Book Wrap

The Scroll Bookshelf is one of the most basic ways of managing your books in a tidy fashion. A metal sheet covered with a plastic sleeve and two sturdy end-rolls is what its all about. Unfurl the sheet and stack em books! And look! The ends have secret chambers to hold pens and other trinkets. Cute!

inspiring Workspaces & Workplaces

I am so inspired by seeing how artists, designers, and craftsmen create a work environment in their home. As an apartment dweller with limited space, I have always struggled finding a space for my home studio. Taking a look at sources of inspiration always gets me back on my feet!Studio Sweet Studio is my blog about using my love of apartment culture to dive deeper and explore the artist's workspace inside the home. Isn't it so much fun to see how people live and work at the same time?

Do-It-Yourself: Stylized, Blown-Up Family Portraits

Hanging beautiful artwork in your home is a wonderful way to express your individuality and the aesthetic of your personal space. However, nothing expresses this like a great family photograph.
While most people have framed family photos scattered here and there around the home, it is rare to find as definitive a statement as a beautifully styled, blown-up family photo. This photo by Calgary designer and photographer, Lori Andrews, exhibits an artistic approach to a family portrait session and creates a whimsical tone in the room. High resolution photos such as this can be enlarged, mounted, and hung as art pieces in the home. Take a look below for steps on how to create your own personalized portrait.
1. Take your photo! Most digital cameras will work for this process, as long as the camera is able to obtain a resolution of 150ppi minimum. OR if you want a more professional quality guarantee, hire a photographer who can ensure high resolution photos.
2. Unless you have a large-scale printer at home or want to piece your photo together like a puzzle, you'll have to leave this one to the professionals. Bring or email your digital file to a local print shop (or even Kinkos) to have the photo enlarged into a poster format. The shop will be able to tell you what sizes are available with their printers.
3. Mount the poster. Archival, acid-free foam core is available at most office supply stores. Most print shops can also do this for you, for a minimal charge.
4. There you have it! Find an empty wall in a room that needs a bit more vibrancy and hang.

Organic Bed with a High Level of Comfort: SLEEPY

It has been a while since we posted a comfortable sleeping unit on Freshome. SLEEPY, designed by the Italian architect Angelo Tomaiuolo and produced by Tonin CASA, is an aesthetically pleasing bed, ideal for contemporary houses. According to the producers, the wide base is upholstered with fabric or eco-leather in different finishes. The wrapping sculptural headboard contribute to its extremely original and unique shape. Production processes studied in order to guarantee each product with the right “dress” and to exalt the organic feel that Sleepy transmits. Its dimensions are quite impressive, which is why this king-sized bed is suited for large bedrooms. In the photos below you will also notice the BESIDE table, a minimalist glass addition that seems to harmonize perfectly with the design of the bed. Looks alluring?

Educate children to be independent

One of the tasks of parents is to educate children to become independent. Independent attitude needs to be implanted in children as early as possible. When an independent child, the child will be confident wherever located. Simple ways such as: 

1. Ask your own bedroom tidy       Every morning, ask the child at least 10 minutes to tidy up her own bedroom. Blankets folded so that is good, as well as pillows and bolsters. Books and stationery on the table neatly arranged. Ask open windows for air circulation smoothly.
2. Prepare yourself before going to school      Every night before bed, make sure the child provides the completeness of their own school. For example, clothes are ironed, books and school equipment is inserted into the bag. This is so the child does not scrambling in the morning.
3. Teach put things in place     Teach children put things in place. Therefore provide goods shelf in the corner of a bedroom, living room and kitchen so that children had no trouble putting her belongings. That way, children easily take back the goods if necessary.
4. Preparing food at the dinner table    When you prepare food over the kitchen table, ask your child help. Make sure that the goods in the hands of children who are not easily broken. After the meal, ask the child to bring dishes to the sink while washing themselves.
5. Ask put dirty clothes in place    Ask the child to enter dirty clothes in place. Remember, if carelessly put his clothes dirty, his clothes not be washed. Provide a place of dirty clothes, and make sure the child insert dirty clothes every day.

6. Teach yourself to take meal    The children in the future growth and development like to eat. Therefore, prepare food, including snack foods. Teach children to take their own food.

7. Clean up together in the holidays   On Sunday teach children to clean the whole house with the other family members. Choose the job to be done the child according to age. Activities that could be two or three hours after breakfast. After completion encourage child walk for recreation.