Edith
The summer cocktail season is over, but it does not mean that we have to give up on tasty drinks. On chilly fall and winter evenings, it feels so cozy to sit on your sofa, wrapped in a nice soft blanket, and sip away a mug of thick hot chocolate. A warm, spiced beverage has … Read more
Make-ahead desserts keep for days, weeks, or even for months! Bake when you have time; make sure to wrap them tightly in clingfilm and put them in the freezer. When you expect guests or fancy a homemade dessert, simply open your freezer, get the sweet stuff out and wait until it defrosts. Whether you have … Read more
Many people love flowers, house plants, and shrubs to make their homes lush and green, but only a few consider cactus an attractive option for bringing a natural feel to the room. If you don’t have a green-thumb or you are away for weeks on business trips, cacti and succulents might be your best bet. … Read more
The Pacific Northwest of the US boasts of natural hot springs. Besides the undeveloped ‘wild’ hot springs in the middle of the forest or a rocky scrub, there are many resorts where you can enjoy mineral water more comfortably, and they are also secure to children. These curative mineral-rich waters attract many visitors, couples as … Read more
Room dividers work wonderfully in small spaces if you want to turn a single room into a multi-functional space. It is also a great solution for renters since you can’t just build a partial wall into a rented apartment. There are many different ideas and designs to choose from. Generally, if you have a small space, … Read more
Palm reading or palmistry can be found all around the world in many different cultures. In ancient times it has been practiced in the cultures of India, Tibet, China and Persia. According to some, it has its roots in Indian astrology and Roma fortune-telling. Palm reading is used to analyze someone’s personality and also to tell his or … Read more
Fall is here, and that means that many fruits and vegetables are in season now. One of our favorites is quince! Surely you have tried tarts, jellies, preserves with quince, but there are many other ways to bake with this wonderful fruit. Quince has many health benefits and is rich in Vitamins A, B, C, and fiber and minerals like … Read more
Quince is the most underrated and neglected fruit of the autumn season. But it hasn’t always been like this. In ancient Greece, for example, this fruit was associated with romance, marriage, and fertility, often given as a wedding gift to the bride. In mythology, quince is associated with Aphrodite, the goddess of love and beauty. … Read more
Even the tiniest, nicest home looks messy because of cluttered power cords laying around in the corner, under the desk, or right on top of it. We have too many chargers, power cords, wires for all the electrical devices, and they often seem quite unruly. To manage the clutter of cables, there are several fun … Read more
Everyone is familiar with the annoying ‘too much stuff, too little storage space’ situation. Even though we get rid of things or rearrange our home from time to time, it tends to get cluttered and messy. Every day we face the never-ending battle with clothes, crockery, cleaning supplies, etc. – until our home doesn’t seem big … Read more