Articles written by Elaine Walker

Review of 3 fabulous and totally different 2010 calendars that will make great budget Xmas gifts. Check out the Tolkien which will eventually become a collecter's item.

Oct 20, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Check out 5 of the best art diaries for 2010: Scottish watercolours, lively Australian art, and photos with inspirational quotes from California. Great Xmas gifts.

Oct 10, 2009 - Elaine Walker

UMF Manuka honey from New Zealand should be in everyone's 1st Aid cupboard. Use it for everything from a treatment for skin complaints to upset stomachs and sore throats.

Sep 27, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Top tips for how to achieve comfy English Country Cottage style decor in the bedroom. Throw away all the rules of home decorating and discover this great informal look.

Sep 22, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Home decorating ideas show how to use wood, stencils and frosty coloured paint to create the traditional light and airy living room decor of the Scandinavian countries.

Sep 18, 2009 - Elaine Walker

All the home decorating ideas needed to create Moroccan style living room decor. Learn how to use colour for wall decor and soft furnishing as well as accessories.

Sep 12, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Great home decorating ideas for both a formal and modern living room with a yellow colour theme. Find out why a softer yellow paint is best for walls and relationships.

Sep 5, 2009 - Elaine Walker

For people who prefer not to pop pills, these natural remedies for anxiety are effective and gentle. Enjoy the healing scents of these essential oils and relax again.

Aug 28, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Bring balance and harmony into your home by decorating with green. Ideas for how to go traditional country cottage style, contemporary bright, or strong and dramatic.

Aug 13, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Rich neutral colours are much more interesting than their paler cousins and offer more light and shade in a room. Top tips help create stunning rooms with ease.

Aug 4, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Home decorating couldn't be easier with these ideas. Blue is the safest colour to use as it always works well and has the added bonus of creating a stress-free zone.

Aug 4, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Herbal teas are easy to make and can be used as remedies for many illnesses and common conditions. Try these for anxiety and indigestion which are sometimes linked.

Jul 30, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Each year thousands of people suffer with a seasonal flu virus. Sadly some die. Is this swine flu virus a variation on this theme, just more widespread?

Jul 26, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Choosing the best wedding dress means knowing the most flattering style and shape. This guide to finding the dream bridal gown will make any woman look like a princess.

Jul 17, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Eating a diet of different coloured food may be an important way of giving the body the nutrients that it needs. See which colours work in the body for better health.

Jul 15, 2009 - Elaine Walker

It is an exciting moment to be chosen as a bridesmaid, but it is more than just a pretty dress. The chief bridesmaid's duties contribute to the success of the wedding.

Jul 8, 2009 - Elaine Walker

The Whole Day Through is an intelligent, bittersweet love story with a fascinating focus on the lives of two carers. Look out for the writer's trademark twist at the end.

Jul 3, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Using renewable energy sources including tidal power, the Isle of Wight is creating a world model for environmental sustainability with the first Eco Island in the world.

Jun 19, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Don't let hay fever spoil the summer. There are natural remedies for the symptoms of allergic rhinitis that offer effective treatments without the drowsy side effects.

Jun 7, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Vegetarian party food for a summer lunch need not be hard work. This easy recipe for tangy chilled watercress and orange soup will only take about half an hour to make.

May 24, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Follow these top tips for south facing patios filled with beautiful flowering plants. Choosing and preparing the right pots is just as important as feeding and watering.

May 17, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Blend sugar and spice in this easy recipe for traditional English Rhubarb Crumble. A delicious dessert with the tart flavour of rhubarb and the new sweetness of dates.

May 16, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Read this brief history of the life of St Peter and discover how he changed his name and his personality. He overcame his fears to become the leader of the apostles.

May 10, 2009 - Elaine Walker

With so many people developing wheat intolerance, millet is a good substitute. Try this easy recipe for millet cake and serve it with soup or stew for a budget meal.

May 3, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Who says desserts are expensive? Here's a delicious traditional dessert recipe updated to make it cheap and easy. Try this Manchester Tart with ready made pastry.

Apr 25, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Ask Mother Nature is a light-hearted book with a serious result. Ellen Vande Visse describes ways of communicating with nature spirits to grow a successful veggie garden.

Apr 18, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Manifesting one's dreams has become important for many people and Crafting a Magical Life is the perfect easy-to-follow guide. Full of lively photos, diagrams and tips.

Apr 8, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Transform a north facing patio or windowbox into a splash of color with these 5 shade plants. Follow tips on how and when to plant and enjoy a luscious little garden.

Mar 31, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Bread and Honey Pudding is a traditional Spanish Easter recipe made in minutes in a frying pan. Try it as a cheap and delicious dessert or as a breakfast treat.

Mar 24, 2009 - Elaine Walker

A straightforward book which gives all the tools needed to understand why relationships fail. Ann Gadd explores the attraction of opposites and the problems that result.

Mar 16, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Serve these traditional English Eccles Cakes and watch them fly off the plate. This easy recipe brings back the simple joys of baking for morning teatime.

Mar 1, 2009 - Elaine Walker

The romance between Queen Victoria and Prince Albert rates with the greatest. When Albert died the heartbroken Queen created a 176 foot tall memorial to her lost love.

Feb 11, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Louise Erdrich returns to write of her American Indian side after exploring her German heritage in The Master Butchers Singing Club. The Plague of Doves is her best yet.

Feb 1, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Save money by following these easy stain removal tips from Australian Shannon Lush: everything from getting rid of marks on mirrors to cleaning a woolen coat at home.

Jan 27, 2009 - Elaine Walker

This easy Bread and Butter Pudding recipe gives the basics plus variations to ring the changes. Try it with apple and ginger or banana and honey. The kids will love it.

Jan 18, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Samantha Hurst NC RMANM is a British Naturopathic Consultant, Energy Medicine Practitioner and Reiki Master. She talks to suite 101 about treatment for depression.

Jan 11, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Interview with a British Energy Medicine Practitioner, Samantha Hurst, about her particular form of alternative medicine which encourages the body to heal itself.

Jan 11, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Recognising signs of work stress is not always straightforward. Some stress is normal, but knowing what is not normal can be the first step to getting help.

Jan 11, 2009 - Elaine Walker

Rough Music is beautifully crafted by British award-winning novelist, Patrick Gale. Prepare to be entertained, shocked and taken by surprise with the twist in the tale.

Dec 29, 2008 - Elaine Walker

Best selling author, Jill Barnett is known for her stories of family relationships, love, loss and hope. New Beginnings is no exception and makes ideal holiday reading.

Dec 27, 2008 - Elaine Walker

This free business cards website really does what it says, but there are a few pitfalls. Read about how to avoid them, and get the best results when ordering online.

Dec 13, 2008 - Elaine Walker

There's nothing better than a hearty bowl of soup in the cold weather. With just a couple of ingredients this healthy black bean soup is packed with goodness and flavour.

Dec 10, 2008 - Elaine Walker

This book describes a way of living that is truly enriching. Learn about the 20 principles of how to become an elderwoman.

Dec 6, 2008 - Elaine Walker

A look at 2 different but equally unusual diaries to give as gifts this year. Packed with funny pictures and fascinating facts, there's one for him and one for her.

Nov 25, 2008 - Elaine Walker

Personalized wedding readings add sparkle to the ceremony. With a little imagination perfect wedding poetry can be created in minutes and remembered forever.

Nov 23, 2008 - Elaine Walker

Use this book to make better informed choices for a happy, stress-free holistic home. Tips for everything from color healing and design, cleaning to garden planting.

Nov 15, 2008 - Elaine Walker

A review of 3 sets of new age cards, each a perfect inspirational gift. Choose from the popular Angels of Light cards, Wisdom Cards or the new mystical Unicorn Cards.

Nov 3, 2008 - Elaine Walker

Read this and discover that it is possible to simplify life and it doesn't have to hurt.. Marian Van Eyk McCain shows how to stop the treadmill and start the simple life.

Oct 28, 2008 - Elaine Walker

Happiness is not about money. An old story, but true and a lesson that has come up again with the credit crunch. Now is the time to create a more sustainable simple life.

Oct 28, 2008 - Elaine Walker

A fascinating exploration of six archetypes of love, illustrated with relevant tarot cards. Essential reading for those who want to bring more love into their lives.

Oct 25, 2008 - Elaine Walker