Two Events and Blue Lights

Blue Monday, I still have some blue lights that I captured two weeks ago at Ancol Park (Taman Impian Jaya Ancol, Jakarta, Indonesia).

Colorful lights. There are blue lights on the boat.

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Do You Search for a Dependable Rug Cleaning Company?

Many home owners love to place rugs at their homes since appropriate rugs may give elegant touches into the room at once. To keep your rug clean, fresh and looking good as new; rug cleaning and maintenance are the aspects that you should consider. It’s also important to know the right type of your rug since every type needs different care.

 

If your rug is a short-haired one; it would be easier for you to clean it. Just applying a steam cleaner onto your dirty rug may get it back into its perfect shape.  Long-haired rugs are possibly the most difficult kind of rug to clean; it’s caused by their long thready fibers which enable much dirt to be trapped inside.

Specially made rugs may also require special treatment. This kind of rug is commonly created from fine materials; it’s surely a masterpiece that you want to maintain forever. You should be careful in cleaning a bespoke rug; carelessly removing dirt on it with abrasive cleaners may damage your rug. So, to avoid any regret, it would be best to contact the trained people at a nearby Green Choice Carpet company. 

The wide experienced rug cleaning company that uses advanced green cleaning should be your choice since it will leave you with no worries to permit your kids and pets playing on the rug! Let the reliable professionals with their expertise help you to provide the best care to your treasured rug. 

 

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From Miss to Mrs. – A Hell of A Party!

It is the most cherished and sweetest dream of every girl, who since childhood wishes to have a magical dream wedding with her prince charming one fine day. And there is no better way to bring in this special occasion than to have the perfect bachelorette party for the bride to-be, who is on the verge of opening the most important chapter of her life, where she will be on a transformational journey of becoming a woman from being a girl, from being a Miss to Mrs. In just a matter of a single night! This metamorphosis ought to have the best kick- start!

The pre-wedding night is the most important eve for any woman. There are millions of thoughts running through her mind regarding the wedding, the preparations, her future, new life and commitment etc. even though she has been continuously working tirelessly from weeks to plan the most iconic event in her life.  Now the only solace she can have is in finding out that she doesn’t have to plan anything for the hens do (since it’s a gift from her girlfriends) but, just lose her-self, be laid-back and enjoy thoroughly experiencing optimum relaxation. This will help the bride to-be, to get some real peace of mind which is most essential for her to look glowing and fresh for her big day. At this point the bride cannot express her joy and excitement by this thoughtful gesture of her friends. Her blushing smile and the pride in her eyes for having such wonderful friends, who care and love her so much, will surely be worth watching.

The Bachelorette parties or Hen(s) Party or Hen(s) do; as they are popularly known around the world; is mostly conducted on a weekend before wedding. A date is selected well in advance for the big night out, to avoid last minute rush. This tradition has picked up tremendously in the last two decades, with the ever increasing party supplies and entertainment options brought by enormously varied companies and is conducted in honor of the bride, to raise a toast to the good old days of friendship and to bid adieu to her singleton status and say hello to the marital bliss. It is a night of crazy fun times, to do quirky things, to explore and do everything possible that would make the bride feel lively and young as ever. The memories of this night will be cherished by her for decades.

Typically the hens’ parties are filled with X-rated fun activities, games and entertainment all over the world depending on the likes and preferences of the bride and off-course her girl gang who are the party planners. It is the time to keep the booze flowing day in and day out. The nightclubs become the home of these petite beauties. They indulge selflessly in all the pampering and naughty stuff they can think of! From spending a day getting spoiled at the spa, to taking a limo ride to a favorite hotspot and getting flirty with the men; happily sipping the champagne and taking cues from all the attention showered on them. Some prefer the Las-Vegas style fun teamed with a stripper to keep them busy all night long doing unimaginable things, while others indulge in a retreat weekend getaway where they do some adrenaline rush fun sports and activities coupled with the usual wine tasting and exotic food spreads catering to varied palates. Yet, some maybe content with a slumber party at home with all the necessities and supplies to be fully entertained throughout.

It is the night before the bride says her vows; so it is assumed she can let all her, ‘wildest fantasies turn into reality’, before she walks down that aisle and will be the better half of her Man forever . A hen party when planned appropriately can be a perfect farewell bash to the bride.  So she can welcome the new beginning in her life joyously and whole-heartedly!

About Author

Peter Smith is the owner of henit.ie, Ireland's leading hen party company. Henit.ie have recently opened up a new hen party Accessories section on their website. They can now provide you with all your novelties for your weekend away. Follow Dean on twitter @ Dean_Gammells

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Truck Transportation Plays an Integral Role in Business Growth and Development

Business possibilities are a lot greater than they once were. Companies now have the capacity to tackle extensive markets, both on a national and global scale. They can also progress further into certain demographics by setting up subdivisions in the area or relocating based on current trends. However, none of this would be made possible without truck transportation services. You may have an idea, you may have the vision regarding where you want to take this, but only professional truck transportation can sew the seeds together for everything to work.

To begin with, you cannot ignore how the internet has opened the doors for products to be sold to more individuals than ever before. Most companies are embracing this, with the majority selling their goods all over the UK, and some even delving into the global market. Without truck transportation, how would your goods get delivered to your customers? Don’t forget about those products that are huge in size, such as cars or machinery. How else would they be transported?

In addition to this, the services offered by truck transport companies are extensive. There is a lot more to this than meets the eye. You can benefit from tracking systems, thus ensuring you are always aware of where your products are and if they have been delivered on time. And don’t forget about safety, there are vast insurance policies and alike implemented to ensure the security of your goods.

And don’t forget about truck transportation to airports. If you need your goods to reach global markets then they will need to be taken to one of the UK airports. On the other hand, you may need them picked up from there and delivered back to your factories. After all, you may need to get your hands on raw materials that are not available in the UK. Air freight trucking involves everything, including picking up, cartage, and deliveries. If you utilise the services of a top truck transport company then all of the particulars will be taken care of for you.

Furthermore, for companies to truly grow and succeed they need to set up in different locations. As your business picks up momentum you will want to open new offices or alternatively you may simply want to move to a new location in order to reap the rewards of a different demographic. Depending on the scale of your business, you may require extensive truck transportation in order to be able to do this. This is even more crucial if you are relocating warehouses.

And finally, through using these services you need not worry about all the added particulars. The company will have all they need to collect and disperse your goods effectively. For instance, they may utilise a gas forklift in order to lift certain products from your warehouse and transport them to their trucks. Imagine how much this would cost you if you had to take care of the full picture yourself.

It is quite easy to see that truck transportation holds a core role in all businesses and is now deemed essential for the progression and development of companies today.

Author bio – Anna Mathews is a qualified journalist. She recommends you visit this page if you want to find out more information relating to this article.

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Everything You Need to Know About Chandeliers and Maintenance

When you buy a new chandelier, there are many things you need to think about. Even though it will look beautiful, you still have to think about how you will hang it, how to keep it clean, and how to make sure that it is properly maintained. Many chandeliers are very heavy if you are holding them overhead trying to hang them in place, so it is probably a good idea to have someone help until you have it positioned properly. You may have to hire an electrician, because it will need to be wired correctly in order to work.  A quality chandelier is a significant investment so it is incredibly important to keep good care of it and avoid damaging the chandelier during installation or maintenance.

Care When Cleaning Your Chandelier

All lighting gets a bit dusty from time to time, so you will need to learn how to care for your chandelier. If your ceilings are high, then it might be best to pay a professional to clean it. If it is low enough that you can reach it with a small stepladder then you will need to do it with non-abrasive cleaners, so that it doesn’t rust or tarnish, depending on the type of metal that the design is made from. It will take quite a bit of time to clean the chandelier, because you will have to be very careful since the crystals will be fragile. If you break one off, then it could be very expensive to replace. Before you begin cleaning it, you should disconnect the power to it as well. Water and electricity just do not mix. Make sure that the bulbs are cool before you begin, so that you don’t burn yourself.  If you are unsure at any point of what you are doing, it is worth contacting a chandelier maker such as http://roccoborghese.com/ to make sure that the materials and substances that you are using are suitable for chandeliers.

Hiring a Professional Light Cleaning Service

Warm soapy water is the best thing that you can clean a chandelier with. After you have finished cleaning the lights, crystals, and base of the chandelier, you need to wipe everything dry, and let it set for a few hours. It needs to be completely dry before you connect it back to the power. Most manufacturers recommend doing an intensive cleaning about once every six months, with periodic quick cloth wipe down cleanings in between to rid the light of dust. If you decide that the project is a little more than you want to take on, then there are plenty of lighting companies that will offer affordable rates to clean all of your lighting devices on a routine schedule. It is probably better to leave it to the professionals, so that you don’t have to climb a ladder and become injured if you don’t know what you are doing.

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Fashion and Gifts – Exploring the Significance of Jewellery

Jewellery is almost unique in the annals of human history, in that it provides a totally decorative function. There are some jewellery elements that have a practical function too – for example a medical aid bracelet, or a dog tag – but in general terms the only function of a necklace or an earring is to ornament the wearer. 

It may be argued, from this standpoint, that there are certain textile based garments that also come under the heading of jewellery. These would have to be items that perform no practical function whatsoever, and are only worn with the intention of making the wearer look good. Potentially, some lingerie could fall into this category, though it would depend on the support function it fulfils: jewellery doesn’t even do that.

From wedding jewellery to children’s jewellery, these embellishments have a long history. The earliest known jewellery is dated to around 100,000 years ago – and it is clear from written and pictorial accounts that all the great civilisations of the earth made and used jewellery extensively.

The word itself is derived from the common practice of using jewels as the centrepiece of the decoration. A jewel, also known as a precious stone, is commonly defined as any type of mineral or rock that is polished to create a highly ornamental, universally beautiful item, which may then be set in a necklace, on a ring or in an earring as an item of personal embellishment.

Different stones have different meanings. The diamond, for example, is thought to express constancy in love and relationships. This is because of two things. 

The diamond is only found in very specific areas of the Earth’s mantle; or at the sites of asteroid strikes. As such, it is perceived to be rare. It isn’t, there are plenty of diamonds taken from these sites – but the fact that such specificity of environment Is required to make a natural diamond has triggered the industry myth that it is an item of great rarity – like true love.

The other reason for a diamond being thought of as a token of true love is its durability. The word itself derives from an Ancient Greek word, adamos, which means “unbreakable” (among other things). The diamond is one of the hardest substances known to humanity and is almost impossible to destroy. 

Giving diamond jewellery in particular as a gift, then, signifies an intention that the giver may not know exists. Diamonds are, by this understanding, absolutely inappropriate as childrens jewellery. Jewellery for kids is, or should be, much more concerned with looking and being fun: in general terms, silver charms and coloured glass are perfectly acceptable. 

Many gemstones or precious stones have specific significance for gift giving. Some are birth stones, others are reputed to embody certain desirable characteristics. In general terms, the giver is thought to express the characteristic of the stone – so, to return to the diamond, if you give someone a diamond necklace or ring you are expressing the conviction that you will be with them forever. Hence the popular phrase and title of a James Bond novel and film – Diamonds Are Forever. 

Different stones have different significance depending on which country they are given in; and on the overall purpose of the jewellery. For instance, a st9one in an engagement ring has specific relevance to fidelity and constancy. 

About Author : Diyana Lobo is a jeweller. By applying her extensive knowledge in the field of fashion, she writes informative content about childrens jewellery. Click here: www.acotisdiamonds.co.uk for more information on stones.

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Home Decor from Lounge to Garden – Getting Involved With Your Conservatory

The conservatory represents a unique home decor challenge, because it doesn’t have any walls. At best, it may have a brick dwarf wall, on which its side panes are mounted – but most of it is glass, designed to let the outside in.

This is the first clue as to good conservatory decoration, of course – or rather, as there are as many good decorative schemes as there are personalities, it’s the key to getting your head around decorating somewhere made essentially of windows. The outside view is the decor: so you start outside and work your way in.

There are two questions a person may wish to ask, when decorating conservatories UK. The first is “what is the conservatory used for?” and the second, “how much is too much?”.

Let’s look at those questions in order.

A conservatory was traditionally used for growing plants that would normally die in the British weather – that’s why it is called a conservatory, because it conserves things. These days, it is commonly used as an extension of the lounge; as a dining area; as a library; a games room; even as a kitchen. So asking what you are doing in it is a completely viable way to start thinking about its decor.

Ultimately the only really decorative hard elements of the conservatory are its frame and its floor. Specifying the right frame for the house the conservatory sticks off is a good start, then, to keeping it in the right style. And looking at the tiling on the floor, or maybe even introducing a raised wooden floor to keep a bare floorboard theme gong from the rest of the house, gives the “window room” its essential character.

Its purpose completes that character. In a lounge conservatory, it might be expected that you will install sofas and chairs, perhaps a coffee table too. So the question then is whether you will extend the decorative theme of the internal lunge, perhaps by having the same design of sofa but in mirrored colours; or whether you wish to create a whole separate feel for the conservatory. Perhaps a more rustic feel, or a place where you display the curios and artifacts brought back from your travels around the world.

All of this leads us nicely towards the second of our questions – how much is too much? When decorating a room for which the primary attraction is that the occupant gets to look out at a panoramic view of the world, bringing in a large quantity of clutter rather destabilises the point. Good conservatory design from a decorative point of view may use the visual cues outside the window as the major decorative theme, and introduce simple echoes of the plants and the shapes internally.

A key decorative element in a conservatory is organic life. Plants, for instance, can be introduced internally to give the whole space an air of connection with the world beyond. The colours and forms naturally link together, so the room’s occupant becomes attuned to the nature he or she was presumably interested in in the first place, when he or she specific a conservatory for his or her home.

Pictures may be hung in a conservatory if the right frame exists – or more commonly, you might use the external wall of the home, which is now shrouded in glass, as a picture wall. Again, plant motifs will work well.

About Author : Diyana Lobo is a gardener. By applying her extensive knowledge in the field of home decor, she writes informative content about conservatories UK. To know more visit this page.

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