While I lust after the clean lines and airy feel of a modern and
minimalist space, I have a strong penchant for collecting pretty things, and
being surrounded by gorgeous homewares all day really gets my magpie side going!
Needless to say, this means I need to keep on top of organization at home and
in the office too. And the best way to do this is with smart storage…
Pretty much everyone can do with more storage and a well organised home just
feels great, so check out our best Home Storage
tips and products designed to de-clutter your space!
Hook me up!
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A couple of weeks ago we had an absolutely scrumptious Bake
Off here at Mighty Ape HQ. Our baking
stars showed off their best culinary creations and we all indulged in far too
much sugar. Needless to say the Mighty jungle was full of antics that
afternoon!
I'm still dreaming of all the delicious goodies we made, so I thought
I would share this heavenly Pillow Cookie recipe that I whizzed up from (the
queen of baked delights) Bakerella so
you can try it at home!
These decadent treats are sure to impress – if you can bear to to share!
With their chewy brownie centre wrapped in a giant chocolate chip sugar
cookie, they sound a little complicated but it's so much easier than
you would think and well worth the extra effort!
Brownie Pillow Cookies
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Stuck inside with the winter blues? Keep busy in the kitchen to brighten up
your days! From checking eggs to peeling garlic and freezing herb cubes, check
out these 12 fantastic ‘hacks’ designed to save you time and money in the
kitchen over the winter months.
1. Scoop out pumpkin seeds with less mess
Remove seeds from vegetables such as pumpkin with an ice
cream scoop. Because the edge of the scoop is sharp, it cuts through the
gooey insides much easier than your hand or a regular spoon can.
2. Don’t let your herbs go to waste!
Freeze fresh herbs in an ice cube
tray with olive oil, perfect for to have on stand by for cooking or to melt
on hot bread roll – yum!
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There's nothing a tasty hot bowl of soup to warm you up on a chilly
winter's day. This is my favorite soup recipe from Jamie Oliver's test
kitchen. Make it your own by adding spices, more vegetable ingredients and tasty
toppings!
Roasted Pumpkin Soup
• 1.5kg pumpkin
• Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
• 1 large onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1 large carrot
• 1 stick of celery
• 1 litre hot vegetable stock
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It doesn't matter if you're at the office, relaxing with a book or flexing
your creative muscle with some arts and crafts, Girl Of
All Work has some fantastic stuff that'll put a unique flare on
your work and brighten your day!
There's no limit to where or how you use these cool designs, but here are
5 of our favourite uses…
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If things around your house are looking a little dull these days, why not
liven them up in the one of the easiest ways possible?
If you haven't encountered the washi tape craze that seems to be washing
across every DIY blog on the internet, we'll quickly catch you up.
You can find washi tape's roots in Japan, with its materials being sourced
from natural fibres like the indigenous mitsumata shrub or gampi tree.
Suprisingly strong, washi tape have the same durability as duct table, but are
considerably more decorative. As for its use – that's completely up
to you!
If you're not sure where to start, why not try covering some books for
school, personalise your keyboard or get your nails done.
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Here at Mighty Ape, we love bringing you the latest and greatest across all
our categories, which means we're always on the hunt for the new and
different out there. In doing so, we also keep in mind that new and
different also applies to all of you as the way you shop changes with time. An
example of this is the blossoming culture of socially conscious products and
markets that are spreading throughout the world, so we figured we'd take a
moment to shed some light on some awesome Socially Conscious products that you
can get right here!
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Three words for you. Treat. Yo. Self.
On the 13th of October, 2011, Tom and Donna from Parks and
Recreation brought us the day to beat all other days. Once a year they spend
the entire day treating themselves – there are no excuses not to buy anything
that you desire.
At Mighty Ape we revel in bringing you the guilty pleasure items that you
can't get from just anywhere. A few of the Gorilla's have put our heads
together and provided you with a list of items you may not have bought yet as it
just wasn't practical, you didn't want to spend the money or you couldn't find
any logical use for. We have one answer to that today – Treat
Yo Self.
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Spring is here! The weather is gorgeous and it’s time to open the
windows and start on your spring cleaning. But where to start? What needs to be
done? If you’re not too sure, or need simply need some motivation to get
started – we’ve got some great tips just for you…
- Get the whole family involved – 10 minutes with
4 people is 40 minutes of solid cleaning time!
- Fill a bucket with basics that need to be toted from room to
room: all-purpose and glass-cleaning
sprays, a sponge, a toothbrush, a squeegee, a scrub brush, and terry-cloth
towels in washcloth and hand-towel sizes. Between tasks, hang rubber gloves over
the rim to dry. Take another empty bucket with you to fill with unwanted items
to give to charity.
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