Happy Earth Day to you all.

Herewith a few reminders about what you SHOULD be doing EVERY day and not only on EARTH 
DAY.......

Firstly, step outside and appreciate the beauty of nature in your own garden, or in your neighbourhood. You will be amazed at what you will see if you really open your eyes.

Pick a few simple flowers or herbs and bring them inside to be enjoyed in a special spot........ I love to surprise guests and place flowers where they least expect them...... like having a bath full of fragrant flowers floating in your guest bathroom!

 

 

Look to nature for your inspiration....... experience the colours, textures and fragrances.

 

Use nature to set the correct mood in your home.... bright flowers will add sunshine to anyone's day.... especially on a Monday morning!

Keep your compost production flourishing by using all organic scraps and peelings from the kitchen, as well as some dry leaves, bark chips and even torn up cardboard for texture. 

 

Recycle and re-use....sort out those every day containers into piles of glass, plastic, cans and paper. You will be amazed at how the pile grows in just a few days. My greatest pleasure with all the recycling we do is that once a week we only have to put out  less than a bag of refuse out for collection!

 Be creative and create your own homemade gifts. They will always be appreciated, especially if they come out of your kitchen, garden or your workroom. Making a batch of pot pourri that you can keep on feeding with dried herbs and flowers means you will always have stock to place in antique bowls or glasses as gifts. Wrap up with recycled cellophane and ribbon, and you will have a homemade / recycled / vintage gift.

 

 

Save electricity.... cook outdoors, eat outdoors and remember to switch off every appliance not in use as well as light switches. If you are not using it, switch it off....just lift your finger!