Mabel Van Niekerk: 67 books

Quilting is a fascinating and very rewarding hobby. Learn more about this ancient craft, which has been practiced for centuries, and discover that it is not as complicated as it seems. You will soon learn the basic steps to make your first quilt and will then be able to progress to designing your...

Why do so many of us still believe in grandma’s herbs? The answer is “because they work”. The composition of the plants have not changed through the ages, and the healing properties they had decades ago, are still evident today. We just have to learn which herb to use and how to use it effectively for various ailments.

Crocheting, which is the age-old craft of hooking yarn through a loop in different ways to form patterns and fabric is so simple to do, once you have grasped the concept. Watching someone crocheting can look extremely complicated if you have no clue what they are actually doing.Sadly this craft is...

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...