Christmas Everywhere

 

Christmas is one of the most celebrated holiday of the year. It is also one of my favorite holidays because everybody comes home during this holiday season to celebrate with their loveones or special someone. Other than exchanging gifts, abundance of food, holiday music, we decorate our homes with christmas decorations such as the christmas tree, christmas stockings, holiday wreaths, christmas lights, christmas candles to name a few, to celebrate the birth of Christ . Aside from these decorations, christmas wreaths and holiday wreaths are also hung on our doors as a sign that we are celebrating Christmas. These holiday wreaths are also present in the entrance doors of shopping malls, offices, and other commercial establishments to greet and wish everyone a merry Christmas.

The Philippines is known to be the country who celebrates Christmas the longest. Celebration starts as early as September and ends until January. Christmas decorations even stays up to the month of February. They celebrate christmas with simbang gabi, a daily mass for nine days which is held at dawn starting December 16. Christmas carols is also done as early as September. This is almost like a tradition to most Filipinos. This is also the happiest time of the year for them because it is also like thanksgiving for them.

Christmas traditions is also different in England. They celebrate the birth of our Lord with a family Christmas dinner. Weeks before that is celebrated with watching the nativity play and Christmas Carols. Christmas decorations also adorn their homes, offices and commercial buildings.

The celebration of Christmas is maybe different in other countries. But it does not matter how you celebrate it. The most important thing is that you understand what Christmas is all about. Christmas is not just about gift giving, parties, and family reunions, it is about God’s love to the world.

Worm Casting For Organic Gardening

 

Worms play a huge role in our ecological system. Sure, they are creepy and icky but they are actually a great helper in our gardens. I must admit that I am not a big fan of worms just like most of you. They are dirty. I cringe at the thought of them. Nevertheless, they are also important in this world. It is known that these live red worms help in keeping our plants healthy because they are not only natural fertilizers but they are also the best. 

But why do we fertilize our plants again? Other than keeping our plants healthy, live worms, specifically live red worms, prevent mineral depletion in soil which are caused by weeds, fungi and bacteria, constant watering and dry weather. Besides, plants do not have the natural ability to replenish the minerals it had taken from the soil to sustain its growth. In addition worm casting and worms do not only keep the moisture in the soil, they also provide soil aeration and prevent bugs and insects from damaging our plants as well. Unlike the non-organic fertilizers, worms fertilizers can provide all the necessary minerals and elements such as phosphorus, potassium, nitrogen, calcium, potash and magnesium for the proper growth of our plants. These crawling creatures are a great help to our farmers especially, because they can increase crop production. Crops are heavier and healthier too without the smell of chemicals. These type of fertilization are sought after by organic farmers across the globe because of all the benefits worm casting offers.

Using worm fertilizers is ideal for an outdoor or indoor gardening. What is good about using live red worms for your gardening needs is they reproduce so there is no need for you to buy another one when you have a need for them. Worms may look gross but they are definitely harmless. But if red worms really gross you out, you can also use worm tea or compost which are both organic as well.

Faux Balconies For A Beautiful Home and Office

Mostly in manufacturing business for home and business improvement, balconets are the most commonly manufactured using special materials like wrought iron although these special window grills/railings can also be made from aluminum steel. These are then treated with durable powder-coated paint finish to withstand harsh weather conditions. This is to make it last for a long period of time maintaining its style and beauty.

Even hotels and most business establishment use balconets for security and style purposes. Champs Elysees Plaza Hotel located in Paris also used Juliet Balconies in every window they have looking more elegant and classy. The good thing about these special braces for windows is that they can be customized in sizes, style and designs. Adding such embelishments are effective on Spanish, Tudor and all types of Mediterranean style homes and offices. It really offers you an equisite look without draining your budget.

For residential purposes, faux balconies are your best choice especially if you do not have a secure fence. Adding these to your windows will not only beautify your dull windows but also give additional security to every member of the family.

Hooks and Lattice is one the prominent manufacturers who manufactures stylish faux balconies. They can customize the braces to any size that match your window size and style. If you want your home and office to be more prominent and secure to any intrusion, adding these fixtures is the best choice for you

Your Home Defines You

Most of the time, people identify us with the company that we keep. You can say it is stereotypical but we really cannot stop other people from thinking that way. It is either we do not care what these people think or we stay away just so we will not be identified as one of those crowd unless they are a good crowd of course. This is also similar to our homes. Strangers judge us or those who are living in the house base on its exterior and interior design. If people see that your house is decorated with a fabulous landscape and garden or with ornamental plants and trees,  people will most likely think that we are plant lovers or  nature lovers. Our homes also define our social and financial status and most of the time their judgment is correct.

Every detail of our house define who we are. We decorate our homes base on the things that we like and love such as our favorite color, plants and other ornaments. We also adorn our house with everything that pleases us or make us happy every time we see it such us gifts from our love ones. Moreover, we design our homes so we cannot only live in comfort but also in style. However, home decorating can be stressful. It is for this reason that we seek the expert's advice like Steven D. Smith Custom Home to help us achieve the design we have in mind for our dream house.

Living in a comfortable home is everybody's dream. It is important that we design our home with things that will make us comfortable. For most of us, we ensure that we have a small garden which we can visit anytime. If we have a limited space, we can make use of plant sconces or small planters for our plants. It is known that plants can make your problems go away. They always give comfort. If I have to design my own home, it should be filled with plants. It is not because I am a plant lover but because they always make me smile.

Most of the time, people identify us with the company that we keep. You can say it is stereotypical but we really cannot stop other people from thinking that way. It is either we do not care what these people think or we stay away just so we will not be identified as one of those crowd unless they are a good crowd of course. This is also similar to our homes. Strangers judge us or those who are living in the house base on its exterior and interior design. If people see that your house is decorated with a fabulous landscape and garden or with ornamental plants and trees,  people will most likely think that we are plant lovers or  nature lovers. Our homes also define our social and financial status and most of the time their judgment is correct.

Every detail of our house define who we are. We decorate our homes base on the things that we like and love such as our favorite color, plants and other ornaments. We also adorn our house with everything that pleases us or make us happy every time we see it such us gifts from our love ones. Moreover, we design our homes so we cannot only live in comfort but also in style. However, home decorating can be stressful. It is for this reason that we seek the expert's advice like Steven D. Smith Custom Home to help us achieve the design we have in mind for our dream house.

Living in a comfortable home is everybody's dream. It is important that we design our home with things that will make us comfortable. For most of us, we ensure that we have a small garden which we can visit anytime. If we have a limited space, we can make use of plant sconces or small planters for our plants. It is known that plants can make your problems go away. They always give comfort. If I have to design my own home, it should be filled with plants. It is not because I am a plant lover but because they always make me smile.

Wall Arts And Fun In Hospitals

I never liked neither clinics nor hospitals. I am not a psychic and I do not believe in ghosts or anything supernatural but I always get the feeling of sadness every time I step into one. It may sound strange to some because I know that I should not have any negative feeling towards hospitals and clinics since these are the places where the sick is diagnosed and healed and the dying is given another chance to live. The negative vibes which I often feel whenever I step inside a hospital is probably rooted to a childhood incident when we brought my aunt to the hospital because of a second degree burn. She was doing well when they scheduled an operation to remove the burnt skin. She was pleading that if she will undergo an operation she will die. They did anyway because it is their job. Three days after the operation, she passed away. That was also the end of my dream of becoming a doctor. I also avoided the hospitals for several years. When I decided to conquer my fears, there were no more feelings of remorse and the thoughts of what could have been.

That hospital still looks the same.It looks lonely and sad when it was suppose to give hope. However there was hospitals in Australia which adopt the concept of art in the healing environments. They are the Royal Children’s Hospital in Melbourne, Queensland Children’s Hospital and Mater Children's Hospital. These children's hospitals aim to provide comfort and improve the children's health by adding fun and art in their health care. For example, in Mater Children's Hospital, they have Spiderman cleaning the windows. The medical staffs are also wearing superhero costumes which are appealing to kids. They also have converted the boring walls with wall arts that will surely make the kids feel that they are not in the hospitals.

Hospitals and clinics are not supposed to be feared. Doctors and the medical staffs too. It will surely bring a huge difference if all hospitals, not just children's hospitals, are able to adopt the concept of art in their healing process.