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5 Signs that You Love Your City

April 1, 2019 by

There are some people who grumble about their city – the traffic, the weather, the cost of living – but there are others who absolutely love their city and aren’t afraid to show it. Are you one of them? Here are five signs that show you love your city and are not afraid of letting the world know it.

There are some people who grumble about their city – the traffic, the weather, the cost of living – but there are others who absolutely love their city and aren’t afraid to show it. Are you one of them? Here are five signs that show you love your city and are not afraid of letting the world know it.

1. You Know Where all The Best Restaurants Are

Perhaps one of the most important signs that you love your city is that you know where all the best restaurants are. Finding the top dining spots in your local area has become a bit of a trend, as evidenced by Google’s Local Guide initiative.

But someone who truly loves their city will know even the tiniest, most out of the way restaurants for a good meal and/or a great deal. They can easily list for you where to get the best sushi, tacos, Thai food, or hamburgers. Don’t even try to argue with them because they’ve done the research and aren’t afraid to educate you!

2. You Got Yourself Some City Swag

You show your city some love with custom t shirts and other clothing that has unique prints on them that represent your city. T shirt designs are a great way to show off your interests, and people who love their city wear some amazing streetwear to show off their pride.

City swag

City-inspired custom t shirt designs aren’t only for tourists. Whether it’s a baseball cap, t shirt, hoodie, pullover, or tote bag, there is a ton of swag to choose from when showing off your roots. Someone might even design their own shirt if they’re really looking for a unique way to express their city pride.

3. You Tag All Your Instagram Posts with Your City’s Name

Did you snap a photo of yourself walking your dog on a nice day in the city? Time to post that onto Instagram and tag your city’s name in the process. It’s a great way to show off that you love your city and also find like-minded people who are interested in seeing locally taken photos.

4. You Know the Best Places to Shop

Finding the best places to eat isn’t the only sign of someone who loves their city – they’ll also know all the best places to shop. Whether it’s about finding the right product, knowing where the best deals are, or even just knowing which shopping areas are the most fun, this person will be able to fill you in.

5. You’re Active in Your City’s Community

Most importantly, the best way to show you love your city is by being involved in it. Whether you’re often out and about and enjoying the various events going on in your city, or are directly involved in social or community-building efforts, someone who loves their city will know what’s up.

So how about it – are you in love with your city? Did you check any boxes on this list? If so, give yourself a pat on the back for taking pride in where you live!




5 Reasons to Read Your Horoscope Daily

April 1, 2019 by
horoscope

Everyone has a horoscope or Zodiac sign based on the position of the sun at the time of the year they were born. However, not everyone knows what it is or believes in it. Horoscopes used to be printed in the daily newspaper, and while many newspapers still honor this practice, few individuals read the paper anymore. It’s much easier to find your horoscope online where astrologists update it daily.

Many people think of a horoscope as a vision of their future. In reality, a horoscope is all about helping you become one with yourself as you pave a self-directed path to earning your full potential. No matter what you think about reading your daily horoscope, here are some major benefits of doing so:

1. Get to Know Yourself Better

Horoscopes are loaded with insights about your personality, goals, and identity. You typically exhibit several unique traits according to your specific horoscope. For example, Aries are natural-born leaders who are highly organized and love to be in control. You can research your specific sign and the associated traits to learn your predicted traits.

Although each Zodiac sign has personality traits in common, you might not identify with every trait on the list. That’s perfectly normal, as each individual has different life experiences that have shaped them.

However, you’ll likely identify with many of the traits you read about. As you peruse the list, take a few moments to self-reflect. Identify these traits within yourself so that you can get to know yourself better. As you embrace your personality and identify your strengths, you’ll become more self-accepting and confident in who you are.

2. Maintain a Positive Attitude

Along with your newfound confidence, your daily horoscope can promote a constant positive attitude. It’s hard to stay positive when you don’t have a direction for your life to take, but your horoscope helps lay that out for you.

You’ll be able to identify an attitude of embracing the day and delighting in the little things. You might savor your relationship a little more or feel more positive about a challenge at work. This optimism will translate into greater satisfaction and success throughout your everyday life. 

3. Set Goals

You might be wondering what you want to do for a living or how you can live up to your full potential. Your horoscope is not a fortune-teller, but it does provide much-needed insights into your personality and abilities so that you can set clearer goals for your future.

For example, a Libra’s horoscope might advise a man to tend to his own needs instead of always addressing those of his partner. Using this advice, he can set goals for himself to be a little more in tune with his own needs, therefore creating a more harmonious relationship with his partner.

4. Identify Weaknesses

Nobody likes to be told that they’re doing something wrong, but it’s hard to improve if you don’t recognize your weaknesses. Rather than waiting for someone else to point out the error of your ways, you can use your horoscope to identify your faults and then set goals to improve them.

Sometimes, it can be disheartening to identify your own weaknesses each day. Don’t be hard on yourself during this process. Remember that everyone will discover their unique failings as they read their horoscopes each day. It’s not about learning that you have faults, but rather looking at ways to improve them.

Set realistic, kind goals for yourself. Don’t berate yourself when you succumb to weakness. Learn from that experience and try again the next day. Thus, your daily horoscope can help you can strive to be a better person each day.

5. Gain Confidence in Strengths

Working on your flaws will lead to greater strength of character, but it’s not something you need to face every day. There will be many days when you read your horoscope and gain much-needed confidence in your abundant strength.

An Aquarius might rejoice in her ability to empathize with others and exhibit compassion in difficult situations. A Taurus might feel satisfaction in his reliable nature, and a Leo might be proud of his ability to entertain.

No matter what your Zodiac sign is, you can gain amazing strength and power from reading your horoscope daily. It will only bring about good as you get to know yourself better, embrace your inner strengths, and set goals for reaching your full potential.




“Just Don’t Call It Fusion” – In Defense of International Cuisine

March 29, 2019 by

Many chefs and diners still remember a time when restaurateurs and food pundits were pushing those buzzwords around: “Asian Fusion”, “Caribbean Fusion”, “Fusion Flare”, etc. In the 90s, and well through to the 2000s, the term was inescapable, built into the menus of chain restaurants, sports bars and even fine-dining spots.

But ask most chefs now and they’ll balk at the term. Now synonymous with lazy mash-ups, and earnest attempts to shoehorn Asian flavor profiles into European dishes, “Fusion” has fallen out of favor. But its spiritual successor – International Cuisine – is still enjoying a renaissance. What’s the difference between the two, and how can one be derided while the other is applauded?

This post will take a closer look International cuisine – what it is, what makes it different from fusion, and why it’s an important concept on the contemporary table.

What is International Cuisine?

When a menu, or review site, lists a restaurant’s type of cuisine as “international”, what they really mean is that the notion of culinary nationalism or regionalism is absent from the menu. Rather than being constricted by geography, the food draws influences from across the globe, whether in flavor combinations, techniques or presentation.

International Cuisine, therefore, isn’t so much a category as it is a lack of category – for instance, if you were to make a reservation at SARA Restaurant in the multicultural city of Toronto, and choose the tasting menu, you might find Japanese raw fish applications rubbing elbows with Jewish latkes and Vietnamese nuoc mam broccoli. Whatever tastes good – that’s the only constraint in international food.

Tasty food

The Difference Between Fusion and International Cuisine

You’d be forgiven for conflating international cuisine with fusion food, but the latter is a more simplistic form of cuisine. We’ve all seen the attempts: Peking duck sliders, pulled pork spaghetti Bolognese, jerk chicken mac and cheese, etc. There’s nothing wrong with these dishes, per se, but they are ultimately rooted in an essentialist understanding of national cuisines.

Fusion mashes two disparate elements together, sometimes to great success, and sometimes purely for kicks. It takes popular, well-known dishes and drops them on top of each other. International cuisine, meanwhile, draws influence more from diverse global techniques and flavor profiles than complete dishes.

Many Seats at the Table

What is so heartening about international cuisine is that it treats food as an equalizer, a blank slate upon which everyone can put their unique cultural stamp. The fact that international cuisine is concerned with sharing ideas, receiving ideas and presenting new points of view makes it an exemplary kind of contemporary cooking. The world is becoming smaller, and its borders are increasingly eroding – it’s time for a cuisine that allows everyone an equal seat at the table. Something that’s worth stressing: fusion food isn’t necessarily bad food. It can be quite tasty, in fact. But if you want to understand many chefs’ aversion to the term, as well as why so many chefs have embraced its successor, international cuisine, you have to look at the fundamental differences between the two. Fusion cuisine is a two-way conversation, sometimes an argument; International cuisine is a round-table discussion.




Your Winter Wardrobe Isn’t Complete Without These Items

March 29, 2019 by

Some people say that dressing for the winter doesn’t allow for much opportunity for expression, but that’s far from the truth. There are many ways that you can make winter fashion work in your favour, but it is important to focus on function, too. No matter where you sit on the style vs function spectrum, here is a short list of just a few of the winter garments you should have at the ready during the colder months.

Winter wardrobe

Thermal Socks

Especially if you work outdoors during cold weather, you need to know that what you put on at the start of the day is going to work as hard as you do. Thermal socks provide excellent insulation without taking up the space of multiple pairs of socks. And you wouldn’t want to wear multiple pairs of socks inside, say, a work boot. The layers change how the footwear fits and could even cause an injury from your foot moving in the shoe.

Look for thermal socks with high-performance thermal yarn that will provide you with the insulation you need as well as breathability to combat moisture. With an excellent pair of thermal socks, it’ll be easy to keep your feet warm this winter and for winters to come.   

Long-johns (Thermal Base Layer)

They go by a host of names: long-johns, long underwear, base layers, and more. And they don’t have the most glamorous reputation in the fashion world, but there’s no denying the efficiency of a good thermal base layer. For a reliable base layer to wear under office clothes or while staying active outdoors, thermal underwear is your go-to. These insulating layers are essential for keeping yourself warm and regulating your temperature.

When you’re out and about in extreme weather, you don’t want to start sweating or shivering. You need to keep your temperature at a good, moderate level. Thermal layers help you to do just that and they give you the flexibility to add and remove layers as you go through your day.

Waterproof Snow Boots

If you live somewhere that gets a decent amount of snow and ice, you’ll want to have a reliable pair of snow boots as part of your winter wardrobe. Sometimes rain boots coupled with some warm insoles and thermal socks can do the trick, but having a good snow boot will keep you warm and give you the traction you need to make it across any icy surface.

Reliable Wool Coat

A classic wool coat is a wardrobe staple that just doesn’t go out of style. For those who need to look semi-formal to formal every now and then during the winter and want to stay warm while doing it, a wool coat is a great wardrobe investment.

You can wear it to work, an outing with pals, to do your errands, and plenty pf places in between. This garment looks great in classic colours like grey, black, or camel (beige).

Warm Scarf

Scarves come in so many sizes and styles that there’s something for everyone. Most individuals who are used to roughing it through the cold winter months probably already have one or two scarves in their rotation. And there’s a reason they’ve been around for so long: they work. You can make a scarf work for you by choosing a style that matches your needs best. Maybe an athletic cowl will suit you best if you plan on wearing it while being active. Or maybe you want something soft and luxurious to burrow into on your morning commute. Don’t skip this garment, go for flexible and versatile styles that match well with the rest of your wardrobe.




Is Rolex on your Mind?

March 28, 2019 by
Rolex watch

Rolex is a brand that is loved by the masses, and we all want to own at least one Rolex watch if we’ve not bought one for ourselves till now. With this being noted, it is also interesting to know that Rolex is one watch brand that has an international appeal and will give you your style a boost instantly.

However, before buying a Rolex, here are some tips to consider.

1. The cost factor

When we talk about Rolex, we know that it is a brand that is loved by the masses across the world. With this being understood, it is important to make sure that you understand the cost factor that will come into play if you’re planning to buy a Rolex watch. Rolex watches for women are significantly more expensive because there are many options available for women. So, it shouldn’t be a cause of concern for you to choose the right option that will suit you and make you feel significantly confident. However, you are going to shell out a significant amount for that, and if you are not prepared for it, it will turn out to keep disastrous for you. So, before thinking of investing in the Rolex watch, make sure that you understand the amount you will have to pay for the luxury.

2. Staying away from fake Rolex watches

There are many fake Rolex watches available in the market, and it can be difficult for you to check whether of these is original or not. For this, there are certain blog posts that can help you know whether a Rolex is original or not. Read such posts and make sure that you do not end up making a choice that gets you a fake Rolex when you are paying for an original one. There are many first copies Rolex watches available in the market, and that shouldn’t be an excuse for you if you get fooled. Remember that complete your purchase only from an authentic watch store, may it be online or at a retail outlet. Buying a Rolex watch from an online storeis better time purchasing it from a retail outlet because you have the option to look into the reviews of the same and complete your purchase accordingly.

3. Choosing the right option

With Rolex, we have noted above that there is a variety offered and each timeless piece is loved by the masses. So, it is important to know that you are picking the right options that will be ideal for you. Remember that you are spending a considerable amount on buying a Rolex watch and if you not totally satisfied with the look and feel of the same, you are going to have regrets after completing the purchase. So, do the analysis before you complete your purchase and there will be no reason for you to be disappointed with yourself later on.

4. Keeping it safe

If you are planning to buy a Rolex watch, make sure that you are preparing yourself to keep it safe as well. Rolex is one of the best watch brands in the world, and you need to be sure that you will be in a position to keep it safe all the time. Remember that if you are not wearing it, it should be kept in the box so that it does not get spoilt or damaged in any way. This will be our task for you, and if you are ready to take it up, you will be happy with the results you get in the end.




5 Creative Ways to Decorate a Nursery

March 25, 2019 by

If you are expecting or someone else you know is, first of all, Congratulations! Now, you need to plan out the nursery. As important it is to consider the safety of the baby while decorating the room, it is also important to have fun elements.

Today, we will be talking about some of the unique ideas I have curated for nursery designs. These things have the ability to transform your room completely and also help channel your creativity.

Wall Mural Decals

Nursery

Wall decals are a great way to spice up the walls of your nursery. They are cheap, easy to apply and remove, and colorful. You can go for a classy look or a total color fest. You can go for the designs aimed at kids like dinosaurs, animals, cartoons, anything and everything bright and colorful. You can easily remove the decals and replace them as your kid grows.

Floor Mural Decals

Floor decor

A lot of people don’t know about floor mural decals. Floor decals aren’t as popular as wall decals, but they are catching up. When the baby is able to crawl, it will be fun for the baby to crawl on a scene of a beach or jungle. They make the floors much for fun and make the room look airy. You can have an elaborate game of pretend play with toys that match the decal. It is great to create a story within the room.

Baby Name Plaque

Name plaque

Baby name plaques on the walls can add a great personal touch for the baby, and they will love it as they grow to read and write. There are many websites that will make custom name plaques for you. You can even frame each letter and put the name on the wall like a photo gallery. If you feel plaques are out of your budget and you want an inexpensive option then there are name decals as well, it will give you the same effect.

Cartoon Animal Heads

Cartoon

Fake animal heads have been trending recently. Cartoon animal heads are a fun addition to have. They are easy to find, like this one from eBay. You can also get custom animal head stuff toys made on eBay.

Hanging Cloud

Hanging cloud

Hanging clouds are really fun to look at even as adults. Imagine the happy laughter from your child. Imagine how fun it will be to have a cloud indoors and how marvelous it will feel when it is raining outside. It is really easy to make, you can turn it into a laid-back afternoon project. Even wikiHow teaches how to make a hanging cloud, this image is proof of it.

Decorating a nursery is your chance of unleashing the child inside of you. Babies don’t know good design from bad design. Add elements that will make them curious about things. The hanging clouds and the beach floor mural can help you teach them about the environment. Add elements that are in some way attached to learning, that way it will still be relatable as the child grows.




The One Tech Tool Every Journalist Needs to Start Using in 2019

March 25, 2019 by

From Arlington to Ankara, it has been a difficult year for journalists. Not only has there been a spike in the number of journalists who have met with violent deaths, they have also been subject to an insidious at persistent campaign of abuse on the part of powerful business and political leaders around the world.

Between U.S. President Donald Trump’s frequent attempts to discredit journalists for being “dishonest” in their coverage of his government, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s massive crackdown on press freedom, or Philippine President Roderigo Duterte’s assault on the media, reporters the world over are facing new challenges in going about the difficult work of uncovering the truth.

These challenges are not made easier by the shifting nature of reporting. With many media companies struggling to cover the news on shoestring budgets, and with the shift to digital platforms and social media as the primary platforms for disseminating stories, journalists also need to adapt to a rapidly changing industry where technological advancement brings with it new vulnerabilities.

A primary example of this is cyber security. Journalism is all about sharing stories in a responsible way, but with widespread government and corporate surveillance increasingly becoming an accepted part of life in the modern world, journalists need to go to great lengths to make sure that in the process of gathering information, they don’t do more harm than good.

Ensuring that all communications remain private and confidential is an essential part of this, and the best way to do so is to protect yourself with an encrypted messaging app that brings together seamless chat, voice messaging, and image messaging tools with some of the most advanced encryption software on the market.

Tech tool

ChatMail Secure’s proprietary encrypted smartphone software, which relies on an innovative blend of PGP and Elliptical Curve Cryptography is the best way to guarantee secure end-to-end communication. With ChatMail, you can generate new encryption keys that will never leave your device, and toggle between types of encryption using a seamless, easy-to-navigate interface. And because ChatMail messages aren’t stored external and delete automatically after a set period of time, you never need to worry about having your messages hacked.

This is important not just for protecting yourself, but for protecting your sources as well.

Every day, reporters around the world hunt down sources that have access to sensitive and explosive information that can reveal evidence of corruption, malpractice, and violence perpetrated by some of the most powerful people and corporations in the world. In order for these sources to speak frankly, they need to have confidence that doing so will not endanger their lives or careers.

This is why journalists need encryption tools that are sufficiently flexible to manage delicate processes like source verification. With ChatMail’s anonymous group chat function, journalists can access such tools without giving away their source’s identities or putting them at risk.

All signs indicate that the war on journalists is only just beginning. Journalists will continue to face new threats in 2019, and if they want to be able to go about their work in a way that keeps their communications private and their sources protected, adopting tech tools like ChatMail Secure is going to be essential.




How to Pack for a Spring Trip to Europe

March 25, 2019 by

People are always looking for the best time to visit Europe, and that may just be the spring. Visiting in the spring avoids the cold of winter as well as the crowds of summer, and the ambience of a Paris street, for instance, in the spring rain, surrounded by flowers, can leave its own lasting impression.

Spring, with its blooming flowers and rising temperatures, is possibly the best option for tourists looking to avoid crowds. However, a tourist visiting in spring must remember that Europe, like all areas, has its own rules and those rules are not universal, especially considering that Europe is a patchwork of different regions. As such it pays to pack with some of those differences in mind, and that means packing for the weather, terrain, and toilet. 

Europe trip

This short guide will discuss how to pack functionally for a European vacation in the shoulder season, as well as how to pick out awesome clothing to wear on your adventures around the continent.

Packing for the weather is not really that hard. A great material for travelling in spring is Merino wool because it has a number of advantages over other materials. Keep in mind that you want to pack so that you can layer your clothing so that you can easily shed clothing as the situation warrants it: Proper layering allows to be warm in the morning, cool in the afternoon, and leaves you prepared for some potentially cold evenings.

Given that merino wool also wicks away moisture as well as allowing your skin to breathe, it also means that you prepared should you get caught in a rain and that you can remain cool without as much sweat if it gets hot. In short, wool clothing keeps you prepared and fashionable no matter what the weather is. 

You will also want to pack the right footwear. While there is plenty of access to vehicles you will be doing a lot of walking and proper footwear will keep you from suffering simple injuries such as sprains.

The best shoes have a stiff sole, offer great ankle support, and are comfortable; given that you will be walking pretty much everywhere and that some of the best tourist spots are well away from road access, ensuring that you will be doing plenty of hiking, making sure that you pack the right footwear is well worth investment. Make sure that you always care a first aid kit with an extra pair of socks and you should be ready for just about anything. 

Given the different regional habits must-pack toiletries include packets of toilet paper, spare change, and your favourite toiletry options. Make sure to do research on any area that you plan to go through so as to minimize issues and you should be fine.

One last, but very important item to bring along is a good quality, reusable water bottle. An insulated water bottle can go along way to help ensure you stay hydrated and always have something ‘good’ to drink (perhaps something more than water). Check reviews of the best insulated water bottles to make sure that you’re buying will be able to keep up with you on your adventure!

With a little bit of preparation a springtime visit to Europe can be a great trip. Just make sure to pack for the fluctuating weather, and for regional bathroom situations, and you’re all set – Bon Voyage!




How to Keep Everyone Away From Hunger When Traveling

March 25, 2019 by
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Hunger is a funny thing. A person can entirely not feel it when there’s enough food to be found. But then, it can suddenly strike like a freight train only a short time later. When there isn’t going to be a meal for hours, the pangs of hunger can put a damper on even the most otherwise fantastic trip. It’s hard to enjoy the sun and sand, let alone do something adventurous, when you feel like your stomach is launching a revolution.

Keep in mind that this is bad enough for adults, who have the experience to know when they are likely to get hungry and who are no longer in a good mood. Adults know how to ration their energy to a point, and can usually tough it out to still have fun. Unfortunately, this doesn’t often apply to kids, who also tend to come along on trips. When the kids get hungry, the entire trip can go off the rails in a hurry.

Ensuring Portions Match Exertion

The first thing you need to do is to be sure that everyone is eating enough at meals. Snacks are good, but it’s hard to compensate for the lack of a proper meal, even when you have lots of snacks. That would also be an excellent way to diminish what you’re carrying. When you know there’s going to be a lot of moving around, encouraging everyone to eat heartily is a wise move.

Packing What You Need

A lot of ink is regularly spilled about what adults need, mainly when an adult is looking to get fitter and lose fat. The macronutrients that include protein, fats, and carbohydrates are vital, and so is getting enough calories for what you’re going to do. What a lot of people forget to focus on is that children also need these things, and sometimes in even greater supply.

Adults tend to invest their energy a bit more conservatively, particularly when they know there won’t be much food for a few hours, and they will be moving around. Children tend to burn themselves out quickly, and then act surprised when their energy reserves begin to falter amid sprinting around. Often, a child will burn through more calories in an active day than an adult two to three times their size.

Keeping Nutrient Density on Top of Mind

Everyone knows you need a lot of calories when you’re going to be active, and getting enough calories tends to be many people’s focus. What they often forget is that not all calories are created equally. A calorie of sugar is going to burn off or be turned into fat far more quickly than a calorie of protein or fat.

This is why keeping a supply of wholesale walnuts is smarter than just carrying a bunch of sugar packets. The nutrient density of nuts, seeds, and dried meats will help everyone stay feeling full so that stomachs won’t grumble, and the trip can be enjoyable.




Decorating a Boy’s Room

March 20, 2019 by
Boys room

In order to create an original arrangement for a boy’s room, you need a lot of creativity and knowledge about children’s needs and development. The interior will have to serve several different functions. It should be both educational and entertaining. Essential design elements for a boy’s room include multi-purpose furniture and decorations such as a sports poster. However, you should also be careful not to overdecorate the space. Here’s some helpful advice on how to arrange a child’s bedroom.

Boy’s room arrangement 101

room arrangement

You’ll find more sport-inspired posters here: https://myloview.com/posters/by-category/sport/

When decorating a space of this kind, make sure to follow a few basic decorative rules. They will make your child feel more comfortable in their room and improve their overall well-being. In addition, they will also help your little one focus and have a positive impact on their cognitive abilities. According to these rules, a perfect boy’s room should be:

  • ergonomic (the desk should be of appropriate height and size and the distance from your child’s eye to the computer screen should be between 20 to 40 inches),
  • convenient (use multi-purpose, minimalistic furniture, as it allows you to quickly refresh the room or easily rearrange it to create more space),
  • clean (choose those types of flooring, paint, and wallpaper which can be easily cleaned),
  • safe (if the room features an entresol or gym equipment, make sure that there are soft panels on the walls and a wall-to-wall carpet or cushioned flooring),
  • comfortable (the floor should be soft and pleasant to touch and should act as an insulator; complement the design with furniture and accessories made of natural materials, such as wood and wool.)

A child’s room usually includes several distinct areas. If the interior is very spacious, you can physically divide it using partition walls. Otherwise, you may want to differentiate particular areas devoted to playing, studying, and sleeping using colors.

A blaze of saturated colors or soft pastel hues (?) – ideal colors for a boy’s room

Room color

If the interior is already full of fantastic decorations and accessories such as a sports event poster, a rope swing, or model planes, the design needs to be complemented with appropriate colors. Consider using the 70%x20%x10% rule. 70% of the space should be dedicated to a dominating color, 20% to a supplementary color, and 10% to a contrastive color. Beige and gray are incredible candidates for the dominating color (white isn’t the best idea, since it gets dirty easily.) The supplementary color should also be rather soft. Consider pastel hues of green, light blue, or purple. As far as the contrastive color is concerned, you can’t go wrong with navy blue or maroon.

The perfect choice of color often depends on the child’s age. For younger boys, it’s better to use softer, pastel hues. Teenagers will definitely find stronger, expressive colors more appealing and maybe even wish to have their ceiling painted as well. If you want the room to look neat and modern, decorate the walls with a geometric wallpaper or wall murals depicting your child’s favorite cartoon characters. Remember not to go overboard with the decor. The color scheme should be limited to 3 or 4 colors.

Quintessential accessories for a boy’s room

Room accessories

If you want to help your child develop their cognitive skills, there are a few types of accessories that you should consider:

  • labyrinth wall murals which improve concentration and may also include other educational games,
  • illuminated alphabet boards, featuring letters that can be rearranged to form words,
  • hobby-related decorations, such as a sports poster.

If you want to encourage your child to spend more time outside, it might be a good idea to introduce elements such as a baseball glove, a basketball, or rollerblades into the arrangement. Put these items on display so that they’re easily accessible. Participating in sports activities has a beneficial effect on our health but also satisfies other needs such as the need to be part of a group or to be accepted.




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