living
43
LIFE SKILLS
Dogood looks really
enhance self-esteem?
Join the debate.
48
RELATIONSHIPS
Real people tell us the one
special thing their partner
did for them.
54
GET ORGANIZED
Stock all your party
supplies and essentials
in one place to make
entertaining a breeze.
60
WEBSITES
Click to get inspired with
offbeat ideas for V-Day.
62
BOOKS
Chick lit to warm your soul
this February.
style
J
63
MAKEUP
Fruity flavours makethese
lipsticks luscious.
64
SKINCARE
Simple day and night tips
keepyourskin supple.
68
WHAT’S NEW
The latest beauty
launches.
indoors
69
RENOVATION
A few changes make this
house pretty yet child
friendly. Take tips.
78
AT HOME
These grandparents trade
in theirtraditional home
for a modern flat to be
closerto family.
86
SOLVING SPACES
A kitchen becomes space
smart. Knowhow.
92
DECORATING
Three different
bedrooms—choose what
worksforyou.
better
95
NUTRITION
Feeling low or stressed or
crabby? Boost your mood
with food. Here’saguide.
98
FITNESS
T o change your body, you
need to make overyour
mind. Experts tell you how.
100 HEALTH NEWS
Lifestyle changes will help
you take care of your heart.
outdoors
; 101
PLANTINGS
Coleuses are evergreen and
easy to maintain.
106 THE GARDENER
All about bromeliads.
108
Q&A
Gardening queries
answered.
| food
I 109 CELEBRATE
Do the different—with
strawberries!
:
116
WHAT’S COOKING
Our hassle-free lunch and
dinner menu will helpyou
prep for guests in a jiffy.
124
TECHNIQUE
Tricks for the perfect pot
roast from our master chef.
128
BETTER COOK
Corkscrews and wine
stoppers foryour bar.
in eve
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Editor’s Letter
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Between Friends
I 130 Boutique
;
132
Resources
136
I DID IT!
Hand painted stripes jazz up
a floor.
VOLUME
4
, NUMBER
12
I O FEBRUARY 2011
BETTER HOMES AND GARDENS