Christmas home décor tips, for compact homes | Housing News Christmas is a time when families and friends come together to celebrate. Even though one may have a small house, this need not hinder home owners from decorating their homes, to bring in the festive spirit. Here are a few tips, to refresh your home décor for Christmas. De-clutter for the festive season The first step, is to de-clutter and clean the home of all unwanted and dated items, for a fresh new look. Push all the furniture towards the walls, to create more space for sitting and place a few floor cushions to accommodate guests. If space is an issue, avoid tall Christmas trees. Use existing space wisely. See also: Here’s how your favourite celebs celebrate Christmas Christmas-themed wall décor The Christmas theme can also be extended to the walls of the house. Accessorise, with the colours of Christmas season Home owners can combine green foliage with seasonal sparkle, for natural Christmas decorations. Add a Christmas sparkle to your space Makeover tips for Christmas
Fashion Photography: What it Takes to Make the Grade, Part 2 | Expert photography blogs, tip, techniques, camera reviews - Adorama Learning Center In celebration of the Fall segment of New York Fashion Week 2014, which runs from September 4-11, we interviewed three more professional fashion photographers for our second and final installment on fashion photography to provide a clear picture of what it’s like to be a fashion photographer, as well as some cogent hints and tips for those considering entering this glamorous, but challenging field. New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is a really big deal, and its scale and economics are staggering. There will be over 50 runway shows and the production costs for lighting alone at one of the Lincoln Center shows can easily top $100k. The total cost for just one of these extravaganzas can easily top $1M, which breaks down to about $1,750 a second! According to the New York City Economic Development Corporation, NYFW rakes in about $850M for the city, double the amount for the Super Bowl. Lindsay Adler “I think what defines my style is that it’s clean, bold, and graphic,” says Lindsay. Will Cadena
A Three Part Formula For Better Street Photography To the misinformed or unacquainted, street photography is easy. Everyone else knows this isn’t true. Even those who are so good at street photography that they make it look easy will tell you there’s a lot that goes into the craft. Obviously I’m taking on the precarious venture of speaking on behalf of others — I don’t know for a fact that great street photographers would say any of what I’ve just attributed to them, but I’m confident I haven’t missed the mark by much, if at all. Claim Your Free Camera Craft Cheat Sheet Print it out and keep it for when you really need it - when you're out shooting! I’ve got an idea or three about that. Know What You Want This is probably the most difficult and most important component of crafting a worthwhile street photo, so we will start here. . Don’t Compromise As you rove the streets in search of a great photo, it’s easy to become anxious, especially when you feel it’s taking too long to find a shot that works for you. Take Your Time Final Thoughts
The Gulf Online Fragrant Nature, the creator of premium lifestyle hospitality experiences in Kerala, is showcasing three exceptional hotels and resorts in Kerala at the Arabian Travel Market 2017 in Dubai. The Arabian Travel Market (ATM), which opens tomorrow (April 24) will run till April 27. The award-winning hospitality operator has also strengthened its new ‘Kerala Golden Trio’ package, especially for visitors from the GCC region, promising them three authentic lifestyle experiences just in time for summer. Already one of the most-recognised hotel and resorts operator in Kerala, Fragrant Nature Resorts is also looking to expand to the GCC region, and bring its flavour of hospitality that is defined by personalised service, organic food, wellness and exotic locations. “Our ‘Kerala Golden Trio Package’ has been specially created for visitors from the region, who want to experience the diversity of Kerala’s natural beauty and also have memorable and authentic hospitality choices.”
4 Easy Ways to Get Your Home Ready for Onam! Any Malayali worth their salt knows the importance of Onam and its rituals. The grandeur of the festival that is spread across 10 days beautifully celebrates the legend of Mahabali as well as marks the harvesting of rice festival. Cleaning one’s home is definitely a mandate during this festival, but why not take this a step further and redecorate your abode, so that it sparkles with the festive spirit. Here, we list a few economical ideas to revamp your home during this festival. Flower Power! Decorating the entrance of your home with flowers is an almost sure thing during Onam (known as pookalam), but you can go a notch higher by displaying beautiful arrangement of flowers at strategic areas of your home like on an end table in the hallway or even the counter top in your kitchen. Of course, if this becomes too much of a hassle, simply filling up a large earthen or copper bowl with water and decorating it up with rose petals will offer a stunning look. And Then There was Light!
Dolce & Gabbana: Milan fashion show's unlikely champions of diversity | Fashion It would be hard to make a case for Dolce & Gabbana as being politically correct. The designers have defended Melania Trump’s choice of a $51,000 jacket, called IVF babies “synthetic”, and been accused of fat-shaming and cultural appropriation. Yet they have become Milan fashion week’s greatest champions of diversity. The veteran Italian actors Monica Bellucci and Isabella Rossellini, the plus-size model Ashley Graham, and Emma Weymouth, the first black viscountess in Britain, were included in a model line-up that celebrated glamour beyond the catwalk norm. But this being Dolce & Gabbana, the core message was less about politics or ethics than it was a reminder that pretty much everyone looks incredible in a beautifully-constructed black lace cocktail dress, or a tailored evening suit, or layers of floral or leopard print tulle draped over a bodiced slip. Which, funnily enough, are exactly the clothes that Dolce & Gabbana do brilliantly. … we have a small favour to ask.
This Photographer is Creating a Digital Archive of Old Denver “I’m more a fan of photography than I am a photographer,” Juan Fuentes said with a laugh. “I don’t really consider myself too much of a professional photographer, it’s more like I document my life or my surroundings.” Born in Mexico but a native son of Denver’s Northside, Fuentes is the curator of the @olddenver Instagram account and a documentarian of the city’s historical yet disappearing cultural landscapes. For Fuentes, capturing the authentic soul of Denver came naturally to him. It was only a year and a half ago that Fuentes started taking his shooting more seriously, beginning to work with a professional camera. In late 2017, feeling inspired to further advance an online presence of the authentic Denver, Fuentes started the @olddenver Instagram account. READ: Two Photographers are Showcasing The Gritty Side of Denver Through a Hashtag @olddenver — or more so the archive Fuentes is actively building — is a counter to this. All photography by Kyle Cooper.
‘Fragrant Nature’ Showcases Exceptional Hotels & Resorts in Kerala at Arabian Travel Market 2017 | dayofdubai At the Arabian Travel Market 2017 in Dubai, Fragrant Nature, the designer of premium lifestyle hospitality experiences in Kerala, is showcasing three phenomenal resorts and hotels in Kerala, for site visitors from throughout the world. The award-winning hospitality driver has also enhanced its new 'Kerala Golden Trio' bundle, particularly for visitors from the GCC region, guaranteeing them 3 authentic lifestyle experiences in the nick of time for summer. Currently one of the most-recognised hotel and resorts operator in Kerala, Fragrant Nature Resorts is also wanting to increase to the GCC region, and bring its flavour of hospitality that is specified by customised service, health food, wellness and exotic locations. “Our ‘Kerala Golden Trio Package’ has actually been specially created for site visitors from the region, who wish to experience the variety of Kerala's natural elegance and have memorable and authentic hospitality choices.”
7 Ideas to Get Your Home Romance Ready for Valentine’s Day! Come February, and you feel that love is definitely in the air! Everyone seems to be gearing up for the red-letter day. Whether you have just met “the one” or have been in love for decades now, who doesn’t want to enjoy the feeling of being in love? Now, going to a fancy, romantic restaurant or resort has its perks, but why not bring that same feeling of romance home? A Dash of Red! Now now, we know what you are thinking. Well, we are not saying 12 red roses (though that does make a fairly romantic point). A Picture Does Speak A Thousand Words! When did you first take a photo with your partner? Think of all the little moments that you have captured over a period of time. Keep one frame blank. For the perfect aroma! Who wouldn’t love to walk into a room and smell the fragrance of mild and relaxing lavender or fresh and dewy lemon grass in the air? We Have Two Words For You: Mood. If you play with your lights well, you can instantly set a serene or even a mysterious ambiance. Table for Two!
Do you like my new dress? It’s made out of bin liners I went to Clonakilty recently and bought myself a bamboo toothbrush and a dress made out of bin liners. It was a good feeling to consume in an ethical fashion – I’m delighted with my new gúna and, somewhat sadly, I like my new toothbrush (which looks like a big wooden colouring pencil) in a way that I don’t suppose I’ll ever like a toothbrush again. I’m occasionally drawn to the notion of a better self – a calm, centred, plausible eco-self, someone who has the time and inclination to wake up and smell the home-made chutney. This intimation of an idealised self – who, by the way, is also lissom, multilingual and leading a rhapsodic life in a fern-filled glade with a sea view, a raspberry bush and an occasional duck – is one that generally doesn’t last terribly long. When I’m in Clonakility, though, the dream intensifies and I chase its shadow. But once back in the city, my good intentions seem to perish in boil-in-the-bag pabulum and exotically flavoured gins. Yadda yadda.
Top 10 Best Street Photographers in the World The streets in which we walk are a perfect source of inspiration as there are many things that you can photograph, but how to photograph them? There are many streets inside our country and outside it in the countries that we visit and these streets are full of buildings, people, art and more. You may think that it is an easy thing to photograph what can be found in the streets because everything is available in front of you and you do not need to exert a huge effort to find something to photograph. As a matter of fact, street photography is not easy and you have to learn more about it as a beginner to be able to capture your photographs in a creative way. You have to carry your camera with you wherever you go to be ready to capture photographs at anytime. 10 Chris Arnade – United States Chris Arnade started his career as a trader on Wall Street and after 20 years he decided to be a photographer. 9 Danny Santos – Singapore 8 John Diaz – Colombia 7 Thomas Leuthard – Switzerland
‘Fragrant Nature Resorts’ launches ‘Kerala Golden Trio’ for GCC visitors – Gulf NewsWeb Fragrant Nature Resorts, the creator of premium lifestyle resorts in the south Indian state of Kerala, has launched a dedicated ‘Kerala Golden Trio’ experience for visitors from the Gulf Cooperation Council region. A first-of-its-kind initiative, ‘Kerala Golden Trio’ opens doors to three authentic experiences for visitors from the Gulf region, which is fast emerging as one of the most popular inbound visitor segment for Fragrant Nature Resorts. The hospitality & leisure division of UAE-based Aroma Group, Fragrant Nature Resorts is now further strengthening its presence in the Gulf region through more sale representatives and travel partners. Anne Sajeev said: “In the past few months, visitor enquiries from the GCC region have increased considerably for Fragrant Nature’s resorts in Kerala. She added: “The culturally discerning can experience old world charm at Fragrant Nature Fort Kochi, just off the commercial capital of Kerala, to start their journey. Like this: Like Loading...