Six Simple Knitting Projects for Beginners

When you first start to knit, you want projects that are not too complicated but still give you a chance to practice your skills, resulting in items that both look pretty and can serve a practical purpose. There was a time when knitting seemed like an old-fashioned hobby, associated mostly with grannies, but its popularity…

The Empty Nest Syndrome Made Easier

When an adolescent child goes off to College or University many parents have experienced the sadness and loneliness of what’s been labelled as the “Empty Nest Syndrome”.  Taking your teenage child to their chosen place of further study can leave individuals feeling lost and with a lack of purpose.  Making the most of this newfound…

Natural Talent, We Are All Born With It

What is Natural Talent and why are different people born with individual, unique Talents that others don’t have?  The best description of someone born with a Natural Talent is, being blessed with a specific skill or innate gift, the ability to immediately demonstrate a specific skill.  Singing, dancing, building, acting, teaching, it could literally be…

What to look for in your garden in spring

After winter, it’s a relief to see the sun peek out of the clouds a few more times when spring is on its way. If you want to enjoy your garden throughout the spring, a conservatory is a great way to do it in any weather. For a more comfortable conservatory, consider Conservatory Roof Conversions…

What is bioremediation?

Looking for efficient yet sustainable ways to free the environment from contaminants is a challenging task. While chemical or physical methods of cleaning up polluted environments are mostly successful, they cannot get rid of contaminants completely. Bioremediation is a natural alternative for safely removing most harmful contaminants in the land and sea.

What you should know before moving to Greece

Moving to Greece from the UK can be an exciting and new experience for most, but it’s essential to be well-prepared to ensure a smooth transition. Look at learning the language While many Greeks speak English, especially in tourist areas, it’s useful to learn some basic phrases to help with daily communication in shops, bars…

What can you make with macrame?

Macrame is an art form that involves tying intricate knots in pieces of fabric, wool, rope or cord to a specified pattern in order to produce stunning artefacts. Macrame is commonly used to make wall art, but its increasing popularity has expanded the reach of the projects that you can create. Macrame is a brilliantly…

Why are park homes so successful?

A park home offers an excellent level of stylish, comfortable, and practical living for all ages. The interior provides all you need for modern contemporary living and a park home promises dwellers a superb quality of life that would normally be unachievable in a bricks and mortar house. Living in a residential park can be…

Fun Additions to your Home Cinema

Whether you have a cinema room or are thinking about designing one, here are some fun ideas to make it a truly unique space for you, your family and friends: Popcorn machine – You can’t have an authentic cinema experience without popcorn. These machines are available to suit a wide range of tastes and budget,…