Stony River

Captured last year when visiting my husband’s hometown. The river never runs out of stones, though some local residents take lots of river stones every day to earn a living. Since the photo taken during the feast holiday, there was no activity around the river.

 

The Weekend in Black and White

Choosing Travel Bag for Your Short Trip

Weekend getaway can refresh you from daily routines. Though it’s just a short trip, you still need a useful travel bag to place all of your required items in. To get a handy, affordable and stylish new travel bag, there are things to think about.

Liburan akhir pekan bisa menyegarkan Anda kembali.  Meskipun hanya perjalanan singkat , Anda tetap memerlukan tas travel untuk menempatkan semua barang yang akan dibawa. Untuk mendapatkan tas travel berkualitas yang keren, fungsional dan terjangkau harganya, ada hal-hal yang perlu Anda perhatikan.

At the start, make a decision first what kind of style bag that you want to purchase. Choose the travel bag’s design that suits your own personality and preference. The size of the bag is next thing that you should consider. How long your trip and what stuff you prepare to bring will determine the size of the travel bag that you should buy. Make sure that the bag will be easy and comfort enough for you to carry around.

Ambil keputusan dulu mengenai gaya tas apa yang ingin Anda beli. Pilih desain tas travel yang sesuai kepribadian dan preferensi  Anda. Ukuran tas adalah hal berikutnya yang harus dipertimbangkan. Berapa lama liburan dan banyaknya barang yang akan dibawa menentukan ukuran tas yang akan dibeli. Pastikan bahwa tas mudah dan nyaman dibawa ke mana-mana.

According to your needs, you may search for the travel bag that has different sections. It will allow you to organize your stuff easier.  Today’s travel bags are made from various materials; you may select any material as long as you think the chosen bag is durable and strong enough to accommodate your stuff.

Anda bisa mencari tas travel yang menyediakan beberapa kantong penyimpanan terpisah. Ini akan memudahkan Anda untuk mengatur barang-barang bawaan. Tas travel bisa dibuat dari berbagai bahan, Anda dapat memilih bahan apa pun selama tas yang dipilih terlihat cukup kuat untuk menampung barang-barang Anda .

Are you ready to buy your own travel bag? Searching it at online fashion stores like Zalora may ease your search for functional yet affordable one. Let me share my preferred travel bag; I think it meets the requirements related to the price, size, material, style and compartments.

Apakah Anda siap untuk membeli tas travel Anda sendiri ? Mencari tas di toko fashion online seperti Zalora bisa memudahkan pencarian tas travel yang fungsional, trendi dan sesuai budget.  Saya sudah memilih sebuah tas travel yang saya inginkan;  menurut saya tas ini sudah  memenuhi persyaratan kesesuaian harga, ukuran, kualitas bahan dan desain tas serta ketersediaan kantong penyimpanan.

Inner Beast Duffle Giraffe by JanSport looks cute and fashionable with its giraffe motive and pink shade on the inner side. The bag is the right choice to carry your stuff during any short trip. It’s a reversible bag, so it’s like ‘buy one get two’ bags!

Tas Inner Beast Duffle Giraffe dari JanSport tampak lucu dan modis dengan motif jerapah dan warna merah muda di sisi dalamnya. Tas travel ini adalah pilihan yang tepat untuk setiap perjalanan liburan singkat Anda. Tas ini adalah tas yang bisa dipakai kedua sisinya, jadi seperti ' beli satu dapat dua ' tas!

Should You Buy a Fixer Upper?

When buying a house for the first time, the first question you should ask is, how much repair are you willing to put into the house? If you want a bargain house, a fixer upper just might be your cup of tea. The work could be extensive, but it will be worth it when you are able to live in your dream home or sell the house at a price higher than your purchase price. You should buy a fixer upper if you have the time and devotion necessary to create a dream home for you or for someone else.

 

Fixing up a home requires capital. You'll want to know about huge expenses right away, which is why you need initial building inspections. Ask a surveyor to review the house and the land, because you need to know your options. Understanding what type of land you have and what type of foundation comes with the house will help you understand what changes you can safely make. Ask for these reports before making the purchase; if the home is too far gone for your budget, you'll want to know before you get into something that's over your head.

Understand your limitations and your capabilities. After the building inspections and surveyor reports are finished, make a list of what you can do and what you can't do yourself. Consider the price of each and work that into your budget. You'll need to make sure all the work can get done, but it needs to be done properly. Do not attempt to rewire the house if you're not an electrician. Don't tear down walls if you don't understand what a supporting wall is or why it exists. If you attempt to do something that you're not used to doing, you could make your fixer upper worse. Be realistic and call in the professionals when necessary.

Finally, you need to decide if you will live in the house while it is under construction. This is an important question to answer especially if you don't plan to flip the house when it's finished. If you don't plan to live in the house, will you have two houses? If you are living there, will you renovate around your family or will you live in one section of the house while renovating other sections? These are questions you need to answer with your family to determine how you will handle the renovations. You also need to consider how you will handle the children. Will they help you? Will they be involved in the decision making in the house? Will they need to go to a sitter while you're working, and can they live in a home with construction materials? These are all important questions to answer when fixing up your home.

After you've finished the renovations, your home will be an amazing work of art. You can proudly live in or sell the home, knowing that you have put a better place on the market.

A Kitchen Make-Over Need Not Break the Bank

Renovating your kitchen does not have to mean tearing it all apart and spending a fortune for a complete renovation. If you want to update to something more modern and create a whole new look, you can simply replace the kitchen benchtops, also known as counter tops.

You want to have a special and inspiring place where families and friends gather and have lively conversations and dinner parties.  Benchtops are the first visually dominating element that you and everyone else sees when entering the kitchen.

Two major factors that will influence your choice of colors and patterns are what appeals to you personally as well as the necessity of staying within a budget. Different materials can vary greatly in price, and it is also necessary that you choose a material and colors that match the existing flooring, walls, cupboards and drawers.

It is also important to know what the structural soundness is of your existing kitchen and if it is possible to lay a heavier benchtop than that which originally existed. Additionally, you will be limited to the existing layout of the kitchen, so replacement of the kitchen counter tops is an option that works best when you simply want to update.

Granite is chip and scratch resistant and is very durable. You can put hot items directly on the surface as well as use it for food preparation. However, be aware that, since granite is porous, it will need to be sealed about once a year.

Marble has many of the granite qualities. Because it is a smooth surface, it is favored by many bakers for the preparation of pastries and doughs. It, too, is porous and will require sealants to be applied even more often than granite.

Corian is a blend of natural and acrylic minerals and allows for a seamless finish. It is non-porous, hygienic, and resists heat and stains. It comes in a variety of colors; and the finishes are matte, semi-gloss or high-gloss.

Quartz is the most durable. It has a natural stone look and is non-porous, is resistant to staining, has low maintenance, and is very hygienic.

Concrete benchtops must be pre-cast in a mold or cast on the premises. Concrete is rising in popularity but needs to be sealed to resist water damage and stains.

Hardwood, or “butcher blocks”, are constructed of maple pieces that have been stacked and glued together. These are highly favored by serious cooks and chefs.

Tiles, while more commonly used as trim or a splashback, can be used as kitchen benchtops if they are strong. Tiles have raised, painted or inset designs and are made from ceramic, glass, porcelain or natural stone.

Laminated benchtops are the most common and traditional and are an economical alternative. Laminated benchtops are made up of layers that have been pressed together. Although laminate does not have the durability of stone, it is still highly versatile and is available in a wide variety of textures, finishes, contemporary colors and designs including elegant timber-inspired wood grains.