Once you have decided that it’s time to redecorate, you can often be just itching to get started.  But hold on a minute; how much thought have you actually given to your new colour scheme?  You may have earmarked a gorgeous shade of paint, but will it go with the rest of the room?  If not, then it may end up costing you a small fortune to replace your carpet, furniture, ornaments and curtains!

  At one time, curtains were the only real option when it came to windows.  If you wanted anything different, then it was considered as being quite ‘specialised’ and it would often be fairly difficult to find what you were after.

  Well, thankfully those days are now gone!  In fact, the fitting of choice for most of today’s windows is roller blinds.  And there are a few very good reasons why…

  It’s amazing how much difference you can make to your home by spending a minimum amount of dosh!  A nice throw-over on that old armchair, a few scatter cushions, a different lamp shade; these are all inexpensive ways to give your rooms an even cosier and far more original look.

  In the fickle world of home furnishings, fashions will come and go on a frustratingly regular basis.  For example, just about every wallpaper pattern that you see at the moment will be emblazoned with large, garish 1960s style flowers!  But this will only last for a year or so at the most.  In a way, it is quite a predictable business inasmuch as everything goes full circle.  Sooner or later the designs from five years ago will once again be the hottest look to have!

  Just what is it with moths?  If they love the light so much, then why do they sleep through the daytime???  DOH!!  At night, they all go nuts flying into to anything that’s bright.  They bash themselves stupid against windows, fly kamikaze-style into car headlights and set themselves on fire around candles.  Just how dumb can you be?