Home DIY and fashion advices? When the housing market is buoyant there’s usually a high demand for building services, making it hard to find good builders at a reasonable price. It can be tempting to pick the cheapest builder who can start next week, but if a quote price is super-cheap there’s normally a good reason: perhaps they forgot to include something, or simply just got their sums wrong. Either way, the builder will realise they’re working at a loss. And if they walk off the job, it will cost you dearly to get someone else to finish it, with all the hassle that goes with that. It may be cheaper in the long run to go for a medium-range price rather than risk work being skimped to recoup losses, leaving you with a badly done job. If your project is not time critical, employing ‘friends of friends’ or friends on ‘mates’ rates’ may work. But more often than not something else will come up on the day when they promised to finish your job, which could then hold up the following trades. Find more info on home design ideas.
The leading shopping app, LYST, is expecting this trend to really resonate with consumers in spring 2022: “As the fashion world awaits for Phoebe Philo’s return, we expect to see an increasing demand for minimalistic pieces. Since September, we’ve seen a rise in searches for monochromatic co-ords (+33%), neutral tones (+22%), white shirts (+41%), leather loafers (+57%) and wide-leg suit trousers (+55%), all reflecting a move towards a more low-key luxury approach.”
This fresh new floral look has taken over the wedding scene. The mono-floral look is centered around the idea of having your florist create floral arrangements for the wedding only using one type of flower. Expert tip: The mono-floral look is perfect for couples who are trying to achieve a minimalist look but still want a major impact and to add some floral beauty. Dried flowers are hitting the wedding market in a big way; and they might even be able to save your budget. Work with your florist to create a look of dried flowers and work in wheat and eucalyptus. Expert tip: Perfect for fall weddings, outdoor weddings, and vintage-inspired events where couples want to add some unique decor and centerpieces.
Low set textured ponytails: There’s something so feminine and chic about a ponytail and we will continue to see textured ponytails in 2022. The look is less cheerleader and more effortless chic, with volume at the crown and pulled back into a ponytail above the nape of the neck. Your wedding veil choice is really important if you love the look of a bridal ponytail. Choose a veil that’s attached to a smaller hair comb (1.5-2.5 inches) to create a smaller teardrop silhouette in the hair. A wide veil comb (anything wider than 2.5 inches) will overwhelm your look and will cover up the ponytail. Find more info on https://www.quant6.com/.
First things first: Planning a wedding can feel pretty overwhelming at times (trust me, I do it for a living). While couples often hire a professional to help manage their wedding plans, there are plenty of reasons why they might also opt to take on the majority of the responsibilities on their own, too. Maybe you’re working with a tight wedding planning budget or maybe you simply love all of the DIY possibilities—in any case, it’s a lot of extra details, but it is possible to plan the wedding of your dreams on your own. As your wedding date approaches, check in with your venue to find out when exactly your vendors can arrive for setup. The earlier the better, but in some cases, venues may have other events going on the same day. Be sure to pass along the information to your vendors so everyone’s on the same page.
Seriously, we love everything about this covered outdoor kitchen from KoKoMo Grills, which comes partially assembled. It’s a U-shaped unit with a four-burner grill, curved outdoor bar with a dining area, mini-fridge, tons of shelves and cabinets and … room for a 40-inch flat screen! And as you would expect, the pride and joy of your backyard comes with a hefty price tag. As with many home improvement and enhancement projects, when you spend a little more, you get a little more. That’s why we chose this L-shaped outdoor kitchen from RTA Outdoor Living as the best all-around outdoor kitchen kit. We like that it has everything you need to assemble and start cooking from the get-go. Besides a 36-inch grill, sink, fridge and under-counter storage, this outdoor kitchen kit comes with all the finish surfaces — no need to worry about tile, granite or other materials. Yes, you’ll spend big, but you’ll have a complete outdoor kitchen that adds value to your home.
