INSPIRATION
Understanding Insomnia
Posted by on 2 January 2018“He would lie in the bed and finally, with daylight, he would go to sleep. After all, he said to himself, it is probably only insomnia. Many must have it.” ― Ernest Hemingway There’s a saying that ‘nothing cures insomnia than the realisation it’s time to get up!’ This rings true for many - however, the alarm clock is definitely not the most effective long term solution for insomnia! There’s really not much to laugh about when you’re laying there at 2am in the morning with thoughts (neither logic .....
Contemporary Living & The Bedside Table
Posted by on 31 December 2017Most of us go one of two ways when stocking our bedside table. Either it becomes a clutter zone for all the bits and bobs that don’t have a home otherwise, or it remains empty and completely under utilised. In fact, it’s possible you may not have spared much thought to which items would really be most appropriate in and on your bedside.The bedside table, or night stand, is one of the five most likely places to find clutter in the bedroom (along with the cupboard, under the bed and top of the dre .....
Benefits of getting up early
Posted by on 15 December 2017Are you a morning person or a night owl? If you’re a morning person, carry on. However, if you usually stumble into bed at 3am then stumble out again at 11am, you might like to read this article. There are quite a few reasons why it’s a good idea to hit ‘off’ instead of ‘snooze’ so you can make the most of your morning. #1. Career success According to a study by biologist Christoph Randler, morning people are better positioned for career success, because they’re more proactive than people who a .....
Bring Summer to the Bedroom!
Posted by on 14 December 2017The summer break is over. Allow yourself to grieve a couple of days, a week max. And then pull yourself together. Just because the holidays have come to an end, doesn’t mean you need to say adieu to summer. Sure, we’re all back to the daily grind...but think about it, summer days are long. That’s one of the many reasons we love ‘em. And even though the kids are back at school, the work routine has started up again (whether you work in or out of the home), there’s still plenty of day light early .....
How to style a bedroom for your ‘Tween’!
Posted by on 10 December 2017Ever heard the phrase ‘12 going on 21’ or something to that effect? If there’s a ‘tween’ in your household, you’re probably all too familiar with this notion. It’s a transitional time for everyone; your 12 year old is not quite a teenager or young adult, but they’re definitely NOT a young kid anymore. They certainly waste no time letting you know this. Yes it’s an exciting and fascinating time….but it can also be tumultuous and ever changing. In most cases your tween will be keen to discard anyt .....