Archive for February, 2010
HOW TO BECOME MORE PRODUCTIVE AND LESS REACTIVE
In today's hectic world we often do not take the time to allow ourselves the luxury of quality time with ourselves, free from the cares and craziness of the daily circus that is our lives. It seems that, on the whole, we've all become phenomenal multitaskers, capable of amazing feats of juggling and endless readjustments to our schedules.Five-year-olds take note! Your hyper-charged antics have absolutely nothing over a 21st century adult male or female anywhere in the world plugged into cyberspace via iPod or blackberry, amped up on various unholy mixtures of sucrose, caffeine and lactose, rocketing down a high-efficiency autobahn or freeway in an amazingly over-powered personal transportation vehicle, liberated from the office to go to yoga class, take in a movie, grab a bite to eat, shop for new cellular service and make it home in time to do a load or two of laundry and zone out in front of the TV.And so it goes. Almost every aspect of modern life is fraught with the very real peril of losing touch with ourselves to the extent that forget about the journey itself and keep our eyes peeled on the screens of our To Do lists, application interfaces, .. more »
FINDING PATIO FURNITURE TO SUIT YOU GARDEN
If you are struggling to find the right patio furniture to suit your garden, then this is the no nonsense guide for you. Taking you on a journey through an English Country Garden, Mediterranean Villa with a quick stop off at a Continental Caf? we will arrive at Modern Architecture with a clear idea of the type of patio furniture that will best suit your garden.English Country Garden Your garden is a luscious green, it includes well tended flower beds which contain rose bushes or similar. The patio is paved in beautiful weather worn flags.To achieve the English country garden look with your patio furniture, the ultimate has to be white washed wicker, cane or rattan. Finish the look with floral seat cushions that complement the roses in your garden. Parasols will be dainty wee things in whites and pinks. For a more modern twist look to Cath Kidson. Gingham is great if you're keen to stay away from chintz but still want that traditional English look. Alternatively you could go for a more demure Victorian look with wrought iron tables and chairs.Mediterranean Villa Preferably you have an outdoor swimming pool which is surrounded by wood decking. Failing this you .. more »