Dedicate some space to a meditation corner to create a destination for daily practice that is tranquil and stylish. Brophy Interiors decorated this modern meditation space with floor pillows, organic wood furniture, and a potted plant.

After looking in the mirror, I could see that the frizz wasn’t nearly half as bad and I was thoroughly impressed, especially as it meant I could just give it a quick brush and start getting ready for my day. As the week went on, this only got better and better.

Even when these quilts are made of regular fabric and not scraps, they can still be considered scrap quilts as long as the blocks have irregular patterns.

This is a good base to use if you're visiting the Burgundy region and Beaune. Nuits-St-Georges is a nice small town surrounded by vineyards, with good restaurants and cafés.

When choosing wall art and decor, opt for one large-scale piece to create a bold and dramatic look. Interior designer Alvin Wayne decorated the corner banquette in this New York City apartment eat-in kitchen with an oversized semi-abstract color photograph hung on a dark wall to make it a focal point.

If your home is decorated in boho design style, bring some of that laid back flair to every corner. Coisa Watkins Living added boho-style touches to the laundry room with colorful, patterned wallpaper and a woven pendant light.

Multi-colored patterned tiled roofs have been a status symbol in Burgundy since the 13th century and craning your neck upwards to gorge on the shiny tapestry of zig-zags. diamonds and other geometrical motifs crafted in ceramic-glazed terracotta is a Dijon highlight. Signature rooftops aside, the regional capital overflows with striking medieval and Renaissance architecture.

Bare windows are modern and sleek, but curtains can soften your space and make it more functional in the process by offering privacy and light control. Tyler Karu Design + Interiors hung neutral curtains in this relaxed formal dining room decorated with warm tones and wood furniture.

Wallpaper the ceiling to give any room an unexpected boost. Interior designer Alvin Wayne chose a large-scale floral for this spacious primary bedroom for a bold modern feel. read more The furniture and color palette are kept neutral and uncluttered to allow the ceiling decor to take center stage.

Brighten your staircase by lining it with a colorful or patterned stair runner. Interior designer Maite Granda chose a yellow runner edged in navy to add color to this modern Florida staircase.

Thanks to digital design software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, professional designers are able to create intricate motifs that would have otherwise taken hundreds of hours to complete by hand. And for more advanced applications such as three-dimensional embroidery simulations, with there’s specialized software such as CAPE (Computer-Aided Pattern Engineering) and TUKA (Technical Design System) you can create any kind of embroidery designs digitally and then transfer it on fabric with help of embroidery machine .

Some quilters report that the material melts from the heat. Because of their stretchiness, knits tend to be a hassle for many sewists too. But knit quilting can be done with the help of fusible backing.

As the days went by, I also noticed that my skin would feel really soft after waking up. I was just expecting the state of my hair to improve so it was really nice (and unexpected!) for my skin to benefit as well.

If you can see well enough to give it a closer inspection (some people need their reading glasses for this), look at the lengthwise and crosswise threads in the fabric.