The festive season is right around the corner. You might already have your house all decorated for the new season, but what about table scapes? Table decor is equally important as your general house decor – after all, you’ll be spending most of your time around the dinner table. We’ve gathered a few pictures and […]
Unexpected guests. Not sure what to make for dinner. You’re a bit peckish. Feeling like creating something amazing out of ‘nothing’? Enter puff pastry. This is that underdog ingredient you seem to forget, but is actually so versatile that if you keep one of these guys in your fridge or freezer, it’s guaranteed you’ll use […]
We sure like to receive beautifully wrapped Christmas presents, and give them – it makes the gift giving and receiving all the better. And of course, pretty gifts look the part under the tree, right? They even act as home decoration if you leave them out a day or too early, so it does matter […]
Exfoliating, hydrating, and relaxing through aromatherapy – sounds like heaven. Whether you decide to apply the above as a 3-step spa routine, or you pick one or the other every now and then, the results will follow. A calmer mind, relaxed body, smooth skin. This festive season is just so different to the old ones […]
Not a fan of classic, shiny, kitsch greeting cards? This year, try something pastel, natural, and handmade. Enter – plant dye greeting cards made by you. Our favourite person to go to when it comes to dying with vegetable and plant dyes is Rebecca Desnos. She has books on how to do this, on textiles, […]
Have you ever felt left out of fancy zoom cocktail nights, because the recipes just require so. Many. Ingredients. Yes, us too. So when it comes to cocktails – and many other things with regards to City to Cottage, really, we prefer simplicity. So we thought we’ll list a few simple, quick, easy to access […]
The sooner the better when it comes to Christmas shopping – at least in my opinion. Every year I make a list – and check it twice ho-ho-hooo- to ensure I include everybody in my family and I spend the first Sunday of November with brainstorming & research. Call me over-organised, but this method has […]
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