Just like drainpipe jeans, knitting and Take That, wallpaper is also making a comeback. The decor once regarded as an old-fashioned fad is gaining interest once again as wallpaper companies have caught up with the 21st century by providing stock in all colours, patterns and textures to suit every palate and desire.
But… before you go on a pink polka-dotted wallpapering frenzy there are a few pointers that you should consider.
‘When God closes a door, he opens a window’, but if that window is bare and drab and uninviting then you’re not going to want to look at it, let alone go through it! So how can you dress your windows to make them the centre of your guests’ conversation?
There are several treatments that you can choose and probably even more than what is listed here if you use your imagination. Typically you’d choose to dress your windows in curtains or blinds; however, there are several sub-categories that these can be divided into each of which will have a different impact on the room.
Whether you opt for blinds or curtains here are a few pointers to think about before you part with your money when it comes to window treatments.
I think it’s a fair assumption to say that most women would love to have a walk-in wardrobe and feel a bit like Carrie Bradshaw in Sex and the City (especially if it includes her shoe collection!)
Imagine your own space of clothes, shoes, handbags, belts, and any other accessory that a man would regard as ‘Just how many of the same thing do you need?!’ Because they don’t understand that your patent, black high heeled shoes, and your sensible, black not so high heeled shoes are not the same thing and cannot be substituted. Heaven forbid!
I think working from home is a luxury that few of us can enjoy, especially when the Maltese culture dictates that people should work from their office and should only work from home if it’s done during overtime hours. To me that implies bad management and a lack of trust in your staff, but I digress.
Working from home… some people have the type of job that allows them to work in their own environment, use their own toilet and not have to worry about preparing lunch every morning. But if that was you, where would you actually work? The kitchen table might be an option, on the sofa sounds comfortable, or perhaps outside on the garden table.
Mojito Mondays, Tequila Tuesdays, Whiskey Wednesdays… you get the idea. Now shake it all together surrounded by some friends with a dash of good conversation and a slice of humour to have the ideal wind-down after a day at work. You could easily have this by meeting at a bar but sometimes you want nothing more than to get home, so why not bring the bar inside your house and wind-down in your slippers rather than your work suit?