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WHAT'S ITALIANDIPITY? It's not always easy to use words to describe eagerness, emotions and feelings; there's a tendency to become banal and to use the limits of meaning to explain concepts that have no limits at all. ITALIANDIPITY IS ... ...
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Conceived as a beach house in its essence, this "house-porch" or "house-pergola" features large overhangs and few walls.
Reflection of a lifestyle with elegance.
Welcome to this very special gallery featuring a variety of unique houseboat designs from all over the world. In some parts of the world, houseboats are very popular as permanent homes, but in most places,
Designed by MHM Architects, The boathouse was built as a solitary building at the Seebodner lakeside of the Millstätter lake in Carinthia.
Photography | Alun Callender Have you ever considered living on a houseboat? I don’t think I ever have until I saw this delightful tour of author Josie Curran’s houseboat on the Thames in London. Shot by photographer Alun Callender, the houseboat packs a punch of colour with pretty, colourful vignettes and bold hits of pattern.
You'll have a hard time not drooling over these delicious dishes!
Some people want to live 'off the grid' !
We can find this electric boat house in It Butlan 9, Heeg, Friesland, The Netherlands, a project designed by Goosman Partners Architecten. This 700 square
would you agree that one plus GOD equals a majority? put GOD on my side and i’ll take on the world – me and GOD. so i never have to fear. hebrews 6.18-19 (gnt) says, we who have found safety with HIM are greatly encouraged to hold on firmly to the hope placed before us. we have this hope as an anchor for our lives. notice the word “anchor.” you know what anchors do, they keep you from drifting. but back in olden days when they had these giant sailing ships they also had storm anchors that even when they’re out in the middle of the sea in the middle of a storm they would drop these anchors that would steady the boat. you need something in your life when you’re going through the crisis, the tragedy, the experience that shakes you up, the storm in life when some road wind catches you off guard and you need something to stabilize your life. what are you going to put your trust in then? some little trite saying from a self-help book. that’s not going to help you very much. you need a hope that’s deep and strong and lasting. and JESUS says the anchor for our souls is when we put our hope in HIM and we’re not blown away. have you ever read the last chapter of a novel to relieve your suspense before you finished it? “he gets the girl… the good guys win.” i have read the last chapter of this book, the bible. in fact i’ve read the last book. we win! we lose a few battles here and there but ultimately we win. his protection relieves my fears. GOD has promised to help you. i need to never be worried. just a thought from the front porch…
These photos are insane.
The Classic Sailing Magazine on Luke Powell, who designed and built Freja: "Luke Powell is so modest about his achievements that he will probably be slightly amazed when described as a 'national treasure'. Beginning in the early 1990s, he has almost single-handedly pioneered a revival in the building of traditional pilot cutters in Great Britain." Thank God that there still are people who appreciate high quality, traditional materials and supreme craftmanship! That was what first thought that entered my mind, when I saw this gorgeous wooden cutter - the Freja - in the nearby small Svanshall marina. The Freja, with legendary Falmouth in Cornwall as its home port, made me curious. Having returned home, I did some research, and found out that she actually is a brand new ship (launched on 7 April this spring), built by Working Sail in Gweek, Cornwall. This is how Working Sail introduces itself on its home page: Working Sail build traditional wooden pilot cutters which are based on the vessels which plied their trade from the Isles of Scilly during the later parts of the19th century. All of our vessel are solidly built using grown oak frames, larch planking and they are bronze fastened throughout, giving them great strength and longevity. The hardwood decks are caulked with oakum and pitched in the traditional fashion while the hardwood capping rail, coachroof, skylight and hatches are bright varnished, making these boats entirely unique in the new boat market of today. Each vessel is individually designed by boat designer and master shipwright Luke Powell who strongly believes that recreating vessels from our rich maritime heritage is helping to bring back to life some of the nearly lost skills and traditions as well as a few of the once plentiful and beautiful craft of the past. Pilot cutters carry a versatile gaff rig which is designed to give the vessel power and speed whilst arranged to be handled by an experienced crew of two. This rig has proven to be extremely adaptable for both racing and long distance cruising. When carrying all their sails, these elegant vessels are most exhilarating to sail, while in their working rig they are able to maintain a steady cruising speed with an easy motion. When balanced the boats are easy on the helm and a absolute joy to sail. Working Sail´s web site also has some interesting information about the Freja and her Swedish owners: Freja, our latest build, started in September 2010 was launched on 7 April 2012. She is 42’ long, 12’2” beam and 7’ draught. Her owners are a Swedish couple that wish to keep her here in wonderful Cornwall so as to take advantage of cruising the West Country as well as our Celtic neighbours. They are keen and well experienced sailors that have owned many wooden boats over the years. For Freja they have asked that she is capable of sailing for extended periods to remote places in the world with just the two of them. She is to be kept simple and easy to maintain; everything must be capable of being looked after by them when voyaging. Below decks she is equipped with a paraffin cooker and hand pumps – no hot and cold pressurised water system in this vessel. A good stove to keep the cabin warm and snug; with oil lamps to read by she will be as she should be – the real thing! The local Anglican vicar, Ken Boullier (who also happens to be a qualified yachtmaster and cruising instructor!) blessed the Freja at the launch in Gweek. There are some nice pictures of the ceremony and the owners, medical doctors Anders and Marion Johnson, in his blog. And, in case you are interested in a visual diary documenting the building of the Freja, the local artist Anna Cattermole has done a series of beautiful drawings, which can be viewed here. Additional pictures of Freja: Here is a brief video of a Working Sail pilot cutter sailing:
Although the following floating homes might not all be used as permanent residences now, a boat home does have its appeal to those concerned about rising sea levels due to global warming. One day, owners of buoyant homes may be extra grateful they made the investment.
Cathy Kincaid interior design Brooke Girty historic architect specialist Drew Kenny landscape 18th century Connecticut ferryman cottage Veranda magazine
Double Stack Nets: The double stack nets are ideal for larger areas and multiple occupants due to their strength and durability. These nets are made from two layers of 2” square netting, and then t…
At first glance, I'd call it a houseboat, or more specifically, a Floating Home. But that big 115 horse Mercury outboard motor means it's undeniably a boat, a nautical vessel. It qualifies for different legal status and tax benefits. It's sort of a new critter, this one--one of the Float-tels, but with a woody, cedar-sided exterior siding, and a rooftop party deck. I don't suppose the helmsman has to wrestle will the tiller from back there on the back porch, but who knows? I'm looking forward to seeing this one out on the Columbia during a windstorm. Well...maybe not.
