Reviving the Village Square
Architecture is all around. You might think that your home has no real architectural values or elements, but thatâs not true. Architecture is the art of connecting humans with the spaces we occupy. Itâs not just about construction, itâs about connection and function. A well-designed space invites its occupants to live, work or play freely and supports creative...Read More
Mix and Match Interior Design
Make peace between your pieces Stop the décor Cold War Bridge the generational gap between décor eras and bring cohesion back into your home. You can MAKE it match Storytime: I was privileged enough to move into a half furnished flat. Half furnished because the family member who lived there before I did, moved into a similarly half-furnished space and had to...Read More
Beds Around the World
A journey through slumberland Sleep is something we all share around the world, but the way we do so is not quite as universal. Our beds are something we likely often take for granted, but there is so much history and significance behind the objects upon where we rest. Different cultures and geographic locations around the world have very different ideas of what a...Read More
Garden Like Your Granny.
What is a heirloom seed, and why do they matter? What does âheirloom seedâ mean and why should you care? The classification of âheirloomâ is used to identify seeds and plant cultivars that do not form part of modern large scale agricultural production of fresh produce. According to Annieâs Heirloom Seeds, âHeirlooms are seed varieties that are at least 50...Read More
Can I Cut Down That Tree?
When is it ok to cut down a tree? âThe best time to plant a tree was yesterday. The second-best time is right now.â We all know about the magic and majesty of trees. Even kids can tell you they provide us with fresh oxygen, food, shade and serenity. We need to protect trees, cherish them and ensure that they stand tall to serve future generation. At Homemakers...Read More
Fulfil Your Childhood Fantasies
Build the treehouse of your dreams  Every child dreams of a treehouse, even if that child is fifty years old. There is nothing more human than climbing a tree. It is where we can be safe. It is in our DNA â climb high enough and the lion canât get you. This primordial urge to head for the treetops never really leaves us. Anyone who has tried to keep a child...Read More
You Can Have an Empty Nest Without Kicking Out Your Chicks!
How to enjoy your new space without alienating your grown kids. Empty nest syndrome refers to that weird feeling of loneliness some parents get once their chicks fly off. (grownup kids move out) My mother-in-law had an empty nest by the time she was 56. She could have moved to a smaller house, and finally erased her childrenâs messes and clutter from...Read More
Lawn Care Made Simple
Get rid of the bumps and patches of your winter lawn Spring is here, and even though it feels like the winter never happened, our lawns might be telling a different story. Storytime: I am easily bored. When I was six, I met a friend of my father who worked at a cement factory. I asked, politely, what he did for a living, and as he started to explain his job at the...Read More
Carbo Loading (Its more than just pasta)
Getting Your Marathon Nutrition Right Is Easy Any athlete knows: how you treat your body will determine how much it gives you back, come race day. The term âcarbo ladingâ brings to mind bowls of pasta and boiled potatoes. If you have spent any time researching nutrition, you will know that there are different types of carbs. We are not going to be calling them...Read More