Bison65's Profile

I think it's a lovely idea and since you're providing everything else I don't think it's unreasonable that they buy their own meals. A wonderful evening of friends and celebration.

Food & kitchenalia are my favourite souvenirs so the zip top bags are always a must and bubble wrap for über fragile items is helpful as well. I always make sure to pack a small corkscrew/bottle opener and a stopper as well.

Charming,very homely. Lovely family!

So much to love.. Keep Britain Tidy poster is a cracker & the overall vibe is very British- lots of layers of interest. Well done!

Well done! Lovely home with loads of character.

Those Swedes! Great kitchen!

Sublime. I can see why everyone is oohing & awing - very warm & inviting.

Cool space! Stylish but not overdone- a winner!

I'm with you. There is a hidden cost to all these " cheap" new things we buy. In 1970 Americans spent roughly 17% of their income on clothing purchases; in 2012 it was only 3%. Why the huge shift? Most apparel & shoes are made outside the US now, off shoring & out sourcing to developing nations have driven down the dollar amount we spend. But the costs are massive- US manufacturers are virtually extinct, the working conditions & slave wages paid abroad are horrifying and a lot of this clothing really is disposable; one or maybe two seasons and that's it. I have some great clothing items that were made in Canada & the US and they're good as new after many yrs.. One can find these types of items only with great difficulty these days. The home furnishings industry is quickly going down the same path- poor to mediocre goods made under horrible conditions abroad,only to end up trashed when they break or people tire of them. The 4 R's should apply to our purchases Reduce, Reuse,Recycle, Repurpose. It's about being a thoughtful consumer,IMHO.

Lovely! Very homey yet elegant.