The 234 Apartment

Anybody else want to whip bride Linda ’s pink peony flower crown off her head and try it on? It’s a masterpiece isn’t it, and beautifully finishes off her bohemian bridal look. Her Rime Arodaky gown is perfect for the surrounding Tuscan countryside too with it’s cut out lace detail and heavenly long sleeves . A true beauty amongst nature. And keeping with the relaxed, stylish, country vibes of this destination wedding was the fairy light reception and table scape decorated with a garland of O’Hara roses that is just out of this world. Plus a party to rival all parties with an Italian swing-folk band. All the emotion, magic and that delicious pink peony flower crown was captured by Due su Due Photography . Enjoy lovely ones. Wedding Linda The Bride: When we decided to get married, Giuseppe and I had already been together for 6 years. Together, we had travelled to many countries, furnished three apartments, and moved from Italy to the Netherlands for work. We already felt committe...

In Quinta do Lago, nestled within the privacy and security of the Ria Formosa nature reserve , lies Four Seasons Fairways. This discreet and elegant private resort and clubhouse – with 132 colonial style villas and apartments set in beautifully landscaped gardens is currently undertaking a major €2 million (£1.84 million) investment programme, designed to ensure the resort maintains its prestigious status. Last Winter, 32 of the villas underwent a complete refurbishment marking the beginning of a total overhaul of the entire resort. These extensive villa renovations cleverly blend authentic Portuguese style with a modern and vibrant interior décor and furnishings, new state-of-the-art kitchens and lighting design that is both functional and atmosphere-enhancing. Fresh blues and greens bring the beauty of the outdoors into the living space. Designer furniture, granite bathrooms, bespoke artwork and custom interior fittings personalise each villa in individual, comfortable and sty...

Each 10 percent increase in Seattle rents leads to 523 more people becoming homeless. Pictured here someone living in one of Nickelsville’s sites. Nickelsville is an encampment run by and for homeless people in Seattle that seeks to provide a safe place for people to stay. In 2015, the homelessness crisis in Seattle was declared by Mayor Ed Murray to have reached a “state of emergency” severe enough to prompt him to request support from the federal government. Two years later, homelessness in the Emerald City is still on the rise as rents across the city and nearby towns continue to soar. The cost of rent in Seattle and the surrounding King County area has exploded in recent years. While luxury condominiums have never been more plentiful, affordable housing that is accessible to working people is difficult to find. According to data compiled by the real estate website Zillow , the average cost of renting a home in King County has risen approximately $800 since September of 2012....

The Riveter: This one was my favorite. Steve Korn S eattle has the fourth-fastest- growing freelance economy in the country, which explains why there are almost as many coworking spaces opening up as luxury apartment buildings . Since I'll never be able to afford a luxury apartment , I thought maybe I can at least work at a place where the sink actually drains and the coffee is always fresh. So I checked out some coworking spaces and brought my laptop with me. I didn't tell them I was coming. I wanted to see what these places were like inside, without any PR hoopla. Clearly, we are living in the age of the remote worker. By 2020, 40 percent of the US workforce will be freelancers, temps, independent contractors, or "solopreneurs," according to a 2010 study by Intuit. According to the 2017 Global Coworking Survey , nearly 1. 2 million people worldwide will have tried coworking by the end of next year, and around 14, 000 coworking spaces will be in operation. Sixt...