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Harnessing nature's forces with Feng Shui
The Art and science of Feng Shui is all about harnessing the nature’s energy and channelizing it into our place of dwelling keeping in m
Marble love!
This week, we take a look at those colourful little spheres we all played with as children. Marbles!
Adding soul to your walls with Wall Art
Kishani Kaluarachchi the Managing Director of Wall Art (Pvt) Ltd joins us this week to give a detailed description about the unique array of p
How to collect fountain pens
Firstly, decide what type of pens you want to collect or if you prefer to collect a variety of pens.Next, read up and do your research on the
Steal this look
Have you ever thought of replacing your traditional railing with a rope railing instead? Take a look at how this heavy rope, used as a railing
Sweet scented blooms from The Bloom Room
Now, that we’ve ventured into the subject of flowers and easy table decorations using fresh flowers, on Home Hints this week
Origami Paper Lanterns
With the Vesak season upon us, our streets and houses are soon to be festooned with lovely lanterns in colours of every hue. My children ta
How to make a quill pen
Get a couple of quill feathers, preferably duck. You might be lucky if you have a couple of them running around.
Steal this look
Want to create some pizzazz in your patio, why not use cushions that come various shapes and sizes. Pick warm, bright colours for an instant p
Dog training 101
Dr. Nalinika Obeyseraka, a Veterinary Surgeon at PetVet was approached by Life Online to discuss a pet owner’s responsib
Serenade Your Mind, Body and Soul
30km away from the hustle and bustle of Colombo, there exists a carefully located resort in the Moronthuduwa area, within the well-preserve
Best beach destinations in sunny Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is endowed with a two season’s monsoonal climate which means a beach holiday can be enjoyed year round. Here you wi
Common toxic house plants
Puppies chew on anything and everything. This includes plants and flowers as well. The idea of digging up a plant I believe gives them a surge of
Parvo – What to look out for
Canine Parvovirus – known to us as Parvo – is a virus that comes in two forms, Cardiac and Intestinal. First discovered in the 197
Ask the Vet : 'Stop that itching!'
Our 6 year old dog is constantly scratching or licking herself trying to rid her annoyance with a skin condition she is frequently
Ask the Vet : Neutering
We’re hoping to neuter our 3 year old male Daschund. We’re a bit concerned since our previous dog, a female Daschund th
Toxic foods for pets
Many of us – as pet owners – do not realize that certain foods, though perfectly harmless to us, can be toxic to our 4-legged family me
Ask the Vet: Bathing my dog
How often does a dog actually require to be bathed? I have recently adopted a 3 month old street pup who has been newly vaccinated
Ask the Vet: Tick Fever SOS
My one year old Cocker-spaniel is frequently suffering from mild forms of tick fever and suffers from loss of appetite, discolouring around th
Ask the Vet: Overfeeding your lab!
FAQ - Between long working hours and being a mother, sometimes my life tends to get a little crazy especially after adding my two e
Your Pet & ‘Toileting’
Recently one of my dogs developed a bad stomach and it made me realize how often times, it has been the animal’s toilet habits that have
Woodland Style Garden
If you are one of those lucky people who enjoy country living and have a plot of land around your home then consider you
The benefits of a French door refrigerator
A refrigerator is an essential household kitchen appliance to be found in almost every home today. However, it was not u
Techniques of Plant Propagation
Understanding how propagation takes place is very important in ensuring no variety of plant is lost and every good gardener should know
Pets – A Basic Run Down
"A dog reflects the family life. Whoever saw a frisky dog in a gloomy family, or a sad dog in a happy one? Snarling people have snarlin
A Pet & You – Will it Work?
Choosing the right pet for you and your family is a big decision that affects everyone in your household. Many factors h
Getting started in a Garden
A garden is a wonderful way to enjoy life. It can be ever changing in sights, smells and sounds. If you are luc
Have a Holiday free of Financial Baggage
A HOLIDAY that comes with the baggage of credit card debt or financial stress is not a holiday. Follow these 10 ti
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