We are starved for attention. And not in the least because a lot of the social supports people used to …
Introduction to henna: the Lawsonia plant, its history, traditions & uses
The use of henna to dye skin and hair has a long-standing tradition; some records indicate that we’ve been using …
How to recognise a conversational narcissist & tips on how to be a charming conversationalist from a communications expert
A conversational narcissist is someone who tends to steer any conversation to focus on themselves. Whether this is by giving …
Why you should write at least one personal essay in your life for fun & how to make it good according to this professional writer
‘Everyone has a novel in them,’ is a line that we’ve all heard in one form or another. The original …
Why you should be writing postcards: 8 forgotten reasons why they’ll always be better than email (and how to start today)
The first postcard was sent by a dude to himself. That was by an English gent named Theodore Hook in …
Floriography: learn the secret language of flowers so you can give unique gifts which are imbued with meaning and significance
Floriography is a cryptic way of communicating through flowers and plants. Meaning, significance and symbolism have been attributed to flowers …
Why it matters that you show your love & 10 ways to say “I love you”
Did you know that sharing your love will lower your stress hormones, cholesterol and blood pressure as well as boost …
What if you could genuinely comfort someone without resorting to “it’s okay” and a pat on the back?
If you want sympathy, look in the dictionary between SHIT and SYPHILIS. Sympathy drives disconnection because it is drawing a …
Should you give up on having creative hobbies if you aren’t the creative type?
So, you can’t draw. Or knit. Or go near superglue without gluing at least two fingers together. You can’t decorate …
Feel like your home doesn’t look like you? Here’s 10 ways to bring art into your home and your life
When I say ‘art’, what pops into your head? Galleries? Fancy openings with impossibly long champagne flutes? Being judged for …