The word Mexico conjures up images of vibrant, warm colours, long stretches of desert and exotic fruit, birds and flowers. Passed down from generation to generation, the rich and colourful craft traditions of Mexico are perfectly suited to our warm and...
Jackie French has a recipe for a rose aftershave for men that doesn’t smell like roses but which should make their presence more acceptable on a hot summer’s day. What you will need 1 cup of white wine vinegar (not malt vinegar) 12 bay leaves (fresh or...
Give new life to your decor with colourful and imaginative tassels, trims and braids. Make a ribbon tassel to dress a window or door. Ribbon tassel Quick and easy to make, this delicate ribbon tassel gives a stunning result. Choose a colour combination that...
Due to the fact that viewers have been sending in some very strange (as well as large) entries, Don has decided to divide the ‘Mine’s Bigger Than Yours’ competition into two categories. There will be one prize for ‘weird’ and one for ‘big’. Huge vegies Robyn Klaus...
Spanish Mission Style Courtyard One of the most difficult things about garden design is knowing where to start, unless of course the property has an identifiable feature or style which can be used as a basis for the landscaping. Don talked to Colin Brown about his...
Stevia: The French Alternative Stevia is a herb said to be 2000 times as sweet as sugar. It can be used as a substitute for sugar in some recipes however, it does not provide the preserving & setting qualities that sugar brings nor the texture. It does provide a...
Turkish Pots Marea Hudson visits Turkey four times every year and brings back container loads of pots, marble baths, fountains, tiles and textiles. Most of the beautiful old pots are between 30 and 150 years old, but some are as old as 400 years. The pots and jars...
Funky Furniture Lionel Larkin sculpts furniture that is functional, funky, and often portrays his wicked sense of humour. A qualified cabinet maker, antique restorer and French-polisher, he previously worked with The Melbourne Theatre Company, Channel 9 and Channel 7,...
Urban Courtyard Landscape designer Rick Eckersley believes that as properties are getting smaller, the multipurpose courtyard that doubles as a carport, an entertaining area, or a play area for children, is the way of the future. His garden design for a modern family...
Greek Pots At "The House of Zeus" in East Kew in Victoria, you won’t find the Greek king of the gods, but you will find some marvellous, hand made Mediterranean pottery. The pots are imported by Theo Kyrkilis, who set up his showroom with the aim of...