Female Farmers

The photos are still captured in a village in my husband’s hometown (Bumiayu, Central Java, Indonesia). I can’t help to capture these diligent women who were busy working at rice fields.

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Decorate Your Home with Easy Paint Projects (2)

As mentioned in the first post, for high impact, you don’t have to paint all walls, just highlight one detail with color. Here are several other paint projects that you can do (written by Claire Wilson) :

4. Paint Crown Molding
Tips and tricks: Painting crown moldings a color that contrasts slightly with the walls can give a room a crisp, tailored look and create an appealing frame for works of art. In general, avoid dark colors, which attract too much attention to the moldings. You want to draw the eye to the furnishings in the room, like a fancy lamp, and not the ceiling. If the ceiling is so high that it is out of proportion to the room, a high-contrast ribbon of paint can help make the space feel less vast.
Best paint for the job: Choose high-gloss or semigloss. Matte doesn't have the same kind of kick.

5. Paint Stair Risers
Tips and tricks: A dark color in a glossy finish hides scuff marks best. If you want to test colors before committing, cut cardboard pieces to the size of the risers, paint them, and position them on the steps to approximate the effect. When you’re ready to go, prime the risers, then add at least two coats of paint. If you wait a day, then add a third coat, the paint will be even more durable.
Best paint for the job: Semigloss and high-gloss finishes withstand high traffic best.

6. Paint Interior Window Frames
Tips and tricks: A painted window frame can enhance a view and add character to a room. Consider choosing a color that complements the landscape outside, but make sure it doesn't contrast too much with the walls or steal the show from the scenery. If you have too much contrast, you don't look out the window―you look at the window.

Best paint for the job: Semigloss paint is a good choice because it is resistant to fingerprints and whatever nature delivers through an open window, including rain and soot.

Source:realsimple.com & google

My Father In-law’s House

The house is located at Bumiayu, West Java, Indonesia. This photo was captured from dining room (at the back side of the house). The door is toward the living room. The house has been renovated; but the whole design is still the same.

A Woman who Carried Heavy Stones

I met this strong woman at my husband’s home town (Bumiayu, Central Java, Indonesia). That time, I was having breakfast with my husband at a small restaurant. From the restaurant, I can see the small river flowing under-not far away.

I saw several people were walking up and downs carrying river stones and sand; from the river to the road above. The distance isn’t far, but the small path is sheer enough and slippery. Then I noticed that between those men, there was a woman…

It’s a pity that I haven’t got a chance to know more: how much she paid for and how many rounds does she do per day. She’s doing this- a very tough job- only for surviving; to fulfill her family needs. Maybe she doesn’t have another skill or opportunity to do another job. The question is: till when she can do this? What we can learn from her? For me, she’s so inspiring. I truly admire her spirit and her struggle power to survive…

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A Parasite Plant

Mellow Yellow is here. Have you been familiar with this parasite plant? We, Indonesian people, used to call it Tali Putri (princess strings). A beautiful name for a parasite plant, right? How do you call it? Is it right you used to call it devil’s hair?

The Top of a House

The house belongs to my neighbor. I can see it every day while I’m cleaning my dishes. That day, I felt it’s so match with the cloudy sky background; so, I captured it. Visit Monochrome Weekend for many amazing monochrome photos around the world.