Notepad Corner

Rugs are one of the easiest and the simplest items that you can use to change your home’s feel and look. With a couple of accent rugs to furnish corners or to highlight important pieces of furniture, you can improve your home’s interior effortlessly. Depending on the quality and kind of rugs that you want, the prices can greatly vary so you must always think thoroughly before you buy an accent rug. For accent furniture, small rugs which make them look even more “accented” should look good in its place. You should find something that will match or contrast with the floor. If you have a patterned carpet, accent rugs should be a solid color, and if your carpet is plain, then a patterned rug would look good here. Choose accent rugs that do not contrast a lot with your home’s color scheme otherwise it will only become an eyesore. Cream rugs will complement brown carpeting while plain orange or black rug will match nicely with red patterned carpet. Accent rugs are basically u

What it takes to be a mother? Being a mom does not end by just giving birth to a child. It encompasses great job and responsibility done in an incomparable manner. No words can convey the heroism and majesty of a mother’s unconditional love. We may be having and enjoying a lot of beautiful things around us but there’s only one mother in our life. Celebrating a special maternal bond this Mother’s day can let her feel how important she is to us – her children. Aside from her birthday and special family occasions, to treat her like a queen in this time of the year where the whole world celebrate and honor all mothers around the globe is indeed something exceptional that she will cherish and always remember. Our beloved mothers deserve more than just a bouquet of flowers. A mother who loves her children more than herself ought to have an extraordinary day full of fun and surprises. Mom and me when I was still a child

Residents of Brisbane are fortunate that they live in a very green city. It is a city full of open spaces and parks that are fantastic for families. There are hundreds of parks in Brisbane, and these parks make ideal spots to take a family portrait in. Here is a guide to five of the most beautiful parks in Brisbane that you can use as the setting for your next family portrait. 1. Roma Street Parkland This is perhaps the most elegant park in Brisbane. There are lots of manicured lawns and hedges that you can use as the backdrop for a family portrait. There are fountains, artworks and statures that can be incorporated into the composition of your portrait as well. There are also lots of flowers planted in Roma Street Parkland that add a lot of beauty to the surroundings. 2. Sandgate Foreshore Though this is not the typical city park that is full of grass, Sandgate Foreshore still makes a pretty setting for families to get their portraits taken in. This is a long stretch of beau

There is no limit when it comes to creating a greener home for its typical goal is to become environmentally friendly by simplifying things around the home making them more functional, cheaper and sustainable. Making a green home can save money on household bills while at the same time being eco-friendly. If you are planning for a home improvement project, focus on the enhancement and efficient use of energy such as lightings, electricity and water consumption, fixtures and furniture. Here are some suggested green home ideas: Replace standard windows with large eco-friendly windows. These windows are designed to block the heat outside as it lets the natural light in. Use low energy light bulbs like CFLs or LEDs as it consumes less energy.