Monday 6 May 2013

Baby Bedding Sets

It's springtime and over at Bella Nursery Decor and we've selected some gorgeous new baby bedding sets for our website.

Crib bedding sets are a great way to change the look of the nursery quickly and if you have a neutral decor, they're a great way to intorduce a pop of color and personality.

You can, of course, stick to neutral baby bedding and there are some really cool, sophisticated bedding sets available in greys and even black and white.

Most new moms will probably go down the traditional route, though and decorate the nursery according to the sex of the baby, so we've got some beautiful baby bedding sets in more traditional blues and pinks.

I've just written an article at squidoo on crib bedding sets, so why not check that out?

Thursday 21 March 2013

Bella Nursery Decor

As you may know I work as a freelance editor for the gifts for women site, Top 50 gifts for Women.
I was delighted recently to be also asked to write for nursery decor site Bella Nursery Decor.
I worked in interior design for many years in the UK and being involved with this site brings back many happy memories of my time spent designing schemes for clients, particulary nurseries.



Design has moved on since I worked in that field and now it seems like the choices are even more fabulous.
 I love all the options which Bella Nursery have chosen. They act as an independent guide, sourcing amazing products available online from comapnies such as Layla Grace and Serena and Lily and then present them, together with direct links to buy at the best price.

Design styles range from modern nursery decor through to chic French style and there's a very good range of prices.

I hope you drop buy to check it out...especially if you've a nursery to decorate!

Wednesday 23 January 2013

Valentine's Day Gifts

I 'm a freelance editor for Top 50 Gifts for Women which means I get to research all the gift selection for the gift guide...which is pretty cool!

As Valentine's day is approaching, I've helped to choose the selection of Valentine's gifts and there are some great gift ideas there!

I also wrote my own piece on Valentine's Day gifts for her at Squidoo. Have a look at Top 50 Gifts for Women and my Squidoo page and see if there are any ideas there to inspire you!

My Retro Kitchen

I worked for many years in the UK in interior design and I still love everything to do with style and the home.
I love the whole retro look , but for my home it wouldn't really fit ,but I do have a modern retro kitchen.

This combines a modern neutral decor with some retro kitchen appliances and accessories. It's a great look and makes for a bright 'pop' of color and style in what would be an otherwise bland kitchen.
This is the KitchenAid mixer that set me off down the retro kitchen path!


I've written about retro kitchens here and sourced some fantastic appliances and accessories to get the retro kitchen look!

Saturday 19 January 2013

What to Wear to Yoga

 I wrote on Squidoo recently about what to wear to yoga. Looking for  yoga related gifts recently, I was so impressed with all the lovely yoga gear out there, I decided to write an article on what you should wear to yoga class. You can read it here.

I've been going to class for so long that I'd forgotten it could even be an issue but looking at yoga clothes, I might buy as a gift , reminded me of when I started out and I had no idea what to wear for my first class!

These are just one pair of yoga pants I featured (wish my body looked like that after yoga!!) Drop by and have a look at the rest.

Saturday 12 January 2013

Gifts for Yoga Lovers

I love to take a Yoga class when I have time and when I don't I practice with my favorite Yoga DVD. My yoga buddy, Jen's birthday was looming, so I looked into buying her a yoga related gift.

As usual I got carried away with what's on offer out there, so I shared my findings here. In the end I settled on  a new yoga mat for her from Aurorae, as she keeps complaining hers is too thin.It was a definite hit and must admit I've got mat envy now, my faithful old mat is looking a bit shabby!



Anyway, if you're a yoga lover or need yoga gift ideas for a friend, check out my top gifts for yoga lovers
 I hope you enjoy reading my suggestions.


Thursday 10 January 2013

Aerogarden Classic

I've just written on Squidoo about my fantastic Aerogarden indoor garden, which I had bought for me as a gift.



Does the Aerogarden work? I was very sceptical at first if I could make things grow, like it said I would on the instructions, I'm not known for my gardening ability! but low and behold, yes it worked brilliantly!

It was so successful, I ended up ordering another Aerogarden to grow even more veggies!

Here are some links to useful information on the Aerogarden:

  1. Aerogarden Classic
  2. Does the Aerogarden Indoor Garden work?
  3. What can you grow in your Aerogarden?
  4. Aerogarden Classic
  5. Is it difficult to use an Aerogarden?
  6. Aerogarden Extra Elite and Aerogarden Cl...
  7. How Nutritious are Plants Grown in the A...
  8. Aerogarden Seed Kits