An intereristing overview of how colours work together presented by apartment therapy.
Must-Know Painting Tips
Better Homes and Gardens has some good painting tips.
Spend More for Quality Paint
The accrued costs of frequent repainting cancel the “savings” you enjoy by buying the cheap stuff. Good-quality paints cost more because they have a higher percentage of titanium dioxide, which determines covering ability, and other additives that increase durability. The heavier bodies of high-end paints help them go on smoother, splatter less, and resist fading.
Time Capsule
This post on gizmodo.com is quite funny. A 96-year old Toronto woman hasnt redecorated since the 60s.
To my techie followers a question: I wrote the post in my WordPress blog then changed the picture and corrected a typo. Then from my blog I tried to share to facebook it still had the old picture and the typo. Even from our tech support’s computer using her Facebook when she tried to share the post which looked ok from my site the old photo and typo appeared! Can anyone explain that?
Veranda – The Archives Rooms with Unexpected Colour
This post from Veranda features 18 rooms with saturated colour. Seems to me some are more brilliant than others.
Houzz Announces 3-D Furniture Printing: NOT! April Fools’!
Houzz.com announces 3D furniture printing. Now you can print any iconic chair and save thousands of dollars.
Bel Ami
I stumbled on this collection of pictures from the movie “Bel Ami” earlier this week. The photos of Madeleine Forestier’s apartment and the comparison to the real house which was the backdrop were enough to make me want to see the movie. And so last night I did! It’s quite the vicious story – if you like the pics get the movie and watch it muted it will be beautiful and less upsetting.
What to Know Before You Buy a Sectional
A sofa can be a big investment. A sectional potentially more. Before you make your selection consider all factors.
Upstairs, downstairs
Before the BBC had Dowton Abbey there was Rideau Hall.
