We all have things we need but can't do without. I call it "necessary clutter". I mean, I do need small things like my lip balm, my nose spray, a handy ball pen, my vitamins.. I can go on. These things when not kept out of sight look untidy and falls under the noun/ adjective clutter. When I first moved into our home I was on a mission to hide everything that is unsightly and everything that is clutter. I threw things I didn't need, kept things in drawers until I grew complacent. Now my ... continue reading...
My Home Office Must Haves
I love working at home, I get to be with my kids. I've gotten used to childrens' banter or quarrels in the back ground, and occasional food smudges on my Iphone. Scribbles on my daily planner now don't surprise me, especially when they read "I love you Mom". There are drawbacks, you feel the so called phenomenon called "mommy-guilt" and you innevitably have to take breaks not to enjoy a cup of coffee, but to help one of your kids when they yell "Mom!" This is why I have a few office ... continue reading...
Family Staycations and How to Make the Most Out of Them
My husband and I have work that has allowed us to stay in a few hotels for staycations. Yes, this word which was non existent some years ago has made its way into Wikepedia and is described as follows: staycation steɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ noun informal a holiday spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions. There really is something about the being in a nice hotel. It must be the bed sheets ... continue reading...
Breakfast Thoughts and Yummy Healthy Recipes
I wrote a post sometime ago about pretty breakfast nooks. Imagine the sun shining through a window of a pretty breakfast space. I would so love to sit there, and have a quiet morning with my thoughts. I would read a Bible verse, pray, go through my to- do list and just take it easy. Instead this is how my morning goes.. I get a glass of green juice and gulp it down. I get my morning hugs from the kids who briefly take a break from the television to kiss me. They wake up an hour ... continue reading...
How To Make A Simple Modern Flower Arrangement
I always love seeing an arrangement of flowers and how it can make any space come to life is a wonder. I used to just make random informal arrangements for my home but never really knew any proper techniques. I finally had time to attend a short course on flower arrangement in the HKAFA and learned a few techniques. Here is a simple modern flower arrangement I hope you will all like. You will need about 6 long pieces of China grass, or any kind of long thin grass that is ... continue reading...
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