Are you looking to add a unique touch to your home decor?  Why not make a DIY light shade from a metal fruit bowl?  It's a simple and affordable way to personalise your space and create a stunning focal point in any room. This project took just 15 minutes to create. As I wanted a black shade which is the original colour of the metal bowl, I didn't need to paint it. But you can paint yours any colour you like using quality spray paint. (The metal fruit bowl was purchased from KMart in New Zealand, for 10 Dollars).  Here's what you'll need: · A metal fruit bowl   ..read more

Livingston Daisies are beautiful, low-maintenance annuals that bring a splash of colour to any garden.  These daisies come in a variety of colours, including tones of pink, white, yellow, mauve, orange and red, so you can choose the ones that best match your garden design. Or plant in a vibrant colour mix. Annual plants, like Livingston Daisies, complete their life cycle within the spring and summer seasons; grow, bloom, produce seeds, and die. This means that you will need to replant them every year if you want to enjoy their beauty. However, the good news is that annuals have a longer ..read more

  These cute little cookies are perfect for Easter.  Dried raspberry powder or essence gives them a tangy fruity flavour that balances the semi-sweetness of the cookie and icing.  They are great for those who don't enjoy Easter sweetness overload. Plus, their nest shape makes them an extra festive addition to your Easter morning tea or supper table. Ingredients: · 1/2 cup salted butter, room temperature · 1/2 cup fine white sugar · 1 egg · 1 tsp dried raspberry powder or raspberry extract  · 1 and 1/3 cups all-purpose flour · 1 tsp bakin ..read more

  Easter is nearly here, and it's time to get our crafting on!    Here is one fun and easy project that you can make. A very cute is Easter rabbit paper gift bag.    This upcycled paper gift bag is perfect for filling with sweets, chocolates, and small presents for your loved ones.  Supplies Needed: Paper bag Pencil Scissors Tissue, shredded paper or straw stuffing A large Easter egg, small Easter Eggs or goodies to place in the bag. Ribbon or twine Glue A large cotton ball A label tag Hole punch Instructions:  Start by picking a brown paper bag.  Y ..read more

Creating a mini garden table piece is a fun and easy way to add some greenery and Easter spirit to your patio, indoor table or hall table.  With garden materials and some creativity, you can design the perfect mini garden table piece to match your personal style.   I'll show you how I designed mine.    Materials I used: · Shallow bowl and another small bowl to fit inside it. · Small plants - bok choy, fennel, lobelia, pansy, lemongrass · Potting mix · Pea straw · Easter decorations: eggs and a ceramic bunny · Potting mix Instr ..read more

 Here are two cute floral rabbit images to use in your home Easter decor. Copy, print and pop in a frame for your Easter display. Free for personal non-commercial use. Copyright applies. #freeeasterprintables #easterimages  ..read more

Looking for a sweet and fun way to decorate your home or office space?  Try making a jellybean vase!  This easy and affordable and not to mention DIY project is perfect for adding a pop of colour to any room. Sometimes finding the perfect centerpiece for a party or event can be a daunting task, but jelly bean vases with artificial flowers are an easy unique and playful solution.  Using a clear vase, fill it up with jelly beans of any colour or shape.  To save on the amount of jelly beans used, you can use a cardboard tube as a central flower holder as I have done. &n ..read more

Easter craft is such fun to create, and what better way to celebrate the holiday than by making a no-sew sock Easter rabbit filled with rice for a cute decoration!   You can make one bunny as I have, or a warren of bunnies in different colours and sizes. Materials Needed · A sock (the thicker weave the better) · Uncooked rice · Twine · Scissors · A black marker or paint pen Instructions 1. Fill the sock with uncooked rice for the body, making sure to leave enough room for the head.      An easy way to fill it with rice is by putti ..read more

As Easter approaches, many of us are thinking about what treats we can make to celebrate the holiday.  If you're looking for a fun and delicious activity to do with your family, making cocoa rice puff nests is it.   These adorable scrumptious nests are the perfect Easter treats, combining chocolate and peanut butter, and are sure to delight kids and adults alike.  Cocoa Peanut Butter Rice Puff Nests are not only cute but easy to make and perfect to fill with a few mini chocolate Easter eggs.  Here’s how to make them:  Ingredients: · 4 cups of cocoa ..read more

Juniperus conferta, which is also known as shore juniper, is a low-growing evergreen shrub typically used as ground cover or border plant that is native to Japan.  It can also be trained to grow as a tall standard tree form, that can add interest and diversity to a landscape.  If you want miniature, these make fabulous bonsais too.  Bonsai is the Japanese art of growing miniature trees in pots or containers, and juniperus conferta is an excellent species for bonsai due to its attractive foliage, and ability to withstand pruning and wiring. As a bonsai, it will requir ..read more