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Change Your Kitchen in a Big Way With Little Effort

// January 20th, 2012 // No Comments » // Something Different

Ever sit in your kitchen and daydream about waving a magic wand over it? Though it is not exactly the same as fairy dust, or the reliance on supernatural powers, there are ways to change things up in a big way with limited effort and expense. I think you will be surprised to learn of [...]

A New Method For Eliminating Clutter

// October 6th, 2011 // No Comments » // Something Different

At some point we all take a look around our homes and declare war on our clutter. There are endless ways to tackle this, but not all are thorough enough to place you where you want to be at the end of a de-cluttering session. Should you take the time and put forth the effort [...]

The Secret to Making the Search for Leather Beds Simple

// July 14th, 2011 // No Comments » // Something Different

I tell you that husband of mine is one crafty guy. A couple of months ago when we decided to makeover our bedroom we divvied up the articles that we were planning to replace, and each chose different things to take responsibility for finding the best replacement. Boldly, he took on the chore of finding [...]

The Balance that Feng Shui Mirrors Can Achieve

// April 15th, 2011 // No Comments » // Something Different

Mirrors are a commonly used home decoration, but if you place Feng Shui mirrors in the proper places you will get a lot more than just a pretty wall hanging. The right kind of mirror can completely change the flow of energy in a space, through its ability to attract, move and change it. The [...]

Use the Unexpected in Your Garden

// January 23rd, 2011 // No Comments » // Something Different

When refurbishing, and redecorating a house, many people feel guilty about all the waste that seems to occur. Worn down dressers, old doors, rickety wooden chairs, weathered window frames are just a few of the items that commonly get the boot. And though you can try to donate some of these pieces, it can be [...]

Gain Inspiration From the Grand Homes of the Victorian Era

// December 9th, 2010 // No Comments » // Something Different

Once my son announced that his family was expanding we all joined in the process of looking for bigger homes for sale in Ealing for them to move into. This meant that my husband and I started to spend a lot more time in what is referred to as the Queen of the Suburbs. The [...]

How to Store Things in Plain Sight

// September 27th, 2010 // No Comments » // Something Different

Seems like when we think about storage the first thought is of concealed boxes or shelves. What we are overlooking is the opportunity to store things within view, and to do so in an attractive manner. Nowadays, there are colourful boxes to fit everyone’s décor. Whether you have a loft style set up, or a [...]

Top Reasons to Consider New Floor Grates

// August 14th, 2010 // No Comments » // Something Different

There is rarely much discussion regarding floor grates, but in the opinion of some there should be a lot of talk. You may not even know off of the top of your head what kind of grates you have. But, for a couple of reasons, you might just want to find out what is going [...]

The Way to Prepare for a Wine Tasting Evening at Home

// January 30th, 2010 // No Comments » // Something Different

Hosting your own wine tasting evening is a great way to mix things up on an otherwise ordinary weekend. To keep things simple, first select at specific region from which all of your samples come from. The only other supply you will need are Bordeaux glasses, which are appropriate for both your white wine selections [...]