There is no other nation that can celebrate with as much passion as the Spanish. Whether it’s a crowd in Barcelona yelling “Vamos, vamos” while watching a Soccer game or feet tapping along the beat of Flamenco music being performed by a full orchestra in Seville. We can’t all travel to Madrid this summer to…
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Flavours of the Mediterranean – throwing your own Greek Isle dinner party
“Mi Casa, Su Casa” and Greek hospitality go together like a beautiful sunset over the Mediterranean ocean and a crisp white wine. A Greek Isle dinner party at your home can be just as enjoyable on a beautiful Saturday evening during Spring. Just thinking about the meze platter with home-made Tzatziki, stuffed grape leaves, feta cheese and olives is…
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Set the Scene for a Spring Soiree!
Spring is a time of little extras. A little extra sunshine, a few more moments spent outside, and an array of new colours and fragrances to tempt us into our warmer months. Of course, no Spring is complete without a celebration, and no celebration is complete without the little extras of friends and family, so…
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Tea – making the Perfect cup
the legend of tea and our favourite blends Everyone loves a good ‘cuppa’, and winter is the perfect season to indulge in an array of different flavours and brews of tea. Most people assume that tea originates from Great Britain, since the Brits are so well known for their love of this fine beverage. However,…
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hosting a winter dinner party
Winter is the perfect time to show off your hosting skills while indulging in hearty home-cooked meals around the fireplace and sipping on a fine bottle of Cabernet. Soft, soulful music, maybe classic or light jazz and gentle warm lighting are essential when it comes to setting the mood for a winter dinner party. During…
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Barware – must have items for the ultimate party host
If you find that your humble abode is always getting nominated as the venue for friendly get-togethers, or you just love hosting fun evenings for friends and family – there are a few barware items that your home bar (or kitchen – for those you aren’t as lucky) should not be without. In light of…
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Father’s Day Gift Guide | What to Buy
He is the man you look up to no matter how tall you grow. From encouraging you at sports days as a toddler, to glowing with pride as you reach new milestones in your life. Dad’s deserve a whole lot of love all year round, but Fathers day is the perfect time to show him…
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10 Clever Ideas To Organise Your Kitchen
Sometimes space comes at a premium and items on top of a counter can give a feeling of clutter. Clever organising ideas can go a long way to make you more time efficient as well as result in a kitchen that always look neat and tidy. Consider these 10 clever ideas below next time you…