Shipping containers used as main building material for a house isn’t a new thing, but this one example has surpassed all previous projects of this kind. The people behind this house are from Costa Rica and with the work they’ve done they prove packing a great home into something banal like a shipping container can be done with style. The choice of material has resulted in plenty of space both inside and on top. The rooftop terrace which is decked out in wood is the perfect place for holding a party or dinner. The interior has a warm feeling to it and comes Continue reading “160 Sq Ft Shipping Container House” »
When you think about tiny houses, the following superb image won’t probably come to mind. With a simple exterior design, the Keva Tiny Home grabs the attention and easily earns your love. The interior doesn’t disappoint as well. With lots of elements that evoke the closeness to nature, like the wooden panels or the small stone textured walls, the ambiance created is one that soothes and calms at the same time. Comfort is provided, with water and heating functions, Continue reading “Keva Tiny House: A Smallish Living on Salt Spring Island” »
Living off-the-grid is every ecologists dream. But the road to this type of life is not easy, as it requires ambition and funds. Once in a while you just happen to stumble across beautiful and inspiring projects and Shannon and Fred’s tiny house on wheels fits the description perfectly. Their home is located in Victoria, Australia and it took them 3 years to design and build this unique home. The entire home is self-sustainable as it isn’t connected to the main power grid. Continue reading “Amazing Off-the-Grid Tiny House on Wheels” »
Searching for the perfect home can be an endless journey. If you prefer traditional homes, like log cabins you are lucky as there is a wide pallet from which to choose. This next prefab home is great for someone who is on a budget, but wants to purchase a stylish cabin. Prefab log homes are usually cheaper, as the panels are all ready and you only need to assemble them. This log cabin looks great, has plenty of space inside (2 bedrooms) so it can be used as a permanent residence and has a front porch too. Continue reading “An Inexpensive Beautifully Crafted and Spacious 2 Bedroom Log Home” »
A personalized gift for a dear one should also be wrapped properly. So in order to make the packaging truly personal, you should make yourself. This will make the whole gift-giving idea more fun and special and you will also be saving some extra dollars, by wrapping the present yourself. This next tutorial, will teach you how to make a small square-shaped gift box in which you can store a little surprise. You will only need: an old CD, triangle, Continue reading “DIY: Beautiful Square Pillow Gift Box Tutorial” »
Christmas is the time of the year when everyone is in search for the perfect gift to surprise a person dear to them. But once you found the right present, another search starts: the one for the right wrapping or packaging idea. If you are a fan of wrapping your own gifts, you will find these next ideas highly useful. The following tips will help you create a stylish ribbon for your gift and make them even more glamorous. Who knew a ribbon can Continue reading “6 Easy Satin Bow Tutorials” »
Michael Beitz is a very talented designer, who works with wood in order to create intricate sculptures. His pieces are also functional, as these next two sculptured tables, one which is called Tree Picnic and the other one Not Now. The first one is an amazing 50-foot-long picnic table which resembles a tree and its branching, as this was also the inspiration for this piece. Not Now is an 18-foot-long piece of wood that creates a loop and its a rethinking of a classical table from the perspective of anti-social design. Continue reading “Unique Wooden Tables by Michael Beitz” »
Wisconsin welcomes another impressively beautiful passive home. This type of house is not new to the world and the United States. But with its 970 square feet and the fact it consumes less energy than a hair dryer, it definitely stands out! Proud owner Sonya Newenhouse says she hardly felt the harsh winter. With an average of 68 – 86 degrees Fahrenheit inside during the freezing Wisconsin months, we would totally agree! And remember: Continue reading “Fabulous Passive Home in Freezing Wisconsin Uses Less Energy Than a Hair Dryer to Stay Warm!” »
This time of the year is well-known for the tremendous opportunity it gives to food lovers to experiment and come up with new and exciting dishes and foods. The tutorial featured here involves preparing a beautiful treat that look very similar to real-life snow globes. They are actually cupcakes, carefully arranged and ornate to offer this delightful visual impact. In the tutorial, both photo and video, you will find out how to make the globe part out of gelatin. Continue reading “DIY Snow Globe Cupcakes with Gelatin Bubbles” »
