Some Curious and Quirky Valentine’s Day Facts
You can call me a hater, but I was never really a great fan of Valentine’s Day. Don’t get me wrong! I don’t hate romance. In fact I literally live for everyday, casual romance – the little things, you know! More…
Throw Back: Our New Year’s Eve in London
Ahh… 2012 – the sweet memories. And they said the world would end!
Every December, I remember our first New Year’s Eve as a married couple. We choose a slightly unorthodox honeymoon destination and went to London during winter. And they have proper winters there!
So, here’s what to expect from a New Year trip to London, if you plan for one! More…
The Crafty Housewife’s Christmas Gifts Sorted
Let me be honest with you, as I have always been! I hate Christmas! I don’t hate the smell of oranges and cinnamon, I don’t dislike family gatherings and it’s not even about Christmas cleaning (which I hate a little bit too). I hate Christmas because of the “All I Want for Christmas” song, Santa Claus and because it’s such an industry and so commercialised that, media nowadays would have us believe that the best gifts are the ones you purchase at the department store. The best gift to me is the one made with love and here I’ll give you a few easy ideas to make all your friends and loved ones happy. More…
The Smug Person’s Guide to Being Prepared for Christmas
You know the festive season is just moments away when holidays are planned, Christmas dinner is booked at the family home and the shops are lined with tinsel and a very chaotic buzz. It’s the time of year that always comes around so quick and most of us are never really 100% prepared – but if you start getting organised now, the big break will go down smoother than ever. More…
Spring Cleaning is Also About Spring Cleansing
There is no better time than spring to turn our homes inside out, to clean the dirt, grime and dust and to re-insert order in our dwellings, lives and minds. The same applies to our bodies too. Just like we take rubbish out in spring, I believe this period is great for getting rid of the toxins in our bodies as well! Surely, the heavy wintry climate has seen quite a bit of those building up in your system and now would be a great time to revise your work out routine and meal plans. Is there anything that needs a quick clean up? More…
3 Things You Need to Make Spring Cleaning a Piece of Cake
You know spring has sprung when it’s time to dig deep, rotate mattresses, clean the carpets and turn wardrobes and closets inside out. Deep cleaning the fridge and oven, washing the carpets and vacuum cleaning behind and underneath furniture surely top my list of most hated chores. To ease spring cleaning this year, I consulted with Scott Theggie, owner of Eagle Ducted Vacuums, and asked him about some of the most effective tools and equipment to make spring cleaning a piece of cake. More…
6 Essential Tips for a Successful Spring Clean
Let’s face it – no one really enjoys cleaning. Despite how good that feeling is when it’s all been done, the motivation (or lack of!) beforehand can be really discouraging. Spring usually comes with a strange desire to clean and organise your home, a ritual that encourages you to declutter from top to bottom in those first warm days. The art of spring cleaning has been around for centuries providing the perfect opportunity to make a fresh start in your home, so why not get started now?
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I Married Mr. Unromantic
Three years in and I have no regrets! More…
How To Organise a Casino Night For Friends
As you may have noticed already, I am a bit whiny about the fast-appoaching winter, thus why I am actively looking for entertainment during the long and boring evenings. Besides planning romantic winter picnics for when the time allows it, another idea on a dime is to organise a games night for your grown-up friends.
Now, hosting a casino party is a bit fancier, but that’s what makes it all the more fun. I bet ya! More…
How to Plan a Romantic Winter Picnic in 5 Easy Steps
As Ned Stark of the popular HBO series used to say: Winter is coming! Indeed, it is, but it doesn’t have to be long and dark, though! Here’s to winter picnics and adventures! More…
My Favourite Cleaning and Organisation Books
Recently I am all about warm coffee, home-made cake and great books! More…
Delicious Home-Made Cake From Scratch
I found out about this recipe from my mum and after I tasted her cake there was no way I could leave it without making one myself. More…
