Dedicate some space to a meditation corner to create a destination for daily practice that is tranquil and stylish. Brophy Interiors decorated this modern meditation space with floor pillows, organic wood furniture, and a potted plant.
This sophisticated-sounding word describes the pieces that you cut out and use to form a design by sewing them onto a foundation fabric.
In fact, the practice goes all the way back to ancient times. Even though it’s an old art, it’s never become obsolete. People of all ages enjoy this creative and functional hobby.
Not only do they add “pop” to a room but they can really help set the overall tone of a space as well—so it’s important that the designer have an eye for color harmony among other things.
Using a satin pillowcase limits tugging and creasing of your skin, resulting in less irritation when you wake up. Have you ever had a really good sleep but noticed your pillow has indented a pattern into your skin at the same time? Yep, that doesn’t happen with a satin pillowcase!
Antique wall clocks with Roman numeral options return us to an era that adds a more classic emphasis to your room. Finding the perfect smaller clock on eBay, which you would have trouble finding at a local store, adds a dash of history and becomes a refined accessory to your space.
Make a compact kitchen more functional with a small kitchen island. Becca Interiors painted this one sage green and added wheels for added functionality.
Reception staff were friendly and helpful. The bar was well-stocked with local produce (this is Burgundy country but they also stocked an excellent locally brewed beer).
A simple Windsor chair adds elegance thanks to its minimal silhouette and readily mixes with other design styles, while antique wardrobes, antique dressers, platform beds or a bed frames bring timeless style back into your bedroom. Vintage furniture and antiques can be dotted throughout your home to add a real sense of timelessness to your interior.
If there’s one thing that makes textile design stand out from other forms of art, here it’s its multiple elements. Each element can be manipulated to create stunning works of art.
Originally, human beings harvested wild silk to make rudimentary fabrics. While worms spin silk in the wild in parts of China, India, and Europe, wild silk is never available in large enough quantities to satisfy the needs of full-blown textile production.
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When urban monuments and museums begin to exhaust, throw yourself into green Burgundy in its serene Parc Naturel Régional du Morvan. Brimming with flora, fauna and fantastic wildlife, this nature park is the place to take your foot off the pedal and slow right down in woodlands, lakes, farmland and frolicking hills.
Some animal rights activists protest this practice; they contend that it’s possible to harvest silk without killing silkworms, but not much credence is given to this position.