Perfectionism is often vaunted as a positive way to be. It means that you accept nothing but the best, that you have high standards both for yourself and for the people in your life. That sounds like it’s such a good, positive thing - striving for perfection is almost impossible to depict as being problematic. Until… now. The problem with perfectionism is that it doesn’t have limits. It’s … [Read more...]
The Moroccan Berber Rug – A New Alternative to Carpet
April 16, 2016 by
When it comes to home décor, there are numerous ways to decorate a room. Some people like to decorate with wallpaper and paintings. Other people prefer furniture in order to give each room a comfortable type of look. Another trend that is becoming increasingly popular among a number of home and business owners is to feature a Moroccan Berber rug. Although the name is notably recognizable to some, … [Read more...]
Dessert Crepes with Homemade Dulce de Leche
March 24, 2016 by
Spring break shoots up in one week, and what that means is that kids will demand more attention in every aspect of life, starting from a custom breakfast served every morning! Whether I can keep up with the demands or not is another thing, but I'm definitely going to try to make it special for them, as much as I can! And one morning treat I was thinking of are the Argentinian … [Read more...]
Hosting Hacks: How To Organize The Dream Dinner Party
February 2, 2016 by
Entertaining can be great fun. You get to spend time with friends and family and create a feast to be proud of. Although there are advantages, organizing an event of any kind can also cause a fair bit of stress. If you’re hoping to plan a dream dinner party, or thinking about hosting a holiday party, these hosting hacks will make life easier, and ensure everything runs smoothly. Image credit … [Read more...]
10-Minute Mini Apple Pies
January 28, 2016 by
Craving for some sweet, but don't have much time? Here's a dessert that uses juicy apples to make a bite-sized dessert ready in less than 10 mins, and does not hoard on too many calories as well! Mini Apple Pies - they are great for a quick dessert crush, or for petite entertaining! … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Spend Quality Time With Your Family
January 19, 2016 by
Whether you’re a patriarch or a matriarch - you’re looking after the family. That’s an enormous responsibility and one you can’t shy away from. It’s going to cost time and money, but if you’re in a position of command in a family, you need to look after each and every member of the family in your charge. This could be your 12 year old son, or even your 90 year old mother. If it is impossible to … [Read more...]
Decorating Tips for a Dazzling Holiday!
December 21, 2015 by
As you gear up for Entertaining, this Holiday season, take some great tips and advice from blogger Natalie Xanthakis, as she walks you through some quick and simple ways to dazzle your home with DIY candles, gold-gilded antlers, and fresh table-scapes that are sure to leave your guests in awe. … [Read more...]
Holiday Bread Pudding with Chocolate & Nuts
December 17, 2015 by
The Holiday season is right around the corner, and while you are typing up a Black Friday list, I'm sure you are also thinking how you are going to entertain during the Holiday season, right? Well, for us, the festivities have already begun! The kids are going to be off for a whole week for Thanksgiving, which means its going to be a lot of food and TV magic happening around the house. Yes, we do … [Read more...]
Baked Sweet Potatoes with Pecans & Cheese
November 19, 2015 by
Baked sweet potatoes, with chopped pecans, crumbled cheese and spiced herbs Sweet Potatoes are one of my favorite veggies. I love their sweet flavor, and how versatile they are in terms of pairing them with other ingredients to make sweet or savory recipes. However, they are great to enjoy all by themselves too. When I was growing up, my mum used to fry small chunks of sweet potatoes, then … [Read more...]
Take Your Coffee Table From Drab to Dreamy in 5 Minutes
November 18, 2015 by
As the holiday season looms in, we all need ideas to deck up our house in budget-friendly ways! And a coffee table is a quintessential element that is bound to have a central position in almost any room. As I was scouring for ideas to deck up my coffee table, I came across this video where Interior design expert Nikki Chu shows how the living room centerpiece can be both functional and fierce, … [Read more...]
