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We all know vintage is one of the most fashionable trends, so there’s no better time to get to know the most famous vintage pieces of the past. Let’s get some inspiration by exploring 7 of the most iconic jewellery pieces, created by the most famous jewellery houses and worn by celebrities, royals, and historical figures over the years. The Hope Diamond The infamous hope diamond is one of the…

The growing interest in unique and exotic plants has captured the attention of many homeowners. For those living in USDA hardiness zones 9b to 11, the Shaving Brush Tree (Pseudobombax ellipticum) is one exotic to consider. Its distinctive appearance and blossoms resemble a traditional shaving brush.  Pseudobombax ellipticum is native to Mexico and Central America. It’s celebrated for its unique…

Ladybug on bolted dill In my garden, observing ladybugs has become a source of endless fascination. Watching all stages of their life cycle on flowering parsley, dill, and cilantro—witnessing larvae hatch out of eggs and pointing out the different stages to garden visitors—is magical. The arrival of ladybugs on aphid-infested roses or sunflowers is profoundly gratifying. Their presence is a vivid…

The proposed site of Australia’s largest hospital project is no longer feasible, the 2024-25 Victorian budget has revealed. The proposal to relocate the Royal Melbourne and Royal Women’s hospitals into one consolidated medical precinct in Arden was announced in 2022, with the masterplan designed by Hassell and McBride Charles Ryan. At the time it was touted as the biggest hospital project in…

Like Architecture & Interior Design? Follow Us… Just one more step. Please click the confirmation link emailed to you. In the heart of London rests a minimalist masterpiece, a testament to the elegance of simplicity and the beauty of open spaces. This serene residence is a sanctuary that champions minimalism, combining form and function with a connection to nature. The design’s essence lies in…

The connection that every maker has with each piece of karat gold jewelry that they create is incredibly special. The time, the care and the creativity – it is all there, directly poured into each gold chain, earring, bracelet, ring and pendant. Gold jewelry has several stages when coming to fruition, from the initial idea or sketch to that final polish. Designers and makers put forth their work…

Hi guys need help finding sectional details as i want to design a sitting area that sits on a floating concrete slab as shown in the images. cant seem to find any references for…

Floor-to-ceiling windows frame breathtaking vistas of the surrounding wilderness, inviting the outside in. At night in the winter months, cozy up by the wood fireplace and witness the raw beauty of nature unfold as snow blankets the landscape. Away from the hustle and bustle of city life, find solace in the company of roaming wildlife, from elk and moose to the occasional mountain goat.  Listing…

The plight of monarch butterflies is well known. The population of the monarch’s host plant, native milkweed, is diminishing, which makes it difficult for the butterflies to survive. As a result, many gardeners have been planting milkweed to try to help the monarchs. But one type of milkweed that has been advertised as being good for monarchs – tropical milkweed – is in fact a problem for these…

Major Tips for Luxury Home Furniture Shopping Home furniture shopping is a time-invested affair. Internet is one tool that makes furniture shopping a little less daunting activity. Online furniture search can be a stepping stone to deciding on the kind of furniture you might want to buy even as there are innumerable benefits to visiting home furniture stores physically. An in-person review can…

Your bathroom shelf holds everything you need to begin and end your day, so why not make it beautiful? Don’t let the chaos of cluttered countertops and overflowing cabinets disrupt your self-care. Yep, it’s possible to have a bathroom shelf space that keeps all your beauty and daily routine items organized and aesthetically appealing. With a bit of creativity and the right shelving, you can…

This is part of a series with Perfect Earth Project, a nonprofit dedicated to toxic-free, nature-based gardening, on how you can be more sustainable in your landscapes at home.  “A garden needs a heartbeat,” says Leslie Needham, founder of her eponymous design firm in Bedford, NY. And Needham will be the first to admit that her former English-style garden—tightly clipped hedges, filled with…

It’s been a long time coming but I finally finished Odelia’s big girl room. Just in time to turn it back into a nursery :-p But it needed it’s moment to shine and I’m so excited to finally share this big girl room with floral wallpaper with you! Last fall I started her big girl room makeover after we transitioned her out of her crib. And then I found out I was pregnant and was probably going to…

During any clean-out project, whether it’s as small as a closet or as big as a whole house, one is inevitably confronted with clothing. What do you do with old clothing you need to get rid of, and what is worth saving or selling? Read on to learn tips and strategies for sorting all that S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff): Clothing. Are your closets overflowing with S.O.S. (Surplus Old Stuff):…

Pin on Pinterest Share on Facebook Flip on Flipboard Thanks for stopping by for this week’s Style Scouting. My Sunday post where I share the random stuff that captured my attention or inspired me that I found online. Happy Easter! If you celebrate the holiday, I hope that you have a wonderful day and if you work, you get a few days off to enjoy the springtime weather. This past week has been…

April’s sunny, heat days and funky nights are excellent for the backyard and the gardener. Nevertheless, this isn’t the time to procrastinate – hotter temperatures are coming, and getting ready the low desert Arizona backyard in April for the recent summer time forward is essential.  Bounce to the Arizona Backyard in April Guidelines Snapdragons and Ranunculus in bloom Low desert contains…

Hubu Mountain is outside of the South Gate of the ancient city Xuzhou, my hometown. Today it is part of the downtown core with 900,000 people. To call it a mountain is an overstatement. It is more like a hill, although you will break a sweat climbing up. Its commanding view has a perk – When the Yellow River was still a monster to tame during flooding seasons, the water would not reach the…