Neoclassical and Rococo styles contrast to each other. Neoclassicism appeared in 1780s, following Rococo style. Neoclassicism was a reaction to fluffiness and elaboration of Rococo style. These two movements gave rise after Baroque, one of the most impressive periods in…
Jack McDonogh (1916-1994) believed that it an essential part of being an aspiring artist was the ability to draw scenes in pencil before painting them in watercolour, oil colour, or any other medium. Jack believed in the importance of practice…
Every trip to the furniture store is about balance. That is, finding the best deals while still getting pieces made out of quality material, identifying the perfect sizes, and complimenting the current household decor while keeping up with hot new…
If you are unfamiliar with what lean-to sheds are then here is a basic description of what they are, what purpose they serve, and some tips on how to go about constructing one in a weekend. As suggested by its…
Plastic is one of the most amazing innovations of the last millennium. The name plastic itself comes out of the Greek word ‘Plastikos’ which refers to the ability of taking any shape or mold. This ability of plastic is unmatchable…
Every family celebrates Halloween differently. Some parents are too busy to prepare a grand party and simply carve out a pumpkin face, put a candle inside and position the scary pumpkin in a window facing the street. However, if your…
In this small painting by Vincent Van Gogh that hangs in the Art Institute of Chicago you have a large world that opens up to us. The peasant woman whose face that you do not see tells more than many…
From the moment people began to organise themselves into groups they had to have a place where they could meet and make decisions on matters of common interest. Such places demonstrate the existence of a community life: they were the…
Mice. They’ll eat you out of house and home, or at the very least leave their little offerings (yes, of poop!) so that you can’t eat your food anyway for fear of parasitic infection or worse. They’re cute, but the…
Metal storage cabinets are often heavy and cumbersome, but those old file cabinets can be put to good use. By utilizing them as part of a contemporary design strategy, you can refurbish and transform those old metal cabinets into unique…