Having seen this done by my grandmother when I was little, I have taken to hanging holiday cookie cutters as decorations this year. In grannies house the already antique cutters looked beautiful dangling from the Christmas tree, and wreath over the mantle. Whether they were actually emanating the fragrance of sugar cookies remains a mystery, [...]
As the seasons change, many of us prepare to do some serious revamping of the organisation of our homes. For we need to switch our so many things to ensure the comfort and care of our families during the cold months ahead. But here is one idea that will benefit you all year round, and [...]
For years I worked feverishly to make my own fashionable window treatments. I searched for the latest and greatest patterns as though I were on an Easter egg hunt, and I just had to locate the very best one. Not once did I think that perhaps blinds would make sense, or save me from frantic [...]
Living in a big city like London it is of the utmost importance that you protect your family and possessions. This becomes increasingly true in times of economic crisis, which has been, and may well continue to be the state of the entire country throughout this year. As such, it comes as little surprise that [...]
So your room has some issues, well with the right accessories you can cure a hundred sins, or more. All you need is to know what solution works best for the particular ailment. Start with the low ceiling situation, by placing the curtain rod higher above the window frame you create an elongated line, which [...]
My husband, being a barrister, has quite the way of making a convincing argument, and thus getting his way more often than not. In his crafty manner, he recently presented what I perceive to be one of his most creative of rationales yet. He compared his addiction to purchases from mister spex glasses to mine [...]
If you are placing your home on the market, then you are probably very aware of all of the competition out there from new homes for sale. This is not something that should lead you to believe the sale of your home will not be successful, but it is also a fact that should not [...]
Pumpkin carving is all fun and games until someone makes a rash movement with the carving tool. No need for tears, instead it is a great opportunity to design a jack o lantern that stands out. So no matter if there were small children, or big adult babies that made the flub they can rest [...]
I was not sure about purchasing the accessories for my home off of the internet. I am a bit old fashioned when it comes down to shopping, I like to see the workmanship and touch the material for myself. While I will admit I am not thrilled about the prospect of having to go through [...]
My family and I spent last Easter at my grandmothers home. I had not celebrated the holiday at her place for at least 10 years. So, it came as a great surprise when we entered her house and she had all the arts and crafts projects my brother and I had made for her over [...]