Overflowing with eccentricity and brimming with indulgence, the Victorian era has been a major influence upon many interior designers over the years. Homeowners who love quirky ornaments, gothic patterns and heavily upholstered furniture are sure to find a Victorian theme would suit their abode perfectly.
Author Archives: Birdy Davis
Top Home Maintenance Tasks for the Spring
With the spring sunshine trying its best to push through the clouds, many people are giving some thought to brushing away the winter cobwebs and preparing their homes for the new season. As well as giving your property a good spring clean, you might be wondering what else you should be focusing on now that…
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Time Travel and the Loved Ones Diaspora
Hey there, Urban Housewives! Today we’ve got a guest post by Lizzie from over at Lizzie Goes. She’s opening up about how the last few years have changed the way we keep in touch with those we meet while traveling the world. What a difference a few years make. In 2008, I studied abroad at…
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Making International Phone Calls: Mission (Im)Possible
Hey there, urban housewives! Is everybody surviving the crazy weather lately? A long, chilly start to spring, followed by unbelievable heat, and now never-ending rain – when will it end?! It’s all too much for a girl with a lot on her plate already to handle. I think I need a vacation, which is a…
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Urban Gardening: 5 Easy Steps
There’s been a gradual movement in popular culture toward trying to “regain one’s ecological footprint”. Grocery stores are making an effort to sell more organic and locally sourced foods and whether it’s taking up yoga or going for a run, we’re all trying to be healthier and more connected to our environment. And as a…
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5 Oahu Family Vacation Ideas
It’s almost unfair that one place should have so much to offer, especially considering it comes wrapped in such a dazzling display of natural beauty. Oahu has a distinctly sweet smell, its flowers and fruit making their pleasant impact the moment you step off the plane.
Travelling in the Car with the Kids
Travelling with kids has the potential to be a great experience, but you have to get it right if you’re headed out in the car. As far as family holidays go there’s nothing quite like making a trip somewhere in your own country after all, and so to avoid the stresses of kids fussing and…
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