From ” The little book of household madness” by Kaz Cooke.

Shirring, smocking, crocheting, lacemaking and macramé can improve the look of any garment, just as shoulder pads can enliven the simplest halter-neck top.

Sound proof a room by covering every surface with second-hand egg cartons.

Always greet your man in the nude wearing high heels or draped in a shower curtain to preserve that mysterious erotic allure which you used to snare him, unless that was beer.