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How to Spruce Up Your Space: Indoors and Out
Sprucing up your living or working space isn’t just about adding a new coat of paint or rearranging furniture; it also involves integrating elements of nature to create a serene and welcoming environment. Whether through the lush greenery of indoor plants or the structured beauty of an outdoor landscape, these natural components can dramatically enhance the aesthetic and feel of any area. However, knowing how to incorporate them effectively can be challenging, especially when balancing beauty and practicality. Keep reading to discover essential tips and insights for revamping your indoor and outdoor spaces with nature’s charm. Bringing Nature Inside: A Guide to Indoor Plant Décor Integrating greenery into indoor spaces…
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Dinner Time!
Dinner time is a pain in my skillet. I could easily cook for my entire family. Easy peasy. Then in the blink of an eye, I am cooking for 2. ACKKKKKK!! I always make too much. Then we eat TOO much. (THEN I wonder why I’m so round??) ANYWAY!! Whine, whine…. (have too! It’s in the NAME of the BLOG!!) Cooking for two is HARD. It sounds stupid to say that but going from a big family to just two gives me a headache. Even though I WHINE about COOKING dinner. I am not whining about dishing up dinner, sitting at the table or even putting dishes in the dishwasher…
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A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Gabbeh Rug Patterns and Designs
A Gabbeh rug is known for their thick, luxurious pile and natural colors derived from plant-based dyes. These rugs are hand-knotted and woven using high-quality wool. These rugs also feature captivating symbols that carry deep cultural significance and meaning. Discover the secrets behind these symbols and find a rug that will bring warmth, charm, and depth to your home. Patterns Gabbeh rugs are made by hand and encapsulate the spirit of nomadic tribes. They often feature asymmetrical distributions of symbols all over their surface that evoke a rich storytelling tradition from ancient times. They also show a lot of improvisational creativity, as their weavers don’t follow a pattern or map.…