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• Charming Wish & Goal List Clipboards
• How to Jazz up your Interiors with Stripes
• Romantic and Comfortable Rocking Chair by Markus Krauss
• Diverse and Unusual Contemporray Family Crib: Bondi House

Charming Wish & Goal List Clipboards Posted: 04 Dec 2010 03:18 AM PST One thing a lot of very successful self improvement writers – Anthony Robbins, Brian Tracy, Zig Ziglar and so on – go on and on about is the importance of having written goals. A written goal brings clarity and focus. It gives you a direction. And by rewriting your goals you not only reaffirm what your goals are.You may also find new insights that bring more clarity and focus to your goal and life. A written goal is also a powerful reminder that you can use to keep yourself on the right track when you feel stressed and may consider making hasty decisions. You can now have your wishes or goals closer to you with this original clipboard from Etsy artist Maiko Kuzunishi/Decoylab. The clipboard comes with a notepad where you can jot down your wishes or goals and keep them visible. Each clipboard comes with a notepad and customized pencil that says either, "Make my wishes come true.", or "I will achieve my goals.". Looks like they're momen­tar­ily sold out, but I'm sure there will be more soon. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Beautiful Little Girls Bedroom with a Fairy-tale Ambiance A Beautiful and Inspiring Home Family Design Delightful Kitchen Design from Arrital Cucine Charming Traditional Greek Home on the Island of Tinos Top 10 Trendsetters Of Industrial Design Princeton Residence: Effortless amalgamation of old and new Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

How to Jazz up your Interiors with Stripes Posted: 03 Dec 2010 12:56 PM PST If you are trying to make the interiors of your home have more jazz and excitement, adding stripes is the way to go. From bright and bold ones, to subtle thin ones, stripes can be playful, dramatic or subtly noticeable. For homes that like a presence and a conversation starter, stripes can bring out your personal style without being over the top! From kid's room and home offices to family rooms and kitchens, stripes can be used in any room, and here are a few ways how. Mixing stripes and patterns: Some think that stripes and patterns shouldn't be mixed. Believe it or not, if you use the same colors throughout your space, you can mix and match stripes and patterns beautifully. If you have bold stripes on the wall, opt for smaller print textiles and furnishing coverings. For more subtle stripes, pair these with bolder and bigger print. You will be surprised by the beautiful pairings. Bold stripes add drama: If you're trying to add a powerful presence to your space, wide bold stripes are for you. Depending on what color combination you'd like to use, stripes can be contrasting in color, or pick colors in the same hue to create a softer appeal, but still draw attention. Choose contrasting colors like black and white, or light and dark colors to command visual eye interest. Subtle stripes can be gorgeous: If you like stripes but prefer a lighter side, choose colors that are pastels, or use tone on tone color varieties of one color. For an easy do it yourself project, paint an entire wall in your favorite color, wait a day for the paint to completely dry. Come back and tape off stripes and paint using a glaze or faux finish paint that will lighten the underlying color. Once you remove the tape, you will be left with subtle stripes that aren't overbearing! Vertical or horizontal? There are several theories to the direction to put stripes in a room. Vertical stripes are said to make your room feel taller and horizontal stripes are said to make the room feel larger. Depending on the quantity of natural light in your space and how much of your wall is covered by furniture, wall art etc… will help dictate if these effects occur in your home too. Get inspiration from home décor magazines to try and mimic a look you are trying to achieve. Stripes in your interiors are an added bonus to a space that doesn't require a lot of work, but can deliver a big punch. If you don't feel comfortable taping off your walls with straight lines, ask a friend to help that has a leveler. The electric beam levels work the best and you can tape off the line as the beam guides you!  Wallpaper and faux finishes can also achieve stripes or similar affects to stripes. See how creative you can be, stripes will showcase your space in a whole new light! Freshome reader's do you have stripes in your home interiors? Tell us how you chose them. Do you like them bold, or prefer them softer? We'd love to hear from you. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Stripes & curves, When your world turns to black and white Sleek and Sizzling Interiors from West Chin Team Innovative Interiors by Specht Harpman Swedish Apartment Renovated With Modern Interiors Modern Retail Interiors by Kata’s Idea : How to Paint a Wall Mural Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Romantic and Comfortable Rocking Chair by Markus Krauss Posted: 03 Dec 2010 09:36 AM PST Markus Krauss designed a comfortable, versatile and spacious armchair that also acts like a rocking chair. Named Sway, the contemporary rocking chair is large enough to be used by two people at the same time – a romantic feature for those who love to rock back and forth. A steel structure sustains the padded seating surface, making the chair a modern insertion in any decor. The telescope mechanism locates the rocking chair in an easy chair position, leaving it up to you whether you want the chair to move or not. Sway can successfully replace sofas or armchairs, acting like a perfect addition to your home in case you have a child. Just hop on and sway away. Reading, watching TV or even napping will have you leave the chair with a feeling of guilt. Kids also have a lot of fun rocking and the clean lines of the design allow it to merge with the existing environment. Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Modern Rocking Chair : Stingray Modern Rocking Chair by Eero Aarnio Ica Contemporary Rocking Chair Storytime Rocking Chair Race Rocking Chair Rocking Chair that Generates Electricity from the Rocking Motion Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

Diverse and Unusual Contemporray Family Crib: Bondi House Posted: 03 Dec 2010 08:41 AM PST Bondi House is an intriguing residence with a highly original architecture approach, recently “upgraded” by MCK Architects. Especially redesigned for a family with children, the building is currently a fun and unusual contemporary family crib, after suffering a series of reorganization processes. Here are some words from the architects: “The bulk of the new work is to the rear and south of the site. It consists of a new triple height space that connects all levels and reaches up and over the roof of the existing building to capture northern sunlight and northeasterly breeze. A sloping singular roof form allows this sunlight to travel down to the new lower level living space and rear courtyard. The angle of the roof is 30 degrees allowing maximum sun in winter to penetrate into the rear yard. This decision also minimized any detrimental overshadowing to rear adjacent neighbors; it in fact increased their access to sunlight.” The central staircase is not only of great aesthetic effect, but is also very practical, connecting the living space below with the bedrooms on the first floor. Photos: Shannon McGrath Ready for more amazing design ideas? Check below ! Diverse and Inspiring Family Home in San Diego Family House by Alan Neil Denari Winter Beach Residence by Schuchart/Dow Eye Catching Victorian Duplex in San Francisco Faboulous Home in LA, a Typical Celebrity Crib Hip Furniture for Modern Babies : Roh Collection Click here to connect with Freshome on or on

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