Sometimes all it takes for a bedroom to go from "blah" to "beautiful" is one simple, striking piece of decor, particularly when it's reimagined in an interesting way. And in our opinion, just replacing your bedding with something more colourful, cosy or upmarket will do  the job. Picture this: It's Sunday morning. You're lounging in the natural light of your bedroom surrounded by sumptuously soft sheets with style magazine in one hand and an indulgent latte in the other. While this is admittedly where we'd all like to be right now, we're going to have to settle for a virtual escape until we can make this vision a...

The Wearable Blanket, or  Snuggie Bathrobe? This is the ultimate question. Read further to get the answer. Snuggie (R500.00): Don't buy this. Being the laughing stock of the blanket family does not contribute a lot to the consumer value, especially if the product is constructed out of material which feels like the thinnest hospital gown. Not only are the sleeves are uncomfortably small and restrictive, but your feet will also be in a constant struggle to find the cover as the bottom part is too short even for not so tall people.  The 5' 10" person still has to bend the...

An issue:  Even a medium size room might feel cluttered with bulky furniture that sits on the floor. How to solve it: Editing is the key. Make sure you have got the most important: the items you love and the things you need. Buy furniture that perfectly suits your edited set, so there are no extra drawers or shelves needed. It is also important to choose furniture which has legs. Being able to see underneath the furniture make the room visible bigger and airier. Another common problem is not having enough seating. Take into consideration the purpose of the furniture in...

Polar Fleece fabric is the perfect choice if you're looking for something durable, soft and ecologically friendly. Because it can be made in endless colors and imprinted with countless designs, Polar Fleece fabric is the perfect choice for the tiniest teddy-bear lover or the biggest sports  fanatic. It started as a fabric for outdoor clothing in severe weather conditions, Polar Fleece is now made into everything from hats and mittens to jackets and blankets. Because of the way it's constructed, it won’t pill and form little balls on the fabric the way other synthetics will. Since it won’t fray or...

Your body prepares to get to sleep from the very moment you wake up. It is easy to adjust your everyday habits to get the best possible rest at night. This is what to remember: It is important to get enough natural light — from an open window, or even better, go outside first thing in the morning and start breaking melatonin. Sleep researchers found that caffeine can stay in your brain for up to twelve hours. So it is important to stop having coffee by late morning. Even if it doesn't keep you awake, coffee still impacts the depth...