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...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 19, 2013 | gardening, relaxation
Take a walk in your garden. Make a cup of tea or grab a beer, depending on the time of day and take a walk. You may be surprised with what you will find. Check out these tiny little (3-5mm tall) fungi. I found these after a long period of wet....
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 12, 2013 | pumpkin soup, quick, recipes
Peel and roughly chop your pumpkin and cook in microwave for about 10 mins. Add 1 -2 cups of chicken stock. Use a wand mixer to puree the mix. At this point I season and add a can of coconut cream. Serve with any toasted bread and the kids...
by Marylouise Cartwright | Jun 3, 2013 | candles, Decor, winter
During these cold dreary months it is difficult to open up your home and allow fresh air to flow through. Especially if you aren’t getting home until it is dark and really cold. So I like to have a scented candle on hand to replace stale cooking...
by Marylouise Cartwright | May 27, 2013 | Biscuits, fast, recipes
To make these biscuits all you have to do is defrost some shortcrust pastry, sprinkle with seasoning, cook and serve ……….. so easy. I cut the pastry into preferred shapes as soon as it is defrosted enough. Brush olive oil over the whole sheet...
by Marylouise Cartwright | May 19, 2013 | chickens, coop, decorated chicken coop, Garden
I know what you are thinking….. “What is she thinking?” Well owning chickens can be yet another chance to decorate. I’m telling you – you should never let a chance go by. I happen to know that my chickens, Peony, Petunia...
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