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...

How to clean a living room is a question any conscientious homeowner will ponder. Don't your family and guests deserve a pristine place to hang out in? Don't you ? This showpiece area of your home cries out for white-glove treatment—but let's get real, no one has white gloves anymore . Which is why, in this latest installment of our comprehensive  House Cleaning Guide , we'll show you how to clean a living room with minimal mess, drama, or trauma. How to clean lights, lamps, and chandeliers When tackling any room in the house, clean from top to bottom, says Jan Dougherty , author of “The Lost Art of House Cleaning ”—otherwise you’ll have to clean the floors twice. Therefore, the best starting point in a living room is to look up at its light fixtures. First off, whatever type of lights you have, don’t forget to dust the lightbulbs at least once a month—dirty bulbs shed 30% less light than clean ones, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. The best way to clean the...