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Pool New York

Large transitional backyard concrete paver and rectangular natural water slide photo

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A large, modern-looking backyard tile infinity pool house image

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Lap Pool Dallas Inspiration for a large timeless backyard stone and rectangular lap pool fountain remodel

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Dallas Lap Pool Inspiration for a large, traditional backyard fountain renovation featuring a rectangular lap pool

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Dallas Lap Pool

Large elegant backyard stone and rectangular lap pool fountain photo

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Stucco Exterior Jacksonville Inspiration for a large timeless beige two-story stucco exterior home remodel with a shingle roof

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Pool Infinity in Dallas Hot tub - large modern backyard stone and rectangular infinity hot tub idea

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Traditional Pool - Pool Inspiration for a large timeless backyard stone and rectangular lap hot tub remodel

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Large traditional pool fountain with a rectangular design made of stones

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Infinity - Modern Pool Example of a large minimalist backyard stone and rectangular infinity hot tub design

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Jacksonville Traditional Pool Large elegant backyard stone and rectangular lap pool fountain photo

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Dallas Lap Pool Inspiration for a large, traditional backyard fountain renovation featuring a rectangular lap pool

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Poolhouse Poolhouse

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Having an adoptive son like Alfred and him finding out that she's an awesome swordswoman, he would probably gift her a toy- maybe even real lightsaber for Christmas or for her b day.

And since swords became old fashioned, she's probably ecstatic about it and start doing tricks with it.

england x reader || married au || bonus, water park fights

this made me think about that skin in league of legends with a really good dualist. I will mention it later.

🤍 It started at the water park, you were with Alfred, Arthur and Matthew. 

You hid your face from the sun, your hand over your skin and roots of your hair still damp from the pool.

Walking with Alfred towards the main entrance, you two went to walk around in need of the warmth.

Being in water for hours, swimming around  and often sleeping on the fake plastic grass where you found a spot in the shade this morning occasionally made you cold.

The warm water from the special pool wasn’t warm enough anymore and neither Arthur’s body and his embrace could warm you up.

Even with a beautiful blue sky and a mid day sun, the wind occasionally gave you chills, only your towel as coverage.

So now you’re walking around with the American around the water park. You carefully walk bare foot over the designed path so the travertine tiles being exposed all day to the sun would bring heat to your feet and bodies.

As your feet take every step it burned, but rapidly the heat became comfortable.

The same heat earlier absolutely burning your skin now feels incredible against it.

You notice the main pool facing the entrance, few life guards standing around the fake rocks and high chairs surrounding the different areas, all connected to the same pool. However only random lines separated the areas, many people just walking over them to jump in another pool.

The lifeguards, mostly students on their summer jobs have been the same ones over a week now. They were really nice to you  and Arthur. They occasionally talk to families or say hello to the kids asking them random questions. 

“Is there an event today ?” 

You stopped, making the blue eyed American next to you also stop, few steps after. 

Alfred looks up at the main pool and takes a step closer to the fake orange-pink rocks. Many people were sitting down in the pool, with aqua bikes below them.

“Aqua bike event— I think”

Alfred’s head turns to you.

“I didn’t know, I thought it was only around 11 in the morning.” You said.

“Maybe they changed, happens” Alfred added.

You two put your forearms over the rocks, the heat radiating from their fake materials making the most uncomfortable place in the park suddenly the best spot to lay on. 

You two leaned, watching curiously the group, it just looked interesting to watch people do aquabiking, specifically when you were facing-laid against this warm rock.

“Your birthday is tomorrow Alfred— do you want me to sign you up to the aqua bike morning session ?” You joked, still looking over the kids, older people and many randoms trying to follow the instruction of their “coach”.

The woman keeps screaming, instructions from her bike, out of the water and blasting electro, dubstep songs for people to get into the activity.

You were amazed by how the instructor skin was glowing under the sun, her job being, biking under no shade, almost in a full gym outfit, only sunglasses covering her eyes, screaming over the blasting electronic music and doing the same amount of exercise as the people in water, but outside from the pool. However, when the music became a bit less louder from a minute ago, your heard clicking sounds.

The clicking sounds could be anything. You didn’t turn around at first, thinking that it could just be someone fighting with their beach umbrella and the wind, or trying to hold their whole’s family umbrella and bags in one trip. Casual family water park problems you experienced in your life already, specifically with all the colonies, and still with Alfred and Matthews sometimes. 

The clacking sound sounding like plastic kept going, you didn’t notice Alfred leaving your side silently as you were fully staring at the people biking in water to the music beat.

It’s only when you noticed his silhouette missing from your side that you turned around, looking for his familiar figure. 

Quickly you did notice him, arms crossed over his chest looking at kids, fighting with plastic light sabers, known from their design in the movie Stars wars. 

Kids aged around 6 to 12 were in pairs, fighting for fun. 

You approached the American, three steps away from you, now concentrated by the kids activity.

Yoh kept your towel tightly around your body, noticing the families around the kids laid on their towels sleeping, tanning or just sitting there watching over nothing. 

Alfred sees the woman giving the light sabers to kids coming up to her, she walks over to the him and you.

“What’s happening there ?" Alfred asks, pointing to the light sabers and kids,

“We just got these for people who wanna play around, we can teach you quickly how to fight with those, obviously it’s all for fun,” the woman says, looking behind her to the pairs fighting around, nothing serious.

“Do we have to pay or something?” The American asked,

“ Absolutely not, it’s all fun and games, just don’t run and hit the people laying around—“ she laughed, earning from you and Alfred childish smiles.

“Can we try?” You blurted out, the woman nodding, handing you light sabers.

“Don’t hit your eyes or the head of course— you should be fine!” She warns, but her vibe becoming more friendly as she looks at a dad playing with his daughter behind.

“Thank you,” you and Alfred thanked the woman before walking in an empty spot, near all the pairs but not too far away from the people laying around. 

“It’s just like fighting with our pool fries—“

Alfred teased, starting to make moves with the green lightsaber in his hands.

“I did beat you with those, lightsabers are no different—“ you commented,

“You have more experience and did fought with real swords— it’s not fair—“ Alfred fake cried, still hitting your lightsaber lightly. 

You two were barely fighting, keeping it playful, to not go overboard and hurt a someone.

Alfred was smiling, really happy to be able to share this moment with the woman he saw as his mother figure. 

He was happier then, he was a child, but he is happy and grateful now. 

This smile over his face gives him a glimpse of memories he has with you. When you would fight for fun with Arthur in the living room or telling pirate stories before bed to him and Matthew playing the fights described in the stories. 

He remembers the costumes Arthur would take out from his special closet, how he would love with amazement your fake duels. Furthermore, your feet work and how each of you would dodge the others swords. 

When you thought it was time to go back to Arthur and Matthew, probably either sleeping on the plastic grass with two towels on top of their heads, laid over their stomachs. Alfred told you he’ll join you in a few minutes. Saying he wants to check out something.

“I’ll be back with them then, at the towels.” 

You announced to the blonde, earning a nod from him as he walked away.

You walked back to your husband and the Canadian next to him, chuckling over their tans forming on their skin, when you could clearly see from their swim trunks their original skin color. 

“Alfred says he is coming soon,” you announced, now sure that they knew about your presence next to them. The towels over their heads did block their views, plus they couldn’t really know from the sound of your steps if it was you or any other stranger walking around instead of taking the right walking path.

Later on, Alfred came back, hurriedly walking to you. By then, Matthew sat back up, his back against the wall behind him, phone in hands looking at pictures you took of them.

You noticed the plastic grey package in Alfred’s hands immediately,

“What did you bought again ? We already have pool fries and water guns—“

“Happy early birthday—“ he cut you, shoving the object in your hands.

“Oh well, thank you but what is it— ? A lightsaber— why ?”

You smiled as you asked and looked up to Alfred, his talking figure in front of your sitting on, hiding the sun perfectly.

“You’re the most amazing swordswoman I met, plus the old man right there,” he points to Arthur, still head fully under his towel and mumbling insults to his own “son”,

“Said you didn’t have any lightsaber from Star Wars— so I got you one!"

Alfred finished,

“No need to Alfie, oh but thank you— I’ll try it now if you want—“ you thanked and opened the plastic package, trying the lightsaber in your hands. This one being bigger and heavier than the ones the woman gave you earlier, obviously for kids. 

You felt the lightsaber in your hands, the sounds coming from it and vibrations, faking the movie effects. When done doing pretty tricks with it and turning it back off, you hugged your older son. Thanking him again for the lovely gift, it wasn’t much, but the thoughts and memories associated with this plastic toy meant more than a real sword and meant more duels with your boys.

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How to Choose the Best Stone Tiles for Your Outdoor Spaces

When it comes to designing outdoor spaces, choosing the right materials is essential for creating a beautiful and functional environment. One of the most popular options for outdoor flooring is stone tiles, known for their durability, natural appeal, and versatility. Whether you’re upgrading a patio, garden, pool area, or walkway, selecting the right stone tiles can make a significant difference in the aesthetic and usability of your outdoor space.

In this blog, we’ll explore how to choose the best stone tiles for your outdoor areas, considering important factors like durability, style, climate, and maintenance.

1. Understand the Purpose of Your Outdoor Space

Before diving into the selection process for stone tiles, it’s important to consider how your outdoor space will be used. Are you designing a cozy patio for lounging, creating a walkway through a garden, or laying tiles around a pool? Different spaces have different requirements in terms of durability, slip resistance, and aesthetic appeal.

For example:

Patio areas: You may want stone tiles that are comfortable underfoot, durable, and resistant to the elements.

Pool areas: Slip resistance is crucial here, so look for stone tiles with a textured surface to prevent accidents.

Walkways or driveways: These areas require stone tiles that can withstand heavy foot traffic and weight, as well as be slip-resistant.

By understanding the specific needs of your outdoor space, you’ll be better equipped to choose the best stone tiles that fit both your practical and aesthetic requirements.

2. Consider the Different Types of Stone Tiles

There are several types of stone tiles to choose from, each with its unique characteristics, colors, and textures. Some of the most common types include:

Granite: Known for its durability and resistance to extreme weather, granite stone tiles are a great option for high-traffic areas. Granite has a sleek and sophisticated appearance, making it ideal for modern outdoor spaces.

Slate: Slate is naturally slip-resistant, making it an excellent choice for pool decks, walkways, and patios. It comes in a variety of colors, from gray to green and even deep red, offering versatile design options.

Sandstone: Sandstone tiles have a warm, earthy appeal, with colors ranging from beige to rusty red. However, sandstone is more porous than other types of stone, so it may require sealing to prevent moisture absorption.

Travertine: Travertine tiles have a timeless, classic look with their soft, neutral tones. They are naturally slip-resistant and durable, making them a popular choice for outdoor areas like patios and pool surroundings.

Limestone: Limestone offers a soft, elegant look, but it’s more porous than other stones, so it may require more maintenance. It’s best used in areas that don’t experience heavy traffic or extreme weather.

Each type of stone has unique properties, so you’ll need to assess which type of stone tiles suits your needs based on appearance, durability, and usage.

3. Evaluate the Climate and Weather Conditions

Another crucial factor in choosing the right stone tiles for your outdoor space is the climate. If you live in an area with hot summers and cold winters, it’s important to choose stone tiles that can withstand temperature fluctuations, freeze-thaw cycles, and high levels of sunlight.

For example, granite and travertine are excellent choices for areas that experience extreme temperatures because they resist cracking and fading. Slate is also a good choice for wet climates, as its natural slip resistance makes it safe to walk on when it rains.

However, in regions with frequent freezing, avoid highly porous stones like limestone or sandstone, as they may absorb water, which can freeze and expand, causing the stone to crack. In such climates, it’s wise to choose stone tiles with low porosity that are known for their resilience in harsh weather.

4. Prioritize Durability and Maintenance Needs

Outdoor spaces are exposed to a variety of environmental factors, from heavy rain and sunlight to foot traffic and wear from outdoor furniture. This makes durability one of the most important aspects when selecting stone tiles for outdoor use. Tiles that are strong, weather-resistant, and capable of withstanding wear and tear are ideal.

Granite, travertine, and slate are some of the most durable options that require minimal maintenance. While natural stones are generally long-lasting, some types, such as limestone and sandstone, may require regular sealing to protect them from moisture and stains.

Consider how much time and effort you are willing to invest in maintaining your stone tiles. For a low-maintenance option, go with less porous stones that require less frequent sealing and cleaning. Sealing your tiles also enhances their longevity and keeps them looking new over time.

5. Choose the Right Finish for Safety and Style

The finish of your stone tiles not only affects the appearance but also plays a role in their safety and functionality. Outdoor spaces require finishes that are slip-resistant and durable, especially in areas like pool decks and walkways. Some common finishes for outdoor stone tiles include:

Honed finish: A smooth but matte finish that provides some slip resistance, making it a good choice for patios and seating areas.

Textured finish: Ideal for pool areas or wet spaces, this finish adds grip and minimizes the risk of slipping.

Tumbled finish: Tumbled tiles have a worn, weathered appearance and offer natural slip resistance, making them a great choice for rustic outdoor designs.

The finish you choose will depend on the specific area where the stone tiles will be installed. It’s important to strike a balance between aesthetics and functionality, ensuring that your tiles look great while also being safe for everyday use.

6. Harmonize with Your Landscape and Home Design

Lastly, while functionality and durability are essential, you also want your stone tiles to complement the overall design of your outdoor space and home. Consider the existing color scheme, architectural style, and surrounding landscape when choosing your stone tiles.

For modern homes, granite or slate in sleek, neutral tones may provide a minimalist look. For rustic or traditional designs, sandstone or travertine may be better suited due to their earthy hues and natural textures. Choosing stone tiles that harmonize with the style of your home and garden will create a cohesive and visually appealing outdoor space.

Conclusion

Choosing the right stone tiles for your outdoor spaces involves more than just picking a color or style. It requires careful consideration of factors such as durability, climate, maintenance, and the specific use of the space. By understanding the different types of stone tiles and evaluating your outdoor needs, you can create a beautiful, functional, and long-lasting outdoor environment.

Stone tiles offer endless possibilities for enhancing outdoor spaces, making them both practical and visually stunning. With the right choice, your outdoor area will not only serve as an extension of your home but also provide a space that you can enjoy for years to come.

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OCEANVIEW HOUSE FOR RENT IN PLAYA DEL CARMEN

✅ 4 bedrooms

✅ 4 bathrooms

✅ Fully furnished and equipped

✅ Private pool

✅ 3,525 SqFt

On the ground floor a swim up pool, just 15 steps from the greatest beach in Playa del Carmen and on the second floor enriched with an infinity pool, with an amazing continuous view to the Caribbean Sea and Cozumel.

A junior suite with ocean view and access to the beach and pool, has a king size bed, walk-in closet, a/c, fan and flat screen TV.

A second room with a king size bed, fan, a/c, flat screen TV, closet and full bathroom.

A living area with a/c, round shaped furniture, 42' plasma screen, surrounding stereo to control other areas of the house, and a/c individual temperature control. In the dining room you will find design lighting, equipped kitchen with granite counters, island with wine cooler, large cabinets to store your every treat. Viking fridge, laundry room and more. Full bathroom made out of Lahia stone serving the living area.

On the upper floor you will enjoy the marvelous master bedroom, with a lovely his/her bathroom, walk-in closet made out of Mahogany wood, master bathroom with Jacuzzi bathtub, a/c, fan, flat screen TV, satellite and a terrace covered by a large palapa and the infinity pool. Travertine floors, throughout the conchella of the terraces and pool areas.

A fourth room with a king size bed, fan, a/c, flat screen TV and closet.

——— ✅ 4 recámaras ✅ 4 baños ✅ Amueblada y equipada ✅ Piscina privada ✅ 328 m2 En la planta baja una piscina swim up, a solo 15 pasos de la playa más grande de Playa del Carmen y en el segundo piso enriquecido con una piscina infinita, con una increíble vista continua al Mar Caribe y Cozumel. Una junior suite con vista al mar y acceso a la playa y piscina, cuenta con una cama king size, walk-in closet, aire acondicionado, ventilador y TV de pantalla plana. Una segunda habitación con cama king size, ventilador, aire acondicionado, TV de pantalla plana, closet y baño completo. Una sala de estar con aire acondicionado, muebles redondos, pantalla de plasma de 42', estéreo circundante para controlar otras áreas de la casa y control de temperatura individual del aire acondicionado. En la sala comedor encontrarás iluminación de diseño, cocina equipada con mostradores de granito, isla con vinoteca, amplios gabinetes para guardar todos tus caprichos. Nevera vikinga, cuarto de lavado y más. Baño completo realizado en piedra de Lahia que da servicio a la zona de estar. En la planta superior podrá disfrutar del maravilloso dormitorio principal, con un precioso baño, walk-in closet de madera de Caoba, baño principal con bañera de hidromasaje, aire acondicionado, ventilador, TV de pantalla plana, satélite y terraza. cubierto por una gran palapa y la alberca infinita. Suelos de travertino, en toda la conchella de las terrazas y zonas de piscina. Una cuarta habitación con cama king size, ventilador, aire acondicionado, TV de pantalla plana y closet.