by ARossier | Oct 24, 2016
Over the last five-to-ten years, many suburban Australian streets have embraced the North-American and European tradition of Halloween – with children dressed up and knocking on doors asking for lollies or treats on the evening of October 31. Some adults shake their...
by ARossier | Oct 17, 2016
Nothing makes a home personal and pleasing like some good artwork or photos on the walls. It can complement your furniture, tell a story about you, bring some colour to the room or just cosy it up. So here are our top ten tips for putting pictures on your walls. If...
by ARossier | Oct 10, 2016
Did I mention that my husband rations our TV shows? In an age when it’s possible to watch every episode of a new series in one night, he refuses to allow binge-watching in our house. We’re allowed to watch one-to-two episodes of anything each night. He claims this...
by ARossier | Sep 26, 2016
Is there even any point in having doctors anymore? We can just find out what’s wrong with us on Google, right? Well, not exactly. It’s incredibly important to get checked out by a professional if you have a health problem that is bothering you. But it also pays to be...
by ARossier | Sep 19, 2016
If you’re thinking of getting a pet for your family, you might want to think through the many options before committing – are you after something to teach your children about caring for an animal? Or company for yourself? Or for security? Do you live in a tiny...
by ARossier | Sep 12, 2016
Here are ten things you probably haven’t cleaned in months (years?) and how to clean them: The blades of your ceiling fans Put a drop cloth down on the floor and fill a spray bottle with water and white vinegar, then wipe away. Lights While you’re at it, wipe...
by ARossier | Sep 5, 2016
There’s nothing better than when your kids or grandkids reach an age where you can share a classic book with them – especially when it gets them really excited about reading! Having just had Book Week we’ve been thinking and buying and talking about books lots in our...
by ARossier | Aug 29, 2016
With food. Breakfast in bed is the oldest trick in the book, but if Dad isn’t as relaxed about eating in bed as Mum is (as in our house), you might consider letting the kids make (or help make) a simple dinner or baking him some treats. Indulge his hobbies. Is Dad...
by ARossier | Aug 22, 2016
So you might be like me and enjoy dreaming of giving it all away, becoming minimalist and living in a tiny house, floating around the countryside’s most beautiful vistas. But perhaps reality (and three children) make that dream a little unrealistic. That doesn’t...
by ARossier | Aug 15, 2016
If you want to give your dinner party some class, your home some warmth, your bedroom some atmosphere, you can’t go wrong with candles. Our friends at Livinia Soy Candles have some lovely ones for you to buy online. Here are some ideas to creating a special home by...
