I LOVE,Love,looove OUTDOOR Dining!!!

Am i the only one crazy about outdoor dining? imagine a beautiful Sunday morning,having breakfast outside,with a beautiful breeze,trees and flowers around you,the fresh air..i mean..breathtaking!or having a family dinner outdoors,seeing the stars and night sky above you..these priceless moments are always worth having.So here are some ideas on outdoor dining.it could be by the pool,or a dining table under a tree or just in the terrace area.

xo
Gina.

5 House plants that act as air purifiers and fabulous decorations

Often in our houses there are various toxins present that can make us feel sick regularly.Toxins like benzene, trichloroethylene and formaldehyde could lead to serious health problems like asthma, cancer and various allergies.But again,the earth laughs in flowers.and here are some house plants and flowers that are often used for interior decorating but are also excellent air purifiers.

1.Golden Pothos - also known as devil's ivy.I don't know what the Swahili name for this plant is but i am sure most of you have seen it because it is popular not only in the interiors but in outside gardens also.This has evergreen leaves and progressive stems.Its very effective in removing pollutants in the house.Take care while using this plant at home as it can be toxic to pets and even to kids.

 

2.Aloe vera :- This plant is very popular in skin care products.Aloe vera is great in filtering gases and hence purifies the air.

 

3.Snake plant :- another  very common plant which  is perfect for the interiors because it can tolerate low lighting and less water.Its proven by NASA that this plant can absorb various chemicals in the air.

4. Marginata :- The beauty of this plant,wow!You cant ignore the glossy thin leaves with red edges.Marginata filters toxins from the air.Take care while using this because it can be toxic to dogs.So for those with dog pets,probably not such a good idea.

5.Spider plant :- beautiful houseplant with long grassy leaves and it grows very fast.This plant removes poisonous gases like carbon monoxide and impurities.it should be kept in the kitchen or near the fireplace, as these are the places where carbon monoxide accumulates a lot.

 Go ahead,use these beautiful plants for decoration and improve the air quality in your home with these air filters.


Gina.

3 easy DIY projects for a beautiful home!

Feeling like your home is getting a lil too boring and want to spice things up?Try these simple and easy do it yourself (DIY) tricks and see how they transform your interior space.

1. Wallpaper the stairs :- take some wallpaper samples or wallpaper remains and use them on the stairs.choose the ones with stylish designs and patterns and they will make the place alive.You may need to take measurements of the stairs and cut the wallpapers but overall its a very easy task.You could also use different patterns for each stair for a more dramatic look!                                                                                                                    

   

                                                                                                                                                                    
    
    

2. A paper design inside the lampshade lining.:- Cut out a paper design and stick it on the inside of a lampshade lining.This will remain invisible until the light is turned on and there you have it!A great design on your table lamp. 

 

 3. Frame some wallpapers as art:- If you have some left over wallpaper pieces that you were probably thinking of tossing them in the trash,think again!LOL.You can turn those pieces into some beautiful wall art by framing them.Make sure you cut the wallpaper to fit the frame perfectly and hang it like wall art.Moreover,you can get a little more creative with this and make yourself a gorgeous headboard by framing wallpaper,the result is stunning!

 beaucoup d'amour,

  Gina 

GOING GREEN! How to include emerald green in your interiors.

The color experts at Pantone have declared emerald green as the official hue of 2013.We have seen the color hit the runway many times.Well, you can also incorporate emerald green in your interior decor.Here are some ideas of colors to pair up with emerald green in decor.

1.  Emerald with gold 

   

  2. Emerald with white

                                            

3.Emerald with tangerine

4.Emerald with black

And you don't have to change up everything in your home to go green.You can easily use accessories like curtains,mirrors,candles,flower vessels and any other accessories to add emerald green in your decor.  Here are some accessories you could use

                                                                                                

xo!
Gina.

JOHN LEGEND'S LOS ANGELES HOME

This is the amazing house that John Legend shares with his fiance, model Christine Teigen in L.A

                                                            The terrace area

 

 Above is the entrance hall

 

                                        John Legend's home recording studio

                      The sitting room with the beautiful YAMAHA piano on the side

                                                                      Kitchen

                                                       The master bedroom

                                                               The master bath

 

Outdoor area,outside the master suite

 That's the guests bathroom

           xo!

           Gina.                                                                                                                                                                    

MAKE YOUR CEILING LOOK HIGHER

In most modern apartments and rental houses you find that the ceilings are low and can make you feel so closed in.well,guess  what?with these simple decorating tricks you can make the ceilings feel  less closed in.

1. Paint the ceilings white :-white will create a sense of height and will reflect a lot of light hence gives a sense of increased height.
   
2. Use vertical stripes on the walls :- yes,vertical stripes will help provide the appearance of height and look beautiful at the same time.stripes are also a hot trend this year.So you can either use a wallpaper with vertical stripes printed on or you can paint vertical stripes on the walls,whatever seems like a cheaper option.
   
   
   
   
3.   Avoid anything that protrudes from the ceiling:- this means avoid things like ceiling fans and overhead  lights cause they make the ceiling feel closer
   
4. Go for wall lighting instead of overhead lighting:- the lighting source has to be even across the ceiling.so its best to opt for wall lighting
   
5. Hang full length curtains:- full-length curtains or drapes should be hang as high to the ceiling as possible, preferably from ceiling height.This will draw the eyes straight up the long, vertical line, creating a sense of height.
   
6. Hang artwork up high:-this tricks the eye to look up and works especially for vertical artwork and photos.so artwork hang up high brings the impression of height.
   
7. Use large mirrors:- large mirrors that take up most of the wall are amazing at making the ceiling look high
   
      So be inspired,get creative and use this little tricks!                      love,                                                                                              Gina.