Home Decorating 101: Simple Tips For Transforming a Dull Wall

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Whether you realize it or not, there will always be a beauty in a big blank and clean wall. Agree? Of course, this is the time when you can actively and creatively imagine what things to put to fill in your big empty wall. For some, this is one of the common problems they faced especially when they don't know anything about decorating at all. However, when you know what you are going to do with your wall, then a wall décor challenge is just a piece of cake.

Basically, it doesn't matter where you live. Whether you live in any of the most prestigious Nuvali homes or any other properties, decorating your wall is now within your reach. There are actually plenty of options you can do with your wall. Of course, it will always be an up to you on what décor you want to have that fits on your wall. To give you an idea, then below are some simple and doable examples you can apply.

The gallery wall

If you are a kind of person who likes to take pictures or paintings, then the gallery wall might suit your taste. You can have your wall combined with your photos and paintings with different sizes and color and/or framed or unframed artwork. You can also fill your wall with textiles and other wall decals. Of course, it is also important for you to consider mix matching your decals on the paintings of your wall. Make sure that the color and shapes, sizes can go along with your wall.

If you are not sure about the color combinations, then you can go neutral yet bold, sophisticated and creative in many ways

Statement art

Aside from the pictures and paintings, you can also have statement art on your wall.  Installing a striking piece of statement art can definitely be eye-catching to the viewers. Moreover, isn't it nice to wake up in the morning with a piece of interesting piece of art on your wall?  Well, hanging one or two statement arts on your wall would be enough.

Build a bookshelf

If you have a lot of things or books yet you don't have enough space in your home, then you might want to have a bookshelf installed on your wall. Instead of having or putting decorations, make the bookshelf as part of the decorations you have on your wall. With that, you're not just saving up more space but also, you just made an excellent and stylish way to have a bookshelf.

Installation of bookshelf may be hard on your part. Of course, you also have to make sure that the shelves are properly installed on the wall to have a safe and durable base.

Wall coverings

One of the struggles most homeowners have is that they don't have anything to decorate at all. Perhaps, they are one of those homeowners who invest in a property with no furniture to fill the empty spaces yet. Well, you can go with wall coverings or wallpapers. Fret not! Wallpapers are easy to install on your walls. You just have to make sure that there will be no lumps on the surface. There are a lot of styles when it comes to wallpapers.  And it will always be up to you on what style of wallpaper you want to use.

Well, if you are one of those people who is trying to decorate their big empty wall, it would be easier if you know what you really want to do with your wall. Just make sure that you love what you do for as not to have some regrets later on.

How long can your Home Decor last?

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There are some of you here might wonder whether or not decorations really last long. If so, how long? That is the question most of the people usually ask whenever they decorated their homes in Amaia homes with something that they want to put. Of course, as a homeowner, you should make your home a place where you can be proud of. Who doesn’t?

In a home décor, there are particular trends that are flash in a pan – here today, and gone tomorrow. Some of you here might enjoy the decorations that were put in your house even with the short period of time. However, there are also some home decorations that are trendy yet they stick around a lot longer and end up becoming the iconic and/or favourite accessories of a time period.

Well, if you are one of those people who cares about a long lasting home décor, here are some list of home decorations that you want to have in your home with a long lasting trends. Also, these kinds of trends are popular with a reason. It can adapt to any other type of home decorations and/or personal sense of style. 

Colorful accent furniture

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When it comes to the color of your furniture, it will never be out of style. Of course, it is the type of color that you want to have in your house. Others don’t have anything to care about, every color is also a trend. Moreover, when it comes to a contemporary, eclectic, coastal, industrial, you name it – and add in a splash of color by way of an accent piece of furniture and you’ve got an instant eye catchy furniture in your home. 

Black and white

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The classic combination isn’t likely to go out of style. The black and white accessories and/or furniture in your home adds a grounding element to a space, not to mention a little bit of sophistication and even drama. Whether you prefer a contemporary, a high contrast look of an all black and white room, or the romantic, French feel of black and white toile paired with a vintage pieces, then you will definitely going to love the style it can make. 

Geometry

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When it comes to choosing the right shape and style of a particular furniture, it is best for you to choose the one that is nice and elegant to look at. Whatever shape that you want to have, whether if it is an angular, faceted shapes such as triangles, prisms, and octagons, they are all over fabric prints and rugs, and it can even dominate art and light fixtures. Homes with accessories with geometric shapes are sophisticated for their clean lines, yet can have a playful feel as well. 

Statement mirrors

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When it comes to the decorations of your home, there will always be some mirrors to be included inside your house. Of course, if you don’t have a mirror inside your home, it will be quite be boring to look at. Mirrors have the ability to reflect space and light, and there are few secrets to using them for maximum impact. When you use the mirror correctly, it will definitely give you a satisfying feeling whenever you are in your home. Of course, mirrors can also reflect your personal style perfectly, making this trend worth a second look. 

Thrifty style

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When we have our home, it is just a norm to decorate it the way we wanted it to be. Home decorations can have a huge impact with the world around us. For instance, in relation to the way we decorate our homes, there is a correlation. So, whether you attempt to DIY some projects, shop at the home decoration stores, or buy some items from a flea market or yard sale to fix up and call you own, these thrifty ways to feather or nests are not only popular, they are the only way for some.

5 Tips on How to Make your Kid a Good Neighbour

Every homebuyer wants a community or neighbourhood that has a good and positive vibe environment. Of course, who doesn’t want that? We all do! Especially when we want to live in Amaia Scapes Pampanga, having a good neighbourhood is one of the factors that we are looking for.

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There are actually different kinds of community or neighbourhood that you are going to have, depending on what kind of neighbors that you have. Of course, if you have a good neighbour, you will most likely have a good and kind neighbors in your community.

However, even if you have a kind neighbour, if their kids are bully and are not that approachable enough to the other kids in the community, it will also defeat the purpose on having a positive vibe around you. That is why, it is also important to teach your kids on how to be kind on the other kids on your community. Here are some tips for you on how you can make your kids a good neighbour.

1. Establish boundaries and routines with your neighbors first

There are times that children are very much hyper when it comes to playing. Well, as a parent, you have to ask your neighbour if it is ok to walk into their yard whenever the ball that your kid’s are playing goes into their yard and retrieve it.

You have to know whether you neighbors are ok to let their kids play with your kids. With that, you don’t need to worry if they are playing. You just have to make sure that they are not hurting each other while playing.

2. Teach your children literal boundaries

Of course, as a kid, you don’t know which part of the area is still going to be your own home or which part of the place is already your neighbor’s property. For them to know which area is your property, you have to let them know where what place is already their limitation.

Also, you have to let them know that it is not good to always go to the other property or home without any permission from the owner. You have to make them respect the owner of the house.


3. Explain figurative boundaries

Aside from establishing what and where the literal boundaries that they may go are, you also have to teach and explain to them the figurative boundaries. You have to teach them that shouting to their neighbors is not good and is a sign of disrespect, even if they are only shouting with the other kids in their community.

Moreover, if you want to get or retrieve something on your neighbor’s yard, you have to ask some permission from the owner first. That is especially when they have pets in their yard.

4. Don’t cover it up

Fighting and/or misunderstanding between kids is investable. However, whenever there are fights that are going on, it is your duty to know what is right or wrong. You have to carefully identify which kid is at fault.

When you kid is at fault, you have the right to reprimand your kid. You have to teach them that what they did was wrong and he/she needs to apologize with the other kids. With that, he/she will keep in mind that the next time that they are going to play with the kids.

5. Teach your children to look for opportunities to help and serve

Even if your kid is still young, you can definitely teach them to help others. In fact, this is the best time to teach them that kind of character for them to grow up having it in their minds. You can teach them that whenever there is a kid that is having a hard time getting his/her toys, they have to help them carry or picking the toys up.

Well, it is their chance to make new friends in your neighbourhood. Also, it is one of the best feeling that you are going to have whenever your kid tries to help someone without asking for a return.

7 Positive Reasons to Move in Cebu!

As known by almost everyone, Cebu has become one of the top destinations listed by tourists because of its scenic beauty and mesmerizing beaches, among others. Aside from that, because of its booming BPO industry, Cebu has also become a hub of determined individuals from different locations in the country and from other races. And with a lot of options for settling down, not mentioning that there are a lot of real estate developers in the Philippines, Cebu is one of the best locations for having a family and/or doing business.

Yet, you might be thinking what should you expect if you decided to relocate? Well, guess you might have gone to the right place!

Stop the overthinking and read below 7 reasons why you should settle down in Cebu:

Urbanized City within a Rural Community

Cebu is situated in the Visayas area where it is being surrounded by a huge body of water. Aside from that, Cebu is also full of mountain ranges wherein one can explore. Yet, beneath that is a city that is highly urbanized and is keeping up with the waves. Cebu City, known as ‘Queen City of the South’ is very much in the progressive side and it has been so competent ever since.

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With a couple of skyscrapers and giant buildings, and an upcoming and organized transportation system, Cebu is not far from the cities here in the Philippines and even around the globe. With its competent approach, Cebu is making a mark, step by step and will eventually go to greater heights.

Less Flooding

Chances are, you might have heard on the news that everywhere is flooding. And sometimes, it often becomes a 'norm' not mentioning that there are strong typhoons coming in the Philippines. Yet, Cebu is still incomparable to that of in Luzon, particularly Manila, where there is a high-risk of flooding. It is also a sure-ball to say that the government is doing their part with it.

On a lighter note, Cebu is still one of the best places to live despite the flooding; there are only slim chances of having longer flood incidents in a day because it is not that congested. Aside from that, there are still trees available and the soil is still intact which means flooding can still be alleviated.

Near to Nature

With its distinct location that is near to nature, Cebu can be a place for you and your family to live a healthier lifestyle. This connotes that you can have travels down south or north, do biking or hiking or instantly go swimming to the famous beaches around the province. Aside from that, being close to nature would also mean being able to escape and relax from the hustle and bustle of life in the city.

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Rich in Culture and Heritage

Being known as the place where Magellan lead his fleet to convert Cebu to Christianity and a battle at the Mactan shore came about; these are just among the many historical references that eventually happened which is something that Cebuanos (and Filipinos) will very much cherish and remember.

Aside from that, there are other spots to check out, just like museums, statues, the good old Mactan Shrine, the Basilica del Minore and the Cathedral, among others, that would show how much Cebu has gone through despite the new changes.

Find Opportunities

A lot of opportunities are in store for you here in Cebu. Because of its wide array of choices, it would be easier for you to open up connections with people because of the diverse community that is present in Cebu. Such opportunities for jobs are given by the hour, all you got to do is look.

Metropolitan in the Making 

Cebu is a thriving community of diverse individuals and with rough talents and skills from people, there is no way it would not go bigger and go mega. There have been movements from the local government unit, to private sectors regarding this matter and there have been visible improvements that there are action plans being undertaken.

It’s a Livable Place

Overall, Cebu is one of the livable places among the many other locations here in the Philippines. With its likely culture of hospitality, the flourishing lifestyle, endless possibilities and opportunities that are laid in front of you, no wonder Cebu is garnering the trust of the many. 

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An example of which, is the growing popularity of real estate ventures. Since it is given that Cebu is a hub of diverse people, different real estate developers in the Philippines are eyeing on it for the expansion of their properties and also to offer solutions to various needs such as housing and property development.

In this note, it is no question that Cebu is one of the primary icons that is being ventured out by a lot of people, not only businessmen and the like, but also from individuals who want to enrich their lives in any aspects. With this, there is no wonder that when the time comes, you are going to eventually love Cebu and call it your home.

How Moms Can Save Up Money While Staying At Home

Oftentimes, there are too many expenses to think about around the house. Not mentioning the food that you have to prepare for the family, the kids’ maintenance and the list goes on. Much more if you are a stay-home mom and the one in-charge of the family and the kids, which is a lot to think about. And as any family who lives in a real estate in the Philippines or elsewhere around the globe, a mother always has to balance things out.

Managing the family’s finances and taking care of the household chores are just two of the other things mothers always put into mind everyday. And when it comes to rolling back the money flow to finance all the other expenses needed, there would be a need for you to think about ways on how to go about it.

Here are a few tips you can keep in mind so as not to stress yourself up:

Garage sale

Raid out your closet and find old stuff like clothes that you rarely use. These can be sold out as pre-loved items especially if those ‘second-hands’ are branded items. Most women have a lot of clothes inside their wardrobes yet are still having the problem of what to wear. So here’s the solution to that dilemma, separate the ones you have your eyes on as favorites and those of which you are not of good use to you and sell them out.

If you happen to have furniture at home that are not merely used or are simply just extra stuff lurking inside your house, perhaps you can sell them to friends. With that, you can help a person and earn money out of it!

Sell Out Those Books

Yes, books. While they look so lovely on the shelves, let’s face this fact: Your books might be collecting dusts more than pageviews. And another fact is that people are now shifting to the digital age including their love for reading. Some would prefer using e-Books on their Kindles because oftentimes, books are big and heavy and moving around can often become a nightmare.

Use eBay or Craiglist

With the online world being so actively used nowadays, so is online selling. You can do an online bazar sale by posting pictures of the items you are selling. It is also works if you bundle things into packages, which happens to have a higher selling rate at higher prices. Just be sure to be safe and smart by not giving out your address and phone number. E-mail could do.

  

Home-based Jobs 

A lot of mothers who are nursing and are very much hands-on with their kids still always have that itchy feeling of wanting to go to work outside their homes. Yes, you miss it but being a hands-on mom can also be a fulfilling one. You can opt to have a home-based writing job for companies or be a freelance writer. There are a lot of local job listings around the Internet and surely you can find one before the day ends.

Direct Selling

Companies like Avon, Mary Kay and many more are always on the look out for enthusiastic new sales reps! And in direct sales, you can always put as much or as little time into it as you want. And if you believe you have the potential in sales and marketing, this can always work out!

Join an Online Group on Facebook

By this, it would mean asking more ideas and opinions from mothers online on how they continue to manage their finances at home even if they are stay-home and hands-on moms. Surely, there would be a lot to learn from!

If you have a few thoughts in mind, feel free to share your thoughts on the comments section below!

How to Prepare Your Home for the Rainy Season

Experiencing most of the heavy rains in a region where usual monsoon and typhoons come along might be something to be alert about.  And with the rainy season just around the corner, it is important to take a few simple precautions to ensure that you, your family and your homes are safe.

House Roof

One of the most important features in your house is your roof, which gives you shelter and cover. Make sure that it has no holes or leaking and have it checked regularly or if you have suspected defects in it. You can ask for your maintenance man around your community to double-check your roof to see if there are portions that needed repair. You can also have your roof repainted to coat it and have it protected from rust that may cause damage to your rooftop.

Wall

Your walls are important parts of your house since it is where the strength comes from, along with the beams that hold everything. In order to secure that your walls are well built and have no defects, make sure to check if there are no termite infestations that are inside those walls, not mentioning the quality of the materials used.

Have those walls painted as well and use a quality brand paint that will suit your needs. Choose wall paints that are waterproof and won’t cause them to produce bubbles. It is also a must that you consider using lacquer coating with anti-fungal ingredients to avoid your walls having molds especially the outside walls.

Floor

Floors are ideally built higher than the porch to avoid rainwater that will come inside your house. It is also important that your floors are properly made from quality materials and if possible are not slippery to avoid accidents to children and the elderly.

When the rainy season comes, it is inevitable for your floors to become dry especially when you let your wet shoes in. See to it that wooden floors are properly polished to prevent moisture from building up. Make sure to clean your floors with clean fabric to avoid being dirty.

Furniture

For your furniture at home, make sure that they are properly polished so that they are also protected from moist and decay especially those, which are made from wood. You can also vacuum those furnishings to avoid being musty especially during the monsoons.

Electricity

Power boxes and exposed electrical wires should be safe. Having these secured would prevent you from experiencing power outages and other electrical issues that may lead to extensive maintenance. It is also important to check on your outdoor lights and see if cables are still intact. We can never expect a short circuit until the worst comes. And by saying that, you may also need flashlights, batteries and charged up lamps so it is a must to prepare these things every time.

Windows and Doors

Especially those with glass windows, it is important to have these things checked whether they are still good or if there are visible cracks. Check if they are in need of replacements or repairs. It is essential to be more cautious especially if the weather is not good and typhoons are often experienced in the area.

Doors also needed to be checked if there are gaps when closed and if water can enter into the premises. It is better to check into these to avoid causing leaks and intrusion.

Gutters

Throughout the course of the year, gutters are often filled with leaves, branches or debris. These should be cleaned from time to time to avoid clog that may lead to rain water to not flow properly, which can cause flooding. Leaking on windows may also happen due to the water dripping down from clogged drains or gutters and can damage paint over time. Sought help from your maintenance folks on how to handle this situation for your rain check preps.

These are just a few reminders and tips for you to keep in mind especially now that we are approaching the rainy season. What is more important is your safety amidst the calamities and natural dangers that are springing up. It is better to be prepared at all times!