October Fee Bonus Gift Time

Oasis Homewares Head Office are offering this fabulous bonus FREE GIFT on top of all the other fabulous gifts for just hosting a homewares party.  Why wouldn't you get some friends together and grab some freebies for just socialising.!!

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Spring Entertaining Hot List

Love what you see - Oasis Homewares with Marg Atkins

 

September - Spring - Football

September means Spring Time and Finals Football Fever...

 

September brings Spring and finally a few sunny warm days. Also that means its football finals time and for a lot of us that means Grand Final Day BBQs. Even if our team isn't playing its still a great day to get together and throw a few Hamburgers and Sausages on the BBQ. So as the day draws closer make sure you have the BBQ ready to cook on, and if the job falls to you here are a few tips to get it clean and ready for use

Once a year you need to do a good clean on your grill. This requires that you take portions of it apart. First, start by disconnecting the gas and then lift out the grill parts layer by layer. Once you get down to the burners, make sure you inspect them thoroughly. There shouldn't be anything blocking the flow of gas. If the burner is clogged it will give you uneven heat and make for poor grilling. If you can clean it, do so, if not, then replace it. If your grill uses lava rocks or ceramic briquettes you need to make sure that these are not too heavily encrusted with cooked on foods. If they happen to be, replace them to avoid bad tasting smoke that dirty rocks can produce.

With everything out of the grill, clean it completely with soapy water. If the paint is coming off, or if your grill is showing signs of rust then you need to do some painting. Other than that, put everything back in, check to make sure that all connections are good, and then turn it on. Let the grill heat completely before you cook again to make sure that any left over soap residue gets burned off, and wipe over with oil or lemon.

 

 

September Oasis Product is our eco bbq collection

Our Oasis BBQ in a box is available in two colours chocolate or natural. The set comprises of 4 pieces which can be purchased indivually or purchased as a set. As with many Oasis products we have package deals which can save you $$$. If you would like to grab one of these packages in time for any upcoming gatherings get in quick. Give me a call on 0417031596 if you would like to place an order. The eco bbq collection is made from water hyacinth which if left to grow wild can cause many problems for plant life and irrigation in Vietnam. It is a natural untreated product and the farming of Water Hyacinth provides employment & alleviates plant life problems again keeping in with the Oasis social and environmental philosophy.

 

Well I hope you enjoy September Footy Finals time and that your team wins! And if you don't have a team playing well why not just get together anyway and celebrate the start of our warmer months. Yours in home decorating Marg

Oasis RecruitingYou Tube Video

The Managing Director of Oasis Sharon Barclay has put together this fantastic recruiting video.  I congratulate Sharon and the wonderful team at head office for this vision in recruiting new consultants into the business.

Oasis Homewares has just launched its new season range but also included is an opportunity for all consultants to win a trip to Bali all paid for.  The sales challenge figures are incredibly easy to achieve and now with this video the recruitment figures also becomes incredibly easy.

So I guess if you were considering starting your own business with very little outlay then this is the way to go.

Sit back and watch Oasis Recruiting Video

Yours in Home Decorating

Marg Atkins

Oasis Home Spring Summer 2012

To view our new Spring / Summer 2012 range click here


Well the wait is finally over and our new range has been released.  This season is all about colour, colour and more colour.  Beautiful Greens, Blues, Pinks, plus Red and White.

Also there are included in our range some fantastic statement pieces, so if you are looking for something a bit more unique and individual than department store copies then this is the way to shop.

If you would like to host an Oasis Party head on over to my facebook page and send a message. 

Yours in home decor Marg Atkins



Yummy Winter Warming Spicey Soup Recipe!!

This warming Indian Spiced Soup combines convenience with the nutrional benefits of barley, lentils and vegies to produce a warming yet low fat, low budget meal that the whole family can enjoy.

Ingredients for 4 people:
1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
1 brown onion finely chopped
1/4 cup korma curry paste (adjust to taste/heat level)
1 litre vegetable stock
400g can diced tomatoes
2/3 cup red lentils (rinsed)
1/4 pearl barley (washed)
1 bunch of fresh coriader, chopped.
Serve with naan bread (sold at leading supermarkets)

Culinary Tip - Did you know?
You can use the entire coriander bunch for flavour, including the stems to the leaves, to intensify the aroma and aspect of the dish.

The Recipe:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over a medium to high heat and fry onions for 3-4 minutes, or until softened. Add the desired amount of korma curry paste for your spice level and stir to combine with onions for 1 minute.

Stir in the prepared stock to the onion/korma mixture. Add tomatoes, lentils, barley and bring to the boil. Cover and reduce heat to low, then allow to simmer for 20-25 minutes, until barley is tender.

Serve immediately with a generous sprinkling of fresh coriander and fresh naan. Enjoy!

Recipe Note - for your info
This dish is vegetarian and low fat friendly with no cholesterol.. so seconds is always an option!

Storage Baskets

Fantastic Value, set of 3, Storage Boxes
Winter Months mean staying indoors more and with that out comes all our Creative Ideas but also associated with that is 'Where do I store everything' till I sit down next time and pick it up again.

Well this is where Sugar Spice Nice Homewares has the solution for you. We have found these gorgeous set of 3 storage baskets that will look great in any room. The sets are available in 4 different colours with tones that will blend in wherever you decide to place them. And if your thinking what would I use them for here a just a few suggestions.


Knitting Needles, Patterns and Wool
Sewing Needles, Cotton and Scissors
Embroidery, Cross Stitch or Scrapbooking
Cookery, Recipe Books, Magazines and Novels


As you can see the versatility of these storage boxes has no boundaries.
Click here for more details and to purchase

March Specials

Feature Article
Introducing one of our Favourites - CUPCAKES


Cupcakes are not only cute, but they make a memorable impact as well as they are fun to make and great to share with friends. Cupcakes are sweet works of art that are perfect in proportion and bring you happiness as they go down and are equally loved by adults and kids, and make a great treat any time, plus you definitely dont need a special reason to spoil yourself and enjoy them however remember they are best eaten on the day they are baked but can stay fresh up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Cupcakes are versatile little cakes that can be used for a casual birthday gathering or even a more glamorous affair. . . Cupcakes are being used instead of wedding or engagement cakes, because there is no messy cutting, as well as they offer a wide range of themes and decorations to suit the style of your special day from pretty flowers through to fun love hearts.

Now that Cupcakes are on the market again they are all the rage and back with a vengeance. Their decoration on them is only limited by your imagination; I sincerely hope that you will find the link to so many cupcake recipes exactly what is needed to get your imagination moving.

Cupcake Tips:
If it turns out that you have an empty well in your cupcake pan, fill it with water. This will help keep the pan at an even baking temperature for the other cupcakes.Also you know that cupcakes are baked if they spring back when lightly touched in the centre

After doing a little bit of researching
I came across this incredible BLOG about
cupcakes and the passion this woman
has not only for baking but the variation
of recipes and ideas. The list of
recipes to choose from is
endless from St Patricks Day cupcakes
Christmas, Easter even Menopause
Cupcake recipes!

I have included the Blog Link
however if you prefer just copy
and paste into your own web
browser. You will certainly be
amazed at the variations.

http://www.cupcakerecipe.net/

March Special
Cupcake Cooking Special @ $39.00
FREE a set of 4 melamine heart shaped measuring cups with every order before
31 March

This month we have a Mini 3 Tier Wire Cupcake Stand, a packet of 50 gorgeous printed patty cake papers all beautifully wrapped for $39.00 when you place an order before March 31. Included in this special is a FREE Set of four melamine heart shapped measuring cups in either cream or pink.

March Cupcake Special

Rave Reviews Homewares Newsletter

I just posted on my own website under Whats News feedback from people who received my newsletter. After researching so many articles about what works etc and listening to advice from many business owners I have made some dramatic changes with great results. I have been so excited that I just wanted to share these compliments.


Rave Reviews
Look at what people...

are saying about my newsletters. So if you too would like to see what all the excitement is about subscribe straightaway to receive next months edition.

Congratulations on your newsletter. It is really looking fantastic!!!! I would actually love to talk to you if you have some time early in the new year about some assistance in setting up mine. Anyway, just wanted to send you a compliment. Best wishes

Katrina H
S.O.H. Sleepy Baby Bouquets


Hi Marg, I do need to de clutter – I like your newsletters, please add me info@myvision.com.au I don't know how you get so much text into them. Keep going, your doing great. Regards

Ron C
myvision.com.au


Marg, I love receiving your emails, keep it up!

Kate
Artastic

Chocolate Interiors Blogspot

http://chocolateinteriors.blogspot.com/

My good friend Kimberley has started blogging, and I just wanted to tell you that this girl know how to interior decorate / design.

So add this site to your favourites list and you will be rewarded with lots of hints and tips.

Start the 2009 New Year By De Cluttering

The key to decluttering with success is to first plan your attack otherwise you run the risk of being overwhelmed. When we jump in without a plan, we start decluttering with enthusiasm and vigour and then the excitement wears off and we often find ourselves in a worse position than when we started because we have a job half done and stuff all over the place.
A helpful step to organizing and de cluttering is to look at that piece of paper and ask “yourself “Am I really going to use this again. Organizing and de cluttering is a process that often challenges our emotional and physical connection to our possessions, but results in the ability to manage our space, paper and time more effectively than ever before. Over time our homes, especially if they are smaller homes, have a tendency to accumulate and collect all kinds of treasures, gems and keepsakes, otherwise referred to as "junk". Now we all know that one person's trash is another person's treasures, but our homes can only hold so much!!!
So just how do we plan our declutter project? What do we need to do?
Firstly decide what area/room you would like to declutter. But what do you do when your whole house needs to be sorted? It’s a bit like the joke: How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. If you tried to declutter your whole house in one go, chances are you would give up in exhaustion and frustration well before the job was completed. To maximize your success, take bite size chunks and select one room at a time
1. Cupboards - Go through all you kitchen cupboards, one at a time of course, and you will be amazed at what you find that can be thrown out. When I cleaned mine out not too long ago, I had three electric knives of which two I had not even used! I also found spices that were about 7 years old!!
2. Bedroom Wardrobes - The saying goes - If you haven't worn it in a year, get rid of it. I am not sure I agree with that statement totally, but it is a good guideline to follow. I am always amazed at the clothes I get rid of (and how many I still have) when I clean out my wardrobe!
3. Bookcases - Now, I don't know about you, but I have a tendency to gather books. I looked them all over and got rid of the ones that didn't sound interesting. Also, go through knickknacks, papers, magazines, or anything else filling up those bookcases.
4. Kids Room - This is something that needs to be done about twice a year in my opinion in the first week of school holidays. Get your children to go through their clothes, toys, video games, etc and out goes anything they are no longer interested in.
5. Bathroom - We know how cluttered and overflowing those vanities and medicine cupboards can get. Go through all those goodies and if it has hardened, softened or changed colour, get rid of it!
6. Linen Closets - Towels, sheets, curtains, etc, are also things that need to be periodically sorted and tossed. I just recently discovered that I had almost 50 towels! Who knew?? I removed all the semi worn out ones and was left with about 20 or so. That should suffice.
7. Under the Bed - This part of the de cluttering can be quite scary. Proceed with caution and always have a weapon, such as broom, vacuum cleaner or bug spray with you! Who the heck knows what you will find under there, but I can bet a lot of it can go.
8. Organize - There are so many great products these days that hold everything. Get some inexpensive plastic boxes and neatly store all your items that are not in display or not used daily. You can get small ones in the $2 shops to organize your CDs, use them in your pantry or cupboards, store odd and ends, letters, papers, you name it!
9. Throw Out the Old - One thing you must absolutely remember when de cluttering is you have to THROW AWAY the NOT USED or WANTED. DO NOT just take everything out and rearrange!!! That is a temporary solution and is not sufficient!!!!!
10. Everything in its Place - Once you have everything de cluttered and organized, get everyone to keep everything in its place and your home will remain organized and clutter free forever! Nice dream, but I am sure we all realise that if we maintain this attitude next time round we will not experience as near as emotional or exhausting time as this first one.
De cluttering and organizing gives me a sense of control and achievement. This might not mean much to some people, but think a moment...if you can get control over this part of your life, maybe taking control of the big things will not be so hard!

Inside Santas Sack: Dress Up Your Table for a Festive Feel

Just in time for Christmas is our shimmery striped Christmas Placemats! Designed to make a statement on your Christmas table setting, these placemats are made from easy care polyester cotton. There are endless uses for these placemats at Christmas time. How about joining two or three together and using them as a table runner? Another fantastic idea is mounting 4 or all 6 them on canvases and using them as wall hangings in two rows. These look stunning when combined with your Christmas colour scheme and at $18.00 for a pack of 6, you are getting a beautiful art piece at a bargain price!

Something for the kids...Santa's Sack!

This large Santa Sack is ideal for surprising the kids on Christmas morning with a sack full of presents. Complete with Santa applique, this sack is large enough to fit even the most generous of gifts.

From all of us here at SugarSpiceNice Homewares, we wish our wonderful readers a safe and joyous Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

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www.sugarspicenice.com.au

Spring Has Sprung! Let the Party Begin with a Free Bottle of Champagne!

Take a peek at this stylish idea for entertaining with this month's Spicy Special. These handy Galvanised Buckets has many uses inside and out, but we here at SugarSpiceNice just love to keep our champagne icy cold when entertaining friends outdoors. This month when you order one of the Galvanised Buckets for the special price of $29.95 plus shipping, you will receive a FREE bottle of champagne to help you get the party started too! The buckets are available in red, gun-metal and white, so they are sure to blend seamlessly with any colour scheme.

IDEA:
The white bucket would look beautiful in a Federation, French Provincial or Traditional themed home. Use in the laundry for clothes or outside in the garden to plant your favourite rose or petunia. Made of galvanised steel, they will not rust and are sure to bring many years of joy.

Christmas is just around the corner!
Yes, that's right, it's time to start thinking about Christmas entertaining, table settings and decorations. This stunning Eucalyptus and Red Berry Centrepiece has two tealight holders set in jeweled and frosted glass which gives off a soft glow, looking sensational at any evening party. Team this with the Jacquard Red Tablecloth and the Comet Xmas Napery Set for a table that will shout WOW! and provide that special Christmas spirit.

To sign up for our monthly newsletter including latest products as well as decor hints and tips, visit our website
www.sugarspicenice.com.au

Penny Pen Gift Certificate and FREE Spending Money!

Gift Certificates are a great way of having your cake and eating it too. At SugarSpiceNice, we can take the stress and hassle of choosing the perfect gift for the person who has everything, and let them purchase their own gift from our beautiful range. The Penny Pen Gift Certificate can be used online at SugarSpiceNice and as an extra spicy special, purchase a $20 gift card and receive an extra $10 spending money FREE!

TIPS FOR USING YOUR $30 IN THE SUGARSPICENICE STORE:
The Large Seagrass Plate is a beautiful feature piece, retailing for $24.95, ideal for the centrepiece for your dining table. Any of our decorative accessories such as the Powder Coated Metal Fruit or the Decorative Woven Apples would look fantastic placed on the plate.

The Iris Table Runner for $14.95 is also ideal for the dining table, adding colour and contrast. Why not buy 2 with your gift voucher and still have one for the table when the other is in the wash!

These are just some of the ideas available for purchase with your Penny Pen Gift Certificate in the SugarSpiceNice online store, so be sure to purchase now to take advantage of the FREE spending money and make a difference to someones living room, kitchen or even bedroom!

To sign up for our monthly newsletter including latest products as well as decor hints and tips, visit our website
www.sugarspicenice.com.au

Cushy Koosh Cushions

These decadent Silk Cushions make a stunning addition to any living room. Made from 100% Indian silk, the cushions are gently patterned and team well with the Plain Silk Cushions in coordinating colours to create a designer look with ease. Being silk, cushion covers are dryclean only to preserve the quality of the fabric.

Cushions are a great way of updating a room on a budget and can be changed seasonally to reflect the colour and mood changes of the seasons. For example, in winter, the Choc Purple Silk Cushion would sit perfectly next to the Designer Silk Cushion in Beige Twig.

In summer, the Designer Cushions in Deco Dot Lime teamed with the Cream Frost Silk Cushions lighten and brighten the room to to give it a summery feel.

Cushion Tip:
Rotate your cushions weekly to ensure even wear. Our cushions contain high quality Tonine filling which will not lose its plumpness as other inferior fillings do, which means less maintenance and a longer lasting comfort.

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Be Bowled Over by the Ute Bowlboard

The latest addition to the SugarSpiceNice range is the Ute Bowlboard which combines functionality with beauty. The carbonized bamboo provides a mould resistant surface on which to prepare meals and the four food grade melamine bowls are conveniently located within the board itself. This feature ensures less handling of food in the preparation phase, and the high grade melamine will not corrode or become brittle as regular melamine often does.

Not only can this bowl be used in food preparation, but would look equally good when serving a tapas style entree. Toasted Turkish bread with a selection of dips is always a hit when entertaining, and with the Ute Bowlboard, the food is hygienically and beautifully presented.


HOT TIP FOR A CHILLY NIGHT:

Curling up on the couch with a good book or movie is so comforting in the winter months. For a stylish and warming addition to your sofa, the Lancaster Throw Rug in chocolate is the perfect companion to a neutral theme. This throw adds contrast in winter colours to any scheme and is great for adding dimension in winter when the look of added volume is desired.

To sign up for our monthly newsletter including latest products as well as decor hints and tips, visit our website

www.sugarspicenice.com.au

Special Promotion! - Christmas in July Table Linen

Now is the time to set the table for your mid year Festive Season and enjoy beautiful HOT roast dinners and of course the traditional plum pudding with custard and cream !

This month, Sugarspicenice is offering customers the chance to purchase a beautiful red table cloth at a great price of $19.95 which includes postage and handling - thats a huge saving of $10.00!

Prefer placemats with matching serviettes? Then look at our range of either cream or red sets which include napkins rings as well again priced at a fabulous $19.95 which includes postage and handling!

And don't forget to check out a pack of 3 Christmas Tea Towels as well.

Christmas Style Tip:
For a stylish ambience to your Christmas in July celebrations, co-ordinating table linen, tableware and table accessories is essential. Forget tacky decor that was bought 20 years ago! Update your Chrismas look with contemporary themed accessories with complimentary colours including red and cream or green and cream. How about a cream placemat with a large red dinner plate on top, followed by a medium cream dinner plate. Co-ordinate this with a red napkin, silver or chrome cutlery and a centrepiece including cream, red and silver. Keep all of your tableware within this simple theme and your guests are sure to be impressed with your elegant Christmas style!

To sign up for our monthly newsletter including latest products as well as decor hints and tips, visit our website
www.sugarspicenice.com.au

Ciao Bella! A beautiful tea-set for a warming winter treat

Winter is well on its way and what better way to share a warming cup of tea with friends than with the Bella Tea Set. This set is made from high quality ceramic and has a traditional lace-top design which is proving to be popular in up-market homewares circles in Europe.


The set comprises of the teapot, sugar bowl and milk jug and at only $39.95, makes a great gift for any occasion.


Team the set with the co-ordinating cannisters to create a themed display in a country kitchen or make a statement in an all black and white kitchen.

By adding traditionally styled products to a contemporary setting, brings both character and depth to the room. Consider these pieces as accent pieces....these cannisters would look stunning when placed in a room with a contemporary styled chandelier.


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GOATS MILK SOAP ASSISTS ECZEMA SUFFERERS

For those of you who did not see the report on Friday night on Channel 9's A Current Affair they viewed a story on using Goats Milk Soaps to assist with eczema. The following is an extract from the interview

** "Now at very same time Leanne's little boy Liam was suffering terribly with eczema and despite trying dozens of medications and natural therapies nothing worked. Then one day she read on the internet that goats milk helped relieve skin conditions such as eczema. Leanne had plenty of goats milk.

So she set about to make goats milk soap on the kitchen stove, and the first bars were just awful. But in time she perfected it and low and behold it cleared up Liam's eczema in a week. The goat did what the doctor's couldn't. She made more soaps and went to the local craft show one weekend to sell them.

She sold out in an hour. Soon she was making soap in the kitchen and the garage and she couldn't keep up with demand. Later she moved into a factory and started employing workers.

Leanne makes no claims about the soap but the reaction from sufferers of skin conditions is proof enough that something in the pure goats milk soap is working".***

To view the range of Goats Milk Soap available from Sugar Spice Nice Homewares - Soft Furnishings and Giftware please follow the link through to Bathroom - Soaps