The World"s Most Magical Fairytale Cottages

Once upon a time…

Yes, these magical cottages we are sharing today look like they came straight from a fairytale. Perfectly located in a rural setting or even a forest they will steal your heart with their beauty and uniqueness and make you believe fairytales are real. Ok, if you don’t buy that at least believe us that all of these cottages we are sharing today are very real indeed. Whether inspired by a certain storybook home or a totally new design based on the inspiration of the designer, all of them remind us of a place we’ve been dreaming of. So take a few minutes and let us take you through the world’s most magical fairytale cottages…

 “Lilacs and Laughter” Carmel home built in 1992

Beautiful cottage across the road from Cong Abbey, County Mayo, Ireland

photo by cshel37

Fairytale Cottage

Santarella – Fairy Tale Cottage in Western Mass

official website santarella.us

Victoria cottage in the Catskills by Sandra Foster

more info here

Storybook Cottage in the woods

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Storybook Cottage in Rhinebeck, New York

more info at storybook-cottage.net 

“The Hameau de la Reine” – a tiny house in France

 

more info at stuckincustoms.com 

Small Cottage in grassy fields

The Doll House, commonly known as “Hansel” designed by Comstock

Rustic Way Whimsical House in Minnesota’

image credits rusticway.com

Traditional House in Iceland

Image credits: Filippo Bianchi

Teahouse Tetsu in Yamanashi, Japan

Image credits:  Terunobu Fujimori

Hobbit House In Wales, UK

Image credits: simondale.net

Three Story Treehouse in British Columbia, Canada

Image via imgur.com

Fairytale cottage

image via panoramio

Storybook House Custom Built Home in Colleyville

Studio by the sea designed by Hugh Comstock

more at talesfromcarmel.com 

Isabella’s Little Pink House, Orlando, USA

Akebono kodomo-no-mori park, Japan

Hobbit House in Rotorua, New Zealand

The Spadena House, Beverly Hills, California

A cottage in the Hamlet of Marie Antoinette, Versailles, France

Blaise Hamlet, Bristol, England

Beautiful Small Cottage

Small Wooden Cottage

The World"s Most Magical Fairytale Cottages

Natural Ways to Whiten Teeth at Home

FACT: Teeth whitening is the most requested cosmetic dental procedure in the U.S. Another fact: It doesn’t come cheap. But we have analternative, actually 3 alternatives that can make your teeth whiterwithout affecting your budget drastically. Yes, you can whiten yourteeth at home without spending a small fortune at the dentist. And with using all natural products! That sounds intriguing right? We have done a little research and picked the top 3 totally awesome ways to whiten your teeth at home. They are all safe, natural and pretty affordable. You can have a brilliant smile in no time simply by following the routine that suits you the most.

BRUSH WITH BERRIES

We are talking about strawberries. Yes, they are not only great for your heart, help fight cancer and lower blood pressure but also can whiten your teeth. Strawberries are packed with Vitamin C that helps with plaque build up and malic acid that can remove surface stains. So lets see how to do it…

1. Crash 1-3 strawberries into a pulp. You can also add a pinch of salt and a 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda.

2. Using a toothbrush apply the mixture on your teeth.

3. Let it sit for 5 minutes.

4. Rinse your mouth well with water.

BAKING SODA AND LIME

Have you noticed that baking soda have became a common part of every toothpaste formula in the recent years? This is for a reason and the reason is that baking soda can help your teeth get whiter. So why not use it at home to get whiter brighter teeth? You just have to do it properly in order to achieve great results. It is easy if you follow these steps:

1. Dampen your toothbrush and dip it in some baking soda.

2. Brush your teeth for 2 minutes than spit the soda.

3. Rinse your mouth clean with water.

4. Once a week mix some lime or lemon juice with soda (juice of 1/2 lime with 1/4 cup of soda) After the bubbling is over grab a damp cotton wool ball and dab it into the mixture. Rub thoroughly over your teeth. Leave for one minute than brush off. Voila!

 

VEGGIES & FRUITS AS NATURAL TEETH WHITENERS

Celery, Cucumber, Broccoli and Carrots are one of the healthiest veggies and they are also great as natural teeth whiteners. They gently scrub away stains and increase the production of saliva which reduces plaque causing bacteria in your mouth. We are talking about raw veggies here – just to be clear! We mentioned the power of strawberries already, but apples are also effective as “toothbrush food” as their crunch factor works to scrub teeth clean. Here is a list of vegetables and fruits that when eaten raw can have a teeth whitening effect, just don’t expect instant results…

• Celery


• Cucumber


• Broccoli


• Carrots


• Apples


• Oranges


• Pineapples

Natural Ways to Whiten Teeth at Home

How to Grow Ginger Roots from the Grocery Store

Growing ginger at home is surprisingly easy and requires very little  tools and time. But before we share with you and easy tutorial on how to grow your own ginger roots from the grocery shop let’s talk about how healthy ginger is.

Ginger, also known as Zingiber officinale has been cultivated for medicinal and culinary purposes since earliest times, including the Romans in 200 AD while in both Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine, ginger occurs in about half of all prescriptions.

Ginger roots are well known remedies indigestion, nausea and even travel sickness. But their use doesn’t stop here as they help with colic, cold, flu, irritable bowl, poor circulation, menstrual cramps, dyspepsia and many more conditions. Ginger is also a powerful anti-inflammatory herb that is used for joint problems, arthritis, fevers, headaches, toothaches, coughs, bronchitis, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, to ease tendonitis, lower cholesterol and blood-pressure and aid in preventing internal blood clots. Yes, it is pretty obvious that ginger is a super food that should be definitely present on our menu. And the best part is that you can grow it in your own home.

Preparation

All you need in order to start growing ginger roots is a small container (pot, can, jar) filled with soil and a ginger root bought from the closest grocery shop. Make sure you choose one with many “fingers” (ginger roots look similar to a human hand) that is also firm and looks nice. Soak the ginger root in warm water for one night then cut into chunks.

photo by Chiot’s Run via flickr (cc)

Potting

Make sure the soil you use is well-drained, rich soil that is neutral to alkaline in pH level. Lay one ginger “finger” on the soil making sure it stays on the surface – you don’t want it completely covered with soil. This is the trick to making this project successful. You don’t need to place the container on a very light spot as it doesn’t require much light, but what it does require is warmth. Make sure you water it regularly as you must keep it moist constantly.

Useful Tips

It is best to plant the ginger root in autumn as an indoor plant and then you can move it to your garden in spring. If you wish to replant it in your garden then make sure the soil is well-drained and of course, continue with regular watering. Don’t worry about pests and diseases! Ginger is prone to bacterial wilt only in parts of India, China, and Australia. If winter temperatures drop below 0 degrees Fahrenheit it is best to grow ginger indoors as it is a tropical plant.

The Result

If you take a good care of your ginger root the green shoots can grow from 60 to 120 centimeters. Let the new ginger shoot grow for 3 to 5 months before you start using the new rhizomes. Plants need a 10 month growing season for optimum rhizome production. Oldest canes can be removed when new shoots appear

At last, enjoy using your homegrown ginger in your kitchen – young rhizomes can be juiced, eaten raw, preserved in syrup, and candied; also used in soups, marinades, curries, chutneys, pickles, meat and fish dishes and stir fries. Dried, ground ginger is used to flavor cakes, cookies, curries, chutneys, and sauces.

How to Grow Ginger Roots from the Grocery Store