After attending a Master Gardener Gardening Seminar recently, I have been thinking of HOAs (Homeowners Associations) and their role in protecting the land, water, and air via gardening. In many HOAs (not necessarily all), there are strict rules and regulations regarding a home and its outward appearance to the neighborhood. These are almost always in … Continue reading HOA’s and Alternative Gardening
Category: Architecture and Home Decor
Old Blueprints and Odd Features
One of the categories that I tend to look at on my Pinterest is old homes, especially their layouts. Quite a few of them come from archive.org and its copies of old home catalogs. I love looking at old homes and trying to figure out the purposes of different features based on the social context … Continue reading Old Blueprints and Odd Features
Gardens: Shows of Wealth and Power
When watching Monty Don's Italian Gardens, great gardens showcased in and around Rome reveal an era where many of the most powerful men at the time showed off their power through building grand gardens. Monty Don expresses the idea that the era was probably the only one in history where the better and bigger the … Continue reading Gardens: Shows of Wealth and Power
Home Decor: Rediscovering Past Favorites
A little while ago, I watched a video about resale shops and the host talked to one particular store. It mentioned that there are certain things that the shop doesn't want or accept and that oddly enough includes dishware. I find that interesting since I found solid white dishware that can be put in the … Continue reading Home Decor: Rediscovering Past Favorites
Minimalism and Aesthetics
Many people are enjoying the aesthetics and lifestyle of minimalism. They keep what they have to a minimum for a variety of reasons. Regardless of the reason, the movement tends to lend itself toward the extreme simplicity of design. For many this can be a relaxing look, it signifies less clutter and less to clean. … Continue reading Minimalism and Aesthetics
Walking Through a Sustainable Home
What is different about walking through a Sustainable Home? Is it keeping old rags around to clean things with or is it reusing coffee grinds? I like to think of it more as untapped convenience and novelty. If I were wealthy, I would want to be able to show off what my home is capable … Continue reading Walking Through a Sustainable Home
Architectural Associations
People have affinities for a particular architectural style. When they go to buy or rent a house, they look to see if it matches their sense of aesthetic. Does it seem cozy, or clean, opulent, or Spartan? Different qualities are attributed to various styles, each depending on the person viewing the architecture. However, some common … Continue reading Architectural Associations
Old Homes New Purposes
Many old homes are ignored or reluctantly left alone to rot. Why? Quite often people see the renovation and maintenance costs and can't see how they could afford such a project. This is very understandable but sad for the beauty and life in old homes. Such homes, especially large ones, have potential waiting to be … Continue reading Old Homes New Purposes
