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How to set up your home office
Many of us have fallen in love with working from home over the last few years: the 5-second commute, attending 'meetings' in your track pants, no one stealing your snacks from the office fridge. The benefits are numerous.There is a catch though! Working from home can be difficult if you don't have the right space.…
Haloumi and Corn Bites with Avocado Dip
Ingredients 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil225g block haloumi cheese, grated420g can corn kernels, drained, rinsed2 eggs1/3 cup self-raising flour1 tsp finely grated lemon rind2 tbsp chopped fresh chives1 avocado, chopped1/4 cup plain Greek-style yoghurt1 tbsp lemon juice2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves, plus extra leaves to serve1 tsp garlic powderMethodPreheat oven to 220C/200C fan-forced. Place…
5 Mistakes to avoid when buying a home
Buying a home is a monumental step in anyone's life. It's an emotionally charged process and with all the pressure and expectation involved, it can be a challenge to think clearly and make sound decisions.Avoid these five common mistakes to increase your chances of securing a good outcome from your home buying journey.Don't fall for…
How to avoid overcapitalising when renovating your home
Before we get into the ins and outs of how to avoid overcapitalising, the first question you need to answer is:How long do you plan to own this home?If the answer is 1 - 5 years, then any renovation decisions should be made with future resale value in mind. On the flip side, if you…
An interior designer shares her golden rules for bathroom design
Interior designer Sarah Foote from Sarah Foote Design shares practical pointers for bathroom designA well-designed loo never goes unnoticed – it has a captive audience, after all. What else is there to do while frequenting the smallest room in the house but admire an exquisite tile choice, a beautiful basin or a sumptuous selection of…
Recipe of the month; Baked Berry Cheesecake
Ingredients 400g cream cheese, at room temperature3 eggs, lightly beaten150g pure icing sugar1 tsp vanilla extract200g frozen berries, thawed (such as blackberries, blueberries or raspberries)Pastry 100g unsalted butter, chilled, chopped11/3 cups (200g) plain flour1/3 cup (80ml) milkMethodFor the pastry, rub butter and flour together until the mixture resembles breadcrumbs. Stir in a pinch of salt, then, using…
DECK THE HALLS THIS YEAR WITH CALMING AND NATURAL STYLE
Subdued greens and curvaceous, organic shapes create an understated natural Christmas style that is both relaxing and joyfulDeck the hallsFor a modern interpretation of the traditionally bright and bold garland, wind strands of delicate foliage (olive branches look lovely) around handrails or curtain rods. A trail of thoughtfully wrapped gifts tied with sumptuous ribbons will…
10 alternative Christmas trees that bring in the festive cheer
If a real tree isn’t available to you this year, try one of these alternative Christmas trees to bring in the festive cheerAnother fantastic article by Your Home and Garden that was too good not to share1. Driftwood treeA driftwood tree is a great option for a Kiwi Christmas because we so often spend the…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH; CREAMY GARLIC PRAWN PASTA
Ingredients500g Pasta of your choice3 tbsp butter500 g/1lb shrimp/prawns deveined and shelled4 garlic cloves crushed1 cup/250ml cream2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juicehandful fresh parsley finely choppedSalt and pepper to tasteYou can also serve with pesto!InstructionsCook the pasta in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Drain and reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. In the meantime, melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large…
DIY ADVENT CALENDAR
Is there anything more thrilling than the countdown to Christmas? The suspense is almost enough to rival the actual day – almost. This DIY advent calendar adds to the fun, so get your little ones involved and let them design the house exterior. Fill the inside shelves with little gifts, which when opened reveal fun…
RECIPE OF THE MONTH; PORTUGUESE CUSTARD TARTS
Ingredients 1 Whole large egg2 Egg yolks (large)115g Caster sugar2 tbsp Cornflour400ml Full fat milk2 tsp Vanilla extract1 Sheet ready-rolled puff pastry Method Lightly grease a 12 hole muffin tin and pre-heat oven to 200C/180C fan.Put egg, yolks, caster sugar, and cornflour in a pan and mix well together then gradually add the milk until mixture is well…
WHY A GOOD REAL ESTATE AGENT IS WORTH MORE
You would be forgiven for thinking that all real estate agents essentially appear the same.Real estate professionals collectively tend to dress the same way, drive the same kind of cars, talk the same way on the phone. It's almost like they are trying not to stand out from each other.And the job itself - how…
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