So you want to impress your holiday guests, but are unable to make everything immediately before the big event. Then select recipes for fabulous appetisers and dishes you can make in advance. One of my favourites, because it is a real crowd pleaser and ridiculously simple to prepare – IN ADVANCE. Here are the ingredients: [...]

The kitchen is a haven for collecting things, whether they be useful or not things seem to accumulate. Being the kind of person who hates waste, but despises clutter even more I have an agreement with myself. It as simple as this, if an object does not serve a purpose, then it must exit the [...]

Most people think that home improvement is expensive because of the supplies needed. A home repair is something that is bound to occur at some point. Getting to know how to handle simple repairs is extremely important. These repairs can be anything from fixing the lighting to replacing wall sockets. Most of these repairs can [...]

Whether it be because we had a grandmother who knitted, or crocheted, or knew someone who did, the majority of us have come into contact with those doilies that our ancestors used to drape over furniture right and left. Many looking as if they had seen better days, and rather fragile. And while at first [...]

So it is late at night, but your tummy is growling, and your taste buds are begging for something sweet. Alas, you conflicted because you do not want to fill up on something you will regret having splurged on in the morning, but you want to give your taste buds what they are asking for. [...]

If you chose to paint the walls of your bedroom a neutral color, you really leave a ton of easy decorating changes available in the future. One of the simplest, and easily achieved transformations of such a space can be completed with a switch of pillows. Decorative pillows not only are now abundant in reasonable [...]

So many things that I love in my home I have made. I get real satisfaction from creating something that is both attractive, and purposeful. But while I do thoroughly enjoy doing these activities, I must admit that I am often inspired by the likes of programs involving people such as Kirstie Allsopp, like Kirstie’s [...]

We all want to present a mouth watering, and somewhat impressive menu when we invite guests over for a backyard barbecue. However, nobody ever said you have to come up with this master plan yourself, so why not sneak a peak at a few that other hosts have lined up. If you copy it exactly, [...]

When you are pregnant sleeping can be a nightmare. Even with the comfiest mattress that curves to your shape, from bedstar’s memory star section, sleep can still be uncomfortable. So what are the positions to avoid and the ones to use? Try to avoid sleeping on your back or on our front. Lying on your [...]

Buying a home is an expensive but worthwhile venture. For most people, it’s the most important investment they’ll make in their lifetime. When you’re buying a new home, picking the right location is one of the most important factors. So make sure you choose the location that’s right for you. Travel What is the exact [...]

Ok, this is definitely the season in which I spend the least time in the kitchen, but entertain the most. To keep things this way, but also feed my guests in the manner that they have grown accustomed to during the other months I use some no bake dessert recipes. This equates to delicious foods, [...]

I grew up in a house that was warm and inviting, so much so that I have taken ideas from it when decorating my own home. Mostly, I followed my parents approach to filling the walls with a rather eclectic range of artworks. This has definitely been a real asset in the house I presently [...]