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Aujourd'hui j'aime cet appartement à Stockholm, en vente <a href="http://www.fantasticfrank.se/visa-bostad-hemnet.php?obj=OBJ17365_1206896124" target="_blank">ici</a>.<br /><br /><i>Today I'm loving this flat in Stockholm, for sale <a href="http://www.fantasticfrank.se/visa-bostad-hemnet.php?obj=OBJ17365_1206896124" target="_blank">here</a>.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3n3UdyCbbUlyX-nBvRE5AKK1BpyRXIxDEDC8IRt-JbaAC5NkImbwzY18nY9768Yozjzn3dROHe_DtGzXmFLcf4uzqEX7coOcLGco6jNm6T27eihyphenhyphenX3OIAnCt9oo_hyphenhyphen914lvhIC45DwSQ/s1600/SFD02AA97C5957344CE830C69E06CB02ABD_848x.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3n3UdyCbbUlyX-nBvRE5AKK1BpyRXIxDEDC8IRt-JbaAC5NkImbwzY18nY9768Yozjzn3dROHe_DtGzXmFLcf4uzqEX7coOcLGco6jNm6T27eihyphenhyphenX3OIAnCt9oo_hyphenhyphen914lvhIC45DwSQ/s640/SFD02AA97C5957344CE830C69E06CB02ABD_848x.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Aujourd'hui j'aime cet appartement à Stockholm, en vente ici.Today I'm loving this flat in Stockholm, for sale here.Source Fantastic Frank…

31Jul2012

white fig tree

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfVZZICxlPycOM7yA0FihHKzQ-14ITmq8m7Xr5iLREtAceT7YYIFA9DIae21JK__5jFWOXR-BCCUihmiBw97rX0zuUlBBDDyrFHpBb8J9Ot5pC0Bu_qJ955KqGgfWm_0nc6Amapuy0qEc/s1600/017.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="cssfloat: left; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqfVZZICxlPycOM7yA0FihHKzQ-14ITmq8m7Xr5iLREtAceT7YYIFA9DIae21JK__5jFWOXR-BCCUihmiBw97rX0zuUlBBDDyrFHpBb8J9Ot5pC0Bu_qJ955KqGgfWm_0nc6Amapuy0qEc/s1600/017.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbVFb-v5AlqnygB6fewRlbZfB_eP6iU4LBu8eNq6g5s5ZEY4BGmAqe1ryYf4bLkQJt_81nJmhR0cNxLI4ScS_Mqm91pRQks6kARYWWfg8RRTGHn4pnTQVtCPc5wBLbKYC58Ym8oAEqRFy/s1600/032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidbVFb-v5AlqnygB6fewRlbZfB_eP6iU4LBu8eNq6g5s5ZEY4BGmAqe1ryYf4bLkQJt_81nJmhR0cNxLI4ScS_Mqm91pRQks6kARYWWfg8RRTGHn4pnTQVtCPc5wBLbKYC58Ym8oAEqRFy/s1600/032.jpg" /></a></div><br />I <em>love</em> the look of <a href="http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/fiddle-leaf-fig-108599" target="_blank">Fiddle Leaf Fig trees</a>. I've been craving some greenery in our home and had my mind set on a fig tree. A few weeks ago I found an assortment of large Fig Trees at <a href="http://www.sheridannurseries.com/" target="_blank">Sheridan Nurseries</a>,  With great excitement I purchased one (it was quite pricey) and had it loaded into the car and my Mom and I drove away. I kept turning around to look at it where the tree lay in the back seat - It was gorgeous. It was also <em>huge</em>. Within us driving a few blocks, reality started to sink in about how big the tree really was.  With great disappointment and embarrassment at my inability to judge size, I realized we had to turn the car back around and return it. There was no way it was going to fit in my house. <br /><br />Last week I was walking by my local flower shop and I spotted a small little potted tree that had a handwritten sign: "<em>White</em> Fig Tree, $10". I walked back later that night and bought him and carried him home. He's perfect. :) Although the leaves are a little different (not as rubbery as the Fiddle Leaf Fig) it still gives me the look I wanted, was easier on the pocket book and small enough for our house. Success! Let's see if I can keep him alive.

white fig tree

I love the look of Fiddle Leaf Fig trees. I've been craving some greenery in our home and had my mind set on a fig tree. A few weeks ago I found an assortment of large Fig Trees at Sheridan Nurseries, With great excitement I purchased one (it was quite pricey) and had it loaded into the car and my …

30Jul2012

A Simple Way to Get Feedback from People Who Tour Your Home

<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/homestaging/tidyhouse3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="392" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/homestaging/tidyhouse3.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Do you know what people really think  of your home? <br />Here's how to get inside buyers' minds.</span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="MsoNormal">Hey, homesellers. Are you sick of people coming to look at your house and then never hearing from them again?<br /><br /><b><span style="font-size: large;">Do you wonder </span></b>why they didn't make an offer? Do you question what they liked? Do you want to know what bothered them? What they thought of the price? The neighborhood? The floor plan? Your decor?<br /><br />Whenever I have a house for sale, I want feedback. It’s never too late to tweak the staging, add a simple upgrade, get rid of a minor problem, or …dare I say it… lower the price.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Even when <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2010/09/how-to-help-your-realtor-sell-your-home.html">working with a realtor</a>and doing all the right homework (like reading <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/p/ebook_02.html">my eBooks</a>), without feedback, you’re guessing how the market sees your home. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Not everyone who views your home will tell his realtor what he really thought about your home. If a client acts disinterested, a good realtor will probe for reasons, because a good realtor wants to know what’s important to a client. </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">But some people feel bad saying negative things, or they may not understand fully what made them react to your home the way they did. So, not all feedback is helpful or complete.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">If a potential home buyer says</span></b>, “The house is nice, <span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>but </b></i>…”</span><br /><ul><li>But they don’t like the carpeting. </li><li>But kitchen is too small. </li><li>But the appliances have to go. </li><li>But they’re not crazy about the neighborhood. </li></ul>What they are really saying is the house is overpriced.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">These comments mean they are seeing bigger kitchens, or better flooring, or newer appliances, or nicer neighborhoods for the same price. Without choosing the exact phrasing, they are saying that they know they can get more for their money. <br /><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/homestaging/1-P1010129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="424" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/homestaging/1-P1010129.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Buyers typically look at similar homes in similar neighborhoods, at a similar price point.<br />This means you need to know your competition to arrive at a fair asking price.  </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">It’s all about perceived value. </span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">Staging is one way to increase the perceived value of your home. Another way is pricing it correctly. Getting feedback will help you in both cases.</div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal">If you're going to <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/2011/08/how-not-to-hire-realtor.html">hire a realtor</a>, she'll help you set your asking price. There are objective methods to arrive at fair market value, but fair market value also depends on how the market responds to your home. That's where feedback comes in handy.<br /><br />Here is how one realtor makes it easy to tune into what home buyers are saying about a listing. She simply sends this questionnaire out to every realtor who shows the property. She asks them to email or query the client, and get quick answers to these multiple choice questions.   </div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size: large;">How would you rate the home's curb appeal?</span></b><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li>Excellent</li><li>Good</li><li>Fair</li><li>Poor</li></ul><o:p></o:p><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/homestaging/1-P1010030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/homestaging/1-P1010030.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">Some homes have curb appeal on two sides. This home for sale in Florida on the <br />Intracoastal Waterway needs to look good from front and back. </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">How did the home's interior look?</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li>Very comfortable and stylish</li><li>Clean and organized</li><li>Average</li><li>Needs improvement </li></ul><b><span style="font-size: large;">Are there parts of the home that need improving or updating?</span></b><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li>No improvements needed</li><li>Some exterior improvements needed</li><li>Some interior improvements needed</li><li>Appliances need updating or upgrading</li></ul><o:p></o:p><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/homestaging/DSC00002-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="484" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/homestaging/DSC00002-1.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">A home in a subdivision is bound to be compared to the other homes in the same <br />(and nearby) subdivisions. A seller needs to match or beat these competing homes  </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><b><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></b><b><span style="font-size: large;">How is the home priced compared to other homes?</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li>Price is very appealing</li><li>Price seems fair</li><li>Home is somewhat overpriced</li><li>Home is substantially overpriced</li></ul><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/homestaging/1-P1010009.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="340" src="http://i951.photobucket.com/albums/ad351/2painters/homestaging/1-P1010009.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">A charming entrance is the beginning of what could become a purchase offer. <br />Knowing how buyers respond to your home can help you fine tune your property. </span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><b style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-size: large;">Are you considering making an offer on this home?</span></b><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"></div><ul><li>Undecided</li><li>No</li><li>Yes</li></ul><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal"><o:p><b><span style="font-size: large;">Get the facts! </span></b></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal">It takes less than a minute to get answers to these questions. I encourage you to share this idea with your realtor, so you’ll be on your way to knowing what’s good about your property and what might need some attention. <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Fix your home to get the best grades possible from potential buyers. </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Start by downloading my $5 <a href="http://diyhomestagingtips.blogspot.com/p/ebooks.html" target="_blank">eBook</a>, </b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><i>DIY Home Staging Tips to Sell Your Home Fast and for Top Dollar.</i></b></div></div><div class="MsoNormal"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

A Simple Way to Get Feedback from People Who Tour Your Home

Do you know what people really think of your home? Here's how to get inside buyers' minds.Hey, homesellers. Are you sick of people coming to look at your house and then never hearing from them again?Do you wonder why they didn't make an offer? Do you question what they liked? Do you want to know wh…

30Jul2012

too pretty to eat. but we ate it anyways.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXvnJ2Qe7_aBgGqoZsuK92PPjPlzO0T8AYYUQWC3aL76O0UKn92AUBkDIt_5I8LgiDeOrD7QXKNwBtODrdITQu5kQHqFp92mzOSiQFZtKvrPYfsRfpFYpHr-vAXj-fkqkZXbszwSUOC1r/s1600/Untitled-5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" sda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirXvnJ2Qe7_aBgGqoZsuK92PPjPlzO0T8AYYUQWC3aL76O0UKn92AUBkDIt_5I8LgiDeOrD7QXKNwBtODrdITQu5kQHqFp92mzOSiQFZtKvrPYfsRfpFYpHr-vAXj-fkqkZXbszwSUOC1r/s1600/Untitled-5.jpg" /></a></div>We had a little celebration tonight at my Mom's, one that required a cake. I purchased this cake from <a href="http://www.kneadbakery.com/" target="_blank">Knead Bakery</a> that is in our neighbourhood. This is your classic neighbourhood bakery - Small, and tucked off the main road, it has the most delicious breads and sweets. The cake was so gorgeous that I felt as though it was worthy of its own post. I have yet to see a cake ever decorated like this before. Even if you can't visit the bakery - you may find this photo as inspiration for your own cake decorating adventures. xo Lindsay

too pretty to eat. but we ate it anyways.

We had a little celebration tonight at my Mom's, one that required a cake. I purchased this cake from Knead Bakery that is in our neighbourhood. This is your classic neighbourhood bakery - Small, and tucked off the main road, it has the most delicious breads and sweets. The cake was so gorgeous that…

29Jul2012

2 Villas 3D Front Elevation 3D Max Rander Views

2 Villas 3D Front Elevation 3D Max Rander Views

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28Jul2012

Max V Ray Result 3D House View

Max V Ray Result 3D House View

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27Jul2012

Helsinki

Helsinki est la <a href="http://wdchelsinki2012.fi/en" target="_blank">capitale mondiale du design 2012</a>, et j'étais bien évidemment ravie de faire un tour dans cette jolie ville en début de semaine. J'ai passé la plupart de mon temps dans le <a href="http://www.designdistrict.fi/news" target="_blank">Design District</a>, un carré de 25 rues qui regorgent de design, mode, art, musées et restaurants. <span style="background-color: white;">Je me suis aussi arrêtée au pavillon officiel de la capitale du design, mais je regrette de ne pas avoir eu le temps d'explorer le musée du design avoisinant (mais la boutique était très chouette).</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br />Parmi les magasins visités, voici quelques uns de mes préférés... </span><span style="background-color: white;">(toutes les photos sont les miennes)</span><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /><i>Helsinki is the </i><a href="http://wdchelsinki2012.fi/en" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">world design capital 2012</a><i>, and I was of course thrilled to pay a visit to this beautiful city earlier this week. I spent most of my time in the </i><a href="http://www.designdistrict.fi/news" style="font-style: italic;" target="_blank">Design District</a><i>, 25 streets filled with design, fashion, art, musems and restaurants. I also stopped by the official pavilion of the design capital, but I regret not having enough time to explore the Design Musem next door (but the shop was great).</i></span><br /><i style="background-color: white;"><br />Here are some favourites among the shops I visited... </i><i style="background-color: white;">(all photos are mine)</i><br /><i style="background-color: white;"></i><br /><div style="text-align: -webkit-auto;"><i style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BeIoIs98DzMw_NrqxwzTWtDpR0tR1sz_IBheg1Frs5tN4hcpWXRQwzvi846FEIamQtcFE_9AJjaCI4J_w6WyujXP4wJN-2BQLAKV2PJFrXPVG23r_dWGzJNlcrHZ0JCtQ12rKaQ2qNw/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BeIoIs98DzMw_NrqxwzTWtDpR0tR1sz_IBheg1Frs5tN4hcpWXRQwzvi846FEIamQtcFE_9AJjaCI4J_w6WyujXP4wJN-2BQLAKV2PJFrXPVG23r_dWGzJNlcrHZ0JCtQ12rKaQ2qNw/s1600/1.jpg" /></a></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xMVLo7U68O7fbW9ZYwIV5jqL7geCHB_ySTNMHwHjlKL8bL64cEqV81SlA8cuvJjiywUuaKG1xL7rZEgeQGi4uYKksxg0NfkOs1oAO_8D6fp0DAgjyAWiQvvEBSHuSvdI1J7sDzoJ_tI/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-xMVLo7U68O7fbW9ZYwIV5jqL7geCHB_ySTNMHwHjlKL8bL64cEqV81SlA8cuvJjiywUuaKG1xL7rZEgeQGi4uYKksxg0NfkOs1oAO_8D6fp0DAgjyAWiQvvEBSHuSvdI1J7sDzoJ_tI/s1600/7.jpg" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">Mon coup de coeur était la boutique éphémère que Finnish Design Shop a ouvert dans un ancien entrepôt des douanes près du port (ouverte jusqu'à fin septembre). Un lieu immense tout en brique, rempli du meilleur du design finlandais et scandinave. On y trouve aussi un café. Superbe!</span><br /><br /><i>The </i><i style="background-color: white;">highlight was the pop up store that Finnish Design Shop has opened in an old customs warehouse near the harbour (open until the end of September). A huge brick space filled with the best of Finnish and Scandinavian design. There is also a café. Fantastic!</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9taPb6u4-G4XnFSpiexSeAF9X5obmVsprqut_N5CJ7I5y-3GApIbS3Hkli17BjwVpULNuNo4Lh6NjcYOkOt0XX6z8Eoz0KigDXXiBEXRsw60J0A-4KjdkO1meEglXwR93UTph9nV9Nto/s1600/3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9taPb6u4-G4XnFSpiexSeAF9X5obmVsprqut_N5CJ7I5y-3GApIbS3Hkli17BjwVpULNuNo4Lh6NjcYOkOt0XX6z8Eoz0KigDXXiBEXRsw60J0A-4KjdkO1meEglXwR93UTph9nV9Nto/s1600/3.jpg" /></a></div><br />Je ne pouvais pas aller à Helsinki sans visiter un magasin Marimekko. Leur vaisselle me fait toujours autant craquer!<br /><br /><i>I couldn't go to Helsinki without visiting a Marimekko store. Still loving their kitchenware!</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4C9XMw-ut9afKf3PcEkTFdnq7LAWzuTo0v6lhsSFP9g0loi7yPZjuUyrMlVRXSTQqk_12lL2y9dEe-eI5OHK9jz6R2hnMvVLzpHttZbOVq4NZmpQOvFTG-2E7XckLhfUhfFeXqvGwxZo/s1600/4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4C9XMw-ut9afKf3PcEkTFdnq7LAWzuTo0v6lhsSFP9g0loi7yPZjuUyrMlVRXSTQqk_12lL2y9dEe-eI5OHK9jz6R2hnMvVLzpHttZbOVq4NZmpQOvFTG-2E7XckLhfUhfFeXqvGwxZo/s1600/4.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Pino propose une jolie sélection d'articles basiques pour la maison, ainsi que du design plus innovateur.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Pino offers a nice selection of basic articles for the home mixed with more exciting design.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxa5aeetBD7hGjKc-Xy5X1ZMCH3wkz-ZH2tKQz1PegNq4xh70FB_3o1xOEP9rwS6gXdTKSxASBjfykQnsss7JQL81PgG_ZdoTXP1Efa2zb61DFk1tBC7tr7ET2whrZpzxkDRDDRpFf56M/s1600/5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxa5aeetBD7hGjKc-Xy5X1ZMCH3wkz-ZH2tKQz1PegNq4xh70FB_3o1xOEP9rwS6gXdTKSxASBjfykQnsss7JQL81PgG_ZdoTXP1Efa2zb61DFk1tBC7tr7ET2whrZpzxkDRDDRpFf56M/s1600/5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Chez Peroba, on retrouve un style plus industriel, avec une grande sélection de produits House Doctor.<br /><br /><i>At Peroba you'll find more of the industrial style, with a large selection of products from House Doctor.</i><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9ZxuRpKjfhGl_-ceu3b7LB2bNh3XxxkCsDUnKFVeId8B5Jdj4AeGTUi1qDdaukC73g6QGP51RApmKQE93hESBRfGmiHqsi-lw6SLY6XQJl36RXjJNO15768vg_-U4tMzwmHpVILz3e8/s1600/6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx9ZxuRpKjfhGl_-ceu3b7LB2bNh3XxxkCsDUnKFVeId8B5Jdj4AeGTUi1qDdaukC73g6QGP51RApmKQE93hESBRfGmiHqsi-lw6SLY6XQJl36RXjJNO15768vg_-U4tMzwmHpVILz3e8/s1600/6.jpg" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white;">Pour déjeuner, on s'est arrêté à Sushibar, un joli petit restaurant ou les meubles d'Alvar Alto et la vaisselle d'Iittala et de Marimekko se marient à merveille à la cuisine japonaise.</span><br /><br /><i>For lunch we stopped at Sushibar, a lovely little restaurant where Alvar Alto's furniture and the kitchenware from Marimekko and Iittala fit the Japanese kitchen perfectly.</i>

Helsinki

Helsinki est la capitale mondiale du design 2012, et j'étais bien évidemment ravie de faire un tour dans cette jolie ville en début de semaine. J'ai passé la plupart de mon temps dans le Design District, un carré de 25 rues qui regorgent de design, mode, art, musées et restaurants. Je me suis aussi …

27Jul2012

full wall of tile

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8evR3CgPiga-069-AJKSaEKnrZSKbpjjdECcRFvRllg2JrTtIdKmy78tykyWmGKbGJperoZT5jEIsne91_0Xcxt7Ta4zfoSF8gMMHzJ2Vh9TQpuQIq54CgxOUZy2r-qdRlqzIXw-9qYY/s1600/008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO8evR3CgPiga-069-AJKSaEKnrZSKbpjjdECcRFvRllg2JrTtIdKmy78tykyWmGKbGJperoZT5jEIsne91_0Xcxt7Ta4zfoSF8gMMHzJ2Vh9TQpuQIq54CgxOUZy2r-qdRlqzIXw-9qYY/s1600/008.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ZLs7VkkvVs_tQ_HWzv0IHXDoUquNy7VCmpVUWRmRVwvgihzNYD-qyK0_5naMEVP7mV8_8VSslSuziQvo1uWYq-HszdPBEvUMZJi6FREcanQcsEa8dt2Hm017SMC5lnGCLdr0LdwrI3NZ/s1600/007.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" hda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_ZLs7VkkvVs_tQ_HWzv0IHXDoUquNy7VCmpVUWRmRVwvgihzNYD-qyK0_5naMEVP7mV8_8VSslSuziQvo1uWYq-HszdPBEvUMZJi6FREcanQcsEa8dt2Hm017SMC5lnGCLdr0LdwrI3NZ/s1600/007.jpg" /></a></div><br />I'm not holding back "reveal" photos of our kitchen on purpose ... we're really still working away on it! :) So I'll keep blogging showing you the steps that we're taking to really make our big box store kitchen look custom. For example...we're tiling an entire wall in white subway tile. I was a little nervouse taking the leap to do this but I'm really glad we did as it shows off our tall ceilings and really adds great detailing. It reflects light, and makes this once dark corner sparkle. Can't wait to show you the "after"!! Eeek!<br /><br /><em>Ps., Looking for some inspirational "wall of tile" pins from Pinterest? Check out </em><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/109423465916629629/" target="_blank"><em>this</em></a><em>, </em><a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/211809988694258232/" target="_blank"><em>this (although it's a bathroom)</em></a><em> <a href="http://aubreyandlindsay.blogspot.ca/2012/04/sponsored-pot-home-depot-match-look.html" target="_blank">This photo from The Home Depot "Dream Book" was inspirational too</a>. </em>

full wall of tile

I'm not holding back "reveal" photos of our kitchen on purpose ... we're really still working away on it! :) So I'll keep blogging showing you the steps that we're taking to really make our big box store kitchen look custom. For example...we're tiling an entire wall in white subway tile. I was a lit…

25Jul2012

Sweet Home 3D 3D Projects

Sweet Home 3D 3D Projects

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24Jul2012