by Marylouise Cartwright | Aug 15, 2014 | begonias, Garden, gifts
These are great little plants although some varieties can be huge. They have interesting foliage and beautiful flowers. They make great indoor or outdoor plants but the reason I love them is because they are tough.They do well in pots even if you forget to water...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Aug 7, 2014 | cooking, easy recipes, quick pastry, shortcrust pastry
This is fool proof and everyone will be raving……even the Oldies. Let’s face it some areas of everyday cooking are a dying art but take back control and try this easy melt in your mouth pastry.2 1/2 cups of flour1 tsp salt2 tbsp sugar250 g...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Aug 5, 2014 | adding colour, chest of drawers, colourful furniture, Decor, furniture, shabb chic
This is an old pine chest of drawers that still has a few good years left in it. I just roughed up the drawer fronts with some sandpaper and wiped it clean with a damp cloth. The colours I chose are to reflect artwork on the opposite wall. The paint...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jul 16, 2014 | chooks, Garden, grasshoppers
Sometimes when I am sitting in the garden enjoying a cup of tea and of course…”The Serenity”, I find that I can hear all sorts of noises after a while. Lately it has been crunching noises. Grasshopper teeth….yep teeth. My chooks love...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 17, 2014 | Garden, relaxation, roses
These make me smile. When you lean down to smell a rose, all of your worries seem to disappear. Unless there is a bee in it. But bees are good too....
Introducing Marylouise Cartwright our Interior Designer. She has a natural flair for knowing what suits her client’s lifestyle and budget. She has a Diploma in Interior Design and over 20 years experience in renovation, design and colour consulting. She will work with you to find a suitable solution.