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All Our Yesterdays - Chapter 3

Pairing: Ralph (Timewasters) x OFC

Summary: Thu, a museum archivist, only wants to escape her dull life in 21st-century Hanoi. The last thing she expects is to end up in 1929 Indochina via a time-traveling elevator and cross paths with Ralph, an Englishman on the run from the French Foreign Legion. Romance blossoms between them, but in a colonized country, unrest is always looming on the horizon, and Thu must decide if she wants to stay with Ralph in the past or return to the safety of the future.

Warnings: outdated/period-typical attitudes about women, mentions of war, mentions of pregnancy and abortion (involving a supporting character), some angst, some smut (non-explicit)

Chapter word count: 4.7k

Chapter 1 - Chapter 2

Chapter 3

For a fleeting moment, while her brain was still heavy with sleep, Thu thought she was at her grandparents' house in the Hue countryside for the summer holiday. Everything was still. The sound of traffic that woke her up every morning was absent, and somewhere in the distance, impossibly, a rooster was crowing. Then she felt a strange pillow under her cheek, felt a crick in her back from sleeping curled up on the couch, remembered what had happened the night before, and bolted up.

It was no dream then. She was still in the room with the old-fashioned tiled floor and the rattan furniture. A clock on the cupboard told her it was just after six, her usual time of getting up. Good to know that even almost a hundred years into the past, her circadian rhythm was still the same.

The bright early morning light streaming through the window helped to clear her head. She had been such an idiot the previous night. It was the shock that got to her. But now that she'd gotten some rest, she knew what she had to do, and it was so absurdly simple that she wondered why she didn't think of it sooner.

The bedroom door was still closed, and she didn't want to wake Ralph. She found a piece of paper from her backpack, scribbled "I'm going back to the future. (She couldn't stop herself from dropping a little reference, even though he wouldn't understand it.) Thank you for all your help, Thu" on it, and left it under the coffee cup on the table. Then, lifting up her backpack, she set out for Tràng Tiền Street—Rue Paul Bert, she remembered to correct herself.

It was early, and though the streets were busier than they were at night, it was nothing compared to the seething hive of modern Hanoi. Office workers probably wouldn't start their day for another hour, and most people she met were day laborers and street vendors, just like it was in her time. Funny how some things never changed. A woman walked past, dressing in the rural style of a brown tunic and black skirt, her hair hidden under a black scarf, carrying a steaming basket on her head. "Hot sticky rice!" she called. "Come get your hot sticky rice!" The warm scent of the steamed rice topped with crispy onion wafted toward Thu, making her mouth water and her stomach growl. She remembered she hadn't had anything to eat except for a mouthful of dry bread since the previous night. But her money was no good here. So she swallowed and walked on.

The way from Ralph's lodgings to the IDEO Printing House was less than one kilometer, but without the familiar landmarks, Thu had some difficulty in finding her way. Eventually, though, she recognized the façades of several buildings and found herself in front of the Printing House once more. Already workers were filing in through the front door, and the hunks of machinery she glimpsed the previous night - printing presses, she now knew - were shuddering into life. Thu mingled in with the stream of workers, hoping she could pass unnoticed.

No such luck. A man in Western clothes, looking like a foreman, stepped in front of her. "Can I help you, uh, miss?" he said in Vietnamese, sizing her up.

"Uh, yes, I'm here to see the director," Thu said in what she hoped was a confident voice. "My boss wishes to have some visiting cards printed."

"The director's not in," the man said. "You can talk to me about any order you wish to place."

"But my boss insisted on speaking to the director himself."

"Who's your boss?"

"Uh, Monsieur Davinier, a photographer on Tràng Thi—I mean, Rue Borgnis Desbordes," Thu said, using the first name that came into her mind. "Really, I won't be a minute." She pushed past the foreman and rushed into the elevator. It had now changed from the slick design of the 21st century into an old-fashioned style, the kind with two sets of doors that you had to close by hand before the elevator could move.

The foreman was shouting for the workers to stop her, but she ignored them and pulled the two doors shut.

That was when she realized she had no idea what number to press on the keypad.

Would "2023" work? But there was no "0" button.

Wait, there was a "∞" button she hadn't noticed before. Could she use that?

"Here goes nothing," she said under her breath and pressed 2 - ∞ - 2 - 3.

Nothing. Perhaps just 2 - 3 then?

No.

2 - 3 - ∞? Still no.

She pressed 2 - ∞ - 2 - 3 again, really pressed them this time, as if doing so would make it work.

Still nothing. The elevator didn't move. It didn't even beep.

"No, no, no," she muttered, running her hand over the keypad, searching for—what? She didn't know. Some evidence, some sign to show her which buttons to press. But there was nothing.

As she stared at the keypad in dismay, the doors were yanked open. The foreman pulled her out. "This is a workplace," he said, dragging her across the factory floor, "not a fairground for you to play around in! Get lost!"

"But—wait—" But this is my way home, she tried to say. The only way!

"Get lost or I'll call the gendarmes!" the foreman said, shoving her through the door.

Thu stared at the ink-coated door of the Printing House. It wasn't until now that she realized she hadn't truly believed this was happening. She had been able to stay so calm throughout the previous night because she had thought this was all just a nightmare, and she could end it simply by stepping back into the elevator. All her hope had rested on it. She should have realized that it wouldn't be that easy. She might be stuck here for the rest of her life.

A sudden feeling of complete, utter loss washed over her. She had never had a panic attack, but she was pretty sure she could feel one coming on now. Her heart started racing, her body alternated between freezing and burning up, and she trembled all over, unable to move.

The ruckus from her trespass into the Printing House had already caught the attention of some curious onlookers, and now her crying was attracting a crowd. Suspicious murmurs rose around her, speculating about her outlandish appearance, her strange behavior. Over her own hyperventilating breaths, Thu caught a few words, "crazy" and "madhouse" and "police". She wanted to defend herself or to run away, but her legs wouldn't move, and she could only stand there, gasping like an idiot, while the rubberneckers surrounded her like a gloomy cloud.

A figure in white parted the cloud and came running to her side.

"What's happened?" the figure asked in English. It was Ralph.

That familiar smell was back, and it came to her in a flash—Palmolive soap, the same kind she used at home.

At the memory, strangely enough, Thu's panic subsided. "It's... it's not working," she said, trying to get her breath back. "The elevator, the lift, the time machine, whatever. I thought I could get it to work, but I can't." By now, the crowd around them had swollen to a mob. Ralph looked around warily.

"Come on, let's get out of here," he said, giving her arm a clumsy little pat and steering her away.

***

They went back to Ralph's rooms on Rue Borgnis Desbordes. Over breakfast - more coffee, bread (fresh this time, but still no butter), and eggs, boiled by Ralph over a spirit lamp - Thu told him what had happened with the elevator.

"I think Homeless Pete is the only one that can operate it," he said, once she'd finished.

"Do you know how to find him? Can you call home or—I don't know, send a cable or something, to see if the jazz quartet was still there and if they have any information for me?" Of course, if the other time travelers were still stuck in London to receive Ralph's message, it would mean they hadn't found a way home and she would be stuck as well.

A furtive look came into Ralph's eyes. "I—I can't. I—uh—I don't have their address. Sorry."

Thu remembered how she'd wondered about him the previous night, and now she studied him more closely. "What are you doing in Indochina anyway?" she asked.

"I—uh, I wanted to see the world."

"Last night you called Hanoi a mosquito-infested hellhole!"

"It has its charms, all right?"

She narrowed her eyes at him. She had always been careful not to judge a book by its cover, but even so, she had to admit that it was difficult to be suspicious of Ralph. He looked about as threatening as a puppy, with an open, trusting face, round eyes that the morning light showed to be a warm brown rather than dark brown as she'd thought, and light brown hair pomaded close to his head in the fashion of the time, though a rebellious curl over his forehead refused to be tamed. If the curl rose up any higher, he would be a dead ringer for an older Alfalfa from The Little Rascals.

There was definitely something he wasn't telling her, but Thu decided to let it go. It was none of her business. Getting home was what she should focus on, and to do that, she must find Homeless Pete. Well, a Western homeless man in French colonial Hanoi shouldn't be hard to find, should he? That was to say, if he wanted to be found in the first place...

"Look, Homeless Pete is like a bad penny," Ralph said. "He always turns up."

Thu stared blankly at him. That particular idiom had never made sense to her.

"In the meantime," he continued, "why don't you try to—I don't know, have fun a little?"

"You don't understand," she said. "I can't just drop everything to have a romp through history, all right? I have a life back in 2023! I have responsibilities!" Had she gone missing in her time? Were her parents freaking out right now?

"Well, you're already here," Ralph said with a shrug. "What else can you do?"

His calmness made her stop for a minute. Perhaps there was some truth in what he said. Panicking would help no one right now. She was in 1920s Hanoi. She was having a romp through history, whether she wanted to or not. True, she was woefully unprepared, but she knew her history well enough to understand that there were worse, much worse times in Vietnam's sad and tumultuous past to arrive in. She could have ended up in the Famine of 1945. She could have ended up in the Christmas bombing of 1972. She could have ended up in the Tây Sơn Uprising of the 18th century. Here she was, in a relatively peaceful time, colonization notwithstanding, with relatively modern amenities and relatively modern sensibilities. The country had its first wave of feminism, its first taste of romanticism in art and literature, and modernization, all around this time. So why not make the most of it and have fun, as Homeless Pete had instructed?

"OK, so it looks like I'm stuck here for the time being," she said slowly. "I suppose I could try to explore a bit and enjoy myself."

Ralph smiled, relieved. "That's good," he said. "That's what Lauren and her friends did too."

"The jazz quartet?"

"Yes." Ralph turned slightly pink. "Lauren, Jason, Horace, and Nick. They had a blast. Well, except for Nick. Last I heard, he got taken in by a eugenic cult."

Thu raised an eyebrow at that. Hopefully, 1920s Hanoi would be less insane.

***

Once breakfast was finished, Thu made an inventory of the contents of her backpack and compiled a list of all the things she would need for her stay. So far, the only useful things in her backpack were her medicine - how lucky that she had just gone to the pharmacist during her lunch break the previous day (it already seemed so long ago! Well, it was a long time ago. 94 years ago, to be exact) to refill her birth control as well as to pick up a few basics like painkillers and vitamins. Her phone and portable charger were useless. Her money, useless. And so her list looked like this:

- Money?????

- Clothes (áo dài?? Can't buy until have money)

- Essentials: toothbrush, hairbrush, towels, etc. (again, no money)

- A place to stay (can't crash on Ralph's couch forever, again, no money)

"What did your jazz friends do for money, when they were in 1926 London?" Thu asked Ralph, who had been watching her with the same awed look he had the previous night.

"We—that is, my sister, Victoria, and I—we—uh, we kind of take them in," he replied.

"And so they just freeloaded off of you? You can afford that?" Thu stared at him. "You must be filthy rich!"

"I don't know about that..."

"So what are you doing here, working as a photographer's assistant? You're some trust fund kid wanting a taste of adventure or what?"

Again, the furtive look came into his eyes. He glanced away, fiddling with his suspenders, then finally turned back to her with an air of devil-may-care defiance. "All right, if you must know, I was cut off when I ran away from home to join the French Legion," he said in a rush. "I was in Morocco for a couple of years, and it was absolutely miserable, so when I was transferred to Indochina six months ago, I just—left. And now I'm stuck here."

It took Thu a moment to process all that. It explained why he was running away from those legionnaires, at least. "So you deserted?"

"Yes," he said, casting his eyes downward. "When I joined, I didn't expect it to be like that—"

"What, you thought you'd be out on the battlefield, killing infidels like a crusader?" Thu snorted.

"No!" He looked at her, indignation blazing briefly across his face. "I don't know—I thought it would be more of an adventure. But it was just a lot of backbreaking work, building roads and things. And the way they treated the locals was appalling. Not that it's much better here," he added apologetically. "But at least I'm not directly involved anymore."

Thu looked at him again and saw him for the boy he still was. How old was he? Around her age, twenty-four, twenty-five at the most, but somehow, in his shirtsleeves and suspenders, he looked younger. She had to admire his unflappable optimism. He had never known anything but a cushy upper-class life in London, and one impulsive decision later, he was thrown into an alien world. He was just as lost here as she was.

"Why would you stay here?" she asked. "I can't imagine that the Legion would treat deserters with kindness."

"The garrison is up north," he said. "They won't find me here. The two that we met last night—that was just an unlucky coincidence."

"Does Mr. Davinier know?"

"I gave him a fake last name, but I don't think he cared one way or another. He just wanted an assistant that speaks French. He claimed the natives are not reliable." Ralph's nose wrinkled with an apparent dislike for his boss.

"Why don't you just ask your sister to send you some money for a fare home?"

He winced and turned away again. "I'm not going to beg. Knowing Victoria, I'd never hear the end of it." For a moment, he looked so dejected that her heart went out to him.

But feeling sorry for Ralph didn't solve her monetary problem. If anything, it made it more pressing that she got some money for herself, instead of mooching off of him. Out of habit, she reached up for her pendant, and suddenly remembered both the pendant and necklace were pure gold. It was an 18th birthday present from her mom, who had said, half-jokingly, that it would go toward her dowry. Thu had never had much of a sentimental connection to it; she only wore it to show her mom her gratitude. And now she was more grateful for it than ever.

She sat up and turned to Ralph. "I'm going to Silver Street."

***

"How did you know where to go?" Ralph said, following Thu down the length of Silver Street while she scrutinized the signs advertising the prices of gold and silver. Of course, the houses had changed a lot, but other than the fact the signs were hand-written instead of digital, and there were no bored-looking security guards yawning on stools outside the shops, the street still looked soothingly familiar with its rows of jewelry shops and money changers. Gold and silver pieces gleamed behind glass cases or in the shopkeepers' hands as they lifted them up for the customers to examine.

"The thing about Hanoi is that it sticks to its traditions," she replied. "It's slow to change."

It took them a while to find an out-of-the-way pawn shop in an alley. The owner, a little old man with a salt-and-pepper goatee reaching to his chest and his teeth dyed black, stared at Thu and Ralph doubtfully over his glasses. "Did you just come from abroad?" he asked Thu in Vietnamese.

"Uh, yeah." She wracked her brain for a far-flung place. "Morocco. This is how they dress there." She winked at Ralph, and he responded with a smirk. Hopefully, she wouldn't start a new trend or something.

The owner shook his head over the exotic habits of the Moroccans, but he didn't ask any further questions. He weighed her necklace and offered her 20 đồng for it.

"Twenty!" she shouted, trying to look outraged. "Gold is one fifty an ounce, and that, with the pendant, is at least half an ounce!"

"But who knows where you might have gotten it from?" the owner retorted, eyeing Ralph with fear. Perhaps he thought Ralph was some sort of undercover policeman, and this was a setup. Thu had to laugh at the idea. Who would believe that this fresh-faced boy was a cop?

"Don't try to be righteous, mister," she said, grabbing the necklace off of the scale. "If you don't want it, I'll find someone else that does."

That did the trick. The owner quickly put out a hand, whose pinky was topped by a long, curving nail, to stop her. After some more bargaining, he finally agreed on a price of 60 đồng, while still grumbling about how she was robbing him blind.

"That was wizard, how you talked him into it!" Ralph breathed out as they left the pawn shop.

"Thanks, I guess," Thu said, amused. She had no idea what "wizard" meant, but it sounded like a compliment. "I'm just used to haggling. You kind of have to be, living in Hanoi."

60 đồng. How long would it last her? Thu's mind was busy running through all the books and documents she'd read about colonial times, trying to remember if any of them mentioned the cost of living. But such details would have been deemed too dull for the novels, while the history books were more concerned about politics and revolutions. Why didn't they write about anything useful?

OK, let's say the money would last her a month. And when the money ran out and Homeless Pete didn't turn up, what then? She had to figure out a steadier source of income. Perhaps she could ask Ralph to put the money in a bank for her and live on the interest. Could she trust him not to run off with it? He was in need of money...

She glanced at him, slightly ashamed. After all, he hadn't been anything but nice to her, when he could've left her to fend for herself. But still, she shouldn't depend on another person. Could she find a job? What did women do for a living in this time anyway?

Buying clothes proved to be another challenge. There was no ready-to-wear clothes shop for women; everything was bespoke. So that's why they looked so chic back then, Thu thought, remembering the photos she'd seen of women from the 1930s in their elegant áo dài, tailor-made to fit them exactly. She wasn't even sure she could pull off something like that. In her time, áo dài were reserved for formal occasions, and she always felt so gawky in them. But the silks on display looked so soft, the colors so bright and pretty, that she couldn't resist dropping into one of the many tailoring shops along Silk Street and asking to see some samples.

"You would be wanting the modern áo dài, wouldn't you, mademoiselle?" the tailor, a fat man with even more pomade in his hair than Ralph, asked. "Or perhaps you're interested in Western dresses?"

He turned to Ralph and asked something in French. Ralph turned bright red. "Non, non, nous ne sommes—" he stammered. "C'est pour elle," he waved a hand toward Thu.

"Très bien, monsieur," the tailor said with a simpering smile and returned his attention to Thu.

Seeing Ralph's uncomfortable look, Thu had a pretty good guess of what the tailor had asked. She had half a mind to go to a different shop, where they would be less likely to jump to conclusions, but she realized that for this time, it was a natural assumption from seeing a young Vietnamese woman with a Western man. Besides, their silks were exceptional. She ended up ordering half a dozen áo dài and was positively giddy to find out they only set her back a few đồng each - in modern day, they would've cost millions.

"They'll be ready in a week, mademoiselle," the tailor said smoothly, after he finished taking her measurements.

That still left her a week with nothing to wear. Then her eyes caught the male mannequin in the shop window, and a sign advertising ready-made shirts and trousers.

Well, why not? She had drawn enough attention to herself, running around Hanoi in her modern outfit, which was basically men's clothes anyway. So why not blend in with some style?

"May I see some of your men's clothes?" she asked the tailor.

"For monsieur?" he asked.

"No, for me."

The tailor's eyebrows went up a fraction, but he said nothing, only signaling to his assistant to bring out some shirts and pants. Apparently, he was much more used to dealing with eccentric customers than the pawn shop owner.

Half an hour later, they left the shop together, Thu feeling very spiffy in her striped button-up and white linen trousers held up with suspenders, just like Ralph's. She still drew some curious stares, but she didn't feel like a sore thumb anymore.

"What is it?" she asked, catching Ralph's glance.

"Oh, nothing," he said. "I'm just wondering if women in the future prefer to wear men's clothes. Lauren does too." He seemed to mention Lauren a lot, more than the others. Thu wondered if there was something between them.

"I don't know." She shrugged. "They're just more comfy, you know? I have to say, it's much easier for women in men's clothes to get accepted, not so much the other way around. I wish it wasn't like that, but hey, gender stereotyping is hard to overcome." She added, "I like Lauren though. She sounds cool."

"She is," Ralph said. His face was pink again. Yep, definitely something between Ralph and Lauren - hey, Ralph Lauren, that's rich, Thu sniggered to herself.

It was almost noon, and Thu thought about buying Ralph some lunch, to repay his kindness.

"Oh no, there is no need—" he began.

"No, please, I insist. Where do you usually eat?" she asked.

"At a bistro near the studio," he said. "It's the only place I know. There's also a store where I buy cheese sometimes, but it's expensive, so it's only for special occasions."

Thu was appalled. "And that's all you've been eating for the last six months?" she asked. "In the best food city of South East Asia, and you only eat French food?" The thought of him eating stale bread and rancid butter made her want to cry.

"Isn't French food the best in the world?" Ralph said, confused.

"Not when there are better and cheaper options!" She shook her head. "I'm going to have to educate you on this."

Thanks to the ever-present street vendors of Hanoi, food was the one thing she wouldn't have to worry about while stuck in the past. She kept an eye out for any vendor that looked promising and soon set her sight on a man with a shaved head sitting between two tall baskets, one containing a pot boiling over a portable charcoal stove, the other containing the rest of his ingredients, as well as bowls and chopsticks. The warm, savory smell coming from the pot was unmistakable, and Thu immediately dragged Ralph toward the stall. "Come on, you are in for a treat," she said.

Ralph hung back a little, unsure, but eventually, he followed her.

Thu asked the vendor for two bowls. The vendor eyed Ralph with some trepidation, but he served them anyway, putting two handfuls of noodles into the bowls, sliced some paper-thin beef on top, poured the piping hot broth over everything, before topping it with some fresh herbs, some chili, and a squeeze of lime.

"Are we just going to eat here on the street, like this?" Ralph asked.

"Yeah, it's part of the experience. Tuck in."

Ralph couldn't quite master the chopsticks just yet, but their unwieldiness didn't deter him. The moment he took the first sip of the broth, his already round eyes went even rounder with delight.

"This is so good!" Ralph exclaimed. "What is it?"

"It's phở. Beef noodle soup. Our national dish," Thu answered with pride. Although she had eaten countless bowls of phở, Thu had to admit that there was a certain sweetness to the broth and a smoothness to the noodle that the modern phở couldn't compare. She had to resist the urge to pull out her phone and snap a photo for Instagram. What hashtag would she even use? #pho1929? #timetravelfoodie? Yeah, right.

"And how much for this bowl?"

"Ten cents."

"Ten cents?!" He almost dropped the chopsticks in disbelief. "You mean to tell me I've been wasting my money eating at that exorbitant bistro when I could have this for a tenth of the price?!"

"Of course the bistro is expensive," she said. "They have to import butter and cheese and what have you, and by the time they get here, they don't taste so great anymore. Eat local when you travel, my friend. It's always best."

"We pack our food when we travel."

Thu's lip quirked up. "What? So you go to France with fish and chips in your bags or something?"

"No, not like that. Like when Mr. Carter went to Egypt. You know him, Howard Carter?"

"Yeah, you're talking to a museum archivist here," Thu said. "He's the one who discovered Tutankhamun's tomb, right?"

"Exactly! The papers reported that he bought his supplies from Fortnum & Mason, and after that, it was all the rage to stock up there before any trip abroad."

Ralph listed off all the food the 1922 expedition had brought along to the Valley of the Kings. Thu was fascinated—the history books she read certainly didn't mention that. "I think they brought all that food, jellied lobster and curried fowl and wines, just so they could have the crates to pack the mummies in and ship them back to England later," she said.

Ralph laughed. She hadn't heard him laugh before, and for some reason, it pleased her, knowing she had made him laugh.

Chapter 4

A/N: A bit about the money in this chapter - the official name for the French Indochinese currency is "piastre", but everybody called it "đồng" (meaning "copper" or "coin"). In 1920s, 1 piastre = 100 cents = 10 francs. A bowl of phở did cost 10 cents back then. For comparison, it costs 35.000 VND now (about 1.5 USD).

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Plants are a wonderful way to bring life and colour into your Japandi living room. They also help to purify the air and improve indoor air quality. Choose a variety of plants in different sizes and textures to add visual interest. Snake plants, fiddle leaf figs, bonsai trees, and ferns are all popular choices for Japandi interiors.

8. Declutter ruthlessly:

Decluttering is essential for achieving the clean and serene look of Japandi design. Get rid of anything that you don't need or love. Invest in storage solutions to keep clutter at bay. Having a clean and organized space will help you to relax and unwind.

9. Incorporate Japanese-inspired ceramics:

Japanese ceramics, such as vases, bowls, and teacups, can add a touch of elegance and sophistication to your Japandi living room. Look for pieces with clean lines, natural textures, and muted colours. You can display them on shelves, coffee tables, or sideboards.

10. Embrace the wabi-sabi philosophy:

Wabi-sabi is a Japanese philosophy that celebrates the beauty of imperfection. It's about finding beauty in the natural world, even in things that are flawed or impermanent. When decorating your Japandi living room, keep this philosophy in mind. Don't be afraid to embrace the natural variations in wood grain or the uneven texture of a hand-woven rug. These imperfections can add character and depth to your space.

By following these tips, you can create a Japandi living room that is both stylish and serene – a perfect place to relax and unwind.

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Splendid Garden Furniture

Garden furniture can add excellence to your home. Garden is an augmentation of your home and it should be outfitted well. An inadequately outfitted front yard with old furniture can deface the magnificence of your home. Centers and gardens are a piece of a house and ought to be offered due consideration. Decorating your home with the right sort of outdoor furniture will finish its look. It can make click here to learn more your home appealing and get the notice of guests. In any case, you must pick the right type of furniture.

Outdoor furniture things like garden loungers, sofas, chairs, coffee tables, and so forth ought to mix well with the insides of your home. For example, in the event that you have a contemporary look inside, traditional or antique looking furniture won't be a decent decision for the outdoors. This is the principal general guideline while choosing outdoor things.

Another important angle that you should consider while buying garden furniture is the suitability to weather patterns. The weather patterns may not be similar in that frame of mind of UK. Subsequently, picking furniture that suits the weather patterns is important. One of the most incredible choices is to pick all-climate furniture things. It is coming up short on support and will support a wide range of weather patterns.

There are many decisions for outdoor furniture things and we are sure that you will be spoilt for decision. These furniture things can likewise be requested online from the comfort of your home. They accompany a price match ensure. You can anticipate the best prices for garden furniture. They are accessible in different materials like wood, rattan and metal. Here are a portion of the variations that you could pick.

Variations For Furniture

Wooden Furniture: There are many choices in the type of wood. Probably the most preferred woods are teak wood, oak wood and hard wood. Wood looks exquisite and is a record-breaking #1 among buyers. A few woods might require support like covering with stain, yet a few woods like teak scarcely need upkeep.

Rattan Furniture: Rattan garden furniture is unimaginably strong yet adaptable. This feature of rattan empowers producers to form it in stylish plans. It looks modern and stylish. Also, it is light in weight and can be moved around without any problem.

Metal Furniture: Metal furniture has an old world appeal. It looks particular and is accessible in fashioned iron with a covered completion. Metal furniture is very falling short on support.

Under every one of these classes, you can find a lot of furniture things like garden loungers, Teak Garden Furniture, seats, coffee tables, chairs, sofas, outdoor tables, swing seats, bar stool and tables, garden loungers, parasols, and substantially more. Every one of these furniture things are accessible in various shapes and sizes to address different issues. They are styled with the most contemporary plans.

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Garden Furniture - Gives Your Beautiful Garden an Exclusive Look

On the off chance that you are looking for basic, climate cordial and classic furniture to embellish your beautiful garden, then, at that point, garden furniture is perfect for you. Staggering plans in traditional and contemporary styles are accessible at prices to suit each spending plan. All that you really want to make your garden look find out more here more appealing and welcoming is accessible at this awesome outlet. They have a wide scope of furniture, seats, tables, chairs, loungers, and swing seats in different plans and colors to address each issue of their clients.

The Kent Hardwood seat or the collapsing hardwood companion seat is great for couples or companions to participate out of gear talk, while partaking in the superb setting of the garden. The Saigon Hardwood stowaway set or the Pink Painted Bistro set is modern and stylish in its look. Garden furniture additionally offers an exclusive Windsor three-piece set, created from family dried lumber, which comes in honey color finish.

In the event that you wish to make some tranquil memories with your companion over some tea, resign to a corner in the beautiful garden, and loosen up on a tea for two garden furniture set. Modern assembling strategies joined with traditional carpentry style ensure additional strength and ideal completion to this piece of furniture, produced with climate agreeable lumber, got from inexhaustible sources.

Rattan garden furniture is one more superb thing from the scope of items accessible at garden furniture. Totally solid, yet adaptable past creative mind makes them the much sought after outdoor furniture. In the event that you really want furniture for an outdoor engaging region or a center, these phenomenal items meet all your furniture assumptions, and then some. For your gathering of loved ones, the Balmoral table with six Geneva or Woburn chairs offers a definitive in comfort and style. The Blenheim set with Woburn chairs is perfect to sit back in an easygoing discussion, over vast cups of tea in a pure area of the garden.

The Toledo set with a couple of Cordoba chairs makes an exclusive style explanation alongside the Monteux set with six Geneva chairs. The Wellington set with four Geneva chairs gives the garden a totally new look.

Garden furniture is additionally accessible in teak, which is exceptionally solid. It contains defensive oils, which gives the furniture a lengthy life. Many people prefer teak furniture for their gardens. That is the justification for why the bistro and the companion set are extremely popular pieces of furniture among garden owners. Teak coffee table and armchair sets mix impeccably with any garden settings. The decoration hammocks with teak footrest and coffee table are the ideal furniture to spend your sluggish end of the week nights following an intense and rushed week at the office.

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Garden Furniture to Suit Your Style

In the event that you have a sizable garden loaded up with decision plants and blossoms, it is deficient without garden furniture. There is such a great amount to look over in material, shapes, sizes and colors that it suits every individual's style. You will be glad for your garden when you have chosen furniture to suit the overall learn more climate and for everybody to unwind and partake in the outdoor space.

Before you make your decision, you need to think about various choices. Is your garden utilized for engaging visitors or do you involve it as a disconnected hideaway to unwind from the day to day rushing about of schedule? You can outfit your garden as per its utilization, as there is furniture accessible in metal, wood, rattan and various different materials.

Different Types Of Garden Furniture

While picking your style of furniture you can choose as indicated by your expectation for your garden needs.

Chairs - There are loungers, armchairs, collapsing chairs, dining chairs, leaning back chairs, hassocks, rocking stools, container style chairs and different styles, which are accessible.

Sofas - You can choose from a scope of comfortable sofas produced using different materials which can withstand outdoor climate.

Tables - There are a wide assortment of tables, side tables, and plate, rectangular, square and adjust to look over, to suit your requirements. There are outdoor tables, tables with parasols, bar tables with stools and coffee tables to choose from.

Loungers And Swing Seats - You can choose from among swing seats of different sizes and loungers and children swing seats. Garden loungers are exceptionally popular among people who use gardens only for unwinding and rest.

The sort of garden furniture you pick will mirror the style of your outdoor space, similarly as your indoor style is characterized. The mood of your garden will make your visitors and you feel comfortable and loose when they partake in the lazy pleasure of being in the outdoors. Anything your decision, it ought to match your garden space.

Rattan Garden Furniture

Rattan is a popular decision for contemporary style in outdoor seating. It is suitable for your porch, center or garden. There are a stunning assortment of styles accessible for you to choose from. Rattan is a malleable and can be formed to different styles.

It is joined with mosaic tiles to make stylish furniture which is ideal for outdoor use. Engineered rattan is utilized to make lightweight outdoor furniture and is impervious to chlorinated water and body creams and can withstand high and low temperatures. Your poolside is the most ideal for this sort of furniture.

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Stylish and Durable Outdoor Furniture Ideas for Small Balconies

Balconies are that part of our home where we mostly seek peace with a cup of coffee or chai, a book, or simply our thoughts. Whether it’s greeting the sunrise, winding down after a long day, or sharing a moment with loved ones, balconies hold a special place in our hearts.

However, furnishing these cosy retreats can be a challenge. With limited space, it’s essential to find the right balance between style and functionality with outdoor furniture. This blog article will help you just do that by providing stylish and durable outdoor furniture options that are perfect for small balconies.

1. First, Assess Your Balcony

Small balconies, by their very nature, come with significant space limitations. These spaces often require a more thoughtful approach to furnishing, as every inch counts. It's essential to take accurate measurements of your balcony before purchasing any furniture.

The furniture you choose should not only look good but also serve multiple purposes to maximise utility. For example, outdoor chairswith built-in storage or foldable tables can help save space and provide extra functionality.

2. Second, Choose Right Materials

When it comes to outdoor furniture, choosing the right materials is crucial for ensuring longevity and resilience against the elements. Balconies are exposed to various weather conditions, including rain, sun, wind, and humidity. To keep your furniture looking great and functioning well, opt for weather-resistant materials.

Style Your Balcony with Durable Outdoor Furniture

When it comes to buying furniture for your outdoor space, such as balconies, there are plenty of stylish and durable options for outdoor furniture in India available at online sellers like Royaloak.

● Outdoor Chairs

Outdoor chairs can dramatically elevate the aesthetic appeal of your balcony by serving as both functional and stylish elements. With a variety of designs, from sleek modern lines to rustic wooden finishes, outdoor chairs can set the tone for your entire space.

Royaloak Mourya Wooden Folding Chair

This chair features premium Sheesham wood and an exclusive wave-design seat for better comfort and style. The folding feature makes it easy to store when not in use, making it a practical choice for smaller outdoor spaces like balconies.

● Outdoor Table Chair Set

An outdoor table chair set is the perfect solution for creating a cohesive and functional dining or relaxation area on your balcony. These sets often come with a matching outdoor table and chairs, providing a harmonious look that instantly elevates the overall design. The coordinated look of a table chair set ensures that your balcony feels like an intentional extension of your home, inviting you to relish every moment spent outdoors.

Royaloak Aura Foldable Outdoor Table Set in Teak Wood

● Outdoor Swings

Outdoor swings are a popular addition to any balcony, offering both style and comfort. These charming pieces can transform your outdoor space into a relaxing haven, perfect for enjoying a gentle sway in the breeze. Available in various designs, from classic wooden porch swings to contemporary rattan hanging chairs, outdoor swings for home cater to diverse tastes and aesthetics.

Royaloak Melaka Malaysian Outdoor Swing

Carefully crafted with great attention to detail, this outdoor swing has robust construction made of premium fibre rattan. Designed for ease of use, this swing has a carabiner clip for strong support, offering durability and aesthetic appeal.

Conclusion

Royaloak offers a wide range of outdoor furniture options that are not only stylish and durable but also affordable and practical for any outdoor space. With Royaloak, you are sure to find the perfect outdoor furniture. Explore their collection today and elevate your outdoor space with quality furniture that will last for years to come.

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A Dreamy 3-Bedroom Boho-Style Apartment in Schluchsee: Tranquility Meets Elegance

Nestled in the picturesque landscape of Schluchsee, this 3-bedroom apartment is a perfect blend of Bohemian charm and modern comfort. With its earthy tones, eclectic decor, and rustic touches, this retreat offers a serene escape while embracing the unique, free-spirited Boho style that has captivated design enthusiasts around the world.

A Harmony of Natural Materials and Soft Hues

Upon entering, guests are greeted by an open and airy living space where earthy tones meet natural materials. The apartment features wooden beams, rattan furniture, and soft, 3 Schlafzimmer Bohostyle Apartment Schluchsee, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The color palette incorporates shades of beige, white, and muted greens, harmonizing with the natural beauty of the surrounding Black Forest.

In the living area, an oversized, comfortable couch adorned with layered throws and a mix of textured pillows invites relaxation. A vintage rug adds character to the space, while a hanging rattan chair in the corner provides the perfect nook for reading or simply unwinding after a day of exploring Schluchsee.

Thoughtful Decor in Every Corner

Every room in this apartment has been thoughtfully designed with Bohemian touches that create a cozy yet stylish vibe. The dining area features a wooden table surrounded by mismatched chairs, enhancing the laid-back feel while adding a touch of whimsy. Above the table, a woven pendant light casts a warm glow, making it ideal for intimate gatherings or family dinners.

The kitchen, although compact, continues the Boho theme with open shelving displaying earthenware, vintage glass bottles, and baskets. Plants hang from the ceiling and decorate shelves, bringing a fresh, organic feel to the space.

Bedrooms: Retreats of Peace and Charm

Each of the three bedrooms has its own unique character while remaining true to the Boho aesthetic. The master bedroom showcases a low wooden platform bed draped with a textured, off-white bedspread, complemented by woven wall hangings and macramé decor. The second bedroom, perfect for guests, features a canopy bed with sheer white curtains, giving it a dreamy, romantic feel. Meanwhile, the third bedroom is designed with younger guests or children in mind, with a cozy loft bed and playful cushions, maintaining a fun yet harmonious look.

All bedrooms are adorned with various plants, soft rugs, and ambient lighting, creating peaceful oases that encourage relaxation and a restful night’s sleep.

Outdoor Space to Connect with Nature

One of the highlights of this apartment is its spacious balcony, overlooking the breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains and forest. 3 Schlafzimmer Ferienwohnung Schluchsee, patterned outdoor cushions, and a small coffee table, this area is perfect for morning coffee or evening drinks. Lanterns and string lights enhance the Boho atmosphere, allowing guests to enjoy the beauty of Schluchsee both day and night.

The Perfect Escape in Schluchsee

This Boho-style apartment in Schluchsee is more than just a place to stay—it’s an experience in itself. Blending Bohemian style with the tranquil vibe of its surroundings, it provides a refreshing, stylish escape that invites guests to slow down, unwind, and soak in the charm of the Black Forest. Perfect for families, couples, or groups of friends, this 3-bedroom gem offers a unique, peaceful sanctuary for anyone looking to recharge in style.

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Your living room is more than just a place to relax—it’s the heart of your home where you entertain, unwind, and create memories. Choosing the right lighting can elevate the ambiance and aesthetic of this space, making it warm, inviting, and stylish. At Dynamic Electric World, we bring you a range of fancy lights that blend innovation with elegance, perfect for transforming any living room into a sophisticated haven. Here’s a guide to selecting the best fancy lights for your living room, so you can find the perfect match for your style and needs.

1. Types of Fancy Lights for the Living Room

Fancy light for living room have evolved, and you’ll find an impressive array of styles that suit any decor. Here are some popular types to consider:

Chandeliers: Chandeliers add grandeur and sophistication. They come in various designs, from classic crystal to modern, geometric styles. Ideal for larger spaces, chandeliers create a focal point in the room.

Pendant Lights: Pendant lights are versatile, offering focused lighting over a specific area. Great for hanging over coffee tables or accentuating specific seating zones, they come in various shapes, sizes, and colors.

Wall Sconces: Sconces can enhance your living room’s coziness and provide ambient lighting. Placing sconces on either side of artwork or a mirror can add depth to your wall decor.

Floor Lamps: Floor lamps are both functional and decorative, making them great additions for reading nooks or darker corners. From modern minimalist to intricate designs, they offer a flexible option that complements any interior.

2. Choosing the Right Light Fixture for Your Style

Modern Minimalist: If you prefer clean lines and a clutter-free aesthetic, opt for sleek pendant lights or geometric chandeliers. Look for metal finishes like brushed nickel or matte black to enhance the contemporary feel.

Traditional and Classic: For a classic look, go with crystal chandeliers or ornate sconces. These pieces bring elegance and a timeless charm that’s perfect for more formal spaces.

Bohemian and Eclectic: Play with textures and colors by choosing unique pendant lights or lampshades made from rattan, glass, or fabric. This style lets you mix and match, adding a touch of personality and warmth.

Industrial: If your living room has exposed brick, concrete, or metallic finishes, industrial-style lighting like metal chandeliers, pipe sconces, or filament bulbs can add a raw and rustic appeal.

Dynamic Electric World offers a diverse range of styles, making it easy to find lighting that complements your unique decor.

3. Consider the Functionality and Mood

Lighting plays a crucial role in setting the mood. Before making a choice, consider the function and feel you want to achieve in your living room:

Ambient Lighting: This is the main source of light in your living room. A well-designed chandelier or flush-mounted ceiling light can provide soft, even lighting that fills the space without overwhelming.

Accent Lighting: Highlight certain areas or decor items with accent lights. Use wall sconces to emphasize artwork or corner floor lamps to create a cozy nook.

Task Lighting: This is essential if you read or work in your living room. Adjustable floor lamps or reading lights near sofas and chairs can offer directed lighting, perfect for focused tasks.

Dynamic Electric World’s selection includes options for all lighting purposes, allowing you to layer light effectively and create the ambiance you desire.

4. Energy Efficiency Matters

Beyond aesthetics, it’s essential to consider energy efficiency. LED lights are an excellent choice for their long lifespan and lower energy consumption compared to traditional bulbs. At Dynamic Electric World, we offer a range of LED fancy lights that provide a warm and inviting glow without spiking your electricity bill. Our LED options are available in various color temperatures to match any mood, from cool whites for a modern vibe to warm tones that add a cozy, homely feel.

5. Tips for Arranging Your Fancy Lights

Balance Your Lighting: Avoid clustering all light sources in one part of the room. Spread lights evenly across the space for a balanced and well-lit environment.

Layer Your Lighting: Combine different types of lighting, such as a chandelier for ambient light, sconces for accent lighting, and floor lamps for task lighting.

Mind the Scale: Make sure your light fixture matches the scale of your room. A large chandelier in a small room can feel overwhelming, while a small fixture in a large room may go unnoticed.

6. Why Choose Dynamic Electric World for Fancy Living Room Lights?

At Dynamic Electric World, we understand that lighting is a key element in home decor. We offer:

Quality Products: Our fancy lights are crafted with high-quality materials to ensure durability, safety, and long-lasting performance.

Wide Variety: From classic to contemporary, our collection includes designs that cater to every taste and style.

Energy-Efficient Solutions: We believe in sustainability and offer energy-efficient lighting solutions that save both energy and money.

Customer Support: Our team is dedicated to helping you find the right lighting solution, offering expert advice to ensure you make the best choice.

Bring Your Living Room to Life with Dynamic Electric World

The right Fancy light for living room can completely transform your living room, enhancing both functionality and aesthetic appeal. Whether you’re looking for a bold chandelier to make a statement or subtle sconces for an inviting glow, Dynamic Electric World has something for everyone. Explore our extensive collection to find the perfect fancy lights for your living room and make your space a true reflection of your style and personality.

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Side Stools for Living Rooms: Versatile, Stylish, and Practical

Side stools are quickly becoming a popular addition to living rooms, offering versatility, style, and practicality in a compact form. These functional pieces add visual interest to any space and can serve multiple purposes. Whether you need a convenient place to set your coffee, extra seating for guests, or a unique decorative accent, side stools are a smart and stylish choice. This article explores the different types of side stools, how to choose the perfect one for your living room, and creative ways to use them.

The Rise of Side Stools in Modern Living Room Design

Side stools have evolved from simple wooden seats to design-forward furniture pieces that fit a range of interior styles. Unlike large coffee tables or side tables, stools offer flexibility. They’re easy to move around, don’t take up much space, and are available in countless shapes, colors, and materials. In today’s world of flexible spaces, where functionality is essential, side stools make perfect sense as additions to living rooms.

Modern side stools tables are often seen as accent pieces that bring both charm and utility to a room. With designs ranging from rustic to sleek and contemporary, they can be effortlessly incorporated into any style.

Types of Side Stools for Living Rooms

Here’s a breakdown of the different types of side stools, each bringing a unique look and function to the space:

1. Wooden Stools

Description: Wooden stools have a timeless appeal and bring warmth to a room. Available in finishes like oak, walnut, and teak, they complement various decor styles.

Best For: Rustic, farmhouse, or Scandinavian-inspired interiors.

Function: Wooden stools work well as extra seating, small side tables, or decorative accents, adding natural texture to the space.

2. Metal Stools

Description: Metal stools often feature a modern, industrial look. They’re durable, sleek, and usually available in finishes like matte black, brass, or chrome.

Best For: Industrial, contemporary, or minimalist spaces.

Function: Use them as statement pieces or to bring contrast to softer materials in the room. Metal stools are also sturdy enough to hold heavy items like books or plants.

3. Upholstered Stools

Description: Upholstered stools are soft, padded, and covered in fabric or leather, providing a comfortable seating option.

Best For: Traditional, eclectic, or bohemian interiors.

Function: Ideal as extra seating or as a footrest, adding both color and texture to the room. Choose an upholstered stool with a unique pattern to add visual interest.

4. Ceramic or Stone Stools

Description: Ceramic or stone stools are durable and typically come in artistic shapes or glossy finishes. They’re eye-catching and can double as art pieces.

Best For: Modern, eclectic, or minimalist spaces.

Function: These are often used as accent pieces or small side tables, bringing a unique look with added weight and stability.

5. Rattan or Wicker Stools

Description: Rattan and wicker stools are lightweight and bring a boho-chic vibe to a room. They’re typically handwoven, adding an artisanal touch.

Best For: Coastal, bohemian, or rustic interiors.

Function: Perfect for a relaxed atmosphere, rattan stools can be used as extra seating, side tables, or plant stands.

6. Acrylic or Glass Stools

Description: Clear acrylic or glass stools are sleek, modern, and ideal for small spaces since they visually occupy less space.

Best For: Modern, minimalist, or small living rooms.

Function: These stools can serve as stylish side tables without overwhelming the room, making them great for smaller living areas.

How to Choose the Perfect Side Stool for Your Living Room

When selecting a side stool, consider these key factors:

Purpose: Determine how you plan to use the stool. Will it be a decorative piece, an extra seat, or a functional side table? Knowing its primary purpose will guide your selection.

Size and Proportion: Choose a stool that complements your existing furniture. For example, if you’re using it as a side table, make sure it’s roughly the same height as the arm of your sofa or chair for easy access.

Material and Finish: Think about your living room’s decor style and select a material that aligns with it. Wooden or woven stools are great for a warm, rustic look, while metal and glass provide a modern edge.

Portability: If you want flexibility, consider lightweight stools that can be easily moved around the room. This is especially useful for rearranging furniture or creating additional seating as needed.

Color and Texture: Side stools come in a wide array of colors and textures. Consider how the color and texture will interact with the other elements in your living room. A bold color or pattern can add a pop of interest, while a neutral shade can blend seamlessly with your decor

Creative Ways to Use Side Stools in Your Living Room

Side stools are incredibly versatile, and there are many ways to incorporate them into your living room beyond just seating. Here are some ideas:

1. As Side Tables

Side stools can function as small side tables, perfect for holding a coffee cup, book, or a decorative item. Place them beside your sofa or armchair for convenient access and a stylish touch.

2. Plant Stands

Add greenery to your living room by using a side stool as a plant stand. Wooden or ceramic stools make especially attractive bases for plants, adding height and drawing the eye upwards.

3. Extra Seating for Guests

When hosting, side stools are an excellent option for extra seating without needing bulky chairs. Upholstered or cushioned stools are comfortable, and after your guests leave, they can easily return to their regular spot in the room.

4. Layered Look for a Coffee Table Setup

For a unique take on a coffee table, use two or three side stools of different heights or textures in place of one large table. This layered look is both functional and visually dynamic, allowing you to move pieces around as needed.

5. Footrests and Ottomans

Many side stools can double as footrests. Upholstered stools, in particular, provide a comfortable place to rest your feet and add a relaxed vibe to the room.

6. As a Decorative Focal Point

If you have a more minimalist or simple space, a statement stool made from an interesting material, like ceramic or marble, can serve as an eye-catching focal point.

7. Books and Magazine Holder

Use a side stool to stack books, magazines, or even a small record player. A sturdy wooden or metal stool can easily support the weight and serves as a visually interesting way to keep reading materials within reach.

Styling Tips for Side Stools in the Living Room

Here are some tips for styling your side stool to maximize its impact:

Layer with Textures: For a softer look, drape a small throw or blanket over a wooden or metal stool. It adds warmth and a cozy vibe.

Add a Tray: To keep items organized and prevent them from slipping, place a decorative tray on top of your stool. This can hold candles, books, or small decor items.

Mix and Match: Don’t be afraid to mix stools of different materials or colors for an eclectic, curated look. A combination of textures and styles can add interest and personality to the room.

Benefits of Having Side Stools in Your Living Room

Side stools offer many benefits that make them a valuable addition to any living room:

Space-Saving: They’re compact and don’t take up as much space as a traditional table or chair.

Multi-Functional: Side stools can serve multiple purposes, providing a versatile option that adapts to your needs.

Affordable and Stylish: Side stools are often more affordable than larger furniture pieces and can be updated easily to match changing decor styles.

Conclusion

Side stools are small yet mighty additions to a living room, combining function with style and adaptability. From offering extra seating to serving as plant stands or side tables, side stools enhance the room’s look and provide practical benefits. With so many designs and materials available, there’s a side stool for every decor style, making it easy to find the perfect one for your space. So whether you’re redecorating or just looking to add a unique touch, consider a side stool — it’s a stylish investment that will enhance the beauty and utility of your living room.

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