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If you could make your pet understand one thing, what would it be?

Early Attachment

Children need a consistent caregiver who is empathetic and warm to show up in their lives. Early development and learning are extremely important to children. The early years are when the personality development takes place. By age five years the personality is pretty much formed. Children from the time that they come into the world…

Hot Air Balloons

I’ve had this fascination with hot air balloons since I was a child. I even had some fabric ones that would hang from my ceiling in my room growing up. I’ve never had the desire to ride in one but, find them to be incredibly beautiful to look at. There is something about a big…

Decorating

When you choose a home, you want to make it feel like yours. You can put things that are meaningful to you and reflect your own style. Whether you decide for your home to be country, modern, Victorian or something else you want your home to feel cozy. A home should be a place that…

Have you ever noticed the intricate details on buildings and homes? I often notice the details of the buildings that I pass each day driving. Some of the churches I pass have the most beautiful and intricate stained-glass windows. Arch windows that curve add interest to the window. Lattice work and gingerbread designs are very appealing to the eye. Bric a Brac on buildings that appeal to the eye. Ornate railings and cornices with large decorative pillars. Rosettes to accent the parts of the house make it stand out. Other designs that can be found are chevrons and zig zags which decorate houses. Decorative Victorian homes with round rooms have always been another interesting design for me. All of these things add an aesthetic appeal to the owner and those passing by. There is always the play on form, light, pattern, texture and space that goes into these homes. Intricate wood carvings, gables, and eaves can be found on some of the homes. Medallions, finials, gargoyles and corbels abound. I have always had a love of decorating and try to add unique touches to my own home.

Next time you get a chance to drive around some the most beautiful houses in town don’t forget to notice the designs on these homes. Adding these visually appealing elements to your home will make it unique and appealing to the eye.

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