sort by best latest
Healthy hair, Summer Beauty Tips
Some of my favourite Summer hair products, tried and tested, most of them belonging to the Rene Furterer collection. keep reading →
| 32 commentsOutdoor Living Spaces
As Summer
arrives interests and lives happily move outdoors and whether eating on the
patio with friends and family, enjoying a Summer cocktail under a shady tree or
by the pool, gardens and outdoor spaces become an extension of our homes. We want... keep reading →
| 15 commentsWedge flip flops
Why wear wedge flip flops? Flip flops with a wedge add height, and being a few centimetres taller adds to the overall impression of being taller and slimmer... keep reading →
| 11 commentsCrochet Swimwear
Choosing an original bikini is not always easy. How do you choose a piece that no one else will
be wearing? The answer is easy; choose a
handmade swimsuit and you will feel unique and special. Crochet swimwear is like haute couture, every
piece... keep reading →
| 25 commentsAnimal Print Swimwear
I love
animal print swimsuits, whether as an accessory or as an entire garment I just cannot
resist it. Animal prints never seem to
go out of style, the leopard, zebra, tiger and snake prints seem to come back
every season with renewed strength. ... keep reading →
| 44 commentsSummer Time Products
I must admit I should have been more faithful about wearing sunblock over the years. I have always tanned fairly easily, and I actually forget to put on sunblock. I love the sun and the desert like heat of Southern California, and I am even one of... keep reading →
| 19 commentsSun protection
We all need
daylight; small amounts of UV are beneficial for people and essential in the
production of vitamin D, necessary for calcium balance. Sun exposure also kills certain germs and
boosts our mood. In fact, people who
lack daylight can... keep reading →
| 7 commentsBBQ, Barbecues or Barbeques: Summer Barbecue Madness, Heaven or Hell?
Is there only me in the world that dislikes barbecues? As the news in the UK proclaimed a few months ago, England was in for a great Summer, weather wise, and it was going to be a barbecue Summer. Yippee everyone seemed to shout but not me. Noooo, I screamed.Now don't get me wrong. I love all things Summer. I adore hot sunny weather, lounging in my garden whilst idly reading a light and frothy novel. A day out to the beach is my idea of heaven. Those salad days when our... keep reading →
| 11 commentsSummer Salads - Spinach Strawberry Salad
One of my all-time favorite summer salads is a crisp plate of spinach, garnished with crunchy, freshly crumbled bacon, hard-cooked egg wedges, luscious sliced strawberries, and drizzled with a lighly sweet vinaigrette. keep reading →
| 23 commentsSummer in the City, Songs
Summertime and the living is easy. There are so many songs that remind you of summer. You hear one bar and you are back on the beach... keep reading →
| 19 commentsSummer Musicals - Mama Mia!
Yes, I know this is last year's big summer hit, but I love this movie. It is, to me the quintessential summer fun movie. Who could top the fabulous Greek Isles, the golden sunshine, the crystal blue seas? Add an incredible troupe of actors, great ensemble casting, fabulous music, and totally delicious production numbers, and you have sheer summer magic.
I can't remember having this much fun at a movie since Frankie and Annette hit the beach way back when. keep reading →
| 20 commentsSummer Cooler Recipes: From Iced Coffee To Watermelon Wine
Another lovely thing about summer is that you get to sit poolside sipping fruit-laden alcoholic (or non-alcoholic) beverages with little umbrellas in them - if you have a pool to perch beside, and you enjoy being half-drowned each time Uncle Teddy shows the boys how to do the flying cannonball.
I have neither a pool, nor an Uncle Teddy, and the boy is at work today, as usual, so the back yard is rather quiet now...but I do have some nice, tall glasses, and the Chablis we were saving for a speci keep reading →
| 29 commentsHubMob of Perfect Products for a Hot Summer Day
There are so many different summer products these days! This week's HubMob is chock full of informative hubs about the various things we use or buy or do during the summer season. keep reading →
| 5 commentsTop 20 Beauty And Skin Care Products For Summer
Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder,but looking after one's skin to remain beautiful all the time takes a bit of time, and consistent care in spite of our daily schedules. Irrespective of skin and hair colour, one can make oneself feel and look... keep reading →
| 0 commentsPlus Size White Dresses
Most women can wear the all white look; it all depends on how you wear it. Find here some tips for wearing a white dress in a plus size and look stunning. keep reading →
| 94 commentsHow To Make Strawberry Sorbet
Making strawberry sorbet is surprisingly quick and easy, and the homemade product tastes of summer simplicity and sweet, strawberry goodness. All that's required: berries, sugar, water, citrus juice and an ice cream maker. keep reading →
| 12 commentsSummer Skin Care Routine
Look after your skin to maintain a healthy glow all through summer.Three simple steps to great skin. keep reading →
| 4 commentsBeach Accessories
Beach accessories that you may need when you head for the beach. keep reading →
| 52 commentsSummer Of Outdoor Living - My Rose Garden
What rose fancier would not enjoy the glorious blooms of an espaliered Climbing Rose, or the intoxicating fragrance of Blanche de Crecy, or an American Beauty Rose? Unfortunately, one of the biggest problems we face here with growing roses, is over-wintering them. keep reading →
| 23 commentsCampfire Cooking at Its Best - Pie Irons
Pie Irons have many different names. You may have heard them called Jaffle Irons or Jaffies. This was the brand name of the original pie iron made by an Australian company. Other names are Mountain... keep reading →
| 9 commentsSandals essential summer footwear: Comfortable, Stylish, Cool and More
Topless Sandals- I don't believe it! Sandals come in all shapes and sizes these days.
Sandals are great for Summer. They can help your feet stay cool and on so doing keep you cool in general. They can also... keep reading →
| 4 commentsSummer's Biggest Blockbusters
I live in Upstate New York and we only have 3 months of really warm, sunny weather that can be called summer--if we are lucky. The remaining 9 months of the year it is snowing! Okay, so maybe that is a little over dramatic but the fact remains... keep reading →
| 9 commentsHow To Choose the Right Sunblock
Many people confuse sunscreen and sunblock as being exactly the same product but they are not! Sunscreen is responsible for absorbing the sun's rays so that is doesn't reach your skin whereas sunblock is used to physically block the sun's UV rays. ... keep reading →
| 7 comments1 answer hidden due to negative feedback. Show
Please vote up an answer if it adds to the discussion, or vote it down if it does not. You cannot flag an answer, but if an answer receives enough down votes compared to up votes, then it will become hidden.



























