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I write about all sorts of yummy things I create in the kitchen as well as my little projects, interior design, family, travel and the things I tinker with. I love to get comments on my blog. I'd love to hear from you. Sign up to get updates in your Inbox. I don't post every day so you won't be flooded with emails. Enjoy!

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Jewellery Trends for 2024

I’ve been scouring the runways and searching YouTube and stalking Instagrammers to find out what’s on trend for 2024.

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Carol Karl

January 16, 2024

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Junk to Stunning Copper Jewellery & Artwork: Copperworkx Studio Tour

Andy and I spent the last two weeks touring around the North Island of New Zealand. It was such fun and we got to go to places we had never been before. One of those places was Coromandel.

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Carol Karl

January 9, 2024

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Engaging Activities for Kids: Creative and Fun Ideas to Keep Your Children Entertained

The World has changed a lot since my children were young. It’s driven by by technology! It's quite common for children to get absorbed in screens, whether it's watching TV, playing video games, or surfing the internet.

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Carol Karl

December 4, 2023

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Style That Appreciates : Investing in Timeless Fashion for Long Term Value

Over the past few years you will have noticed that I’ve been transitioning more away from home décor posts and more into the fashion side of things with my jewellery tutorials, and my interviews with Imogen about style.

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Carol Karl

November 16, 2023

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How to Choose the Right Pot for Your Plant

It’s an important question – if you choose the wrong pot, your plant won’t thrive and, in the worst case, it could die. There’s not much to know but I thought I’d share it today.`

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Carol Karl

August 1, 2023

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Delectable Dinner Ideas

You know that I love to have lots of people in my home and I love to host. Dinner parties have always been one of my favourite events to host because there is delicious food involved.

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Carol Karl

June 3, 2023

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I Ordered Something Big!

A few months ago, I ordered something big! It arrived in six large boxes.

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Carol Karl

April 21, 2023

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5 Ways to Redecorate If You Live in a Rental

We were renters for many years, and I know how challenging it can be, especially if you’re a serial DIYer like me.

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Carol Karl

April 13, 2023

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12 Easy Easter Recipes to Feed an Army

What are you doing for Easter? I’ve got my family coming for a family dinner, but there’s not much else going on except hopefully some clean-up in the garden.

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Carol Karl

April 6, 2023

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Do You Need Garden Design Assistance

We’ve done a hole heap of changes in the garden since we moved into our property 51/2 years ago, but one thing I always struggle with is design.

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Carol Karl

February 14, 2023