BRIGHTEN YOUR SUMMER HOME WITH GARDEN IDEAS

Now that summer is here, spending time outdoors is mandatory! Whether you enjoy lingering outdoors for the warmer air or the chance to entertain longer, there is nothing better than a summer garden to brighten your outdoor home. With the beautiful colors, or the aromatic way plants and flowers freshen the air, here are ideas to make your summer garden beautiful.

Bring parts of your interiors outside and vice versa with natural furniture that create a unique space in your outdoor home. Lamps, potted plants, and organic materials make the perfect decor to beautify your front entry or porch area, bring garden inspiration anywhere, simply.

Summertime beckons us to entertain and dine outdoors. Add garden motifs with potted plants as centerpieces and natural decoration on your patio for a natural setting that is no-fuss and looks simply elegant. Add floral arrangements and crisp linens to pull the entire dining experience together.

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Lanterns and candles are a perfect way to add natural light to your outdoor summer home. Whether lined on a stairwell, surrounding sitting areas, or along pathways in your garden, brighten your summer home with gorgeous lighting and candle ideas. Bring these helpful bursts of inspiration to your garden and enjoy everything that summer has to offer!

Renia

Getting the Taste of a Country Home with a City Rooftop Garden

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Living high atop an urban jungle can be a wonderful experience. The cosmopolitan life can be wonderful, between living in a high rise condominium to enjoying the benefits of a city lifestyle. One part of city dwelling that homeowners miss is the connecton to greenery and relaxing out in the sun. Here is a wonderful example in Sydney, Australia of a rooftop garden that will help reconnect to Mother Nature again.

Secret Gardens is a landscaping company that specializes in beautifying the outdoors, especially in unconventional spaces. This rooftop garden sits high above Sydney, for only its residents to enjoy.

‘Hidden over 25 floors above the city this green sculptured rooftop garden sits in the middle of skyscrapers. Buxus hedging and topiary cones add a formal element whilst iris and lavender create a whimsical effect. Timber seating frames the garden providing a place to sit and enjoy the garden and the amazing harbour views’... Secret Gardens

 

This gorgeous oasis is a wonderful example of enjoying both worlds, the cosmopolitan life of the urban city and the lush grounds of a palatial estate! What a treat it would be to enjoy this green space. Hope you enjoyed it and it gave you a few minutes to relax and take your cares away!

Renia

Decorating your Summer House

Now that the summer is here it’s time to turn your attention to connecting your beach house with the outdoors. Choosing durable materials, natural textures and light colors helps your summer home stay cool feeling and creates a casual appeal that only summer can bring.

Here are simple tips to decorate your relaxing summer house.

Rustic inspiration

Have you ever stayed at a beachfront resort and marveled at the beautiful decor and furnishings?  Try using creative rustic beach decor throughout your home such as in the living room, bedrooms and lounging areas for a home that feels as relaxing as your last vacation. Visit antique shops, garage sales and even thrift stores for vintage seashells, life preservers, lanterns and more!

 

Bringing in beach elements:

Beach houses always have an element of relaxing and casual living that appeals to everyone. Bring in beach elements such as repurposed oars for a headboard or nautical decor to tie your beach themed home together. Sea foam green, soft blue and gray, and a neutral color palette can set the tone instantly for a sea inspired abode.

Summertime is the perfect time of year to enjoy casual and carefree living. The days are longer and spending time with your family and friends at your summer home is top priority. Use these inspirational ideas to make your home have all of the colors, decor, and aesthetics of a summer vacation!

Renia

10 GREAT REASONS TO VISIT GREECE THIS SUMMER!

Whilst we can think of hundreds of reasons why you should go to Greece, here are our top 10…

1 1.   Excellent Value For Money

Whilst certain factors that are out of our control like the recent spike in fuel have been attributable to price rises to holidays in general, we have noticed that Greece offers better value for money than it did in previous years.

2. Perfect Climate

There are long periods of sunshine with Greece boasting over 300 days of sunshine a year. Spring & Autumn are great times to visit Greece especially for those who enjoy walking.

3. Probably the Safest Holiday Destination in the World

Despite its economic woes, Greece remains one of the safest holiday destinations. Even petty crime on most of our islands is non – existent.

  

4. Greece Has the Best Beaches & Cleanest Waters in The Mediterranean

Out of a total 3650 blue flag beaches worldwide 379 are in Greece – more than 10 %. Turkey with a larger coastline has 314, Italy 232 & England 70.

5. Mouth Watering Cuisine 

You are truly spoiled for choice – A variety of mouthwatering dishes to please most discerning pallets.

6. Greece is great For Families 

Greeks love children! Feel at ease and relaxed – what better reason to enjoy a holiday with your family – Everyone is welcome!

7. A Plethora of Choice

No other country offers the diversity of Greece. With over 6000 islands each one so unique and different from the other, breath-taking coastlines, secluded beaches and picturesque villages – you are truly spoilt for choice.

8. A Rich & Colourful History

Where ever you go in Greece you will be encapsulated by the country’s vibrant history which has had a profound impact on the modern world. It was the Greeks who invented Democracy, The Olympics, Modern Medicine, Mathematics, and Physics to name a few things that have shaped the modern world.  

  

9. Philoxenia

A Greek word meaning hospitality and welcoming strangers! For which Greeks are renowned for!

10. You Will Be Helping Greece Get Back on Track!

 

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Tourism is the most important Greek industry . Taking your holiday in Greece this year will go a long way in helping Greece to get back on track. Greeks are truly appreciative of your support as we are!

Me and all Greeks …..can assure you that your beautiful memories from your trip to Greece will last for a life time.

WE WILL TRY OUR BEST TO MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

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Renia

How to Bring Contemporary Living Style into your Home

 

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In modern day decor the appeal of contemporary and sleek interiors is a well sought after look in everyone’s home. The minimal lines, neutral colors and beautifully appointed fine details are just a few characteristics of the contemporary decor style. Here are a few tips to bring the aesthetic into your interiors.

Simple tips to bring the contemporary look into your home:

Use neutral color palette to liven up your interiors, contemporary design features minimal use of bright, bold colors.

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Floors: Consider using hardwood floors, tile or other hard or resilient flooring. Use area rugs to soften up the feel of the room and to aid in sound reduction. Contemporary interiors are minimal and like streamlined appeal.

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Furniture:  Similarly to flooring, furniture should be streamlined and less ornamentation than traditional furniture styles. Choose materials such as leather, neutral colored upholstery, tweed, and tight fibered textiles for your furniture choices. Furniture with straight and minimal legs will make your furniture look more stream lined.

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Accessories and decor: Use your accessories in your contemporary interiors to bring about color and texture, without being over the top. Vases, urns, decorative glassware can adorn bookshelves and coffee tables. In your bedroom and living spaces, simple throw pillows and throws across your couch or bed will add the perfect touch of modern sophistication.

Perhaps with a splash of my embroidery throw pillows?

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Bringing contemporary styling into your home can be made simpler with these inspirational ideas. Neutral colors, minimal but sophisticated lines, and elegant details that are not over cluttered and ornate – this is contemporary and modern. Let me know how you like it in your home!

Renia