Category Archives: Just Sayin’

Remember to switch off for Earth Hour 2012! http://www.earthhour.org/ Today 8.30 pm local time! 8 hours to go!!

Sometimes I’m lucky and find two things that can be used together. Like this time. One day I found two chairs, nice design but not a very nice dark brown varnish. A couple of days later I found a whole … Continue reading →

My dog, Leija, that is. She is very particular about the food she eats, but also what she eats her food from. BeCobowl is made from waste (leftover materials from farming) plant fibres found in bamboo and rice husks. This … Continue reading →

Tricky question isn’t it? At least for me. I’m on the train, going away for work a couple of days but already missing home. Not just my immediate home and the people and pets in it, but the area in … Continue reading →

Another reason not to eat too much funny coloured candy. A good tip, if it looks artificial, it’s likely to be. And no, this photo has not been edited or reworked in Photoshop! I just had some blue sweets…yum…or yuck? … Continue reading →

The sky is grey and cloudy today but that’s fine ’cause I brought the sunshine in… This blanket/bedspread does the trick every time. I only have to look at it to feel energized. Maybe unintended colour therapy? Acquired at a … Continue reading →

Whether you call it art or therapy, making collages is an excellent way of making use of old magazines and newspapers. It’s also a cheap and environmentally friendly way to liven up a wall! You only need: a pair of … Continue reading →

Happy International Women’s Day! That’s the phrase I choose to start off with, for the rest won’t be so cheerful! After extensive studies in psychology and gender studies I can make a well-informed statement: behavioural gender differences are socially acquired. … Continue reading →

I have tried so many ‘natural’ and organic cosmetic products over the years. Unfortunately far from all of them have actually had ingredients resembling anything natural or organic. Rather than being inspired by nature they have been derived from chemical … Continue reading →

Spring and summer are fast approaching and with it (hopefully) some hot weather. This also means we tend to get more dehydrated and need to drink more water. However, one thing I really don’t agree with is buying water in … Continue reading →