Chill Out Relaxation With Music

Sometimes some background music can bring us into a state of calm and relieve stress. Not songs, just ambient music that does not demand active listening but eases us into a reflective trance state.

Try it too for when you want to focus on something intently for a period of time.

Here's one to try. 

Liars.

Compulsive liars.

 Ugh. If you have met someone like this you will love this audio broadcast.

Information on 'Tonic immobility"

This American Couple Sold Their Stuff To Backpack Around Australia

Stuff. We start out owning it. Until it starts to own us.
 This video is the story of one young couple who decided to get rid of their debt and start living a better life.

Be doing what you love, buy only what you need, and save for it first.

This is the TED talk Adam saw in Sydney

Handy Home Hacks and Tips: Rubber Bands

The internet has been great for so many things but in recent times the small productivity hacks that we have learned from people making videos and posting tips has been an excellent development.

Here are some uses for rubber bands you might not have known.  I think I like the paint tin one best - no drips down the side of the can, and a visual marker for how much paint remains inside - though I am not sure long it will take for a rubber band to perish.

You can find more handy tips and hacks here on my Household Tips board on Pinterest. 

Puddles Pity Party Tour Dates Australia March + April 2015

Over 10 Million views!




Fresh from rave reviews at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, you can catch Puddles and his magnificent golden voice while he is in Australia!

Get your tickets here!


Sydney
 20 21, 22 March 2015
7:30 PM to 8:30 PM
Giant Dwarf. Redfern, NSW
  Tickets here via Eventbrite


Melbourne
March 26 - 12 April nightly
The Hi Fi
09:45 PM Tickets via Ticketmaster 

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What Would You Do With An Attic?

Imagine having a well turned out attic to use as your special space. 

What would you like in your attic?

Attic Bedrooms

Attic Bathrooms 

While attics are not so common in Australia, we do have  builders who can undertake this work. 

In Sydney, Building Works Australia can provide you with the information you need to find out of an attic can be adapted in your house and a quote.

#dream #living

Wall Mounted Wine Cellar

Contemporary Wine Cellar by Melbourne Architects Bagnato Architects

Just the thing to store your wine cellar without taking up floor space. 

Mounted on the wall the wine bottles look great are easy to store and find and a few bottles go a longer way! 

Where do you buy your wine to stock up your developing wine cellar?  Do you use online stores, winery cellar door purchases or one of the hundreds of supermarket owned chains?