Ioana is a foreign languages major who believes in correct and complete information. Writing news pieces on current events is a hobby that she takes seriously. Other hobbies, Ioana says, include girly stuff, like makeup and fashion, and she is a hardcore cat person.
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Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 19th 2010 | no comments
Interior design can be divided into two categories: residential and non-residential design. The first deals exclusively with indoors, apartments or houses. The second deals with public buildings and spaces such as concert halls, banks, offices, theaters, restaurants, hotels, churches. Most design experts specialize in one or more such areas. The designer often works independently on the [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 19th 2010 | no comments
Most of us face a major problem when it comes to our own homes: the lack of organization. Usually this glitch is present in many aspects of our domestic existence, but we now focus only on the effect the disruption has on the interior arrangement, when your house gives you a picture of the chaotic feeling that your whole life is out of control.
First of all you put in place a system [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 19th 2010 | no comments
Lately, the interior design styles are reinterpreted and adapted. If you draw, for example, medieval setting you have two options depending on which guides you: furnished house in a uniform manner according to the chosen style or go to the version of eclectic style, combining elements of the medieval setting and the current period. First of all, however, we need to understand that [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 18th 2010 | no comments
In the previous article we were talking about the lack of space, functional and dissatisfaction uncomfortable shocks as environmental factors and sources of stress, and now we will talk about the blur created by visual perception, the spatial and geometrical confusion and claustrophobia - which are part of the same category of items capable of causing abnormal body reactions (anxiety, [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 18th 2010 | no comments
Atmosphere or environment is defined as a conscious way to design a space so to produce certain emotional effects on those who live it. The atmosphere created by a set of tangible and intangible characteristics, such as music, light, temperature or furniture. Designer and artist Jason Bitnerhas identified three dimensions of the atmosphere: ambient conditions, spatial organization / [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 17th 2010 | one comment
Lately people speak more and more often about vintagefashion: organized exhibitions, fairs, events in which accessories, clothing, jewelry, items listed - are exposed. Even in terms of underwear we can talk about a vintage trend.
Originally, the term is acociated with vintage wines, designating crop production from a given year. Winery Port, for example, has declared vintage wines [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 16th 2010 | no comments
Whatever style you adopt for the bedroom arrangement, it must become a personal space, private, of any dwelling in which to rediscover romance and love. Romantic bedroom is a special place where each room is customized with unique elements and details that make the difference. It also offers multiple options in terms of room colors.
Neutral colors, pastel - like cream, pale pink, [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 12th 2010 | no comments
Increasingly more people put a premium on comfort and the beautiful house in which you can withdraw. What does "live well" mean and how can you find your own style?
The four walls represent the space where we relax and recreate daily. "Live well" means much more than to arrange rooms with chic furniture. Each style is made from a variety of issues, ranging from colors, wallpapers, [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 9th 2010 | no comments
If you want a particular setting, exciting, adopting a safari stylemay be just the answer you are looking for.
Etymologically, the word comes from Arabic, meaning "journey", i.e., an organized hunting expedition in East Africa with the aim of undertaking large animals, such as elephants or lions. Safari has been charged by U.S. President Teddy Roosevelt and Ernest Hemingway, who [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 7th 2010 | no comments
Being fashionable can imply some effort, assuming to go shopping at least twice a week. New things always appear, the latest parts and colors and style and they change from year to year, imposing the upgrade of your house. This upgrade is mostly an expensive adventure, but there are some "tricks" that can help you save some money, time and energy. All you need is a little patience, a [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 5th 2010 | no comments
This year when we think of the hottest colors we think about vacation.
Chic and charming, turquoise has been selected by designers as the color of 2010. After a year of financial losses and uncertainty, people want to escape, and soft shades of turquoise are particularly suitable for this. They stimulate feelings and memories about holiday time when worries are forgotten.
Turquoise [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 4th 2010 | no comments
After Kate Moss for Longchamp, there is still a sex symbol who thought to create luxury bags for big companies. This time it's Brigitte Bardot and her new collaboration with Lancel.
The brand, founded in 1876, says that the new bag “allows every woman to have a bit of Brigitte Bardot.”
Brigitte Bardot Lancel handbag is made of eco materials, 100% natural fibers; this is because [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 4th 2010 | no comments
Shoes, sweaters and pants need their own "home" and would be most appropriate to have one that is arranged after a system. These 10 tricks will bring order to your wardrobe.
1. Picture first, then plan
Clothes can be arranged just like books. First you must create an overview regarding the entire wardrobe, because only this way you can decide how much and what kind of storage you [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 4th 2010 | no comments
If single people seek for adequate housing, they have to ask a single question: two room apartment or studio - which is the best choice?
A beautifully refurbished studio can express the personality of one who lives in it and has a unique versatile style. Because of personal reasons, some people choose to live alone and when it comes to arranging the space they let imagination run [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 3rd 2010 | no comments
Gaudí managed to create a unique recipe that combines the strength of Gothic architecture, with the brightness of Catalan influences of nature, thus imposing very fluid lines and very winding at the same time. Gaudian style irretrievably transformed architecture into a gigantic puzzle.
It was a good observer of nature, drawn shapes, colors, and geometry. Genial architect was inspired [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 3rd 2010 | one comment
If you intend to have a house where exotic is mixed with elegance, then decorate your house in Moroccan style. This can be your right choice for you, because this style has become extremely popular in the west, thanks to its unique aspect.
Morocco is a place surrounded by mysteries and influenced by many cultures. Geographically, it is located between Europe, Africa, Atlantic and the [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | August 3rd 2010 | no comments
If you like yellow and accessories or furniture in this color, then you should think about how to design your house using it. And what more enjoyable way to do so than by using a contrast? The best choice would be black, of course. Small touches of black offer a fun and interesting contrast and support the theme of the chosen decorating plan.
You can also use this combination of [...]
Posted in: Lifestyle by Ioana Cojocariu | July 28th 2010 | one comment
The living space for meetings is relaxing with family or friends and therefore we must pay special attention to its arrangement in order to obtain a pleasant atmosphere and produce a beautiful impression. A carefully arranged and decorated living room will meet three requirements: simplicity, comfort and good taste.
As I mentioned in a previous article, the first and most important [...]
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