The most stylish way to take lunch to work, school or uni has arrived so stop using  brown paper bags and keep re-cycling the plastic shopping bags as bin liners and invest in one of these gorgeous, stylish insulated little numbers with carry straps just perfect to sling over your shoulder.

Layer upon layer upon layer, that seems to be the way we like wearing our bracelets these days and we also love combining colour, textures and various mediums to create unique and individual looks in fashion. These bracelets featuring saint medallions have been in high demand and whether its for personnel beliefs and values or simply to gift to a close friend or loved one we have been overwhelmed but not surprised with the demand on these meaningful pieces.

Here you can see how mixed sized beads and combinations of silver, semi-precious stones, coloured timber beads can make an impact, yet when worn individually they make a statement.

As we get asked so often what each Saint is regarded for we have created a small referral listed for you:

	Saint Christopher Safe Travel & Travelers Surfers & Athletes Bachelors Sailors
	Saint Michael Strength & Courage Protection
	Infant of Prague Peace Family Life & Children General Well being Freedom & Health Financial Stability
	Saint Anthony Love & Friendship Lost Articles

Maybe it’s all the appliances or all the life that occurs, but even in highly decorated kitchens there’s sometimes a lack of art. It’s a shame, really, because just like in any other room, art can really bring in a lot of interest, excitement and “pop” to a kitchen.

And let’s face it, so much of your day-today interactions with family and friends occur in the kitchen, so why shouldn’t it be a cleverly designed yet cheerful room?

Art in the kitchen can be both beautiful and functional. Just make sure it isn’t too valuable or delicate. The kitchen can have a lot of humidity and temperature changes. In some houses it can also have grease in the air on occasion -something that a good range hood will take care of but more one that another time . And if you hang something directly above the stove, assume that it will have a reduced life span, even if it has glass in front.

Most glazed ceramic pieces do well, perhaps a collection of vintage plates and saucers, as they can withstand humidity and be wiped clean of flying tomato sauce, cake batter and oil.

Try using old copper and cast iron pieces, such as kettles or an antique cake mold.

Bright porcelain containers on the counter for flour, sugar, etc., bright tea towels and oven mitts hanging, and for art and I think most of us hang up colourful clippings and photos on clipboards on the fridge.

There are literally 1001 ideas… we’d love to hear and see about your piece of colourful pop in the kitchen

Images from Decor Pad

I had a conundrum… I decided to re-arrange my bedroom and realised that my extensive jewellery collection extended far beyond the tiny jewellery box that it currently called home. I stumbled across pieces of jewellery that I hadn’t worn in months, simply because it was the unlucky piece that fell to the bottom of my unorganised pit. I was determined to come across something new and interesting – a new home for my obvious obsession.

So I went out in search of something not only efficient, but effective too.  That was when I discovered these vintage mannequins!

I threw all my necklaces around the neck, attached my bracelets up the stem and even added a scarf and broach for decoration!

Now not only does all my jewellery have its own spot, but it looks great too. I can even use it to plan the accessories I want to wear with each outfit. Never again will my jewellery become a tangled mess, out with the old and in with the new!  Bianca