Upcoming private tour of Annapolis READ NOW

If you're in the Mid-Atlantic region this next month there is an upcoming tour of Annapolis that you may be interested in checking out. Hosted by the Mid-Atlantic chapter of the ICAA, this private tour will feature 3 notable structures with excellent guides and will also include lunch; all together a nice day 'out' in beautiful Annapolis!

The tour will start with a private showing of the newly restored Old Senate Chamber in the Maryland Capitol building dating to 1772. The rooms have been restored to their appearance in 1783 when it was the meeting place of the national congress.

Afterwards stroll down the street to the Hammond  Harwood House, known as the 'Jewel of Annapolis', for a private tour. The house is one of the most important houses from the Colonial period dating to 1773 and designed by William Buckland.  It is the earliest American house still standing in the Palladian style -copied almost directly from Palladio's 'I quattro libri dell'architettura'.  Lunch will be served in the garden catered by Annapolis favorite 'Chick & Ruths'.

After lunch the group will cross the Severn river to the Ferry Farms neighborhood which has stunning views of downtown Annapolis.  There tour a spectacular private house designed by Good Architecture with interiors by Mona Hojj and constructed by Winchester Construction.  Hope to see you on this spectacular tour on Saturday, May 14th 2016- tickets are limited so buy yours today HERE.  Read more about this event and others on the ICAA events page HERE.
Photography of Ferry Farms house by Vince Lupo. 

Six On Saturday 4/30/16 READ HERE

Bouncing around the web, I found this to be the perfect spring greeting.

Like many little girls across the land, I grew up wanting this, a house with a white picket fence.

This is one heck of a great upcycle.

This most definitely floats my boat.

I find this overhead lighting to be quite intriguing. Not to mention the view!

Oh, I do love all things vintage blue.

Bar interiors design with nature stone island READ NOW

Bar interiors design with nature stone island

Bamboo wall panels for living room design READ NOW

Bamboo wall panels for living room design

Awesome rustic living room picture that you can freely to adopt READ NOW

awesome rustic living room picture that you can freely to adopt

Awesome bedroom picture of modern bedrooms with natural lighting READ NOW

awesome bedroom picture of modern bedrooms with natural lighting

Ammo Restaurant Design and Layout in Hong Kong - China READ NOW

Ammo Restaurant Design and Layout in Hong Kong - China

Amazing Restaurant Designs of The Jane Antwerp READ NOW

Amazing Restaurant Designs of The Jane Antwerp

10 Ways To Add Art To Your Garden READ HERE

Adding whimsy to your garden space is like adding ornaments to a Christmas tree. 

Click here for instructions on making these wind chimes.

Just add paint!

Click here for instructions.

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Mygdal Light Plants, A Beautiful Combination Of Light And Plants READ NOW

Mygdal light plant, the latest breakthrough in lighting design. how plants can live in a lamp? looks impossible, but Nui Studio can make it happen. Nui Studio team perfectly make up light with fully autonomous ecosystem that enable plants photosynthesize to survive and grow.

Through smart design and beautiful, Mygdal light plant allows to have a live plant even in the interior without a window. A beautiful combination of light and plants, bringing lighting, plants and beauty to home interior design. Nui Studio makes mygdal light plant available for pendant Lamp and standing lamps.

 Present a pleasant atmosphere and experience in your home with light Mygdal plants. hopefully inspire

more information visit Nui Studio

The Pupsters Get Their Summer Cut READ HERE

Yesterday the pupsters got their summer cut. They came home with kerchiefs on. 

Abi's had a feather. She was not impressed with the finery.

They don't like having kerchiefs on, so I quickly got some photos and took them off.

Abi and her theatrics.

Solemn little Charlie.

The day before. Quite a difference, huh?

5 Beautiful Fresh Color Schemes options for Bathroom READ NOW

Every bathroom must be maintained freshness and cleanliness. Bright colors and simple designs are usually the best way to keep things in order to stay neat and smooth. Bathroom color selection affected the overall appearance in order to look more fresh, clean and decent as well be applied.

Aqua

This color gives fresh impression calm, relaxed as well as clean. This would be perfect for your bath. It takes a few accents such as curtains with a towel to make it look more alive.

Coral

For bright colors and cheerful, but not too feminine or too masculine, why not try some coral color? This will give broad and big impression on space. For example, use of color, blue, green, yellow and white. This color gives a clean and fresh shades to the room.

Soft Pastel colors

Soft pastel colors are very sweet and can be applied in your bathroom. Bathrooms became private place for your relaxation mediation. Obviously with pastel colors, the bathroom will feel more comfortable. Spend time to linger in the bathroom become more enjoyable.

Green Lime

Green lime classified as a bright color. But can give a more lively atmosphere. Bathroom will also look more stylish and keep it clean with a lime color display. Pair with a black or white accents for a more modern style. Do not overdo blend colors when bathroom using lime color option. Balancing bathroom privacy as a soothing area.

Blue and Purple

Similar to violet with a touch of light blue. Light blue and purple colors are bright but give impression of relaxation and quietness in the room. But, it’s a little more unique and eclectic. It is also quite wonderful be used for your bathroom.

Backyard Garden Waterfall Design Ideas READ NOW

Gurgling sound of water is believed to soothe and pacify the soul. Not surprisingly, many housing brings the element of water in a variety of shapes and designs. One is the garden waterfall, the design does not take up a lot of land and preparation is not difficult. This phenomenon makes indoor garden waterfall more lively.


It is not independent of the number of people who believe that the existence of the element of water in the home can make occupants more relaxed and casual. “The sound of water gurgling psychologically very good for health. Its presence in the home can be a therapeutic method of calming the soul.

Indoor or Outdoor? In principle garden waterfall can be made in the area of ​​indoor or outdoor garden. In an indoor garden, you should notice the air circulation in the room so that the house is not humid. In terms of location placement, waterfall position should be in strategic areas that can be enjoyed to the fullest. For example, it can be enjoyed from the living room, dining room, and living room.

Thus, waterfall can serve as an eye-catcher in a house. “If the room does not have a lot of light, you should choose plants that are resistant to shade. Shade plants usually have a beautiful leaf characteristics although not flowering but the color, shape and texture of the leaves, thus adding interesting waterwall in your home. As for the outdoor garden, you can put on the front or at the back of the house.

The existence of waterfall in front of the house can make homes more beautiful in appearance, but it can also be the opposite. “Consider the design and appearance of waterfall to align with the overall design concept to make it pretty perfectly. If garden waterfall placed behind the house, it will make your backyard into a beautiful backdrop, natural, and aesthetic. “While in the back of the house, you should still be able to enjoy waterfall position from the house, at least from the family room,”. Waterfall will be interesting not only by a splash of water, but it will increase the aesthetic value if given the dramatic lighting effects. Its function is not only soothing during the day, but be beautiful at night, gets inspired