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11 inspiring bi fold door pictures Bringing the inside out and outside in.
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It Happened To Me: I keep having dreams where I call Obama the N-word and I want it to stop Every time it happens my work suffers the next day.
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6 features no renovated kitchen should be without Do it right or go home.
When you renovate a kitchen, you need to be as concerned about the details as you are about the big picture. It’s all well and good knocking through a wall to connect the kitchen with a living or dining room, but if (for example) the wall colour doesn’t complement the countertops then it may end up looking a bit amateurish. It’s not just about the aesthetics, either – there are certain details that need to be got right in order to ensure that the room is functional as well. We’ve put together 6 features no renovated kitchen should be without. Scotia beading One of these functional details is scotia beading…
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The lost, the abandoned, the beautiful How I long to restore them and give them the love that they deserve.
From city centres to secluded spots, there is no rule when it comes to abandoned property. I always wonder when I see such a building, how many stories could the walls tell about their owners? When and why do they become lost, become unloved and abandoned. With many it’s undoubtedly down to money. Family feuds or just not enough to mend that window, that roof, that wall, taking care of the heating — until eventually it’s entirely unlivable. They still stand Majestic in their sittue, commanding their presence on the skyline, slowly decaying until they become lost for good. How beautiful are they? How I long to restore them and give them…
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Georgian manor house standing in magnificently landscaped grounds
Low Street, Collingham, Newark South Collingham Manor is a fine Grade II listed Georgian manor house standing in magnificently landscaped grounds of around 5 acres, in a peaceful location with views of open countryside to the rear. The property has been sympathetically restored by the current owners retaining much of the original character of the building and enhanced with quality bathrooms and a bespoke kitchen with a Rutland conservatory off. The original Messinger orangery on the front of the property has been fully restored. The main reception rooms each have impressive marble fireplaces and there is a combination of oak and pine boarded flooring, parquet flooring and stone and tiled…
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I want to keep my disabled son looking like a child for as long as I can It's better if people think my son is younger than his years, because it's so easy to see the special needs and not the person.
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Old jewellery workshop restored as beautiful living space
This project consisted of a space which is a detached freehold former live/work warehouse which was a jewellery workshop with 2, 000 sq. ft. of accommodation set over two floors near to the canal in Islington. The property sits in a beautiful gated courtyard amid other creative spaces such as graphic designers and artists’ studios. This mews house was extremely dilapidated when I went to visit it with the clients a young couple both working in the city who were moving from a penthouse in Shoreditch to this larger property. The property consists of ground floor open plan living space with kitchen, dining and living area as well as ground…
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A converted Victoriana leather factory transformed
Guest post from Susan Quirke, Quirke McNamara Consultancy I was commissioned by an Influential city banker to undertake this project in the Alaska building Bermondsey. The Alaska Building was designed by world-famous industrial architect Thomas Wallis, best known for the Firestone and Hoover Buildings The building is a converted Victoriana leather factory and the property still had some of the old winching equipment left intact which was a fantastic feature. When I first say the property it was very tired and run down and hadn’t been updated since the original development. A tiny galley kitchen and a dining room that was basically in the dark as well as a poor…
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The picturesque High Wood Barn – Awe-inspiring views over the Yorkshire Dales
A Beauty Spot Situated at the end of the pretty village of Rathmell (population only 300!) on the southern edge of the Yorkshire Dales lies High Wood Barn, a very special home off a little leafy lane. With awe-inspiring 360 degree views over the rolling hills of the Yorkshire Dales, High Wood Barn was once just that – a majestic stone and timber barn, blending perfectly with its surroundings. Now painstakingly restored, the house now has the quite exceptional view of Pen Y Ghent from several of the rooms, including the dramatic galleried living room, and the picture-postcard gardens. Rathmell is approximately three miles from Settle, a market town in…
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Jesus would want us to be climate activists: Christianity & the environment Don't believe the media. All denominations of Christianity teach that humans are commanded be good stewards of our planet.
How I got my kids to eat their greens: homemade gummies Want your kids to enjoy the benefits of leafy greens, but don't know how to get them to eat the stuff? These easy homemade candies are the answer!
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This exceptional home makes you feel enveloped by serenity
Nestled in the heart of Lorient, this exceptional property emanates a very special charm and enjoys unparalleled intimacy. As soon as you have crossed the threshold of the property, you feel enveloped by serenity.Sheltering a 17th century French manor house, which was then a hotel, this home has now been completely renovated by Christina Rodriguez who understood how to infuse it with a unique combination of contemporary design and typically Caribbean architecture. Extending over 3,000 m², the house consists of several bungalows dotted amongst a wonderful tropical garden, criss-crossed by wooden walkways. A true oasis of relaxation has been built around the impressive infinity pool and large trees, such as…
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How many deaths before deniers admit white supremacy based climate change? Scientific consensus agrees climate change can't exist without white supremacy. Yet there's no action.
A history of the women’s power suit We size up the power suits—from classic to cutting edge—that have advanced us through the decades.
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Gawk at this beautiful converted church apartment
Set within a beautiful converted church this is an impressive and unique duplex 3 bedroom apartment. The reception room, kitchen and dining area are open plan and spacious – before the current owners had a child it was a real party home and it is easy to see why! The reception room is on the top level complete with exposed wooden beams and brickwork. A study and third bedroom have double doors and are located off the reception area. To the level below there is a three piece bathroom with a large walk-in storage cupboard, a double sized second bedroom and a fabulous master bedroom with balcony, walk-in wardrobe an…
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Everyone deserves a seat at the cryptocurrency table BIPOC and women are here, and we're ready to become part of the blockchain—whether you like it or not.
A ‘night owl’ gene may be to blame for your sleepless nights If you have trouble going to bed at night, you may have this mutation.
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Cool and beautiful retro stoves
A couple of days ago I showcased a wonderful beach house property in which I feel in-love with this very cool and beautiful retro style stove. Ovens, Cookers, Stoves – no matter what the name the retro style adds colour and fun to any kitchen.
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