2020 was not an easy year by any means. But now that it’s finally winding down and we’re still here, it’s time to look back with introspection at all the things this challenging year has taught us about ourselves, if only to make sure we’re walking out of it having gained something to offset everything […]
At the rate 2020 is going, the prospects for getting a fresh start once the new year comes have never been more appealing. You’ve probably lost count of how many times you’ve promised yourself and your friends you’d do all sorts of fun, crazy things once this pandemic is over.
If the year 2020 taught us anything, it’s that we can never truly plan for the future. Life will always have curveballs we can’t prepare for, so perpetually chasing a mythical future where you’d be living a life you love may not be the best idea. People have wasted their best years living halfheartedly in […]
Over decades, ‘minimalism’ has transformed into being an art movement, to a well-celebrated design principle, to being a complete lifestyle. For now, let’s focus on the kind of minimalism that’s closely associated with Marie Kondo, and her magical ways of tidying up a home. If you’re thinking about re-imagining your home to include minimalist principles […]
Now that you’ve identified why you want to adapt a minimalist lifestyle and have reviewed the most important concepts when it comes to Kondo-Style minimalism, it’s time to ease into the shift.
Working from home often conjures up images of working at your desk in pyjamas, day time television on in the background, and basically the assumed freedom of being able to decide when you do, what you need to do. While the freedom is very real, being master of your own clock and learning to juggle […]
The future of work is undoubtedly digital and remote. More and more companies are warming up to the idea of letting its employees discharge their duties from home. In fact, some tech giants have allowed their employees to work from home permanently.
Global pandemic or not, there are entire movements out there advocating living slowly and being gentle with one’s self all the time. According to Therapy Changes, being gentle with yourself means accepting where you are and what you are doing, and allowing yourself to just do the best you can, right now.
For those of us who have been living life in the fast lane for ages, the thought of slowing down and slow living is a scary thing. All of us have been conditioned to believe that the only path to success is by hustling hard, being busy all the time, multitasking, and staying up all […]
In the midst of the world-wide lockdown, there’s a great risk of over-thinking, over worrying, and if you’ve been following the news closely it’s even easier to feel overwhelmed.
Corporate social responsibility is a concept that has been around the last couple of decades. However, brands are paying attention to it now more than at any other time in our world history. International think tanks have a pretty interesting explanation for this.
Need some ideas on what to get for your other half, dad or a friend, here are some of the go-to pressies that will instantly warm his heart. No matter the occasion, our list of some of the best presents to give a guy will transcend time. You truly can’t go wrong with them.
Extend your living space to the outdoor terrace and backyard with these modern patio garden and landscaping ideas. It doesn’t matter if you have a small, medium or big backyard, pick and choose from the various designs in our biggest list yet.
Coffee tables are often the focal point of the living room. Picking the right coffee table not only enhances the space, but offers a place for books, drinks, screens and board games. And, if you like having friends and family over, it is as much functional as it is a centre for social interaction.
When considering a wooden accent wall for the bedroom, choose between dark and cosy or light and airy feel. Use one of our 80 different designs below to build your idea boudoir. Pick the right shades and colour to achieve the look you want.
An all-white suite be it the living room, office, bedroom or anywhere in the home oozes sophistication and taste. It will also stand the test of time as the colour white is pretty neutral and can go with anything. Here, we take a look at some of the best all-white soft furnishing and accessories to […]
Be it in the living, dining, bedroom, study or even the bathroom, wood makes a great feature wall material. Choose from panelled real wood, reclaimed, stickwood, wooden effect tiles, log pile, pallets, engineered wood or laminates to bring colour, texture and warmth into any room.
Very few people willingly want to move out of their comfort zone. There is always a driving force that compels a person to take such a huge step. People have been migrating from their homelands for centuries. Some are forced to flee because of unfavorable circumstances, some are drawn to the charm of a new […]
When I tell people around me that I am going to emigrate to Canada next month, the first thing they ask is why. This is followed by dozens of more questions. What am I planning to do there? How will I survive the harsh winters? What about your house here? Will you sell off everything? […]
Whenever I take out the trash, I notice that almost half of the garbage is composed of food – there are leftovers no one wants to eat anymore, stale bread and dinner rolls now engulfed in mould, and wasted fruit that went rotten from being in the refrigerator for too long. It is enough to […]