Last year, I was pinning away on Pinterest (as one does) and I found a ‘how to grow tulips indoors, in a vase’ pin. As tulips are my favourite flowers, I decided to try it last weekend. Apparently, Mother’s Day is a popular date to plant tulips, but anytime from late April to early May will… Read More Growing Tulips in Vases Indoors
Did you know we are spending more time entertaining in the kitchen? According to IKEA research, 61% of Aussies cook two to three times a week for friends and family, meaning a functional kitchen solution is becoming increasingly important. With smart storage and clever features, kitchen frustrations can be avoided and more time can be… Read More Ikea’s Top Five Tips For Designing a Kitchen
On 1 February 2015, the IKEA Brighter Lives for Refugees campaign returns to raise millions of dollars for refugees living around the world. For every LED light bulb purchased in IKEA stores in February and March 2015, the IKEA Foundation will donate €1(approx. AUD$1.45) to help UNHCR light refugee camps—making them a safer, more suitable… Read More Ikea Brightens Lives for Refugees
This time of year, there are plenty of reasons to throw open your back doors and gather friends for an outdoor bbq. But given the logistics involved in planning even an informal affair, it may seem as though there are just as many excuses not to entertain — especially since long summer days don’t… Read More Alfresco Dining Ideas with Ikea
IKEA is once again promoting its Soft Toys for Education campaign, a good cause that supports children’s education through UNICEF and Save the Children that has been running for the last 12 years. The campaign works like this: for every soft toy sold during the campaign IKEA donate the equivalent of $1.59 (1 Euro) to UNICEF and… Read More A good cause: IKEA soft toys for education campaign + kids comp
In the fast pace lives of everyday living in 2013, we seem even more stressed and over committed than ever before. Even though we have useful gadgets in the modern age to make our lives simpler, our lives seem to have become more and more complicated, over scheduled and over worked. This isn’t just adults… Read More Making Time for Living
If your kitchen is anything like mine, there never seems to be enough space to put everything. Here we show you some ideas on how to save space in your kitchen! 1. Stackable shelving units. You can buy metal and plastic shelving units just about anywhere now. The shelves give you more cupboard space plus… Read More 10 handy kitchen space savers
Sponsored I love having friends and family for a cuppa and morning or afternoon tea or a meal. It makes feel good when you loved ones enjoy the food I have made them. I wouldn’t say I was Nigella but I do enjoy cooking and entertaining. Having guests, friends and family over to your… Read More Easy Entertaining