Tips n Tricks for a Beautiful and Organized Home


Decorate Early for Christmas… Because Science Says So

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We don’t really need more excuses to decorate early for Christmas, but if elevated happiness hormones are a side effect, then we’re putting up the decorations NOW! An American study found that people who decorate early, are in fact happier, and it seems there are some other benefits we didn’t quite expect...

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How to Declutter and Organize Your Kid’s Bedroom

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With only a few months to Christmas and the arrival of yet more gifts, books, and toys, now’s the perfect time to declutter and organize your home. One of the rooms that we usually hate doing and tend to avoid is our kid’s bedroom. In this article we look at a few useful tips and tricks to organize the mess and to keep it tidy long after!

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How to Care for Silver Ornaments

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There is nothing more beautiful than a Christmas tree decorated with sterling silver stars, bells and ornaments. Timeless pieces that add a sense of quality to your Christmas decorations. Over time, however, these unique pieces could lose their shine, due to tarnish and improper storage. Not all is lost though, they can be saved. We look at some tips and tricks to keep or recover the beauty of your sterling silver heirloom ornaments.

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Summer Holiday Souvenirs for Christmas - The Memory Tree

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We love the idea of bringing something special back from each vacation, summer holiday or road trip with the family. Your souvenirs hold special memories, the places that captured your heart, the moments that took your breath away. But sometimes these special souvenirs end up in a dusty display or in a toy box where all meaning is lost.  Why buy Christmas ornaments as souvenirs? Who said Christmas trees need to be all Santa Claus and Baubles? When we heard of the brilliant idea of having a Travel Christmas Tree, we were sold! Many of our clients already decorate one...

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How to Celebrate Christmas in July

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Yes, seems it’s true! All over the globe people are taking out the Christmas decorations from their storage boxes again! Irving Berlin’s iconic lyrics ‘dreaming of a white Christmas’ suddenly makes more sense. This might seem strange or oddly delightful to you, but either way ’Christmas in July’ is here to stay. Admittedly, we were pleasantly surprised on hearing about this quirky tradition. Whether you’re in the hot northern hemisphere, or in the colder southern hemisphere, you can have your gingerbread cookie and eat it too.  Christmas enthusiasts from all over the world try to recreate the festive cheer during the month...

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