Hopscotch, it reminds me of the great games of my childhood. We first had to find a nice box so I watched the corner of his eye the box of my parents Valda pastilles. Once it was empty, I took possession and I filled it with sand.

A piece of chalk and I drew a hopscotch on my street to play with my girlfriends. But when I speak today of hopscotch, it is no longer launch my box in the boxes and hop on one foot. The name evokes now a site that sells unique gifts and all kinds of decorative objects.

I discovered the site www.lamarelleenpapier.net recently and I had a crush on the shopping bags polypropylene bags and jute. I love their naive and colorful decorations.

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Dead leaves are shoveled up and gifts also on the blog deco . To celebrate the advent of version 3 of his blog dedicated to design and decoration, Manuel joined Uare design to offer the luckiest designer items and gift certificates.

The game principle is very simple, it suffices to identify hidden objects. Nothing could be easier, a site visit Uare design and voila. On the occasion you will discover a rich site design objects of all kinds for every room in the house. Prices are very affordable for such objects usually ruinous.

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In November 2008 Rennes opened the doors of a multiplex cinema in the city center: the Gaumont . I will rather (too) often to the cinema and I just discovered this new equipment (see my previous post).

The imposing building is situated on the esplanade du General de Gaulle in a very contemporary architectural ensemble. First built by the architect Christian de Portzamparc who also directed The Champs Libres equipment dedicated to culture and within close proximity. It offers 13 comfortable cinemas movie fans. The seats are wide and deep and aisles wide enough to extend his legs. Notice I never really encountered a problem on that side with my 1, 57 m!

Upon entering the lobby I was impressed by the modernity of the whole. Gone are the traditional teller, the audience has its kiosks to buy tickets freely. No endless queue because the terminals are numerous and the use of a disarming simplicity. It is still possible to buy the tickets from the hostesses who also sell all kinds of sweets and drinks. Does the length of the counter or the profusion of products, I found it very American, perhaps because of pop corn.

A monumental staircase and an escalator provide access to upstairs rooms. Colorful modern furniture welcomes the august post of those like me who arrived early. The decoration entrusted to Christian Lacroix proudly displays his favorite colors, orange, red, purple, hot pink. The large windows offer a panoramic view of the esplanade. From plush carpets add a touch of warmth and comfort.
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I know a young couple who has purchased a loft , if any atypical residence with its three levels and has embarked on the renovation of its 120 m2. The accommodation being empty it was an asset to the progress of work but given the magnitude of those long months they are needed.

Later when everything is finished and furnished no one can imagine the time and sweat it took to achieve this and many will envy them. But it took sacrifice many days off and weekends to achieve anything.

First step and not least to make estimates, choose the "right" craftsmen to avoid unpleasant surprises. In a second step we go to the demolition: ever, ever, ever! Asthma refrain since the dust and rubble and invade all the beautiful loft departure turns into an indescribable site as if a gas cylinder exploded in the very environment. The walls bare, stripped of their tiles, which did not please the new owners look sad.

To fight tooth and nail with this unbearable cloud of dust, invest in a vacuum cleaner using the site as usual is to condemn the very near future. Discouraging when everything has been sucked restoring some luster to the loft, the cursed dust settles over again, negating the efforts of the housewife.

The various trades and succeed we must ensure coordination which is not always easy: plumber, electrician, carpenter, kitchen designer ... when one does not come on the day, it delays the other who was then the difficult to find another niche.

To save money, young people set to work enthusiastically and intellectuals they are discovering the joys of manual labor. The days are exhausting and sore muscles to pull the sisal scratching their knees the remains of moss and sticks to the spatula, paint walls and ceilings with a roller or spray gun not to mention sober up and deal with terraces in exotic wood.
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The town of Quimper in Brittany is famous for its pottery. The factory HB Henriot was founded, brace yourselves, in 1690. Such longevity is indisputable proof of product quality. You all know the famous bowl ears with the inscription of the name. Often imitated, never duplicated. If you look a little closer you will not be fooled and you'll see right away who you are dealing. This bowl that had to take everything for it reveals the paintings that adorned the bottom was a good way to encourage children to drink their breakfast.

Over time the factory was able to adapt and innovate without abandoning the traditional decorations that made ​​his reputation: the daisies, the characters in Breton costume , the rooster. Each piece is as originally decorated freehand by artists from home to international fame. All parts are authenticated by affixing the signatures of the artist and the house Henriot.

In the 30s appeared the "whites" of Quimper, monochrome statues more than 75 years later remain astonishingly modern. Innovate to stay in the mainstream. The pottery Henriot has risen to the challenge and offers a beautiful collection of brilliantly colored jewels.
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The traditional Breton furniture is very typical. Carved wood, it is the work of real artists and even if you do not like you have to admit the foot of these fabulous artisans. It is decorated with rosettes and characters. These are used as a buffet or for amounts as table legs.

The style is heavy and does not fit in our modern homes which makes it fall into disuse. However it will look great in a renovated farmhouse where large pieces bear its massive appearance.

Some furniture such as beds were closed related to living conditions. These beds that were found in most farms were, as their name suggests, completely closed by two sliding doors that allowed its occupants to keep the heat inside. One must imagine that at the time the central heating was a dream and the meager warmth provided by the chimney offered comfort to our grandfathers rather spartan yet less fragile than we. This ingenious system transformed the layer nest where it was good to snuggle with his half.

In addition the firm often possessed of a single room where the family lived while the closed bed preserved some privacy.

The hutch or chest, the large cupboard with two doors, the long table flanked by two benches were the rest of the household furniture. The best pieces are crafted by artisans and their signature amateurs looking in flea markets.
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It is said that there is no more deaf than he who does not want to hear. After a ride on a blog that fascinates me because it deals with design and decor, I return with the conviction that there is not so blind as those who do not want to see.

It's amazing because of a ticket explaining the principle of issue D & Co hundreds of people have misinterpreted the message and are convinced that they could register directly on the site of M6 .
The unfortunate webmaster much can be done to explain every key that has only provide information, after more than 800 comments it still fails to understand that he is not Damidot Valerie.
I dream in vain that have many comments on my articles I could be jealous, though, when you see it, this card instead pétoche be overwhelmed by events.
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