Natasha from Bamboo Blossom's Profile

Display Name: Natasha from Bamboo Blossom
Personal URL: http://www.bambooblossom.co.za
Member Since: 3/13/12

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Well, right now there's no real style and lots of bad clutter. But my goal is also a balance between minimal and cozy.


Minimal vs. Cozy: Which is More \"You\"?
4/8/13 3:32 PM

I think it looks good and my books aren't organised in any way, so I might as well arrange them by colour.


In Defense of: Organizing Books by Color
3/15/13 4:30 PM

We don't have a dishwasher, so a drying rack is a necessity. We have a nice stainless steel one that's dipped in rubber to about a 3rd up. It looks cool and the rack never slides around. Our kitchen sink has an extension on the counter that the rack sits on, so it doesn't have to be on the counter itself.


Thoughtful Shopping: Small Ticket Items Worth Splurging On
1/17/13 3:56 PM

Simple, but not easy, not easy at all.


The New Year's Resolution to
Rule Them All

1/15/13 3:01 PM

I also reduce sugar in American recipes by half. But I'm making pecan pie now and I'm scared the consistency will be wrong without all the sugar.


How Can I Reduce the Sugar in Baking Recipes?
Good Questions

12/28/12 3:08 PM

The original The Office is my all-time favourite show. Second is Peep Show. Some of my other favourites are Sherlock and Father Ted. Jeeves and Wooster is also great, but not that addictive. I wish we had Netflix in South Africa.


Sleep, What's That? The Five Most Addictive Shows on Netflix
12/3/12 2:20 PM

I live with my boyfriend, so I try to not look terrible at home :) But I like wearing nice clothes anyway. When I lived with my parents my grandma often asked me if I was going somewhere when she saw me. I do wear my slippers at home a lot though.


How Hot Do You Look At Home?
9/19/12 3:03 PM

I'd also be scared of someone stealing my dog. But I also know that he would bark the whole time and probably pee on his astroturf, so it wouldn't work for me.


Parking Your Dog (or Your Man?!) at IKEA While You Shop
8/20/12 1:51 PM

I have to start making my bed. And put away the heap of clothes at the foot of the bed. This really sounds like it would work for me. I'm going to try it.


Make Your Bed! For Productivity, Profit and Peace
6/26/12 4:18 PM

Oh my gosh, I got 4! I'm so happy. After staring at the screen so long the colours started to look funny and I didn't feel like I could distinguish them anymore, haha. I've always felt like I was good with colours, so I'm very pleased with the result.


Take the Test: How Well Do You See Color?
6/25/12 3:10 PM

I don't really care how other people want to decorate their homes or if it's not perfectly clean or organised, our house isn't perfect either. What really confuses me is when there are no towels in a bathroom. I just want to be able to dry my hands after washing them.


Ew, I Can't Stand That! Design Allergies
6/25/12 3:01 PM

I loved living alone and I think it's a very important thing to do for everyone. But I live with my boyfriend now and I wouldn't change it for anything. He's also away for work often and while it's nice in small amounts, mostly I just want him here. I don't feel safe on my own and I sleep so much better with him next to me. I also don't make much effort when I'm cooking for myself.


The Joys and Drawbacks of Living Solo
3/23/12 3:01 PM

Wow, that's such a big difference. Even just the white strips make it looks so much nicer.


Before & After: Same Stuff, New Look Martha Stewart
3/13/12 4:08 PM

We rent a house and don't have any big perks. We have our own washing machine etc, so we have to fix or replace everything. We have to do our own gardening or get someone to do it. The owners of the house live in a different country, so it's not that easy to get things like plumbing fixed. There's always a lot of back and forth emailing and unclear calls. Then they'll send a guy that seems to do everything for them and isn't very good at any of it. I would much rather be able to choose how to deal with problems and be able to get it done right away. We also really want to be able to paint and put up lots of art.


What Amazing Perks Do You Have as a Renter?
Reader Survey

3/13/12 11:25 AM