by Marylouise Cartwright | Jul 10, 2013 | gifts, lipstick plant
Next time you are racking you brains trying to think of a gift for the person who has everything – why not consider giving a flowering plant. I received this plant last year for my birthday from my friend Meredith and it flowers all year round. Every...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jul 7, 2013 | Decor, easy curtains
This is one of the easiest ways to decorate a window. I have used some inexpensive rod pocket sheers and then tacked a contrasting sheer fabric on the front. To achieve the draping effect, I used a beaded garland as a tieback. There are many...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jul 2, 2013 | Decor, lamps, silk flowers
Do you have matching His and Hers bedside lamps? Why not personalise your side of the bed. Here I have used a silk flower brooch to decorate mine. It may not be your cup of tea as a main bedroom is often decorated in a symmetrical way. I like...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 25, 2013 | gardening, roses
Now (June /July) is the time to prune your roses. Aerate the soil around the base to allow water and fertiliser to get to the roots. Spray with an insecticide/ fungicide and spread some sugar cane mulch around the base. You should have some beautiful...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 20, 2013 | gardening, relaxation, vegetables
I have been forced to slow my life down a bit this year and part of my therapy has been my garden. I have the best vege garden that I have ever had. I have been growing everything from seed this time to make the process more economical.At the moment...
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