A rented mountain horse waited for any passenger on the Bromo Mountain (East Java, Indonesia).
May 16, 2015
May 14, 2015
5 Crazy Wall Mural Designs
So you build a house
with a roof and walls and windows and doors. Then you furnish it, lovingly,
with the best of décor and thoughts. Every step of the way, there is a lot of
investment of time and effort right? This is precisely why it makes most sense to
invest in only the very best of things for your walls.
So what are some of
the options that you can look at for wall decorations? Here are a few choices:
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Art work
of various kinds
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Mirrors
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Lighting
fixtures
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Wall
decals, photographs and stickers
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Wallpaper
of course and
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Wall
murals.
When it comes to
wall murals, you could go with some amazingly different and unique designs to
create a space that has fun and craziness written all over them.
Not everybody understands
modern art! But disembodied faces, random squiggles or even splashes of colors
can all add up to amazing wall murals though! So if you want to give your room
or space a fresh and interesting twist, go with wall murals that bring together
elements of modern art. Look for options such as:
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Color
splashes against a white background
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Abstract
art of various kinds
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A mural
that brings together human and animal faces in vivid color and so on.
Geometric shapes are
pretty versatile! You can look for the conventional shapes of squares, circles
and triangles of course. But to put the element of ‘crazy fun’ into these mural
designs, look for geometric shapes that explode with color and even randomness.
For instance, a geometric pattern that brings together interlinked squares in
different hues can be an eye-catching display. You could also look for other
shapes such as hearts, paisley motif and so on.
Unusual images
Another way in which
you can get an attention-grabbing wall mural for yourself is to look for
surprising images. For instance, wildlife of all kinds makes for interesting
murals. But why not go for the unconventional? An animal rolling in the dust
maybe? Or even a wild cat that mesmerizes you because its glowing eyes are in
sharp focus? How about an underwater shot of a swimming elephant?
You can select a
cool wall mural design when you look for the most vivid and spectacular colors
in your choices. Mother Nature is pretty splendid all by herself of course, so
you will never really go wrong in this product category. Look for bursts of
color even in other categories such as cityscape, vintage murals and even solar
systems and so on.
Finally, one of the
simplest ways in which you can choose a wall mural that stands apart is to make
a statement with your choice. Whether it is wall murals that have religious
motifs or something that is amatory, you can create a space that will have
everyone talking! Stimulate your children with wall murals that bring together
objects of education. Enjoy a beautiful night sky on your walls – the options
are indeed endless.
May 12, 2015
Adding Color to Your Landscape
Though just seeing green in the garden or yard
(especially after a long winter) always lifts the spirits, it is also uplifting
to see color outside, too. There are so many options! But not just
for a single season. If you plan your landscape well, you can bring color to your yard year round, or at least much more than just the spring to early
summer.
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Listed below are some suggestions for color in the
spring season.
If you are looking for some early spring color, consider
getting some mini irises and crocuses. The irises come in a variety of
colors including purple, yellow and white. The crocuses are purple, pink,
yellow or white. Both of these flowers are low to the ground and pop up
as some of the earliest to bloom. Usually before the grass starts greening
or the leaves begin to bud, these little flowers pop up, even amongst the last
of the snow dustings.
Pansies are another early spring annual for a few
reasons. They are very cold tolerant, so they are some of the first
flowers you see planted in boxes and planters. And they come in so many
different colors with very cheerful blooms. If you have a slightly shaded
garden snowdrop anemones are a nice addition. They have bright clusters
of white with yellow eyes, and are fragrant throughout the spring.
Sometimes snowdrops even bloom again with the appearance of the cooler fall
temperatures.
Spring brings you many options. You can add
flowering trees to your yard to include both ornamental and fruit bearing
varieties. Some of the varieties for you to consider are flowering plum
and pears, apples, crabapples and cherries of all varieties. You can also
find dogwood and lilac.
Another staple for any well thought out flower garden is
to choose from the many varieties and colors of roses available throughout the
United States. It is truly amazing that a rose is not just a rose.
Some have really tight heads, while others are more rounded and full.
Some are miniature, others long stemmed. No matter the variety or color
you will create a very fragrant and beautiful flowering section of your
flowerbed.
There are a number of perennials that you can plant that
will reappear year after year. Daffodils, irises, Echinacea, tulips, and
numerous others come in a multitude of colors. Azaleas have a shorter
bloom schedule, but even though short lived they provide a wall of color.
Use them as great sidewalk borders and pair them with other shrubs that bloom a
little later in the season.
Another fun, colorful and fragrant bush you may like to
consider adding to your landscaping plans is some gorgeous butterfly
bushes. Not only do these bushes come in many different colors, but they
are also dainty and sway nicely with the summer breezes. But these bushes
do something else to add color to your garden; they attract butterflies, which
bring about another whole new level of color and interest to your summer views,
since butterflies also come in a variety of colors.
If you carefully coordinate your landscape plantings,
you will be able to ensure you have color year round, as the flowers, trees,
bushes and shrubs all have different bloom and growth schedules. It will
also add visual interest to your landscape as the changing bloom schedule and
fluctuating color show will keep things interesting and fun. Play with
your planting designs, have some fun shopping at the local nurseries and enjoy
creating a masterpiece in your yard to be enjoyed by all.
Written by Clark Jones,
owner of Tree Frog Complete Grounds Maintenance. Tree Frog is the best company
for landscaping Columbia MO has to offer.
Zeroed Down on Bangalore for Property? Facts to Consider
Choosing a property you like is a simple task, but the
final purchase requires a lot of consideration and there’s some spending on the
cards. Deciding the location becomes the biggest task at hand. If you are
planning to buy a property in Bangalore this
blog will help you with the details you must know before making the final buying
decision.
Where in Bangalore?
You must have already browsed portals and collected some
data to support your decision. Do due research, as it will expose the areas and
localities that should be a part of your plan. With so many options and lots of
new projects in major areas like HSR and Koramangala, it becomes mind boggling.
As per trends, most people who choose to invest in a property in Bangalore
choose the central location of
Marathahalli. HSR and Koramangala also top the charts for property
in Bangalore. That’s the trend we saw in 2014.
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Other locations like Silk Board and Electronic City
have gained great momentum with a splurge of IT tech parks. Easy access and
convenient public transportation have caused many locations to become hot
favourites for people choosing to buy a property in Bangalore. Locations
that provide the best connectivity in and around the city have become
consistent list toppers in real estate. Pre-planned BDA areas encourage major property
investments in Bangalore. Such locations are on route for commuters to
areas like MG Road, Richmond Circle, Electronic City and Bellandur. With
large areas of greenery and proximity to malls and shopping centres, families
decide to buy property in Bangalore and settle down in the long run. Koramangala
and Bellandur also have the highest property prices listed in
the residential segment.
Small to medium investment localities
The budgeted and economical localities in Bangalore are
areas like Bannerghatta Road, Whitefield, Electronic City
and Sarjapur Road. They are
brimming with development and available at affordable prices for medium and
small segment buyers. The upcoming trend for potential investors who have
decided to buy property in Bangalore is to look at areas like Sarjapur Road,
Hosa Road, Harlur and Whitefield among others.
Property pricing in areas like Bannerghatta Road and
Whitefield is very reasonable, as they still come within the low and middle
categories. Electronic City also has seen a significant number of buyers with
the establishment of IT hubs like Wipro and Infosys. The locality also has a
good proportion of young working professionals. That might have kept the
property prices comparatively affordable.
Point of view – past investors
Areas like Sarjapur Road and Marathahalli have shown
steady growth in terms of upcoming properties. Further expansion is
expected in these areas and a lot of residential projects are in the pipeline.
With major developers like Bren Corporation, it is indeed a worthwhile decision
to invest in a property in Bangalore. Besides, there is a large variety
of luxury as well as middle-segment properties available. Bangalore is
definitely a good location to invest in properties, be it for settling down or
investing.
About the Author:
Seema
Mohta has over 7 years of experience within Real Estate Industry. She has
worked with various Real estate companies and has good knowledge about, like
property trends, investment, apartments in bangalore etc.
