Knitting By Jane Richards - Divine Shabby Chic Find us on Facebook at: DivineShabbyChic or buy online at: www.divineshabbychic.co.uk Hello again my lovely “Divine Shabby Chic” readers! here again with this months craft creation! So… who said knitting is a thing of the past? No indeed! With the likes of Sarah Jessica Parker from “Sex in the City” to Geri Halliwell of the … [Read more...]
The birth of the Friends of St Ives Bingley – Historical Herb Garden
St Ives Bingley - Historical Herb Garden In 2008 it began with the huge task of clearing, not only weeds and scrub, but substantial amounts of rubbish. Sheltered with 350 year old stone walls, the garden stands within the Mansion complex, behind large gates facing towards the Coach House. The initial clearing to allow the beds to be laid out, was carried out by brave … [Read more...]
What Is Feng Shui?
Feng Shui First a little history lesson is in order, to answer this one. Originally predating the invention of the magnetic compass by 3,500 years, Feng Shui took into account a wide variety of variables, such as local environment/landscape features, direction, auspicious timing (with references made to dates/times dictated by astral observations), in order to determine the … [Read more...]
Gardening Tips for February
One potato, two potato... Gardening tips for February from Woodbank Nurseries & Garden Centre - Harden, Bingley Potatoes are hugely versatile and are a staple ingredient of many meals in one form or another - boiled, mashed, chipped or baked. Freshly dug and lightly boiled with mint or, cooled and eaten with salads ; they just can’t be beaten. There are numerous … [Read more...]
Interior Design – Storage Solutions
Interior Design hints and tips from Divine Shabby Chic - By Jane Richards Hello and welcome to my hints & tips updates on The Bingley Hub Online. This month we talk about storage, and that all too needed chore - De-cluttering. We all know storage can be a problem, from the children’s toys to the paper work in the office, keeping things tidy can be a real … [Read more...]