Edith
DIY Advent calendars are usually the favorite Christmas surprise of kids. They love to open one tiny window every day and count down the days until the big celebration. The true purpose of it, is to prepare us for the celebration of the advent of the Christ–child, since the mid-1800s when Advent calendars emerged. Today we can buy them in … Read more
Paper doilies are great crafting materials. They are both easy to work with and very affordable. The pretty lacy paper doilies don’t only look good under your cup of coffee but they can be turned into envelopes, Christmas tree toppers and other decorative ornaments. Doilies come in numerous sizes, and patterns. You can even find heart shaped … Read more
This time of the year – for many of us the best time – with the holidays around the corner we need new inspiration for drinks and food to prepare for the family and friends. It is lovely to see new recipes and ideas coming up each and every year. There are many traditional winter holiday … Read more
Scandinavian design is known for its simplicity, minimalism, and functionality. When it comes to Scandinavian Christmas decorations, we can create a calm and peaceful home if we stick to these principles. Scandinavian decor’s typical style involves a mix of white, silver, gold, and red colors, Nordic threads, evergreen branches, pine cones, green wreaths, and rustic and vintage tones. We … Read more
We need soap dispensers both in our bathroom and kitchen. Unfortunately, most of their plastic packagings are not very attractive, so we have to do something about them. Surely there are many dispensers available in stores, but our very own handmade creations are always the best. You can create your own design that matches your … Read more
Weekdays are most of the time hectic. We are running from work to pick up the kids, take them to sport or art, do quick shopping, and trying to sort out other ad-hoc stuff in between. What we really need for these days is quick and easy dinner recipes that are ready in no time … Read more
There is not much to do in the garden during wintertime, but you can turn it over to the birds and enjoy watching them all winter long. The best way to help attract our feathered friends is to hang some bird feeders scattered in the garden or on the balcony. They don’t have to be … Read more
When you are expecting guest you really don’t want to risk it or worry about how the dessert will turn out. Your best bet is to go for a safe option and that would be a some of these gorgeous looking trifle recipes! One of the great things about them is that they are easy to make. Whether you … Read more
Garden lovers don’t necessarily have to stop working outdoors, even in the winter. Many plants thrive in autumn and winter in the garden as well as in containers. The weather is often mild enough to sit outside, so why not dress up your balcony with nice evergreens, shrubs, or herbs? Even when it gets too … Read more
What’s better than decorating your home with fresh flowers? We all love having them in our home because they bring new life, smell lovely, and look beautiful. A bouquet of flowers brightens our home and has been shown to stimulate creativity while promoting concentration. Some flowers are considered the symbol of the festive Christmas season, … Read more