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...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 11, 2012 | artwork, relaxation
Mandalas are used as an aid in meditation. They are usually circular and symetrial but don’t have to be either. You can create your own design or find a stencil on the internet. Colouring and decorating your Mendala will be a relaxing...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 9, 2012 | artwork, Decor, dreams, vision board
We have all heard about the Laws of Attraction ….. the idea that we draw into our lives the things that we give our attention to. Well, a vision board is a collage of the things we want to have, be or do in our lives. Traditionally this has been a piece of...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 6, 2012 | Decor, flowers, magnolias
Sometimes all it takes to put life and interest into a corner is one bloom. This is just a single silk magnolia but what an impact. Think what you could do in a prodominatly white room with a single orange flower? This is an inexpensive change that...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Sep 4, 2012 | aromatherapy, candles, Decor
In my attempts to rid the home of cooking smells and various other smells with the use of oils, sprays and candles, I have been met with mixed responses. Some love it and others HATE it. However, I have discovered that they would rather the candles...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Aug 26, 2012 | Decor, Sunscreen
The weather is warming up and we are drawn to the outdoors. Living in Queensland, sunscreen is required everyday so why not leave it out in a convenient spot. We often put in away in a cupboard or drawer because of the gaudy packaging. You can...
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