A trend that I see more and more often is a picture wall, or a memory wall if you prefer. Instead of hanging up only one item, try to find pieces that look good together and then group them on the wall. They will make a great statement and focal point.
The S-therapy
24/03/2014 by 2 Comments
Desperate expat wife or not, we can all be hit by the gloom of everyday life, and a few tricks to get us out of it might come in handy. Nothing fancy or extraordinary, we’re talking about simple – possibly banal, but at times highly efficient – everyday forms of therapy. CLEW introduces the S-therapy: […]
Coping with winter
20/01/2014 by Leave a Comment
Katie Nail on how to get through the short days and grey skies, waiting for spring. Growing up in Florida, I always found “winter” to be an enjoyable time. It was the one time of year that I could wear a jacket and “real” shoes, there was the excitement of Christmas, the sun was always […]
One Word for 2014
29/12/2013 by Leave a Comment
So Christmas is over, and we’re fast heading towards the New Year, with its cremant and fireworks and resolutions… Yes, New Year’s Resolutions. I could almost hear the collective sigh go up as I wrote that. Each year we make determined (perhaps) commitments to eat better, exercise more, spend more time with the family, be […]
Fitter in 21 days
02/12/2013 by Leave a Comment
Common barriers for people who want to start exercising and get in shape are: No time No equipment No knowledge or background in physical fitness Good news, people: No problem! You actually don’t really need those things to get started. It takes (hardly) no time, equipment or knowledge to get a great workout and get in […]
Netpats
10/11/2013 by Leave a Comment
Expat Dictionary, word of the month: Netpat noun /net’pæt/: an expat communicating with fellow expats and/or seeking support, advice and possibilities linked to expat life on the Internet. Please note that the explanation says nothing about desperate expats, wives or others, quite simply because the word has nothing to do with being desperate. Not as long […]
7 ways to eat ethically
19/08/2013 by 3 Comments
There are so many things to think of when it comes to eating ethically that it can give you a headache as soon as you start thinking about it. Is it better to buy local products than fairtrade products from abroad? And isn’t it just too expensive to buy organic? What about the labelling and ingredients Before you get […]
Totally Texas!
24/07/2013 by 3 Comments
When you move to another country there is a lot to learn; rules, regulations and school systems just being a few. This column was actually a college assignment when I lived in Katy, Texas. It’s about my Norwegian friends trying to adjust, written with humor and a little twist. No offence to my American readers! […]
Trouble in Paradise!
20/05/2013 by Leave a Comment
Who hasn’t been dreaming about moving abroad for a period of time, living the good life in a new and exciting culture. However, reality might hit you like a boomerang in the forehead before you even land! Going to exotic places for vacations is great, while moving to these places is completely different. Suddenly you […]
Spring – searching for shadows
28/04/2013 by 1 Comment
Baby green, the darling buds, snowdrops and daffodils, the tweeting (of real birds mind you), that smell in the air unlike any other and that something in the air. The clichés are never more numerous nor more beautiful than in spring. Spring fever hits a large portion of the population, caused by a very healthy […]
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