Fabric upcycle: make a chicken door stop
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Design solutions for confined living spaces
September 30, 2009 – 2:26 am | One Comment
Design solutions for confined living spaces

Living in confined spaces is a reality for a lot of people, which has inspired talented designers to come up with functional solutions to suit the compact and stylish modern home.  Offi has launched a …

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Bargain gifts: handmade wooden money boxes
September 29, 2009 – 12:46 am | No Comment
Bargain gifts: handmade wooden money boxes

There is no time like a recession to teach children to keep their pennies safe. Money boxes are in fashion again and there are some very colourful ones on the market. I like the wooden …

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Beach fun: unusual sand sculptures
September 28, 2009 – 3:04 am | No Comment
Beach fun: unusual sand sculptures

My son is fascinated by the popular TV program Art Attack. The best part is the inspiration he gets from artist/presenter Neil to use different art materials and techniques, which he then puts into practice. …

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Photo Friday: The Great Ocean Road
September 25, 2009 – 1:30 am | 11 Comments
Photo Friday: The Great Ocean Road

The first photo is the sunset from the cottage we staid at in Port Fairy, Australia in 2002. It was amazing to step out of our bedroom and be literally a few steps …

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New school, new rules…
September 24, 2009 – 1:39 am | No Comment
New school, new rules…

We are well into the second week of school and my son, apparently an angel at school, has a complete transformation when he leaves the school gate and enters the family home. All …

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Rainwear for brighter rainy days…
September 23, 2009 – 8:28 am | No Comment
Rainwear for brighter rainy days…

I have been looking for a funky rain jacket for my son and as usual all the cool stuff is for girls leaving me hugely disappointed. When it comes to boys the choice is limited …

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Creative projects for playful learning
September 22, 2009 – 6:51 am | No Comment
Creative projects for playful learning

While I was browsing the Internet I landed on a fantastic website that is all about playful learning. The website, which is in fact called Playful Learning, is a great resource for parents and teachers …

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A Walk in New York
September 21, 2009 – 1:33 am | No Comment
A Walk in New York

One thing my husband and I tried to instil in our son from a very young age is the love for travelling, the want to see new places and eventually experience life in a new …

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Photo Friday: plastic and other waste on the beach in Sardinia
September 18, 2009 – 2:41 am | 7 Comments
Photo Friday: plastic and other waste on the beach in Sardinia

I took these pictures a few days ago after reading about California Coastal Cleanup Day taking place tomorrow across the state, a great environmental event that sees families, students and everybody who wishes to help …

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Kim Clijsters, mum and tennis champion
September 16, 2009 – 2:35 am | No Comment
Kim Clijsters, mum and tennis champion

This year’s US Open tennis champion is a mum! What a wonderful comeback from Kim Clijsters who was at the top of her game when she retired from the sport to start a family two …

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Organising your baby’s essentials in style
September 15, 2009 – 6:40 am | No Comment
Organising your baby’s essentials in style

Boon never fails to bring out simple products that are practical and pleasing to the eye. Boon’s latest innovation is Stash, a group of round cubby wholes cleverly put together that can either rest on the countertop …

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Cardboard kid’s set by Riki Watanabe
September 14, 2009 – 3:10 am | No Comment
Cardboard kid’s set by Riki Watanabe

This carton furniture for kids is extremely modern and in line with today’s demands for eco-friendly products, so it was really surprising to find it was first designed in 1965 by Japanese designer Riki Watanabe. In …

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