Mabel: 208 books

The thought of travel always conjures up a great sense of excitement and adventure and is a dream many people hold on to. Reading and researching various destinations of the world is a good place to start, and then documenting what tickles your fancy the most. Once you have an idea of where you want...

The Canary Islands are great choice as a travel destination, whether you want a beach holiday in the sun, or want to get away from it all for a week or two. The islands offer stunning beaches, sunny skies, and spectacular landscapes. It’s practically summer all year round, where each island is unique and is very different from the rest, but all equally stunning.

Lincolnshire, the second largest county in England is a naturally beautiful area with miles of stunning coastline with many nature reserves and beautiful beaches and coastal towns to explore. Lincolnshire is indeed, a place that must be visited when you next visit the UK, as it is the perfect location...

Cyprus, because of its connection with many saintly men in ancient history is some times referred to as the “The Island of Saints”. The beautiful island of Cyprus was chosen to be the first place to receive the new message of faith with the advent of Christianity. Every year Cyprus effortlessly...

Cuba and Havana in particular, has become one of the favorite holiday spots in the world for Europeans. This can probably be attributed to the great weather, the general colonial charm and the fun-loving locals. The culture in Cuba is very rich and diverse, as it has over 500 years of history. It...

Mauritius is proof that paradise does really exist - it’s a fascinating island in the Indian Ocean, east of Madagascar. It’s an island that is favored by many holiday-makers from all over the world. It has beautiful pristine beaches fringed with palms and over whelming warm and friendly people...

Crazy patchwork is a fascinating craft. Take your patchwork designs to a whole new level by embellishing every patch with your favorite embroidery stitches, and adding ribbons, braids, buttons and beads for more detail. The beautiful squares of fabric you create can be used to make quilts, cushion...

Choose Brussels as a destination on your next European vacation. This bustling city has a lot to offer tourists; it’s not a stuffy business city as many people think because of its connections with the European Union and North Atlantic Treaty Organization. It’s a vibrant city with plenty of nightlife...

Rio de Janeiro must be one of the most spectacular cities in the world to visit! There is never a dull moment in this vibrant city, which is commonly known as “Rio”. It’s the second largest city in Brazil and probably the best known to the world. The statue of Christ the Redeemer, overlooking...

Monterey County is the ideal destination for a Californian vacation. With it's temperate climate all year-round, it is the ideal destination for enjoying the beaches and the many outdoor activities on offer.Monterey County is situated just below the San Francisco Bay area along the Pacific Coast....

Death Valley, as most people know, is the driest and hottest region of the United States. It is also one of the lowest regions in the world. In spite of this unattractive description, it does not deter almost a million tourists from visiting this region every year. The beauty of the Valley is its...

The thought of Ireland, often called the “Emerald Isle”, triggers off many visions in one’s mind; the first thought is “green” as there are few places on earth as green as Ireland in the summer. The next thought is St. Patrick’s Day, followed by green beer, four leaf clovers and Leprechauns....

Granny squares are among the most popular crochet patterns crochet addicts love to collect. They can be used to make numerous decorative household and clothing items. Crochet granny squares with animal faces for a difference. This little waistcoat and scarf can be made for the little girl in your...

If you have a stash of discarded neckties lying about your home, then I’ve got great ideas for you to give them a new lease on life. Turn them into beautiful lampshades or patchwork cushion covers or tiebacks for curtains. Full instructions to cover a lampshade and make a patchwork cushion cover included.