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It may sound strange, but one of the things I was desperate to have in this house was a utility room
Having not had an area to do laundry in LA, there were always clothes drying by the kitchen, which drove me mad! Especially now we’re about to have a second child, I’m under no illusion that the mess is going to double! First on my list was practicality, but secondly, I wanted the laundry room to still feel stylish and interesting. We luckily inherited a pair of cane cupboards with built-in shelving and heating racks, which are brilliant for soggy hand-washing. We painted them in Deep Reddish Brown No.W101 by Farrow & Ball. The colour is bold and warm, looking more fiery in the sunshine and chocolatey-brown...
One of the most-asked questions I field via Instagram is how I dress my children so nicely in the face of all of the laundering, stain removal, and ironing it must entail
The truth is that my children also wear a lot of easy-to-care-for cotton separates like peter pan collar dresses from Busy Bees and Luigi for Emory and jeans with long-sleeved polos and printed turtlenecks for Hill, but I do spend a lot of time tending to their dressier clothes. Here’s what works well for us: For stains, I swear by Palmolive dish soap diluted by hot water, applied directly to the area, and then immediately laundered with The Laundress Baby detergent, and this stiff brush is helpful in the process. For lighter staining/marking/spillage issues, Dreft spray works well. In general,...
A fascination with handbags keeps Christine Smith busy while traveling
She found the hand-tooled leather bag (on her right shoulder), in a secondhand shop in Paeroa. A lifetime love affair with apparel enters a new phase with the collector becoming the creator. Words: Kate Coughlan Photos: Tessa Chrisp Christine Smith has a hat that looks just like a hamburger on a plate. No, really, she does. Another one resembles a spooky face that could have been painted by artist Tony Fomison. A visage for wearing as headgear? Why not? Her little red teacup-and-saucer bonnet doesn’t speak of art for the bonce; more of laughs for a fun day out. She’s...
25 Effective Bedroom Storage Ideas To Make The Most Of Your Space
Your clothes are scattered in the corner. Clutter fills your nightstand because you’re not quite sure where to put your piles of books and knick-knacks. The top of your dresser is a mess of disorganized jewelry. And inside the drawers, it’s tough to locate anything in the mixed-up socks and accessories. Needless to say, you need some bedroom storage ideas. An organized bedroom ensures everything has its place. A bit of effort now can help you stay organized down the road. Keep your bedroom tidy and free of clutter, and you’ll never have to tiptoe around dirty laundry again. With...
25 Clever And Functional Toy Storage Ideas
Anyone who’s ever stepped on a tiny LEGO piece can appreciate the benefit of keeping toys organized. Leaving playtime items strewn about is a potential hazard for delicate feet — and visual clutter that can cause undue stress. Toys left lying around are more likely to experience premature wear and tear, and smaller items might end up lost, never to be seen again. Whether you’re blessed with a spacious playroom, or you need to stow toys in a cramped, multi-purpose space, read on to discover our favorite toy storage ideas to suit a variety of needs. Toy Baskets View this...
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