Knitting is a great hobby and is no longer just for Nan’s who are knitting itchy jumpers for the grandkids! If it seems like a venture you’d like to take up, you certainly wouldn’t be alone. We’ve come up with a bit of a guide for getting started for absolute beginners when it comes to knitting so that you’ll soon be making things like a pro in no time! Getting everything you need to get started You will need a few things to get started with knitting, and these include: Wool Knitting needles A knitting pattern to follow You can pick up basic yarn and needles in most good craft…

There are those who believe that aging is a privilege. That every line, wrinkle, spot and blemish is a badge of honor for a life not only survived, but well-lived – smiles smiled, tears cried, obstacles overcome, and hours and love and joy in the sun. While the “age gracefully and naturally” crowd might have a point, that philosophy, like any philosophy, doesn’t necessarily work for everyone. For some of us, aging is something to be avoided at all costs, and any visible signs of aging must be beaten mercilessly into submission. So, if you fancy yourself Ruth Gordon a la Harold and Maude, by all means age gracefully. For…

What hairstyle suits my face shape? This question is asked by women everywhere, every single time they go to get a haircut. It’s a serious question and one that can only be answered with great investigation and research. To make this easier for you, here is a compiled list of the best hairstyles for each face shape. A word of caution Frequent trips to the hairdresser that involve dying or bleaching hair can often lead to hair loss or serious breakage. If this starts to happen you should contact a hair loss professional such as Transitions Hair – click here for more information. Round faces Longer hair is better for…