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Monblogdeco blog in the Top Side of House!

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You may have noticed in recent days the presence of the right column of the blog badge "-side playlist maison.fr" ...

Monblogdeco has indeed been selected by House Côté , oh site of reference for lifestyle and decorating, to appear in their Top Blogs home . If you want to know everything (or almost) by Julie, his tastes and inspirations of the moment is here ! You will also see a nursery for talented bloggers at whose side I am honored to be included!

I would strongly Malvina thank for his kindness, his attentions and availability, and Clotilde (whose blog deco is a wide detour!), through which everything happened.

And an infinite thank you to everyone for your visits and comments on my blog, and with whom I like to share my moods deco.

Discover the latest decorating trends with Neopodia

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On the eve of the weekend, I propose a new selection of video from the excellent site Neopodia House and Leisure .

Designed for lovers of decoration, design, work, recreation and relaxation, Neopodia is available to Internet users a wide choice in permanent renewal, video very cleverly carried out on all the above topics, and more.

I invite you to follow an interview with Isabelle Chassagne, purchasing manager at Red Cedar , directed by Martine Vincent, on the latest decorating trends of the show.

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Culture and pleasures Deco Neopodia

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Nothing like the perfect start to the weekend, as to perfect his knowledge of the history of art and decoration!

This is what I propose to do with me, and especially that of Neopodia House and Leisure , this beautiful site free videos covering all themes of home and garden, watching two exciting reports on the history of toile de Jouy.

Some may smile at the mention of this fabric lying around wrongly kitcherie a reputation, and I also tended to view with caution.

However, a further development as useful as teaching history proposed by Sophie Rouart (head of archives at the house Pierre Frey ), (re) discovered with (Sir) Peter Frey - Ambassador of the same house) all of timelessness Stories in this painting so special, now revisited by top names in contemporary design such as Jean-Charles de Castelbajac.

If however the toile de Jouy is not your cup of tea, nothing prevents you from spinning on Neopodia , the site is full of topics and nice tips designed for all ages and all tastes!

Deco treats video Neopedia

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than [o], than [o] in this way! Like the ... Oh! satisfaction that can arise watching a video Neopedia!

Free informative site, Neopedia Homes and Leisure (sister site Neopedia Knowledge and Knowledge created in 2008) offers a selection of audio and video short (between 5 and 15 minutes) on all matters relating to the house and art of life, divided into four sections: garden decoration, work, family fun.

For the lover of lamps and lighting that I am, the recent topic on light bulbs could not be better ...

On this video with a cozy atmosphere, led by a dynamic voice, we meet the very friendly Christophe Bresson, member of the union of the lighting and communications director at Philips, which lends itself to the game of questions and answers without falling into the hermetic.

The latter tells us, simple examples and perfectly speaking in support, the ins and outs of the scheduled end of incandescent bulbs, and informs us about the three types of light bulbs brought to replace them.

I discovered the strengths of the new generation halogen bulbs, but consume less electricity than older women of the 1980s, including the virtual energy revolution created by the CFLs, and savored the magic of these LED light experiencing spectacular growth .

I also understood better what parts it is best to install these types of bulbs, and their life depending on the intended use ...

Neopedia is a real gold mine, and to avoid getting lost, as many shoot straight! To do this, is simple: just subscribe to the information flow Neopedia , by selecting the categories that interest us, to be kept informed of site news on selected topics.

And count on me to do not forget to pass on my next videos you shot my heart!

A Penguin in Space (web): Interview with a passionate

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Exciting ...!

Here's been a while since I wanted to introduce Muriel, blogger emeritus as well as talented.

She was one of my first "blog friends", and above all a source of inspiration and rapture unceasingly renewed ...

Since then, Muriel launched its boutique games, toys and accessories for the holidays. She kindly agreed to take some of his precious time to answer my questions and tell you more about her and her site (visit to an emergency!)

Hello Muriel, the Penguin site space was born a few months ago: Can you introduce us?

The penguin is born in space May 17, 2010, a milestone in the history of e-commerce ;) !
This is an online store www.lepingouindelespace.com offering the finest toys in the world and the biggest holiday of the galaxy, in all modesty of course.

The idea is to bring together in one e-shop toys, toy design and items for birthday parties for children, the beautiful, original, new releases, top brands in the world of creators.

(Small click to see all these wonders in style!)

When did you decide to embark on the adventure you? the decision did she not been too difficult? Have you had moments of doubt?

After 14 years as an engineer in the telecom industry, I felt like going around the issue and I wanted to combine my lifelong passion for the world of children with a professional activity. The opportunity arose to leave my job before me and have a period to prepare this project.

Obviously, this great leap in the dark was not easy to decide, and I had a few puffs of anxiety. But I think I had any regrets in my life not to have tried, the future will tell me if I was right or not.

An initial assessment?

After a little over 6 months of activity, I realize that this is an exciting new adventure. Thanks to Penguin space, I had meetings fantastic illustrators and creative talent, and also very charming customers!

The figures remain confidential for the time-defense, but with over 400 references and over 400 customers, I'm glad I did start!

Meanwhile, you continue to feed your brilliant blog, how do you find time and inspiration?

The inspiration is not a concern, I walk a lot on the net and I keep my eyes open. The time for cons is a commodity that is scarce, so I work a lot and I sleep (too)!


Do you have any projects and / or new perspective?

News, always! what is the purpose of this shop: curiosity, be original, to introduce my clients beautiful things. And to be kept abreast of these developments, nothing better than to become a fan of the penguin space on Facebook

(Bonus Question for readers hungry): Your secret to success frosting of your cake?

I am not at all pastry (in another life maybe) and I use four kinds of frosting to decorate my cakes funny:

  1. of melted white chocolate (and colorful) (but only the brand with the dolphin when we were little)
  2. icing sugar with a little water or lemon juice
  3. icing sugar mixed with egg white (royal icing)
  4. flux bought ready-made sites of pastry.
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A big thank you to you, Muriel, for this interview but not virtual dummy ...

At 12 days of Christmas, I recommend more strongly that those who lack inspiration to rush at the Penguin , everything is there, the charm, beauty, accessibility (even for tight budgets), and the guarantee an impeccable quality of treatment (the site has been tested and approved by me :) )

Contest # 1: the winner and the interview

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A big thank you for your participation in this very first contest!

The answer was course the TV tower in Berlin Television Tower for non-Germans, who, from a height of 368 meters, dominating the Alexanderplatz and offering a unique view of the city, particularly through its panoramic restaurant which has the distinction of turning on itself.

The hand of chance has so decided, (thank you, Lucile , for allowing me to discover the highly addictive Designate God !) is Sophie, who wrote me to Alecon, which won the slate sticker.
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Kudos to you Sophie, send me your address via email quickly.

Rest assured, you will soon have the opportunity to try your luck. And do not turn on his heel, the consolation prize is worth it!

Rather than indulge in a long discourse on modernity and urban sober of his creations, I propose a small world exclusive interview that Michael Hilgers, founder of Rephorm , was kind enough to grant me, where you will discover its work and his philosophy.

Enjoy!

    Michael Hilgers

    Michael Hilgers

    How does one become a "designer for balconies"?

    In fact, I am an architect, specializing in retail projects ['s note: otherwise known retail]. It is by chance that I came to the balconies, just when I realized that, whether there are products specially designed for all living spaces, this is not the case of balconies, for which we are forced to buy items that have absolutely not been created taking into account the specificities of such a space. And so that was developed in 2006 the flowerpot Steckling . This first project then knew quite a stir, and voila ...

    Is there a particular interest in Germany for the decoration of balconies, terraces or windows? What are the main users' expectations?

    In my opinion, there are around a common interest in the balconies. This is also attested to by the products thought both in Brazil than in Scandinavia or the USA ... The balcony is a "green room", limited in size, which, because of the scarcity of 'good' products , is often rencardé the rank of storage. And yet, in large cities, it is often the only green space we have directly under the nose.

    What projects are you working on now?

    Currently, I work at a bird feeder project for convertible " Steckling "come winter, the plants are removed from the tray and it inserts a manger in place specifically designed for this purpose.

    A word (a board, an idea, a suggestion ...) for fans of balconies in France?

    I would suggest that the French have a balcony to reconnect with the culture of their balcony overgrown! Why have you in his living room furniture design, and, to a glass of distance, vulgar pots terracotta colored plastic ...?

I leave you with these considerations, if you want to learn more about Michael and exciting creations, please visit the website Rephorm well as the fascinating blog of Michael