When we moved into our bungalow six years ago, I had always planned on transforming this sad, sad little spot in our basement into a functioning Craft Corner. In the ensuing years, I’ve collected odds and ends – chairs, tables, small storage cabinets – with the idea of putting it together, slowly, bit by bit. And then finally, two summers ago I thought I was ready to put all my efforts into it. I began by painting over an old hand-me-down Ikea desktop from grad school (oh the blood, sweat and – mainly – tears that desk has seen!) and then had hubby add table legs to it. I then cleaned up an old vintage table that used to be my childhood dining room table in the hopes of making it my ‘new’ crafting surface. I was on a mission: sleeves rolled up, bits of paint on my old yoga pants, crouched on the basement floor, pulling things apart, putting them back together…I was determined! And then…I got distracted. Well, maybe not distracted as much as uncertain – uncertain about how to organize and style an unfinished corner in our basement. Did I want shelving units or wall-mounted shelves? Where […]
We had originally planned to visit Sagrada Familia on Saturday morning. We had purchsed tickets for both the church and a visit to the Nativity tower ahead of time (an absolute MUST if you want to see the inside of the church, and you will after you see the pictures), but with all of our t
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Ring of Kerry itinerary, including the best driving Ring of Kerry route, highlights and things to do on the Ring of Kerry, and Ring of Kerry tips.
Ring of Kerry itinerary, including the best driving Ring of Kerry route, highlights and things to do on the Ring of Kerry, and Ring of Kerry tips.
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The sphere of people learning about and using Gelli® printing plates keeps increasing—and more and more people of all ages and levels of art experience are discovering the joy of mono printing. I'd like to welcome those new to the Gelli® plate printing process — and thank those of you who have been following this blog
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A list of the best places to eat in Florence, including all the restaurants, trattorias, wine bars, and panini shops that you can't miss.
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Link to tutorial on how to turn a bookcase into a built-in. Includes pics of Christmas Living room with a planked wall and pair of built-in bookcases.
Have you ever found yourself scrolling through Instagram and stopped on a picture and thought, "Damn, I want a picture in that exact spot?". I'm guessing your answer is, "YES!" Trust me, I think the same thing too! Luckily, Aruba has an abundance of those kind of insta-worthy, dreamy, scroll-stopping backdrops and I'm here to share with you my top ten... 1. MURALS - SAN NICOLAS Take a day trip to the Sunrise City and wander down the colourful streets. Here you will find some incredible wall art,
I’ve always loved music and played piano from a very young age. I’m also excited to have enrolled Possum in a Mini Maestro program for the first term of 2013. I can’t wait to see what instruments they have the kids play. Here is a great activity you can do with your school aged children. The great […]
Ring of Kerry itinerary, including the best driving Ring of Kerry route, highlights and things to do on the Ring of Kerry, and Ring of Kerry tips.
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Slightly taller than the FAB28, Smeg's FAB30 fridge freezer still holds all the same charm of the Italian company's classic design, just this time you've got a bit more space for groceries and frozen favourites. The vintage aesthetic is complemented by its smooth, round edges, and a new stylish interior with a bright chrome finish completes the yester-year look. On the more practical side of things, the fan-assisted chilling and ice-box will both come in handy as you unpack the weekly shop, and there's also a 0°C compartment, which is the perfect temperature for keeping meat and fish fresh. More room for your groceriesYou won't have a problem fitting your groceries into the FAB30. The fridge has a capacity of 222L, a salad crisper drawer that'll keep your fruit and veg fresh and tasty and three shelves to store chilled favourites. The 72L freezer also offers a large compartment to accommodate your frozen goods to make checking on your food easy. LifePlus drawer keeps fruit & vegetables fresh The LifePlus drawer ensures that meat, fish, fruit, veg (or whatever's on the menu) keeps its flavour for considerably longer. It'll stay cooler than the rest of the fridge to ensure your fresh ingredients keep all their nutrients and tasty flavour. Protect the quality of your ingredients with MultiFlowChilling is optimized thanks to Smeg's Multiflow system that distributes air more evenly, ensuring every shelf is kept at a consistent temperature. Handy if you don't want to have to stress about organising where your groceries go. Reliable shelving with safety glass The fridge's sturdy shelving is made with safety glass, which is less likely to break compared to normal glass. And because of its smooth surface, and accidental spillages can easily be wiped away in an instant. Interior Lighting Energy-efficient LED lights illuminate every corner of the fridge, without any glare. They use less electricity than conventional fridge lights and last the lifetime of the appliance. Made in Italy The Smeg name is linked to its roots in Guastalla, Italy. Smeg stands for ‘Smalterie Metallurgiche, Emiliane, Guastalla’ (a metal enamelling factory in Guastalla, Emilia-Romagna, Italy). Smeg ensures exceptional build quality by using high-quality components and applying rigorous testing to every appliance. It takes two years of research and testing before Smeg releases a product onto the market, and every appliance is tested for 15 years of use.
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The Marais is one of the most popular places to visit in Paris, and with good reason. From tea salons to stylish contemporary venues, here are some of the best Marais restaurants for your next visit
