Carrie’s girl turns the tables on her mother Last year was a roller coaster ride of changing jobs, becoming newly single and deciding to start finding out what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. And in recent months I have discovered I am not alone. So many people I meet are [...]
Christmas is a time when many women feel a bit threatened, especially if they have failed their domestic goddess exams, like me. Try as I might to make timetables for shopping, preparing food and cooking gourmet meals, things never ever work out as they should. If I don’t forget where I put the timetable in [...]
Protected Property If you live in one of the many homes in Guernsey classified as a protected building there’s some fresh help when it comes to doing any work on it. The Environment Department’s released a new advice note to make understanding the rules easier than ever. Guernsey has a large and diverse collection of [...]
What is it they say? There’s no place like home. There’s a lot to be said about making the most of your home. And given a house or flat which feels like a home is actually good for your emotional wellbeing, for the wellbeing of you and your family, it’s always worth investing in it. [...]
Blinded by the light A window is wonderful – but get a black-out blind for sun glare if you’re computer-bound. A small behind Small desk? For me, the ideal is a “dumping” shelf or ledge behind your chair: un-filed overspill builds – this keeps it off your work area. Little light Wall-mounted lights free up [...]
It’s Term Time! Where does the time go? It was only last week that the little ones were breaking up for the summer holidays, and now we’re days away from the new school term. With everything to think about from uniform to equipment, and that’s before we even think about how your child is feeling [...]
There’s fresh advice on getting a good night’s sleep. Experts say getting your body back in sync with its natural sleep/wake cycle is vital for a decent doze. From having a regular bedtime to waking up at the same time each morning, from having a nap to make up for lost sleep instead of a [...]
What are the advantages/disadvantages? With property prices soaring in Guernsey, unless you have parents who can help you financially, often the only way onto the property market is to buy a home with a friend. Mortgages are generally offered at five times gross income, so if you are earning £25,000 per annum gross, as a [...]
The biggest change in handmade craft over the past 50 years, and I believe, one of the main catalysts for its resurgence, is the Internet. Craft is now a shared, collaborative experience. When I make something, I photograph the process. I then publish a photo tutorial on my blog so people can try making the [...]
A firm from Jersey is making new homes in Guernsey greener. Engineering consultancy Henderson Green has been brought on board for the Le Clouet project – a development of low energy social housing for the Guernsey Housing Association. The development consists 55 units, a mix of one and two bedroom flats in two and three [...]
the Barclays Wealth Champion Charities hold their annual presentation evening
Clarice Greening celebrates her 13th birthday with her family and friends
The Premature Baby Foundation hold a charity Christmas Party
The Medical Specialist Group celebrates it’s 20th birthday
Network Insurance show clients their new offices
The Guernsey Rowing Club rows for local charities
