would be a great complement above it. Also, it goes perfectly with summer colors I choose for my home and makes me think of delicious cocktails that we are going to make whole summer.
Rule No 3: Mix and mach
When I go back and think about my home, all the changes we have, I realize that my style can hardly be categorized as one particular style. Fine dose of eclecticism is really what works for me. The last few years I was mostly attracted to French country and Shabby chic, but also there was always a desire for a slightly different styles that include some modern and chic elements.
When I`m buying things for my home, I always chose things that means something to me and makes me feel good. To mix and mach everything you have is not that hard. The most important thing is that you like it and feel good and relaxed in the space. Of course, I always try to take care of rule No. 1 (I fail sometimes, but it`s ok). That`s the main reason why I chose to design my home. Using my creative mix of furniture, inspiring artwork, books and details, we got a happy space tailored just for us.
Nostalgic But Fresh - Midcentury Modern
When
Midcentury modern style reappeared in our homes after more than a four decades. It`s nostalgic but fresh style and it`s wildly popular in interior design this days.
Just as the name implies, this style appeared in the middle of the 20th century, and it was occupying our homes from the mid-1940`s to 1970`s. It`s uncomplicated, fresh aesthetic derived from a desire to take design into the modern era with a bold new lines.
Midcentury modern's emphasis on pared-down forms, contemporary patterns and natural materials creating a functional and chic style.
Centers of the Mid Century Modern aesthetic was in the United States, Britain, Japan, and Scandinavia. In the U.S., Herman Miller produced iconic chairs for Charles and Ray Eames, as well as the famous Marshmallow sofas for George Nelson. Knoll made interesting wire chairs for Harry Bertoia and cool, Tulip chairs for Eero Saarinen. But they were not the only one, there were so many more great designers, like Ernest Race, Isamu Noguchi, George Nakashima, Børge Mogensen, Arne Jacobsen etc.
Why:
But, the real question about Midcentury modern is why is so popular this days? Well, we all know since the dawn of humancivilization we have looked to the past for inspiration. Nostalgia also plays a big role in how we choose things to surround ourselves with. And we must admit, a lot of our preference for a certain style comes from our subconscious. These hidden memories of the happy childhood keep the past alive in the present, evoke warm feelings and provide us a sense of security in the modern era when life is filled with so much hard work, modern technology and a little free time for our family and friends. After all, it`s only natural we all want more of that good feelings in our present.
So, if you are middle-aged (like me) and you miss just a little bit your childhood home, maybe you`ll like it and want to see it again in your home.
But, even for those who can't recall it from the past, the mid century modern design has great value, because minimalist sensibility and style is in focus again. Younger generation appreciate the simplicity and beauty of this design because it`s fresh, uncomplicated and it looks great with any other style.
Where:
There are countless stores and websites devoted to Midcentury modern tastes. One of them is Chairish, place where design lovers buy and sell. So, If you are looking for some great pieces of furniture, lighting, decor, accessories and other things for you or your home, you can find them here. Few days ago, sweet Holly, Community Manager at Chairish, email me. She told me how people in Chairish likes my blog, admire my design taste and style and thinks I`m a perfect fit to take on their exclusive Mix n Match Style Challenge? She asked me am I up for the challenge? Of course I`m up for the challenge!! So, I put together some idea boards using some of pieces form Chairish and mix and match it with other styles. Hope you like it!
Tips:
For the end of story, few small tips. Easy way to add Midcentury modern style to your home without breaking the bank is to combine it with style you already have in your home. It will make it fresh, crisp and modern, and you`ll feel as you have a brand new home. As always, selecting right colors is always the first step to planning your interior, since it leads to your furniture and decor selection. Speaking of color palette, Midcentury modern tend to combine darker neutral tones with saturated accent colors. Also, it`s very important to find right Midcentury patterns when picking the rug and fabrics for your curtains, cushions and upholstery, so chose asymmetrical, abstract patterns. When you are picking lamps and table lamps, chose either very straight, geometric lines or round, curved contour, mostly made of finished metal. And finally, don’t be afraid to break the rules and be creative. Mix and match and create something that pleases your eye. After all, you are going to live in that space.
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Glitz, Glamour and Gorgeous - Hollywood style
Yes, I have a little crush! The over-the-top Hollywood style is caught my eye lately and I must admit, I can`t stop thinking about it!!
Great thing is, it is not just for the rich and famous; a modern version is surging in popularity, fueled by many designers and bloggers. Not everyone can afford original, expensive pieces, but elements of Hollywood Regency style are within reach for even the most budget-minded home decorator.
Going Hollywood Regency is all about the details like wonderful fabrics, velvet drapes, silk lampshades, chandeliers with crystals, sculpted carpets.
It`s meant to be an eclectic mix of styles. Use classic furniture that never goes out of style, add glamorous details and there you have it.
U zadnje vreme mi je zapao za oko stari-novi Holivud stil i moram da priznam da mi se stalno vrzma po glavi.
Sjajna stvar kod tog stila je što, iako tako deluje, on nije dostupan samo slavnima i bogatima; moderna verzija sve više dobija na popularnosti, kako od dizajnera tako i od blogera mladje generacije.
Jasno je da ne mogu svi da kupuju skupe i originalne komade nameštaja sa potpisom čuvenih dizajnera, ali elementi ovog stila su dostupni čak i onima koji uvek paze na svoj budžet.
Realizacija ovog stila je moguća i ostvariva jer se bazira na detaljima, kao što su plišani draperi, svileni abažuri, kristalni lusteri, kvalitetni tepisi. Eklektika je ključna reč u ovom miksu. Upotrebom klasičnih komada nameštaja, koji nikada ne izlaze iz mode i dodavanjem glamuroznih detalja postiže se pravi efekat.
And it`s back big time because it looks luxurious and glamorous, you can create an individual look because it allows you to mix and create your own living space. This style is perfect for a home decoration and a home obsessed bloggers (like me :D), because it give you the opportunity to be able to mix vintage, borderline-tacky pieces, add some glitz and glam and have them live in harmony.
And I think is`s great for me, cause it can be a real reflection of my personality, because it allows both details and color, but still appears like purified and clear style.
Upravo zato se i vraća u velikom stilu jer deluje luksuzno i glamurozno, dozvoljava eklektiku i omogućava da se u prostoru ostavi lični pečat. I zato je savršen za one koji žele da dizajniraju sopstveni prostor i one koji su opsednuti svojim prostorom (kao ja npr. :D) jer pruža mogućnost da starinski vintidž i novi glamurozni komadi žive u savršenoj harmoniji.
Eto, zato mi se dopao ovaj stil, jer pruža mogućnost da se izrazimo u svom prostoru, dozvoljava živahne detalje, boje i malo glamura, a ipak ostaje pročišćen i sveden.
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Inspiration in white and turquoise
Living room is the place where family and friends gathers.
I love neutral colors with a touch of blue in her best shade like turquoise, aqua, or mint green.
To get a better picture of what you want to accomplish in your living room, create the inspirational board of furniture, details, colors... It is the "secret" of all designers and easiest way to find what you need when you start to purchase things for your home.
One of the most important things you should pay attention to the arrangement of furniture in the room.
Dnevna soba je mesto na kome se okuplja porodica i prijatelji.
Ja volim neutralne boje uz dodatak plave u njenim najboljim nijansama kao što je tirkizna, akva ili mint zelena.
Da biste stekli što bolju sliku onoga što želite da postignete u svojoj dnevnoj sobi, kreirajte "tablu za inspiraciju" na kojoj se nalazi nameštaj, detalji, boje...
To je tajna svih dizajnera i način da najlakše pronađete sve ono što vam je potrebno kada jednom krenete u kupovinu za svoj dom.
Jedna od najvažnijih stvari na koju treba obratiti pažnju je raspored nameštaja u sobi. Danielle je podelila odličan post o besplatnom programu "Floorplanner" koji možete naći ovde i uz pomoć koga možete na bezbroj načina menjati raspored u prostoru dok ne pronađete idealno rešenje.
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Entryway design inspiration
The entrance to each home is what you first see and you judge the rest of the space by his appearance. When we ask ourselves how our entryway should look like, we must decide whether we want it to be elegant and creates the impression of a sleek space with a few carefully chosen and combined pieces of furniture and details, or we want warm welcoming space with creative clutter and feeling of busy family life.
The elegant rooms provide a good aesthetic image of us, but if you only have one entry, you definitely have to think about its practical side.
The best solution is a combination of both requirements, an aesthetic and practical, and this can be achieved with custom-made closets for your space in which will be hidden all your jackets, bags, hats and others things. Furthermore certainly provide wardrobe for the shoes and a large mirror.
As halls are mostly dark spaces, you should pay special attention to lighting, to avoid impression of dark, cramped space.
When you are choosing the material and color for your hall, make sure that the colors of the rest of the house appeared in the hall, so you can have the impression of unity and integrity of space.
And, always try to be original so the first image of your home speaks in the right way about you and your family.
Here are a few inspirational suggestions.
Ulaz u svaki dom je ono što prvo vidimo i po čemu sudimo o ostatku prostora. Prilikom odabira dizajna pitanje koje sebi treba da postavimo je da li želimo da ulaz bude elegantan i stvori utisak uglađenog prostora sa nekoliko pažljivo odabranih i kombinovanih komada nameštaja i detalja ili smo više za toplu dobrodošlicu u kojoj dominira kreativni nered i utisak da se tu živi punim plućima.
Elegantni prostori daju dobru estetsku sliku o nama, ali ako imate samo jedan ulaz, svakako morate misliti i na njegovu praktičnu stranu.
Najbolje rešenje je kombinacija oba zahteva, estetskog i praktičnog, a ovo se može postići ugradnim plakarima izrađenim po meri vašeg prostora u kojima će biti sklonjene od neželjenih pogleda sve vaše jakne, torbe, kape i dr. Uz ovo svakako obezbedite cipelar za obuću i veliko ogledalo. Holovi su uglavnom mračni i zato treba posebnu pažnju posvetiti osvetljenju, kako bi se izbegaao utisak mračnog, skučenog prostora.
Kada birate materijale i boje za vaš hol pobrinite se da se boje iz ostatka doma pojavljuju i u holu, kako bi se stekao utisak jednistva i celovitosti prostora.
I uvek se trudite da budete originalni i da prva slika o vašem domu govori na pravi način o vama i vašoj porodici.
Evo nekoliko inspirativnig predloga.
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So many ideas and possibilities ... How can I opt just for one.
And all those wonderful details...
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SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR CANCER
Star Sign-Inspired Furniture & Accents
If your zodiac sign is cancer and you want to make your home charming, beautiful place to enjoy and relax, you can purchase furniture designed just for your type of personality.Ako je vaš horoskopski znak RAK, a želite da od svog doma načinitešarmantno i prelepo mesto za uživanje i opuštanje, možete kupiti nameštaj dizajniran za vaš tip ličnosti.
Nostalgic, sensitive, nurturing, intuitive. A natural homemaker, Cancer is lured by the past and the pull of the tide. Step over her threshold to find an inviting haven of coastal charm and retro appeal, showcasing moon-hued lamps aside vintage-style chaises, painterly pillows against soft teal sofas, sea life quilts on nail-button beds, and wavy cocktail tables with a wealth of silvery crab décor.
Nostalgična, osetljiva, sklona da čuva i neguje, intuitivna. Prirodna domaćica, ženu Rak privlače prošla vremena i pod uticajem je plime. Čim pređete njen prag naći ćete privlačno utočište sa primorskim retro šarmom u kome se mogu naći lampe boje mesečine na komodama u vintidž stilu, meki jastuci na sofama, jorgani sa morskim simbolima na krevetima i koktel stočići sa srebrnim dekorom u obliku rakova.
I am sure that every cancer can find something that suits his nature in the sea tones and natural materials. Leave a comment and tell me what you liked most. :)
Sasvim sam sigurna da će svaka Račica pronaći nešto što odgovara njegovoj prirodi u prelepim tonovima mora, peska i u prirodnim materijalima.
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Fabulously French
Ukoliko ovih dana razmišljate (kao ja) o remodeliranju svoje kuhinje, svakako jedno od najvažnijih pitanja koje se postavlja je pitanje stila. Izbor stilova je zaista veliki i zavisi kako od potreba koje kuhinja mora da zadovolji, tako i od kompletnog stila stana.
Kako sam ja opsednuta ovim pitanjem od kada je počelo renoviranje u mom stanu, to sam istraživala ideje i trendove kuhinja poslednjih nedelja. Iako se još uvek nisam definitivno odlučila za stil koji ću izabrati, ipak bih izdvojila jedan koji zaslužuje da bude tema za sebe... njeno veličanstvo French Country Style :)))
Dakle, kao što svi znamo kuhinja je srce i duša doma i mora biti podjednako lepa i udobna. Ovaj stil je nadasve šarmantan, pomalo romantičan i apsolutni hit u svetu trenutno! Zato ukoliko sada radite renoviranje svoje kuhinje i razmišljate o stilu, evo nekoliko divnih ideja i primera francuskog šika!!
Ono što je takođe važno reći je da ovakvu ili sličnu kuhinju možete stvoriti po principu "uradi sam"- DIY tako što ćete svoju staru kuhinju ( a posebno ako je klasična i demode braon i sl.) prefarbati akrilnim bojama na vodenoj bazi (belom, golubije sivom, tirkizno plavom i sl.), patinirati i dodati nove ručice odgovarajućeg stila ... Sve to ne mora mnogo da košta, a rezultat može biti zaista fantastičan.
Jednu sličnu transpofmaciju kuhinje možete videti na: ovde. Fenomenalno, zar ne!!!
Treba napomenuti da se u ovaknim kuhinjama, posle bojenja, često vrši postupak patiniranja kojim se dobija utisak starog, antiknog nameštaja. Čitav postupak nije toliko komplikovan i dosta detaljnih objašnjenja je moguće naći na brojnim blogovima koji se bave ovom temom. Posle postupka patiniranja, kuhinja izgleda gotovo potpuno autentično, pa ako vam je to cilj i želite da pokušate, prenosim vam kratak tekst o ovoj tehnici:
" Patina je namenjena za senčenje nameštaja i drvene galanterije isključivo u enterijeru. Ima više vrsta patine: na bazi vode, pationoil, sintetičke patine. Premazuju se: nitro, poliuretanima i akrilnim lakovima. Razređuju se acetonom ili alkoholom. Potrošnja je 40-80 gr/m2, dizne 1,2 - 1,6. Patina se nanosi na ošmirglanu podlogu, posle kratkog sušenja šmirgla se čeličnom vunom ili skoč brajtom tako da ostane u porama drveta. Od načina šmirglanja zavisi krajnji efekat koji se postiže. Uglavnom se koristi za postizanje antičkog izgleda nameštaja ali se može primeniti i kao klasični bajc direktno na drvo. Kada se koristi sa alkoholom lakše se brusi ali je slabija adhezija, a kada se koristi sa acetnom adhezija je odlična ali se teže brusi. Patina je podložna sedimentaciji, nanosi se četkom ili špricanjem. Potrebno je da se dobro osuši pre nanošenja laka, ne sme se skladištiti na temperaturi nižoj od 15*C. Treba je nanositi u tankom sloju, pošto veća količina patine može uzrokovati lošiju adheziju završnog laka. Ima ih u različitim bojama: crna, žuta, crvena, bela, braon, zlatno žuta..."
Uz ovakve kuhinje treba izabrati i odgovarajuću sudoperu, a moj lični favorit je nešto ovako...
Jednom kada ste postigli bazični izgled francuskog stila u vašoj kuhinji, dodajte detalje i sitnice koji će udahnuti život novim kuhinjskim ormarićima. Ideja ima napretek, ja ću ovde pomenuti samo neke.
Postojeće kabinete možete ukrasiti ukrasnim drvenim lajsnama koje ćete dodati na vrh gornjih kuhinjskih ormarića ili na neko drugo mesto po sopstvenom izboru. Pored toga, uvek možete iskoristiti takve ukrasne detalje kao nosače za police.
Neka od kuhinjskih vrata možete ukrasiti tipičnim francuskim natpisima, a tehnika je dosta jednostavna. Potrebno je da na papiru, odabranim odgovarajućim fontom odštampate željeni natpis. Potom poleđinu papira pređite kredom u boji i papir prikačite uz pomoć selotejpa na željeno mesto na vratancima. Olovkom prelazite preko natpisa kako bi se slova otisnula na vratima. kada ste to završili, slova obradite veoma finim flomasterima (možete kombinovati boje) a potom ceo postupak završite slojem laka radi učvršćivanja za podlogu. Na ovaj sloj možete primeniti i tehniku krekovanja (pucanja površine) i time dobiti još bolji, rustičniji efekat. Na kraju, na jedna ili više vrata možete ušrafiti staru kukicu za kačenje kuhinjskih ubrusa i drugih sitnica radi postizanja još boljeg efekta!!
Ukoliko vam je sve ovo previše komplikovano, dovoljno je da odštampani tekst uramite i postavite na slobodne površine u kuhinji... :)) A evo i kako to može da izgleda...
Na kraju dodajte odgovarajuće posuđe i escajg koje ćete izložiti u otvorenim i zastakljenim kabinetima, na policama, pultu i sl. Uz sve to, tu je i nezaobilazni simbol francuskog duha, petao :)
Ne zaboravite ni na svoje prozore. Ukrasite ih cvetnim sandučićima i dajte vašoj kuhinji dodatno lep pogled i spolja i iznutra :)
Kada ste završili posao i zadovoljno uzdahnuli, preostaje vam samo uživate u odabranim jelima i čaši dobrog francuskog vina.... :)
Ukoliko vam se ovaj stil dopadne, dozvolite sebi da se "proširi" i na druge delove vašeg stana. Uz pomoć istih tehnika i ostatak nameštaja može odisati francuskim šikom koji je bezvremen i uvek u trendu!!
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