Organized Home Make sure everything in your house has a place. Teach all family members to mind their own messes. For example, if you take it out, put it back. If you open it, close it. If you throw it down, pick it up. If you make a mess, clean […]
Prep a TV Show I’m @ my studio and preparing some homemade scented candles for Kim Kilian’s TV show Magazine Live. I’m a guest on Tuesday, June 4 to present some extraordinary and extremely easy ways on. How to… Make Homemade Scented Candles from your Old Candles and How to Decorate Candles […]
Cheap & Easy Home Fixes Trouble Spot: Old Furniture – Fix with Slipcovers Although reupholstering is a manageable furniture update, it might be a little daunting for nonsewers. Fast fix: Instead, opt for simple slipcovers to revitalize worn-out furniture or coordinate mismatched pieces. Less time-consuming, less cost, and more adaptable […]
“Costa Navarino: Engaging Art” Join the opening of “Costa Navarino: Engaging Art” on June 8th. This new contemporary art platform aims to become a permanent scene for contemporary visual arts. Contemporary Art Four in-residence artists present their work and interact with guests, in the first exhibition entitled “60 picks per […]
10 Gorgeous Outdoor Decorating Styles. Whether you simply like to sip your morning coffee outside or are dying to host an alfresco fete, these stunning setups—from rustic to romantic—are sure to cast your backyard in a whole new light. from one kings lane 1. Glam Yes, your alfresco dining space […]
Updating Your Patio Furniture While Spending Less Relaxing outside as the weather gets warmer is the perfect excuse to slow down and enjoy nature while taking time to enjoy your patio. Whether you’re entertaining friends and family, or you’re enjoying some time for yourself patio furniture that is comfortable, durable […]
Your Coffee Table can in many ways be a piece you allow your personality and fun side to shine. Through your decorating scheme feel free to get creative! Here are some tips for accessorizing your coffee tables according to their style Create arrangments in a tray. Mix and match multiple […]
This year I decided to become a bit more involved in all the processions surrounding Easter. By “involved” I mean that I decided for one day (hey you gotta start somewhere) not to eat meat, eggs or butter. This also seemed like the perfect opportunity to put myself to a […]
Brilliant Feng Shui Clutter Clearing System You know that it is necessary and very positive to do often in our spaces a good cleanup? Removing objects that you don’t use anymore, which accumulate a static energy, you’re creating space for new things in your lives. Which are not only material […]
Happy Easter I wish you Happy Easter! I’ll be with you again after Easter holidays because I relocate my office to a new address. So see you soon with pictures of my new space!
Spring is an ideal season to refresh your bedroom colors. These are ten of my favorite color schemes for the beloved bedroom. Coral-Orange + Aqua Blue + Latte White Prefer cream white for your walls and furniture. Add a touch of color in your linen with coral and ensure that […]
10 Unique Kids Book Storage Sometimes a book storage is just a book storage and sometimes it’s practically a piece of art. Here are ten unique products that your kids will love! 10 Unique Kids Book Storage 1. Amsterdam Collection Storage Cabinets – Cool Kids Company 2. Nurseryworks Tree Bookcase […]
Easy and Creative Ways to Dye Easter Eggs These pretty Easter egg dyeing techniques from better homes and gardens are perfect for the kid in you! What You Need: • Hard-boiled eggs (prepared by a grown-up) • Cardboard paper towel roll • Masking tape • Acrylic paint in colors you […]
Give Draperies a Second Chance Are you are trying to find clever ways and tips to customize items that you already have? With a little ingenuity and basic sewing skills, you can get the look of custom-made window treatments for way less. Here is the Tip Start with a neutral […]
Decorating with Branches I just came back from the stunning island of Ios , in the Aegean, where I am keenly involved in the decoration of the luxury rental villas “On the Rocks”. The owners want to include modern, natural elements in the decoration process such as untreated wood, bamboo, […]
6 Easy & Inexpensive Outdoor Ideas Weather gets better and better every day in Greece and most of us have already begun to organize our outdoor spaces. These are 6 great ideas I found at better homes and gardens, for those who don’t want to spend a lot or just […]
DIY Artwork. High-impact decorating on a budget has never been easier. These pieces were made with nothing more than a couple canvases and metal repair tape. DIY Artwork To create these shiny DIY works of art. Cut the metal repair tape with scissors and adhere in geometric patterns to the […]
DIY Tree Stump Table Tree stumps, used individually or clustered together, function as low tables in a living room. A coat of enamel paint applied to the tops serves a dual purpose: It adds a jolt of color and creates a smooth, sealed surface. Furniture gliders can be attached to […]
Spring Organizing Tips for your Closet Most of us, when spring comes, we want to organize everything in sight. Maybe because the sun is out and we have more energy now than in the winter. As the temperature is getting higher this time of season, it is very important to […]
MY LONDON – Travel Inspiration by Katilena Alpe London is my city. Cosmopolitan, full of buzz, fashionable, trendy it is where everything begins! As I hadn’t been for a while and I was passing outside the Air Exelixis in Laodikns Street in Glyfada, I went in and spoke to a […]
MY LIFE The Beloved Decoration Blog I am incredibly happy to see that all the effort and love I have been devoting to my blog MYLIFE has been shared and embraced by people from every corner of the planet. I am proud to note that my blog appears consistently on […]
Decorating with White Guide for Choosing the Right Colors 1/4 Using White Color on Walls 2/4 Using White Color on Furniture 3/4 Using White Accessories 4/4 Using White Color in Professional Spaces Strictly speaking, white is not a color, but the manifestation of the presence of all color – the […]
Tours: The New “Mandarin Oriental Hotel” in Paris If you plan to visit Paris in the spring, visit the brand new Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Paris. French architects Wilmotte & Associates and interior designer Sybille de Margerie have designed the new hotel by giving special emphasis to the colors and […]
DIY Spring Wreath We welcome and officially today the first day of the spring equinox. Be inspired by this beautiful and easy-breezy spring wreath made by Layla and Kevin from The Lettered Cottage, to decorate the entrance of your home. It is super simple to make. Start with an inexpensive […]
Dining Room Decorating Spring Ideas A friend brought me today a pot filled with blooming tulips. The pretty tulips inspired me to freshen up the dining room a little with a few simple touches of spring. No matter if you have a separate dining room or just a zone in […]
Cauliflower in Cinnamon-Tomato Sauce This cauliflower recipe that Marisa Churchill is sharing with us today has a very special sentimental value for her, since it comes from her beloved Yiayia (grandmother). I suggest you to read the article that posted at the Ηuffington Post to get a taste of the […]
Masquerade Party with Marie Antoinette theme A great idea for anyone who wants to throw a party of the decade. The ingredients for a perfect Marie Antoinette masquerade party are below. Delicious foods and drinks, fun, sexy and wild atmosphere. Great people, music, costumes and amazing décor. What do you […]