When I was in my early twenties I thought I was invincible. Nothing was too hard, nothing unattainable, nothing impossible. When I was in my late twenties I figured out that life is actually pretty damn hard and it scared the living daylights out of me. You can actually end up being made redundant?! You can actually have things stolen from you?! You can actually screw up your taxes?! In my early ... Read the Post
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How to add some quirkiness to your home
Have you ever stepped foot into someone’s home and just been completely mesmerized by the decor? They haven’t followed a trend but you can see how much effort they have put into the home over the years and yet it all seems to work effortlessly. It’s because they have personalized it and opted for pieces that just felt right. You are probably wondering how you might be able to do the same with your ... Read the Post
A wall-mounted cat scratcher made out of 85% recycled material
A few months back I had to give our cat tree a little makeover. Cat trees are usually pretty costly to start with and most of them are not particularly durable. They tend to be made out of cardboard which is then wrapped in pieces of thin carpet-like material and some sisal rope. Unfortunately (for the cat scratcher and your wallet), cats are wild beasts. They are predators. Destructors of all ... Read the Post
The best ways to add space and value to your home
Many of us are finding that we are outgrowing our homes. Yet the thought of having to move, especially with the stress and costs involved, isn’t appealing. So, what is the answer? How do you make the most of your home? And how do you make sure you’re spending that money in the right places? Look at these three value-adding ways to add create more ... Read the Post
Top 6 of 2020 Korean beauty trends to try with Skinfood
South Korea has been a major key player in the global beauty industry in recent years. Korean skincare routines and products had become hugely popular trends over the years. Many South Korean skincare and cosmetic companies have successfully launched their lines in the international beauty market, especially in the beauty ecommerce industry. Korean beauty trends will continue to be influential ... Read the Post
Typology Paris: Your skin prescription, does it work?
I'm sure you've already noticed that one of my most favourite brands of skincare, and especially when it comes to active skincare (acids, hydrolates, essences and such), is The Ordinary. I find the concept of the brand - concentrated active ingredients in their pure yet stabilised form in minimalist packaging that you, as a consumer, can mix and match based on your skincare savvy knowledge - is ... Read the Post