by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 29, 2012 | cupcakes, recipes
I always have some un-iced vanilla cup cakes in the freezer for emergencies. Store in an air tight container. When you get a call announcing visitors just whip a couple of cakes out of the freezer and whip up some cream. These look extra...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 20, 2012 | gifts, presents, water bombs, wrapping
Water bombs are excellent present decoration. Blowing them up can be difficult but the end product is worth it. Stretch first in your fingers before blowing them up and tying a knot. Secure with a rubber band or some curling ribbon. I use...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 18, 2012 | Garden, orchids, relaxing
The thing that I love about orchids, apart from their beauty is the way that they just appear in your garden. I mean you tie them to a tree, never care for them or take any notice of them and then one day….. This!!! Such a...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 15, 2012 | flowers, gifts, presents
When giving a gift, no matter what it is, put some effort into the wrapping if you have time. For some reason people love receiving a gift that looks fancy – I don’t know why!!!!! The gift itself doesn’t have to...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 13, 2012 | cookies, icing, recipes
What if you have some little ones coming over and nothing fun to feed them? Well try these. You can use any plain sweet biscuits that you have in the house. Make up a batch of icing, divide and colour with food colouring of your choice. 2 cups Icing...