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Youakim HomeYouakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-24259853482813917932012-06-19T15:51:00.001-04:002012-06-19T15:51:11.950-04:00Beautiful Reno with Painted Wood Floors<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Painted wood floors - one of my very favourite looks, I absolutely love it ♥♥♥ </span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana;">It gives the impression of a more relaxed lifestyle. It can also make a room look ultra modern, depending on the colours and finishes used.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you hate your wall to wall rug? I do!! One thing I can't stand is wall to wall carpeting. In my opinion there is nothing more gross, it collects dust, bugs, and I find it generally very unhealthy... </span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, here is an idea, if you can and are in the mood for something different. Paint your floors instead of replacing them...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana;">And here's how:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pull your rug and dispose of it in a green way please.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What kind of sub floors do you have? Do you have beautiful planks, or do you have an ugly plywood floor?</span></div>
<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you have beautiful planks, consider yourself really lucky as you can just go ahead and paint them with the colour that will match your room's decor.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But before you do however, you need to prep them well. Remove any nails that maybe popping (last thing you want to step on is a nail - it hurts), fills in any cracks if you wish, or you can leave the cracks for added character, sand them very well (no splinters are no fun either), secure wherever the floors are squeeky. Replace any damaged planks. Get your floor ready for painting.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then you will need to prepare the wood for painting, clean up all the dust from sanding and use a wood sealer, go to your hardware store and find a wood sealer - they protect your floors from moisture and seal the pores so your paint will glide on easily and as much as possible not get in the grain.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana;">On the other hand if you found yourself with plywood sub-flooring and you really want to get planks, here's an idea for you.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana;">Measure your space's square footage and buy plywood subflooring (buy extra because there will be scrap), cut your plywood in planks in the width of your desire. At your hardware store you will need glues, nails and screws to secure your new flooring (make sure you secure the old subfloor as well before installing the new one, not to end up with squeeky floors after all your hard work).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Then of course comes the fun part of selecting your colours and pattern if you opt to go with a pattern on your floor.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although patterns add a lot of interest. I tend to stay away from this option for a few reasons.</span></div>
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<br /><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of them is when the floor will need to be restored, think about how tedious that would be to go and fix every bit and piece, very time consuming if you ask me. Another reason, is trend, I don't follow trends, as they fade and you're left with something that looks dated a couple of years down the road. One more reason, it becomes limiting if you want to use pattern elsewhere in the room, you have to be careful of the scale and pattern.. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So my preference would be solid, or stripes, or a nice border around the perimetre of the room.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana;">Beautiful weathered stripes, give a feel of a space being well used and lived in.</span> <br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Borders are great at giving interest to the floor, defining a space and giving the illusion of an area rug.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I hope you have enjoyed this post and found it of help to you with ideas for your flooring project.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Wishing you a beautiful day ♥</span><br />
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</div>Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-42665317316705304792012-06-10T20:22:00.002-04:002012-06-10T20:33:55.157-04:00Lets Have Some Pillow Talk?<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of the easiest ways to decorate your home, is by adding pillows.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pillows come in the biggest selection imaginable.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add your favourite pop of colour with just a few accent pillows, mix solids and patterns, and when you get tired and want change, just change your colours..</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;">Pillows come in an abundant array of colours, shapes and textures. They work like magic. In the blink of an eye you can create any feel for a room, from glamorous, to plush and comfy, to sporty, or nautical, the options are endless.<br /><img alt="" height="436" id="hero" src="http://ab.pbimgs.com/pbimgs/ab/images/dp/wcm/201210/0001/img79b.jpg" width="485" /></span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Make your space comfortable and inviting. Pillows give a relaxed feeling to any space, even to the most glamorous spaces, they just make people feel more welcome and invited.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Pillows add interesting layers of textures and colours, making the eye travel and discover, people love touching them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Use Monogrammed pillows to make the space more personal, and add a touch of unexpected elegance and sophistication.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Add extra seating to your space with some oversized pillows, your visitors will love the feel and atmosphere, they can even be used as foot rests.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img class="jsZoomLarge" jquery151007058975518175148="76" src="http://images.crateandbarrel.com/is/image/Crate/Lounge83SlipcoveredSofaAI12?extend=110,110,110,110&$web_zoom$&wid=598&hei=598" style="height: 598px; left: 0px; top: 0px; width: 598px;" /><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you can't find what you're looking for to accomodate your decor, there are many places where you could get your very own custom made, unique to you pillows.</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><span style="color: #e06666;"></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Use them, change them, they are the most cost effective way of decorating and changing the look and feel of any room.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana;">I hope you have enjoyed these tips, and photos from my favourite stores, Crate and Barrel, Pottery barn, Restoration hardware, and my very own.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Verdana;">Love and Light</span><br />
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<br />Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-2273032828531821412012-06-03T14:13:00.001-04:002012-06-03T14:13:13.882-04:00Pretty in Pink<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><strong><em>Pink</em></strong> is not a new obsession to me as would sing Steve Tyler of Aerosmith, rather it has and will always be my very favourite decadent obsession.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana;">Colour pink brings a lot of gentleness in warmth in a room, with the endless shades you can create any mood you want in a room, from super soft and gentle to wild and extravagant.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana;">Although some people have embeded beliefs that pink is for girls only, this is obviously a false belief and we do see it constantly in the fashion world with the most masculin men wearing pink.<br />Dress a black cabinet with pink knobs like this one for instant glamour.</span><br />
<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana;">Pink is the colour of romance and love, in feng shui they say if you want to enhance your love life or attract love, place rose items in your home, and especially in your bedroom.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana;">An armchair in your bedroom in pink is a very sexy thing to trigger those romantic feelings, or just enjoy some relaxing time reading or just fantasizing.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana;">Have no fear of using pink. It is a beautiful colour to use anywhere in your home.<br />With so many shades and variations to chose from you can create unique spaces.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79; font-family: Verdana;"><br />For instance create a smaching powder room with a silver and hot pink vanity.<br />Classic lines, modern finishes and colours and you've got instant wow.<br />
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Why not welcome your guests with a beautiful pink sofa in the foyer, or living room, add a touch of fun with bold colours, and instantly everyone is having a great time, sharing laughs and happy thoughts.<br />
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Dress a room or a wall with pink wallpaper and bring in loads of yumminess in your space, a classic motif supersized and in bright pink, lifts up the space and shows your adventurous side.<br />
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Still not sure about using pink? Then use removable covers, and easy to replace accessories instead.<br />
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Pink, is the colour of love and the colour of those who dare live life to the fullest.<br />
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Hope you enjoyed this blog as much as I have, wishing you love and pink feelings ♥<br />
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<br /><br /> </span>Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-85416395331730702842012-05-24T09:37:00.003-04:002012-05-24T09:37:32.895-04:00Summer's HIGHs and LOWs<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well what can I say, this year has been my favourite so far temperature wise. I love the heat, I love the outdoors, and I love entertaining.<br />How about you??</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana;">I also love creating outdoor spaces, but sometimes our budgets are not too large, and we look at one magazine after the other at some delightful outdoor sets and spaces, but they come with a not so delightful price tag...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And here is a perfect example, I've always loved this look of a cozy outdoor space with a candelabra and curtains sofa and arm chair, but as you can see the price is a tad out of my league, so I went shopping for the look and similar pieces - check out the difference, for 1/4 of the price you can have the same look.<br />So if you have an idea about what you love and want for your outdoor space, but think you couldn't afford to get that, I can help you out create the look without the price that comes with it. I'm an expert at designing on a tight budget and proud to be.<br />Give me a shout and lets make your space absolutely charming and party ready, summer is just arriving.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have kids at home and feel they have taken over the space you all share.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Is it starting to crawl on you, when you finally tuck them in bed, and need a spot to relax, but still find yourself staring at toys and baby stuff all over the place?<br />Are you embarrassed to bring friends and family over because no matter how much you tidy up and clean up, the space looks unattractive?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Or how about this one, do you have a baby that has started to crawl and stand and you are paranoid your baby might get bumps here and there at the edge of a table etc?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana;">Well then keep on reading as here is where all the good news starts.<br />First of all, you are not allone.</span><br />
<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana;">In this small article, I am going to share with you a few products and tips on making your space kid friendly, and keep your sanity.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana;">Kids are very quick little humans, I've been there and can't count the times where I turned my head to find my son climbing and pulling things where he shouldn't be and he always outsmarted me that way.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana;">We want to keep the space as open as possible but not having a coffee table for instance is not convenient, the space looks like there is a hole in the middle of it, and it is an incomplete space, so here are a couple coffee or side table options:</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana;"></span><br />
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana;">The oval or round table - great solution for taking care of sharp edges</span><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana;"><img alt="VEJMON Coffee table IKEA Separate shelf for storing magazines, etc. Keeps your things organized and the table top clear." border="0" class="zoomMousePointer" height="400" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/images/products/vejmon-coffee-table__0089487_PE221828_S4.JPG" title="" width="400" /></span></div>
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<img alt="VITTSJÖ Coffee table IKEA Tempered glass and metal are hardwearing materials that give an open, airy feel." border="0" class="zoomMousePointer" height="400" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/images/products/vittsjo-coffee-table__0135348_PE292039_S4.JPG" title="" width="400" /></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Another great idea for coffee tables would be to use the storage ottoman, I love those as they act as a foot rest, they are large enough to put a tray on them and use them as a table, and they store away everything and anything you want to make disappear when not in use...</span></div>
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<img alt="KIVIK Footstool with storage IKEA Large practical storage space under the seat." border="0" class="zoomMousePointer" height="320" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/images/products/kivik-footstool-with-storage__0108210_PE257902_S4.JPG" title="" width="320" /><br /><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Seating is also a fear, these kids they jump on furniture, they eat and whipe their cute little fingers everywhere. But still this does not justify putting up with terrible furniture that screams ugliness and to top it off is extremely uncomfortable.<br />I have been through so many homes where the owners lived on very uncomfortable and badly designed and constructed furniture just because they had little ones.<br />Well, you don't have to do this anymore - the magic word is slip-cover. Whether you invest in a sofa or chairs, even if you opt to purchase for the time being furniture that is not so high end, look for the ones with slip covers, easy to remove and wash and put back on like nothing ever happened. Here are a couple of great comfy pieces that do come with slip covers, or are really easy to sew if you would like a different fabric:</span></div>
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<img alt="EKTORP Sofa cover IKEA Easy to keep clean with a removable,machine washable cover." border="0" class="zoomMousePointer" height="400" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/images/products/ektorp-sofa-cover__0112101_PE263491_S4.JPG" title="EKTORP Sofa cover - Åbyn blue - IKEA" width="400" /><br /><img alt="EKTORP TULLSTA Armchair IKEA The pillow provides comfortable lumbar support. Extra covers are available for variation and renewal." border="0" class="zoomMousePointer" height="200" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/images/products/ektorp-tullsta-armchair__0111880_PE262959_S4.JPG" title="EKTORP TULLSTA Armchair - Idemo blue - IKEA" width="200" /></div>
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<img alt="NÄSUM Basket IKEA This basket is suitable for storing your newspapers, magazines, photos or other memorabilia." border="0" class="zoomMousePointer" height="200" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/images/products/nasum-basket__0087409_PE216668_S4.JPG" title="" width="200" /><img alt="EXPEDIT Insert with door IKEA The insert is also finished on the back. Looks good from both directions in a room divider." border="0" class="zoomMousePointer" height="200" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/images/products/expedit-insert-with-door__0119546_PE275926_S4.JPG" title="" width="200" /><img alt="PRÄNT Box with lid IKEA This box is suitable for storing your newspapers, magazines, photos or other memorabilia." border="0" class="zoomMousePointer" height="200" id="productImg" src="http://www.ikea.com/ca/en/images/products/prant-box-with-lid__0110603_PE260955_S4.JPG" title="" width="200" /></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Nelly</span></div>Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-83246895042086493012011-08-06T07:55:00.000-04:002011-08-06T07:55:27.852-04:00Benjamin Moore blue lagoon 2054-40<a href="http://www.benjaminmoore.com/bluelagoon">Benjamin Moore blue lagoon 2054-40</a>Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-46446548889973007302011-03-09T06:02:00.000-05:002011-03-09T06:02:32.650-05:00Make a French Connection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3GWl_5rU3O535Cp89K9DZaaGXSdWVg1C1tK0d3rrM0su7JXKd1a-02gQu_clqk8kA8bh0nyd3wFasfItw7gVU6ToxBmI2Tx9rqL11JJbPeejpYG2E6KJiGpSmsnU2EnxjlqlTtBs5y-4/s1600/067-600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3GWl_5rU3O535Cp89K9DZaaGXSdWVg1C1tK0d3rrM0su7JXKd1a-02gQu_clqk8kA8bh0nyd3wFasfItw7gVU6ToxBmI2Tx9rqL11JJbPeejpYG2E6KJiGpSmsnU2EnxjlqlTtBs5y-4/s320/067-600.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is something magical about France, and everyone who visits never leaves the same.</span><br />
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I was filled with joy and awe by its beauty and this old world feeling taking a trip back in time, with each and every old building standing tall and proud wearing exquisit and unique architectural details.</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERGX145tDi2IXrE1K18_O9oxPpvmWoJJ63-xgDP8pkCq7Z2irWdeeo-rK1RoO8_ose8RBGoZoxD1rFVJSXUZqsXbTf8R-uFvpotrnd58ed55EBC24kXrN-77N8RUmCcSCAJ4R8nceOMY/s1600/055-600.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgERGX145tDi2IXrE1K18_O9oxPpvmWoJJ63-xgDP8pkCq7Z2irWdeeo-rK1RoO8_ose8RBGoZoxD1rFVJSXUZqsXbTf8R-uFvpotrnd58ed55EBC24kXrN-77N8RUmCcSCAJ4R8nceOMY/s320/055-600.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Verdana;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The feelings and inspirations this place left in my heart cannot be described. Every day I visualize living there soon. And until this day, I keep putting together rooms inspired and filled with French connections.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I day dream of a home office, or study a la Française. Put together in such elegance, you cannot help but feel your absolute best while enjoying a good book, or closing a lucrative business deal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Lets travel in time and put this room together, and start with this beautiful french inspired wallcovering...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcMUtgWVeLWOVyJmjNjUSjgP01NEHSXKn87X5PFKzqwEH0OucRYuxKQ7KQLf4ATAX9d7S96H1EGNT-_k_ZcAOWtnRyckmU3dQkbar1xJ_IE5fSH4HWkDmaz5U_9FVXqG0-wx-I8NsGVU/s1600/french-inspired-wallpaper.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTcMUtgWVeLWOVyJmjNjUSjgP01NEHSXKn87X5PFKzqwEH0OucRYuxKQ7KQLf4ATAX9d7S96H1EGNT-_k_ZcAOWtnRyckmU3dQkbar1xJ_IE5fSH4HWkDmaz5U_9FVXqG0-wx-I8NsGVU/s320/french-inspired-wallpaper.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There is something special about dark studies a mysterious and elegant feeling, I love dark walls with some lighter furniture to play against it.<br />
Take for example this desk and chair, pulling out of the wallpaper a colour can set a little tone of playfulness.<br />
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Like these beautiful 60's rustic french industrial book-cases...<br />
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And this very masculin French Industrial inspired reading/task lamp..<br />
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Don't forget your feet need to rest against something soft. With this not French but exceptionally elegant Persian Tabriz area rug, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8DZ3jhOfqZl_p5V_p7LxsI64SfhjJbVZ6d_AZhqlQnM-ouA3S4IOgjEUTs1KJ_3HEOgLEhCZryALj1mo0rNjWNWKmqhENfgmpztYUa5qlxzFKUxZvBIyCRbqROIrFlGPVK-kF5ginh7s/s1600/yellow-rug.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" q6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8DZ3jhOfqZl_p5V_p7LxsI64SfhjJbVZ6d_AZhqlQnM-ouA3S4IOgjEUTs1KJ_3HEOgLEhCZryALj1mo0rNjWNWKmqhENfgmpztYUa5qlxzFKUxZvBIyCRbqROIrFlGPVK-kF5ginh7s/s320/yellow-rug.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">you are bringing in the ultimate luxury into your office or study, a space where big creative thinking takes place.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-42579975887218603882011-03-06T10:32:00.000-05:002011-03-06T10:32:00.174-05:00The Mystic Lantern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHp3YBoUbxSJeU9EwNPLtH2y7IOhduJ5Q2uayygdaXeizo2ExJYggf9uSs-WNiR5ryrIinbHyI8xTxVeFb-usXaVSF6AoBsho3pxDTT8n9rlxRslPy5puYv5J9RwtI7ymGhVtDN1lh3M/s1600/mystic-lanterns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWHp3YBoUbxSJeU9EwNPLtH2y7IOhduJ5Q2uayygdaXeizo2ExJYggf9uSs-WNiR5ryrIinbHyI8xTxVeFb-usXaVSF6AoBsho3pxDTT8n9rlxRslPy5puYv5J9RwtI7ymGhVtDN1lh3M/s1600/mystic-lanterns.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lanterns one ancient way of bringing light back when the darkness has fallen upon us.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lanterns go back in history to 1500 BC and perhaps even before, they were the only source of lighting created by mankind for many years until the electricity was discovered and slowly but surely lantern lighting was replaced by light bulbs.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluufdwV4m4yyRgn9rCWUMxPPhw5F6kQdBgVa0r7yX3sOZwfhBbYXUSa4nwkFiiTHrnLbeRtZqXl4XyVtu7nlpIYtzyhqmqyuqBxMTvL9M1H6zq-woA1V3TEtHq8LMie-X2oLxBRr9cwg/s1600/lantern250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjluufdwV4m4yyRgn9rCWUMxPPhw5F6kQdBgVa0r7yX3sOZwfhBbYXUSa4nwkFiiTHrnLbeRtZqXl4XyVtu7nlpIYtzyhqmqyuqBxMTvL9M1H6zq-woA1V3TEtHq8LMie-X2oLxBRr9cwg/s1600/lantern250.jpg" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Play with a selection of lanterns in different sizes, different finishes that would complement each-other, lay them in attractive groupings on a table, a window sill, in-front of a fireplace, on a counter, or kitchen island or just create a cozy grouping in the corner of a room, create a spectacular ambience by lighting your lantern with block candles or tea lights.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4XgROV4FyZ35TkB09KVpYXVBn6-gixaf5qVSpDcbcTSORTLbO0q8jtFDLafWKAk7x1Y2tmbfeWKoItjC0PoSll09Ee4kw3Qx2D5iPuXR_KXAvUiXgK4rydIpa5Z9R34f3Hri_zaXuos/s1600/mix-match-lanterns.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC4XgROV4FyZ35TkB09KVpYXVBn6-gixaf5qVSpDcbcTSORTLbO0q8jtFDLafWKAk7x1Y2tmbfeWKoItjC0PoSll09Ee4kw3Qx2D5iPuXR_KXAvUiXgK4rydIpa5Z9R34f3Hri_zaXuos/s320/mix-match-lanterns.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0cm 0cm 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lantern lighting will give your room a feel of relaxation and intimacy, you and your guests can enjoy around dinners, great conversations, and gatherings on any occasion. People love the atmosphere around lanterns and candle light, and somehow this mood brings them closer to each-other.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDR1RX7QT-C7ZAZVa-eatI0-3uwjKMDs2rk4ZMxRqwKW0Ygs8hEJJtHRzNp66F9jCaM4VEPCuYx0Vg73ruhhuwJ5pH85xCB5syqI4i0U3w8QuXi7ba3slbCsVVVFndZN-13Ho9aUZO4Y/s1600/rest-hrdware-lantern1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="312" l6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDR1RX7QT-C7ZAZVa-eatI0-3uwjKMDs2rk4ZMxRqwKW0Ygs8hEJJtHRzNp66F9jCaM4VEPCuYx0Vg73ruhhuwJ5pH85xCB5syqI4i0U3w8QuXi7ba3slbCsVVVFndZN-13Ho9aUZO4Y/s320/rest-hrdware-lantern1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Blessed-Lucinda-Williams/dp/B004HGBUVG?ie=UTF8&tag=youakimhome-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969" target="_blank">Blessed</a><span><iframe align="left" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" scrolling="no" src="http://rcm.amazon.com/e/cm?t=youakimhome-20&o=1&p=8&l=bpl&asins=B004HGBUVG&fc1=000000&IS2=1&lt1=_blank&m=amazon&lc1=0000FF&bc1=000000&bg1=FFFFFF&f=ifr" style="align: left; height: 245px; padding-right: 10px; padding-top: 5px; width: 131px;"></iframe></span><img alt="" border="0" height="1" src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=youakimhome-20&l=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969&o=1&a=B004HGBUVG" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; margin: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px !important; padding-left: 0px !important; padding-right: 0px !important; padding-top: 0px !important;" width="1" /></span>Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-75973156067560552772011-02-22T06:10:00.000-05:002011-02-22T06:10:14.231-05:00It's an Orange Burst!<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">We all know how long and cold Canadian winters could get, especially if you live them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">If you're anything like me, I personally love hot/warm weather, sunny skies, flowers everywhere, green trees, you get it... Although I do welcome the rain every now and then, and believe it or not some odd snow-flakes every Christmas!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Cold long winters, lack a very important element, and that is colour. So why not change your home around in the winter time if you live in places with extreme winter conditions, to add a little bit of happy note, a little bit of warmth, and a little bit of colour!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">This time I have chosen a happy and vibrant orange. Orange is an energy filled colour, it's a power colour, it is also a healing colour, it also stimulates enthusiasm and creativity.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;"><span></span>Adding accents of orange in your room will definitely change the mood around, and this feeling of long dragging days will vanish.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Play with it, experiment with small items, if you're more daring, why not slip cover a couple of chairs - slip covers are great, they are versatile, you can remove and wash any time, they also allow you to change things around when you want to without the added expense.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Paint an accent wall, paint is one of the easiest things to do, when you are tired of it, just paint over with a new colour. An accent wall in orange will make the room look really sunny, you'd probably want to paint this colour, in a dining room since it's an appetite stimulator or in a family room or play room!</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">In Kids rooms add little accents here and there for energy bursts!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana; font-size: x-small;">Enjoy your Orange Bursts of colour, bring in the sunshine!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">However, here is one that was done on an extremely tight budget, and turned from litterally a nightmare:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Floors were replaced with laminate planks, very nicely finished in the impression of tiles.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The original kitchen cabinets, were kept - believe it or not, they were in great condition the only wrong thing with them was their look and the old dates hardware.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">They were cleaned, sanded and painted in a buttery white and that immediately livened up the kitchen.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">The walls were painted in a straw colour inspired by the setting of the home in the country.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Counter tops were replaced with a dark elegant laminate contrasting well with the cabinets and the wall and adding some depth.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Hardware was replaced with oil rubbed bronze to tie the look with the wrough iron wall opening and the kitchen set.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">A half wall was opened bringing in more light in the kitchen and giving the impression of open space.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana;">Window coverings in a beautiful chartreuse toile dressed the windows in the kitchen while softening the hard edges and adding a homy look, the two bar stools flanking the mobile island were covered in the same fabric to create a cohesive look.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana;">With all these small updates, this kitchen went from drab to totally fab, on a very tight budget, the transformation was a great success and added great resell value to the home.</span>Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-78915573654536607462010-09-10T12:14:00.002-04:002010-09-10T12:19:44.255-04:00Romance in my bedroom<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#330033;">Fall is the season to cozy up, and what a great thing that is. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#330033;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#330033;">I chose the bedroom this time for the make-over, and put together my favourite palette for the season, named it "Romance." What better place to get cozy, relax and dream big. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#330033;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#330033;">Since my trip to Paris, I was inspired by the french city's architecture and grandiose, the crisp mornings with a light sweater, the smell of coffee and the taste of freshly baked croissant, the cruise on the Seine, the sun shining bright and the weathered colours of the buildings. Romance is it I thought, this will be my new fav. for the season.</span><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicY8IolKiSL_YBVJUbzPzN6_uU-lh8NyUo2bfjoij8UsVefWjOGgbeyIaUiiaYgiamNpIT0KeIFWowZq4AMDhRBkNrtJfNUZduxDhaDcXBvmnJ40PXpPhNmr__IO2sZdStrs9oJfTsGxQ/s1600/romance.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5515319495022868466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 271px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 140px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicY8IolKiSL_YBVJUbzPzN6_uU-lh8NyUo2bfjoij8UsVefWjOGgbeyIaUiiaYgiamNpIT0KeIFWowZq4AMDhRBkNrtJfNUZduxDhaDcXBvmnJ40PXpPhNmr__IO2sZdStrs9oJfTsGxQ/s320/romance.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;color:#330033;">"Romance" with its soft muted tones of silvery Amethyst, highlighted with hints of gold for a bold statement of royalty, and spiced up with dashes of warm dark chocolate for the secretly caprious moments of indulgence.Geometrical shapes, embraced by vines and flora and butterflies fluttering to the chant of the breezy nights.<br />Fluid fabrics draping tall windows, and lushes beddings awaiting snuggles.<br />A symphony of glory to enjoy and embrace day and night, night and day, whenever you feel like taking a dreamy break from a hectic world outside your romanced haven.<br /><br />Wanted to share my delicious combination and inspire you with "Romance"<br /><br />Wishing you a gorgeous day,<br /><br />Nelly</span></div>Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-90622463683606797592009-04-28T11:50:00.003-04:002009-04-28T12:18:44.819-04:00Candle Moods<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRI3Nzyv56mA_yUy0YxR9akeiiEsrdld8Eg8H62qhhjqD3LknY_D9N9vivJ-4N7CQ1U5ldMWxOK0qUBYS5f0QXdbdJ8ld5DOQxDiX9nSMsqU5FEGPCy2h5-9Ik47ezTJNeWY8SMZN2Rsk/s1600-h/candlelight.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329773666157949522" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 184px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRI3Nzyv56mA_yUy0YxR9akeiiEsrdld8Eg8H62qhhjqD3LknY_D9N9vivJ-4N7CQ1U5ldMWxOK0qUBYS5f0QXdbdJ8ld5DOQxDiX9nSMsqU5FEGPCy2h5-9Ik47ezTJNeWY8SMZN2Rsk/s320/candlelight.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Candles, what a treat and what a way to set off the mood.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Feeling tired and stressed out after a long day at work? A wonderful way to just forget about all these burdens, would be to light up a candle or two, take a few minutes to just close your eyes kick back and relax, so you can recharge before you taking on the chores of your home.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Candles set off the mood of the room they create this beautiful quiet ambiance and they can be used any time.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">They are one of the easiest ways of decorating a room or a table, or even in the bathroom. Their soft glow creates an immediate sense of relaxation and peace. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Using scented candles will leave a lasting impression on your guest, people will always have memories of their visit anywhere where the mood and the smell triggered their sences.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Today you can set the mood in any room in your home with a vast variety of candles, it is an inexpensive and very memorable way to decorate your home.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Make sure you keep them in a safe place away from children and pets and always read the label for the maximum time of burning suggested by the manufacturer.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:85%;"></span> </div><div><span style="font-size:85%;">Tonight, enjoy dinner with your family, with your friends, with your significant other or even by yourself, with a little candle mood.</span></div>Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5320775506950444834.post-37922046345829949962009-04-27T04:57:00.003-04:002009-04-27T05:23:18.330-04:00Flower Power<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTQOIqtPTgzO1fkUOe55PVGD78SkupxPvyeBthaOQxS11e7YSRtI4Ag1zoOQc8Yk_hR2_GPSqzEjSxJR379pzH-AWhRZbwtGPB4CiQZhVitYPBZrx-qyb1-8VHEnQquLrRMsjELoPSE8/s1600-h/flower-power.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329292990575069634" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDTQOIqtPTgzO1fkUOe55PVGD78SkupxPvyeBthaOQxS11e7YSRtI4Ag1zoOQc8Yk_hR2_GPSqzEjSxJR379pzH-AWhRZbwtGPB4CiQZhVitYPBZrx-qyb1-8VHEnQquLrRMsjELoPSE8/s320/flower-power.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#333333;">Flower this beautiful element of nature, a vitamin for the soul. </span><span style="color:#333333;">Decorate your home with fresh cut flowers, it is a must treat.</span><br /><br /><div><span style="color:#333333;"></span></div><div><span style="color:#333333;">Fresh Flowers have a great effect on people's moods and they add a touch of luxury and a dash of colour to your space.</span></div><div><span style="color:#333333;">They have a great energy, just by looking at them and you can feel it.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#333333;">Treat yourself with some cheerful bouquet at your local florist or even at your local grocery store and add this little bit of nature to your home, you'd be surprised of its effect.</span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#333333;">Have you ever thought of giving yourself some extra pampering in the comfort of your home? Adding rose petals or lilacs in your bath water when taking a deep soak to relax after a long day or long week. Give it a try, you'd be amazed at how special you will feel.</span></div><div><span style="color:#333333;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#333333;">Today, on your way home, grab a bouquet or two, indulge in some Flower Power and enjoy your space and yourself to the fullest!</span></div>Youakim Homehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13800407645301896743noreply@blogger.com1