Traditional Decoration

This unique traditional decoration belongs to Betawi tribe, one of many tribes in Indonesia (so sorry, I forget the name). I captured it at one restaurant in Soekarno Hatta airport Jakarta, Indonesia.

Approaching Home Improvement

Before undertaking anything in life, you should have a clear idea of what you want to achieve. It’s one of the requirements for success. The following points, although brief, will assist you in considering the home improvements you propose to make from the correct prospective. If you ask yourself a few basic questions before you begin the tasks that need doing around your home, you’ll save yourself a lot of time, expense and trouble.

What needs doing in your house?
Any physical change you make which adds value to your home or increases its amenities can be considered a home improvement. This can range from doing a minor task such as adding a second storey. A gradual progression (with plenty of intermediary stages for learning and the mastering of techniques) should typify your do-it-yourself ambition.

Should there be a theme?
You should have a definite idea of what you want to achieve with your home so that each new change you make adds to a co-ordinated, simple, overall theme. Keep in mind commonsense parameters such as preserving the style of the home, choosing materials that complement those used in the basic construction of your house and selecting harmonizing colors.

Can you over-capitalize?
The answer is yes! You must be very careful to relate the overall cost of home improvement to the value of property, both present and expected. In other words, if it appears that you won’t get your money back, don’t go ahead.

The best you can do is to work out the total cost of the improvement, and then try to assess the probable increase in the value of your home. With expensive improvements, if in doubt, ask a reliable real estate agent. If there’s no probable increase in value, try to put a satisfaction value of the improvement and relate that to the cost.

Source: Easy Home Projects

A Railway Bridge

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This railway bridge located in my husband’s hometown (Bumiayu, Central Java, Indonesia. Local people there call it Saka Limalas (Fifteen Poles) as the bridge has 15 supporting pillars. It’s one of my favorite spots!

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Candle Light

Mellow Yellow is coming again! I captured the candle light on our table while I and my husband were watching a football match (Germany vs. Spain) at a restaurant that night. I love the beauty and the warmth of it. I also enjoy the chocolate and French fries; it can make me keep awake during the match…

A Café at 3rd Floor

This café located in Bogor Trade Mall (Bogor, West Java, Indonesia), at 3rd floor. It has a wide terrace, so, we can see beautiful view there. It’s a nice place to hang out!

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Choosing Baby Bedding Tips

Is your unborn baby coming to home in the short times ahead? Have you already prepared to welcome your baby at home? Arranging a baby room or at least choosing appropriate bedding for your baby is one of most important things that you should consider. Here are the tips on choosing the right baby bedding:

1.Comfort.Parents always concern with their children secure and comfortable. The crib will provide the security, and the bedding will provide the comfort to your baby. It is important to buy bedding that is extremely comfortable for your baby’s delicate skin.

Here are the tips on choosing the right mattress:

• Select the mattress that is not too soft or too firm.


• A springy mattress will be very comfortable but it isn’t appropriate for your new born baby. It may endanger your baby; as a very springy mattress can at times be trampoline like.


• A steel coil mattress is firmer, safer and essentially more durable.


• The idea is to find mattresses that will support your baby’s back which is developing.
  

2. Safety.The material should have the right about of softness which won’t in any way harm your baby. The mattress should fit into the crib exactly. The crib should be measured before the mattress is fit in so as to allow the correct fit. It should be comfy enough to keep your baby safe and out of any danger. A loose fitting mattress can leave gaps and baby’s can fall into them, often hurting themselves.

3. Durability.
The bedding should be in good quality and the maintenance of it should also be easy. After all, no one wants to be spending precious time that they can spend with their baby on washing bedding instead.

Source: google & stylekid.ca