Galaxy Maltese Poster

Galaxy Maltese Poster by Local Artist Siara Gogh

How about that? A smart dog with the stars in the background. In watercolor, it is even more impressive. Display this extraordinary art by Siara Gogh and have an adorable wall design.

Flamingo Poster

Flamingo Poster in waterolor art by Siara Gogh

Flamingos were known to symbolize love, passion, and healing. These birds have colors and appearances that will make your walls adorable. Display this art in watercolor by Siara Gogh and you will have a trendy and dashing wall.

CMYK Shih Tzu Poster

CMYK Shih Tzu Poster by Local Artist Siara Gogh

Relaxing colors, tantalizing eyes, adorable dog. Never leave your walls empty. Let this cute Shih Tzu be part of your home and let it make your room look unique. A captivating art by Siara Gogh.

Cool Ways To Personalize The Restaurant Interior

Food is good but wine is better Poster in interior

For people who are planning to start a restaurant, the menu is not the only factor to boost the business. Owners should also take into consideration the aesthetics of the restaurant. The interior is vital to attracting customers. It should reflect both an exceptional culinary and sensory experience. Here are some ideas that you may use to improve the appearance of the interior. 

The layout plan

Before doing some revamping, it is important to create a layout plan. The layout should give you a bird’s eye view of the location, size, and setup of the furniture. For instance, the location of the washroom and the kitchen. The layout will also maximize the space of your restaurant and must clear the traffic for both customers and servers. 

Appealing entrance

One way to attract customers is to create an eye-catching entrance, It should be inviting, unique, and classy. It should match the theme of the restaurant and must give the customers a glimpse of the food served. 

The demographics

Study the market. Who will be your customers? If you are targeting students and teenagers, use bright colors, with music-based wallpaper and retro furniture. You may also want to add funky decorations with attractive lighting fixtures. If you are targeting professionals and working individuals, it is recommended to have a modern design. Use light-colored furniture with cushioned seatings. 

Be wise, light it up

Lighting is crucial and should have a combination of electric and natural light. These types can evoke a soothing and calming effect. Never rule out the colors as these can affect the mood and ambiance. Fine-dining restaurants look better with tabletop light in a semi-dark room to induce a romantic and intimate ambiance. 

Choose the right colors

Colors are known to have a great impact on the overall ambiance. Never use dull colors as restaurants should have bright lights to make them look spacious. Use soft-pastel colors for family-style restaurants as these are not harmful to the eyes of children. In general, the colors must be coordinated with the theme and the target customers. 

Table styles

Many experts recommend arranging the tables in such a way that it meets the demands, need, and privacy of the customers. The arrangement must not also impede the movement of the server and customer. 

The flooring

Never forget the flooring and there are many options for a restaurant. Look at several factors such as safety. The flooring must not be slippery no matter the material used. Consider using flooring that can absorb and dampen noise. Concrete and carpet are recommended for this. It should also be durable to avoid frequent replacements. Lastly, choose budget-friendly flooring and these may be vinyl, carpet, or laminate to exotic woods.

In Pursuit of Happiness

Family Minimalist Sketch poster in an interior

Life is a combination of both happiness and sadness. Becoming happy is not that impossible, but depends on our perceptions. There are many things that can make us happy, such as traveling, reading, shopping, cooking, playing, and singing. Our life is packed with excitement and satisfaction and happiness can easily be seen on our faces. Happiness is all about getting inner satisfaction and the well-being of the mind and body. It is expressed in various forms like excitement, pride, joy, and gratitude. 

What makes us happy?

This is probably one of the questions that are difficult to answer and probably a confusing one. We find happiness even in the smallest things in life. It is difficult to list all these things as they greatly depend on every individual. It may be your family, doing some volunteer work, the beauty of nature, your room, your favorite music, or your most-loved pet. The list may be long and not the same with even your closest friend or family member. People can be happy with different things. It is likewise a misconception that wealth and success are crucial for being happy. If this is true, then only the wealthiest will be happy in this world. Happiness comes from the things that we love to do and these cannot be bought with money. 

Being happy in your home

In a fast-paced world, it is important to have a space to relax and slow down a little. We all need a place where we can be healthy and happy, and feel safe, secure, and protected. However, this is not just about emotions. They have to be supported through materials, interior design, and decorative items. Colors, for instance, play an important role in boosting the mood of an individual. Cheerful, mood-boosting colors bring optimism and energy to your rooms. 

Interior decorations are likewise crucial in creating a happy ambiance. Decorating the walls with various items like personalized framed art, personal keepsakes, souvenir items, wall coverings, and others. Any blank walls can be seen as dull and boring. However, with these wall decors, everything changes. This is your chance to level up the overall appearance of your home. 

Plants and other natural elements

Mental health is quite a big topic nowadays. While we are still battling the pandemic, we also need to take care of our mental health. One of the easy ways to improve our mood and help reduce stress and anxiety is to fill your home with plants. Indoor plants help a lot in improving our health and indoor air quality. Gardening is a great activity to do with your loved ones. Not only gardening can evoke health and environmental benefits, but it can likewise strengthen the bond between the family members. 

Make a memory wall

Memory walls display artifacts, pictures, and other items from family and friends. It celebrates the family as a whole and shows all of the good times you spent all these years. Among these, the easiest way to create a sophisticated memory wall is to display pictures in black frames or white frames. The items should take up the entire wall and each item needs to be equally spaced from the other. This wall design can help you remember all the memorable moments that you have spent with your loved ones.

Time For A Cool Change

Lady in safari no. 1 poster

People are afraid of changes especially if we are indefinite of what lies ahead. Sometimes we tend to stay in our comfort zones and avoid anything that is new. With the fiasco of the Philippine pre and post-election periods, the country will be facing another transition that many may accept and others may fend off. The colors that you campaigned for and supported may have won or lost, but that’s the reality in our country. These are life’s little challenges that we need to accept.

Work, work, work!

What else do we need to do to boost the economy? Of course do well with our jobs. Getting a job and continuing with our respective work can help the country. That’s a fact you can’t deny. Some may have taken a little break from the hustle-bustle in their respective companies, but do remember that we need to eat and feed our family. If you own a business, then that is awesome! You can earn limitless income and help others as well by giving them jobs. 

Beautify your surroundings

Since when we were young, we have been taught that beautifying our surroundings is vital for our health and the environment. Walk around the neighborhood and chances are you will see litter disrupting the natural beauty of our streets. Is this the scene that we want our kids to witness? As simple as segregating the trash is a big help. Let us admit that we are too undisciplined when it comes to environmental sanitation. We are too bombarded with laws and information about the environment that we forget the most important aspect and that is sustainability. Humans are the biggest contributor to its demise and we continue to harass it even with little acts of spitting on the ground. Don’t you think we need to change our ways now? Think about it!

Changes in your home

Sometimes it takes a little furniture rearrangement to change how you feel. We have been on lockdown for quite some time. As such, this extra time at home may lead to feelings of boredom, depression, or solitude. However, we cannot let these feelings engulf us. Experts believe that rearranging our home interior, especially the furniture pieces, can help us feel better. The process may also provide feelings of satisfaction, accomplishment, and triumph. 

Personalize your surroundings

If you feel a little dull with the appearance of your room, then do not be afraid to change its design. Needless to say, there are tons of ideas that you can do. Start with the walls as a little something on the wall can give your room a total makeover. Personalized framed art, souvenir items, collectibles, and wallpaper are just some of the items that you can use to level up your room. What makes these items special? They instantly reflect the personality of the room’s owner. No need to empty your savings for some expensive items. Look for what you already have, reuse or upcycle them, and make your room look cool and interesting. 

The Beauty of Animal Prints in the Kids’ Room

Leopard stencil poster

Animal prints are commonly seen in various industries, such as fashion and design. You will see these prints in interior decorations, handbags, footwear, and clothes. Animal prints not only make the interior look extraordinary, but they can also captivate the hearts and minds of every child. 

Animal prints are used to resemble the pattern of the skin of certain animals like cheetahs, zebra, tigers, and crocodiles. The pattern was also used in creating other products, especially in women’s fashion. They are also used in interior decoration, especially in posters, murals, and wallpapers. 

What’s so special about animal prints?

Animal prints have been popular for interesting reasons. Many of the designs may look expensive and exotic and as such, they represent wealth and status. In the medieval period, kings and other noblemen used animal prints on rugs and other fabrics. It became popular in women’s fashion in the 1960s during the height of the Bohemian movement.

Animal prints have also been seen on paper and canvas. Just like in various fashion products, prints on paper may replicate the same skin or fur pattern. They are also used to design race cars, airplanes, signages, building extensions, and sports helmets. Many companies also use animal prints in designing commonly used items like cellphone cases and folios. 

Animal-themed posters in your homes

Trends in interior design come and go. After all, that’s what the trend is all about. The good thing is that there are styles that never go out of style. Framed animal-themed posters are simply adorable. This art can be used in many ways and can be displayed in any part of your home. For instance, similar-sized posters can make an appealing wall gallery, while large prints can create a focal point in the bedroom or living room.  

When added to the kids’ room, animal posters can create a jungle theme that may be used in storytelling and play. Add matching toys and decorative items and these will make a fascinating interior.

The nursery is also one of the sanctuaries that deserve proper decorations. Cute and cuddly animal-themed posters can be used in adding beauty to the walls. Kids love anything that has cartoon images. This is the reason why many posters have cartoon-like animal images. 

Parents may also help in the growth and development of their children. Posters can be used as visual aids to tell stories or teach them lessons about nature. With a little creativity and resourcefulness, the nursery can be transformed into a mini playschool where you can spend quality time with your kids. 

You can also complete the characters of a story with a wall gallery of animal-themed art. This is one of the ways to make learning more fun and entertaining. Kids are visual learners and displaying posters can be a great help in their play and learning.

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

Girly face line art no. 4 poster

Posh, cozy, and appealing. These are what to expect in a girl’s room. Decorating their rooms is a cool bonding activity that you can do with your daughter. From the planning stage to the activity itself, your child will have a memorable experience that she can treasure forever.

Colors to consider for the bedroom

Looking for a fun and thrilling activity to do with your little girl? Then decorating their room is one of the perfect activities that you can do. There is a wide range of choices when it comes to this. The colors, for instance, may come in different appearances and are commonly adored by girls. Pink or any shade of pink is the most frequently used color for the bedroom.

Though it is the most preferred color, the room does not need to be overwhelmed by it. You can blend other colors to give the room some accent. You can also add purple as this is also a classic girl’s color. These colors can be romantic and may be considered to be a girlish territory. 

Try combining a bright shade of pink with yellow, lime green, and other bright colors as these will likewise help create a feminine and striking look in the room. Pink and orange are another powerful combination and will look impressive with white furnishings. Another interesting color combination is pink and black, especially with black furniture pieces as this combination can give a sophisticated appearance. 

For a peaceful and serene room atmosphere, it is recommended to have the walls with neutral colors. This may serve as a wonderful backdrop for the furnishings and decorative items that you will add. Neutral colors are also versatile as you can use different furnishings without changing the colors of the wall. 

A fairy tale in the bedroom

Every little girl dreams of being a princess. Becoming part of a fairy tale is one of the loveliest things that you can do to your little girl. This can be done by creating a fairy tale in their bedroom. Images, decors, and toys of castles, fairies, kings, queens, princes, and princesses will help in transforming their bedroom into a kingdom. 

Posters that feature different fairy tale characters can help you create stories for them and let them be part of the adventure. Nursery-themed prints can also make the room look adorable. Prints of cartoon-like animals can help them learn more about their nature. With a little creativity, you will bring the fantasy into the bedroom. 

Posters that can be displayed

The display of posters is one of the easiest and cost-efficient ways to decorate the girls’ bedroom. There is a wide range of available designs that young girls will adore. Examples are prints that feature flowers, cartoon characters, nature, and typography. These posters are adorable and can instantly transform the overall appearance of their room. 

In addition to these, the frames of the prints add beauty to the walls. Neutral colored frames will enhance the appeal of the prints. They will likewise make the walls look more interesting and exciting.

Things To Do This Mother’s Day

History tells us that Mother’s Day is a special event that is celebrated all around the world. Although one day is not enough to honor the most important person in your life. It is still worth planning and doing different activities to make our mothers smile. If you do not have any plans yet, then this is the time that you start going to your drawing table and draft the possible activities that you can do to celebrate Mother’s Day.

Cook a family recipe

Many Filipino families have a recipe that gets passed down from generation to generation. Celebrate Mother’s Day by sharing and teaching the kids in the family some of the famous recipes. It may be a recipe of adobo or ways of perfecting a grilled pork belly.

Help your mom finish her to-do list

Your mom may have a lot on her plate when it comes to household chores. Help her, or better yet, finish all of them. Send her to a beauty treatment in the salon while you are busy doing all the tasks. For sure, this will make her smile on that special day.

Time to have a deep conversation

When was the last time you had a real conversation with your mother? There is no better gift than to have a deep talk with her. No matter what the topics are, pour a glass of soda or a cup of coffee and enjoy the day telling stories with your mom. 

Design her home

Some mothers can’t just stand the sight of their home interior. Sometimes, all they want is to revamp the whole appearance of their home. Help her with this and look for ways to decorate their homes. Start with the walls and display their favorite art. If your mom loves floral prints then add floral designs so that the whole room will have that fun and positive vibes. 

Health is wealth

There are different health activities that you can do with the most special person in the house. Invite her for a morning walk or run in the park or the neighborhood. You can attend a yoga class together or head to a spa. If you prefer to stay at home, then play something on the television that you can try, such as tae bo or aerobic exercises. 

Throw a party

Mother’s Day falls every Sunday and during the dry season. This is the perfect time to have a party to celebrate Mother’s Day. Prep your home and garden and invite other family members and friends. Think of the right menu that will satisfy the appetite of your guests. 

Make a scrapbook

Take your mother for a trip down memory lane by turning her boxes of old photos into a scrapbook. This is a perfect activity to be creative. Go to shops and get some materials that you will use for the project. Not only that this activity can be shared with your mom, but the output is something that she will cherish forever. 

Whatever activities you plan on Mother’s Day, never forget why that day is celebrated. It is not every day that you get the chance to spend time with your mother and the family. The activities need not be that expensive and your creativity is much needed for a memorable and significant day. 

DIY Projects to Improve Your Home Value

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It is a fact that home renovation projects can boost the value of your home. However, not all homeowners can upgrade their homes with a flick of their fingers. This is due to various reasons, especially when it comes to budget. We know that materials and labor costs these days are not a joke. Worry no more as there are many ways to upgrade your home without going into debt or breaking your savings. Read on to know some of the interesting ways to increase the home value with DIY projects.

Give your walls a new look

It is common to have scratches, dirty paint, outdated colors, and fading wallpaper. These can be remedied with a little style, creativity, and a few cans of paint. Choose a neutral color scheme such that it can unify the whole house. This scheme can likewise be appealing to potential buyers. 

Update your fixtures

Some fixtures need to be replaced or updated. Switch plates, outlet covers, curtain rods, light fixtures, and doorknobs. Old ones tend to be boring and with a little spending, the overall appearance of the room may be different and lively. Be smart in purchasing these items. No need to choose the expensive ones as they may have the same quality as those cheaper items. You still need to do some research, though, so that you may not end up buying the wrong items. 

Ceiling fans

Want to cut down on your electricity consumption? Install ceiling fans as these are good alternatives to air conditioners. Ceiling fans also reduce heating costs b circulating warm air await from the ceiling. 

Improve the window treatments

Replace vertical plastic blinds, paper shades, or horizontal aluminum blinds. These are no longer in trend and don’t add value to your homes. Use plantation shutters, wooden blinds, or drapes. Neutral colors are the best choice, especially if you are planning to sell your home.

Restore hardwood floors

In many instances, older homes have hardwood floors hidden underneath the carpet or any floor covering. If you have squeaky floors then you have wooden floors. If you are still not sure, pull up your carpet and check. Before revealing them, there is a good chance that you need to refinish them to restore them to their original state. This is cheaper than installing new flooring. 

Paint or stain kitchen cabinets

You could buy new cabinets and save money by purchasing prefabricated cabinets and installing them yourself. White cabinets tend to brighten the kitchen and never go out of style. To do this, you need to remove all the hardware from the cabinets, including the doors. Clean them so that dirt and grease will not ruin your work. In doing so, you may also want to upgrade the bathroom cabinets as well. 

Final Thoughts

Upgrading your home does not have to be expensive. It does not require hiring contractors or other experts. These days, there are many ingenious ways to boost your home without spending that much. As a result, the value of your home may likewise be improved for future buyers or even for your own satisfaction.