Candle Fixation
I know I’m not alone with my Candle fixation.
Wether they are aromatic or in lanterns candles just make a room twinkle and definitely add that homely relaxing touch.
Hair Today More Tomorrow…
Over the years I’ve thanked the angels for giving me a good head of hair, mainly because it hides my not-so-attractive ears and my flat head! It comes from the Turner side of the family; my Dad, at the age of 82, is still the proud owner of what my Mum would call ‘a good mop’.
Trash The Dress
‘Google’ Trash The Dress’ a friend sent me a selection of pictures when I was sorting out the storage containers of my life and was wondering what to do with my wedding dress?
My 4 Golden Rules to a Perfect Home
I’ve been making homes all of my life. The first one I can remember was under a tree. It had upended plant pots to sit on, a cardboard box for a table, hay stuffed pillow cases to sleep on and part of an old air vent for a cooker.
Sorry For The Silence!
Well good to be finally back and so exited to be able to present to you my new website.
Top 10 Domestic Tips
These are little secrets and hinters that can help in day-to-day, domestic life. Some of the oldest ones are the most tried and tested.
My Sweet Tooth
I have wished on so many occasions that I didn’t like sugar but I do I can’t even drink a up of tea with out the lovely sweet white stuff.
Cosy Up – The Personal Touches That Make a Home
When it comes to creating a home, what makes you feel comfortable, relaxed and happy is the right choice for you.
Put Systems in Place to Run the Home
A friend of mine called Rev Stephen Chalk once said to me, “Discipline gives you freedom”. I don’t have time in my life to run round in circles and be a slave to my home so this is why I look for ways to make life easy.
Spring Cleaning – How to Get Your House Super Clean!
Every home benefits from a really good clean once a year. And what better time than the spring, when the weather is warm enough to throw open the windows and blow away the cobwebs?
Chicken Noodle Soup
There has been a lot of colds in our family so out came the warming and comforting Chicken Noodle Soup…
Spiced Apple Chutney
Not many of us though are brave enough to enter a chutney making competition having never made any before but Will Tyler did at his local pub and the celebrated Spiced Apple Chutney has made its way to me! It’s delicious definitely a winner in our house.
Hair
His Hangover range is fab also check out his organic baby range. Daniel, like his father, is a colourist so why colour a client’s hair then let them use products that strip it out? These products don’t break the bank and are available through Waitrose or on line via DGJ’s website.
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Domestic Video Tips
Want to defluff jumpers? Need to get rid of limescale in taps? Watch Anthea’s Domestic video tips for some Perfect Solutions!
The Rules of Decluttering
When greeting a visitor to your home have you ever said ‘nice to see you, excuse the mess!’ ?
Chicken & chorizo risotto
This is the easiest and most heart-warming recipe I have sampled in a long time.
Apple Crumble
Apple crumble is for me one of the most delicious and easy deserts to knock together but I’ve had good, bad and the one that’s annoys me the most which is oats in the topping
Sensational Soya
After sourcing the benefits of Soya to help Grant manage his IBS I also realised that as a woman of a certain age I should be upping my own intake.
The Best Chicken Korma
I’m going to start by complaining. I have Bamix Blender which I really like and which is promoted by Gordon Ramsey. It comes a book on how to use it together with a selection of recipes.
Pancakes
Over the years we have eaten more pancakes than ‘Little Black Sambo’ – If you have never read this book it was my favourite as a child and I still have a very tatty version of it. My pancake recipe is a very standard one…