Cooking The Biggest Meal Of The Year? How To Keep Calm And Entertain Stress-Free

December is here and with that comes the idea of Christmas day and what can be classed as one of the biggest meals of the year. While you are decking up your Christmas tree with homemade christmas ornaments, there can be a lot of pressure placed on the person who happens to be shooting the big christmas feast. So much goes into the lead up for the big day that the ones eating the glorious food can … [Read more...]

Tired Of Your Home? Don’t Move Out Just Yet!

It's incredibly common for many people to end up wanting to move to somewhere new after a few years or so. Your home starts to feel kind of boring and frustrating and over time you end up wanting that excitement that you felt when you first moved in back. It makes sense that many people's first instinct would be to find somewhere new and move out, but that might not always be the best option. The … [Read more...]

4 Ways To Live a More Carefree Life

It might not be in your nature to go about living your life fun and fancy free, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn how to do that. Living a more carefree life can feel great, especially when you know what actually deserves your efforts and attention and what doesn't. Below, we’ll take a look at what you can do to enjoy a more carefree lifestyle. Figure Out What Matters And What Doesn't … [Read more...]

How To Create a Cozy And Relaxing Living Room

Your living room is supposed to be cozy and relaxing. It is meant to be a place where you can unwind after a difficult day at work. After you have been rushed off your feet all day long, you want to chill on the sofa, watch your favorite TV show, and unwind. However, it is very difficult to do this if your living room isn’t a peaceful and relaxing space. So, how do you transform your lounge to … [Read more...]

5 Ways To Transform Your Bedroom Into a Relaxing Place

Your bedroom should be your sanctuary and place of rest within your home. Unfortunately, we intrude on our own sanctuary by turning out mattress into our home office, playing with our electrical devices long into the night, or installing a TV and falling asleep with bright lights shining on our faces. A bedroom should only be used for two things; sleep and intimacy. If you let work, exercise, and … [Read more...]

Top Tips For an Efficient Bathroom Makeover

Image credit: House of Smiths The family bathroom is often overlooked when it comes to decor, with efforts focussed on rooms in which we spend longer chunks of time, such as the kitchen, lounge, or bedrooms. Actually, if you think about it, not only do you spend quite a lot of time in the bathroom over the course of the week, but it’s one room that your guests are almost certain to set foot … [Read more...]

The Ever-Growing Lure of Kitchen Gadgets

The lure of kitchen gadgets is undeniable. They promise to make your cooking life easier. They will fix problems that you never knew you had until the moment you saw the solution. Your food will taste better, be healthier, and somehow still manage to be all these things despite halving your cooking time. Who would resist those ideas? Very few of us, which is why it’s so common for most … [Read more...]

3 Tips For New Homeowners

Surviving the choppy waters of being a first-time home buyer is reason to celebrate. But, unfortunately, that is just the first step in owning a home. There are many things that need to be put into place before the home can be settled. Having a checklist of necessary documents and to-do’s is helpful. Below look at the three big tips for making the new home experience a successful one. 1. … [Read more...]

6 Ways To Make Your Home Appealing To Potential Home Buyers

When you decide to sell your house, it can be a challenge to find a buyer. After all, you need someone to love your house enough to make an offer. And while it’s often down to the realtor to entice potential buyers, there are some things you can do to help sell your home quicker. Here are some unique ways to make your home more appealing to potential buyers. Bake a batch of fresh cookies I … [Read more...]

DIY: 10 Ideas To Make Your Own Rakhis

"Rakhi" is the cherished Indian festival that celebrates the loving bond between a brother and a sister. It is a day when siblings pray for each others' well being and wish for each others' happiness and goodwill. It is also known as Rakshabandhan, or literally translated as 'a bond of protection'. On this auspicious day, brothers make a promise to their sisters to protect them from all harms and … [Read more...]