Interior design trends come and go like the seasons, but there are standouts that accompany the new year. Below you’ll find five trends to pay attention to in 2019 and notice interior designers in Malibu using in their designs. 1. Painted Ceilings One of the first things you’ll notice in 2019 Santa Monica interior design is painted ceilings. You can use a bold color or wallpaper as an accent, or even carry your base color up to the ceiling. This is considered the fifth wall of your home. 2. Bold Colors In 2019, bold colors will continue to make a strong appearance. This is usually ... read more
Archives for February 2019
Making sure your car stops safely as well as starts
When you first learn to drive there's a certain thrill when you put your foot down on the accelerator for the first time. Knowing that you are responsible for making that vehicle move. For starting a journey in it. There's something you learn pretty soon after that though. Making the vehicle stop again. Yet we don't seem to talk about using the brakes quite as much as I think we ought to. Yes, driving is all about going forwards. Getting from A to B. But at the same time you want to be able to stop safely when you get to where you are going, and you also need to be able to drive safely ... read more
The Pack Mentality – A Guide To Speeding Up The Moving Process
Relocating your home, for any reason, can be an enormous hassle that takes a great deal of thought and planning. It can be difficult to keep a mental checklist of what needs to be done both in the runup to the move and on moving day itself. Fortunately, there is help in the form of removalists from Melbourne to Perth and everywhere in between, who can assist you with the process of relocation. Before calling in the professionals, however, it is good to know how to speed up the moving process. There are several simple tips and tricks which can save significant amounts of time and stress, ... read more
This Year’s Interior Trend
Many of you may be shocked to discover that the wicker is resurfacing as one of the most popular interior trends for 2019. The material has been around for thousands and thousands of years. Therefore, many would be forgiven for thinking that its popularity has run its course. Nonetheless, it is quite the opposite, as the wicker sofa is a furniture piece that is set to become more popular than ever before. https://pixabay.com/illustrations/loungers-pillows-seat-relaxing-3913760/ There are several reasons why this is the case. Yet, the main one seems to be because history spanning ... read more
Getting the finances in place to start afresh
The last two years have seen the most enormous changes in my personal life. In that time I have left my then husband, got divorced, sold a house, rented a flat, bought a house, got married, and had a baby! At the start of these two year I would never have imagined quite what was going to happen, but as I took that first, very scary, step, I knew that I had to make a change. For my benefit, and also for my kids. I also knew, that as well as all the emotional upheaval in my life there was going to be so many practical changes too. Finding somewhere new to live was probably the most ... read more
What Makes A Great Birthday Party?
A great birthday party is something we all define in our own way. Maybe when you were 6 or 7 it was jelly and icecream and all your friends around to share it with. Maybe as a teenager it was a trip to a theme park, with some fast food afterwards. But now, as an adult, you’re a bit lost for party ideas. You’ve got a birthday in the family coming up soon, and you’re out of ideas on how to handle it; maybe you don’t even know what you like out of a party these days, so you have no clue on where to start either! So let’s try and make this party ordeal a little easier on you, and think about ... read more
The Importance of Buying the Right Tyres for Your Car Model
You might not realise it but the type of tyres you choose for your car should always be appropriate for the particular model you drive. It is something that all of us need to take into account but it is especially so for mums and grandparents who will be transporting little ones in their car with them. Properly fitting tyres which are optimised for your exact model of car will help you to maintain better traction, stop more rapidly and avoid spinning out of control if you need to swerve at late notice. In short, correct tyres keep you and your occupants safe when you are out on the road. What ... read more
5 Great Ideas To Make Your Money Go Further
Ah, money, money, money. As Abba used to sing, all the things I could do if I had a little money. It’s a rich man’s world. The truth is that you can make your capital go further without embarking on the impossible quest for a rich man – who, if you are to go by Abba’s standards, is hard to find. However, it’s a common mistake to assume that you need more to do more. In reality, while you might want to improve your overall wealth, it’s not mandatory to utilise your savings productively. For many, the idea of making your money go further implies thrifty and budget-savvy approaches in ... read more
Secret Garden: Creating A Playful Outside Space In Time For Spring
Okay, so it’s still pretty (very) chilly out there, and the last thing you might be thinking about is getting outside to enjoy your garden space. However, spring is on the way (yes, really), and, just like every year, the warmer temperatures will seem to pop-up out of nowhere and put smiles on everyone’s face. And, it’s in those blissful weeks and months of sunshine, that you’ll want to be outside with those you love the most, listening to birds, and soaking-up some much needed vitamin D. Therefore, it’s always a great time to be thinking about how you can make your garden as magical as ... read more
Strange Sounds In Your Home Solved
Image Source. Licensed under Creative Commons. Are you being woken up by things that go bump in the night? Don’t worry – your home may not necessarily be haunted. Many strange sounds can be logically explained and may be signs of problems in your home that have until now gone undetected. Banging Banging noises are some of the most alarming. If the banging is coming from within the walls, check whether it’s linked to times when people are using running water – it’s possible that the mysterious sound could be ‘water hammer’. This is the most obvious explanation and occurs when water ... read more