No one ever starts something with the intention of failing soon afterwards, but when it comes to blogging, the odds may be stacked against you. Searching a simple term online will lead you to dozens of well established and popular blogs, so what’s the problem? Why can’t all blogs experience the same success as those […]
Positive thoughts for days that were dark
Two things this week it wasn’t too hard to say goodbye to – Trump’s presidency and Blue (or Black) Monday, the most miserable day of the year. So it’s cheerio to blue, black and orange and hello to better things… or at least different ones. It’s odd how affected I feel by today’s Biden inauguration. A […]
3 Ways on How To Make Your Home More Energy-Efficient
If you are concerned about the high energy bills you’re getting lately, it’s time to carry out an energy audit in your home and make it more energy-efficient. Before you look for an expert, you can carry out several changes to reduce power consumption, but call in an expert to carry out the audit if […]
You can’t have Narnia without first stepping into the wardrobe
The snow’s all gone now. Four tiny degrees (the buttoning of a meteorological cardigan) and we’re back to watery grey and green, plough lines and mud. It’s making me think about all the small things and their big consequences. You know – the lines that create a novel, the chocolates resisted and the pennies not […]
Practical Valentine’s Gifts That Escape The Cliches
Getting someone a good gift requires understanding of the person you’re buying for. Without this, you’ll be lost to the wind, and any gift attempts will miss the mark by a mile. It’s why some people even struggle to buy gifts for themselves – they just don’t know what they want! Which is why it’s […]
Let me tell you about my splashback…
Dreaming of blue mud
When I think about mud, I know that it is the inevitable consequence of the nourishing rain meeting hospitable soil. I think about mud quite a lot… being here. I don’t blame the rain. Not at all. Its occasional parade pandemonium comes with a silver lining: snazzy raincoats, lush landscapes and that smell. But the […]
Buying a New Home? 3 Important Features to Look Out For
Everybody has priorities, and this is evident especially during log house purchasing. Some buyers who are looking for home packages and log cabins for sale consider location as the most important, while others focus more on amenities inside the home. What’s yours? Whatever your choice is, some features should remain constant, which is the purpose […]