In today’s rapidly expanding modern world, consuming fresh produce that comes straight from the farm might be considered a luxury. To solve that problem, many farmers, enthusiasts, or even a mere person with a green thumb can start urban gardening.
While we are all busy in our daily lives and routine, climate change continues to be a threat to the balance of the environment and the natural world. So-called natural disasters such as floods, heat waves, forest fires, extreme winters are actually not at all ‘natural’ and have been greatly influenced by changes in the […]
Our lives and lifestyles have been in disarray since the start of the Covid 19 pandemic, with most of us spending more time in our homes than we ever have before. As a culture that is used to being outside our homes roughly 8 to 16 of our 24 hour days, the way that we […]
One good thing about music, when it hits, you feel no pain. This is a legendary statement made by the legend himself. Bob Marley. Sweet music is soothing to the ears and we all like to be proud owners of a good home theatre system for a theatre-like experience at home.
Getting plants to grow in the shade seems something of a misnomer, particularly when plants rely entirely on sunlight for their photosynthetic processes. Still, what can you do in the areas between houses or underneath the shade of trees?
Memories of convivial gatherings around the campfire at dusk, sharing laughter, exchanging stories and jokes are definitely happy memories for so many of us. Whether it was camping in the wild with family, or the nightly gatherings at summer camp, the smell of toasted marshmallows and being wrapped up in a warm rug, gatherings around […]
When we started looking for a security camera system, we knew that we definitely wanted a wire-free solution. We also wanted one that we could DIY and did not require professional installation. It had to have no trailing wires for power nor video feed and definitely no monthly cloud storage subscription fee to pay. Anker’s […]
Dough stuck on fabric is a nightmare situation. This is especially true if the sticky doughy surfaces were not dusted with flour. I found myself in this sticky situation when I went against my own better judgement and followed some instructions on a recipe to make your own buns. Typically I would have covered rising dough with […]
Are you planning your long-awaited and much-needed holiday? Summer is finally here and we can now head to the beach, or maybe the mountains. Yeah, remember to pack those skis, snow goggles, and gloves for the snow. A GPS could come in handy if you are in for some trekking or exploration. Don’t forget the […]
A tiered cake stand is the ultimate must have for any afternoon tea party. A tiered cake stand typically of 3 plates of gradually diminishing size. The largest at the bottom forms the base while the smallest at the top, either a small side plate or sometimes a cup and saucer forms the pinnacle.
Despite the practical and aesthetic appeal of tiny home living, there are still some drawbacks that are holding many people back from making the shift. For instance, people who love hosting parties may feel that it’s impossible to entertain guests in a tiny home.
Minimalism is not a novel concept by any means, but it has taken on a rather radical form in recent years, with the tiny home movement gaining ground in many parts of the world. With tempting promises of financial freedom and complete mobility in some cases, the movement has gained a lot of interest, but […]
Nowadays, it seems like we’re always rushing on to the next task, the next day, or the next goal. In the course of always chasing the next thing to accomplish, we often forget to just live in the moment and pay attention to what’s happening right now.
Magazines provide us with some of the best inspirations on how to keep our homes looking pretty organized and clutter-free. The irony is that magazine collections can also cause the most clutter around the house when left unorganized.
With open plan living becoming norm, the hallway that used to house the staircase is now part of the living space, exposing the staircase itself, leaving it in full view. This gives you an opportunity to truly spruce up the staircase in your home to make it one of a kind. The best place to […]
A wall full of books in the study or living room is quite common as part of any home’s interior decor. Here, we look at some bespoke custom builds book shelves to standalone book cases to help you create that ‘feature’ wall. Here to inspire your next bookshelf design, pick from modern, contemporary, minimalist, mid-century, […]
Happiness is never too far from where you can find gratitude. Luckily, there’s always something to be thankful for in our lives. The thing is, it’s not always easy to find something to appreciate and be grateful about. On bad days when all we can seem to focus on is everything that’s going wrong or […]
Goal-setting is a non-negotiable stepping stone to success. While it’s blissful to live life on the fly, having specific and measurable goals keeps us on track and helps us assess if we’re anything near achieving the life we’ve always wanted for ourselves.
It’s been more than a year since the world first went on a lockdown which we all thought would last six weeks, at most. Some borders and businesses have since reopened, but we’re still a long way from reclaiming our normal lives.
Have you ever taken a day off only to find yourself wracked with guilt for not actually doing anything? And to top it all off, you never quite managed to get into the mood to relax after all? You are definitely not alone. Society’s glorification of the ‘hustle’ has all of us hyper-fixating on being […]