Rabu, 08 Agustus 2012

:: INTERIOR DESIGN - HOME TOUR ::

I found this on BOLIG magazine, where I dont understand a word but I love to browse through the photos! :)  It`s a great resource for finding some inspiration/ideas for adorable interiors and home tours.
The one I`m showing you guys today is fresh and clean with accents of bright color against white.
I`d say it`s perfect, cuz I really love "all white" combinations, but on the other hand I`m also a color freak, so this combination is win win for me! :) 
My favorite part of the house would be the wooden floors and I think I`m in love with that mint/pastel green smeg refrigerator! :) 

xoxo, Maja  










All images via BOLIG MAGAZINE

Selasa, 07 Agustus 2012

Darius Cordell provides tips on what to look for in pricing when searching for designer wedding gowns

Now a days you can prepare an eloquent and expensive wedding or a lower cost wedding that looks expensive in much less time then it used to take and with much less effort. It used to be prior to the year 2000 that if you wanted to compare prices on bridal dresses you would have to drive to various places of your city to different wedding salons and take pictures of your favorite garments. Now, with most retail shops & designers possessing a website, the information which you need is appropriate at your fingertips. The normal wedding gown expenses around $1500. This is the regular price of a well made gown from Darius Cordell Fashion Ltd as well. However, you can get a wedding gown off the rack at a discount department store or bridal retailer for between $200-$400. These are usually cream-colored dresses in less expensive fabrics. However, they are just as nice as an expensive dress.  Most times only a person in the industry could tell the difference as it is not as evident to the naked eye.

In the mid-range wedding dress market, you can expect a beautiful dress with a descent amount of embellishment. You can have the dress customized for a higher cost or take it right off the retailer's rack for between $500-$1500. These dresses are made from a broader list of cloths including some low-grade satins. These wonderfully appropriate wedding dresses can be found at department stores, on-line, and in your local mom & pop bridal shops.

On the higher end, you may want to shop exclusively at a bridal shop that specializes in nothing but designer wedding dresses and their accessories. Normally wedding party favors, bridal party favors, flowers, decorations, and/or the cake is not available retail salons of this caliber.  These types of retail stores primarily specialize in wedding party gowns only, catering to new soon-to-be-brides and will dote on you while you shop, taking measurements, and helping you to decide exactly what is right for you through a series of questions designed to help you clarify in your mind what it is you want.  You can expect that formal wedding gowns of this caliber will cost somewhere between $1600 to around $5000.  These more specialty gowns are made from the finest materials with plenty of lace, beading and embroidery.  Usually, the dress will need to be ordered where the production of your creation can take upwards of 8-12 weeks.

Finally, if you are willing to go for the gusto , you can go directly to the designer for a custom bridal gown. Custom designer dresses made by famous or well known designers who have plenty of notoriety and have made a career of making fashionable clothing for the rich and the famous, are willing to work with you to design and create your dream dress.  These types of dressmakers are seemingly as varied in style and cost as there are stars in the sky. These dresses range from the $5000 and can be as high $10,000 plus.  But you can trust that these fashion experts will create a dress that is well worth its cost (made out of the finest silks and the most elaborate and expensive embellishments).  You just have to be ready to pay for what you get.

Most designer bridal gowns already come with a designed in crinoline pr petticoat.  But with other lower priced clothes you may want to invest in a petticoat or underneath skirt.  Garters, tiaras and veils are additionally yet another accessory cost to consider.


:: FILM :: THE GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO ::

If you need some drama + action, than this movie is a good choice.

IMDB (8/10)


xo, Maja

Minggu, 05 Agustus 2012

:: WEEKLY DIY INSPIRATION ::

Hi there! 
I found a lot of DIY inspiration this last week & I`m definitely doing a couple of this projects. I hope I`ll manage to do some before my holidays, cuz now it`s only one week left and I expect that I will have tons of things to do before I leave towards threre weeks of pure fun. :)
What do you think about this DIY projects? Have you found any cool ideas lately or did you maybe do some of your own projects? I`d be more than happy if you would share that with me! 

Have a great Sunday! 

xoxo, Maja  










Jumat, 03 Agustus 2012

Miss World Leaderboard - Europe




1. Wales - Sophie Moulds
2. Ukraine - Karina Zhyronkina
3. Spain - Aranzazu Estevez
4. Greece - Maria Tsagaraki
5. Israel - Shani Hazan
6. Russia - Elizaveta Golovanova
7. Albania - Floriana Garo


Greece

Israel

Russia

Albania

Miss World 2012 Leaderboard - Asia Pacific


Released: August 3, 2012

1. Nepal - Shristi Shrestha
2. China PR - Wen Xia Yu
3. Philippines - Queenierich Rehman
4. Australia - Jessica Kahawaty
5. Vietnam - Hoang My Vu

Australia

Vietnam

Kamis, 02 Agustus 2012

:: DESIGN :: THE MASON JAR COCKTAIL SHAKER ::

Everybody are hooked on mason jars right? Or is it just me? :) 
They are a perfect storage for your homemade jam or maybe you can use them for your DIY projects and make some really cool things, which can also turn out as a perfect gift for your bff.
Anyway the other day I was browsing the web and I found the Mason Shaker & I knew I have to share it. :) 

The story goes kind of like this:
"The Mason Shaker is a unique four-piece cocktail shaker based around the iconic Mason Jar. The concept for the Mason Shaker was developed from an obsession with vintage kitchenware (Josh) and an uncanny ability to fashion impromptu drinking tools at a moment’s notice (Eric). After one too many mint juleps poured from a poorly-modified Mason Jar one summer, the idea for a better (and cooler) cocktail shaker hit us like a double shot of whiskey. The Mason Shaker was born."



The guys who designed it are Josh and Eric. Two boys living in New York who have mixed together their love of fine coctails and classic Southern style into one unique product : the Mason Shaker.
They`re asking for help in funding this Kickstarter project to produce their first batch of shakers and get them on their way to dreams of bar accessory domination.
So if you have any extra cash ( $5,000 ) and you are willing to help this guys with their business go to their website or also you can visit this page for all the info you need.



xoxo, Maja