844 days ago

Ways to make your home feel cosier in Winter

Robert Anderson from Curtain Clean (Hawkes Bay Chem-Dry)

Find out how a few key elements can warm up your abode over the winter months. Anyone can make a home that is inviting and relaxing after a long cold day.

Choose a warm paint colour: Explore the colour wheel - Notice that yellows, oranges and reds are on the warm side so utilising those colours will simulate a cosier, warmer mood. Blue and purples are on the cool side so they will simulate the opposite mood.

Warm lighting: Group lighting by using task and ambience lighting and a mixture of table and floor lamps. Warm coloured bulbs throw out a softer light and give a room a cosy feel.

TIP: Having your lights on separate switches means you can control how bright/dim a space will be.

Add pot plants: Any living element contributes to a cosy and inviting feel. Plants in baskets are not only on-trend, but they also generate more oxygen inside your home too.

TIP: Group pots together using different shapes and heights to make a focal point.

Carpet, rugs and textiles: Tiles are great but can be chilly underfoot in the cooler months. Carpets insulate, soften and warm up a room and New Zealand wool carpets are environmentally friendly with a sustainable fibre, plus naturally flame retardant.

Don’t discount rugs even if you have carpets. Make sure you choose a rug that works with your existing carpet. Placing a rug between yourself and the floor instantly guarantees a warmer atmosphere. Rugs are also incredibly good at tying a space together.

TIP: Garage carpet reforms the space from a cold concrete feel to a soft warm space too!

Keep reading: www.curtainclean.co.nz...

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1 day ago

Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.

Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.

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Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
  • 64.3% Yes
    64.3% Complete
  • 33.2% No
    33.2% Complete
  • 2.5% Other - I'll share below
    2.5% Complete
1502 votes
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1 hour ago

DUTCH MARKET & SAINT NICOLAS - SAT 23 NOV 10-12:30

Elly from Papamoa Beach

Enjoy a cuppa and some of the Dutch specialties at the Dutch market, or take some yummy food home. Children / youngster may like to sell their surplus toys at a flea market. Saint Nicolas is likely to make an appearance. Free entry. Eftpos available. This first Tauranga Dutch market will be held on Saturday 23 Nov, 10-12:30 in the Te Puna Hall. It is organized by Dutch Communities.
Contact: christiaan.buijsers@hollandhouse.org.nz

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3 hours ago

Lions Book Fair

Helen from Matua

Sale continues TOMORROW (Saturday) 9am. You’ve donated and now we’re ready for the sale. Great fiction & beautiful non fiction. Children’s books and a huge collection of car magazines and books.

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