Family homes are busy places. The kitchen, bathroom and utility room all serve a practical purpose, the bedrooms are for individuals and couples to have privacy, relax and sleep, and the lounge is where we entertain guests. What many families…
A snowy Christmas tree has become a big trend in our homes in recent years. Many of us have embraced a more natural artificial Christmas tree – the snowy variety in particular, and have moved away from the trend of…
Want to add some French Christmas decorating ideas to your home this year? Keep reading. There’s a hint of Christmas magic in the air isn’t there? Time soon to dig out the Christmas decorations, untangle the fairy lights ( cursing…
Alongside reading, one of the major hobbies to have taken off in 2020 is doing the trusty jigsaw puzzle. Puzzles have become incredibly popular this year, with the demand for puzzles rising during the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of people are…
Although few of us wish to admit it, the fact of the matter is that the winter doldrums are just around the corner. There is no better time than the present to make certain that your home is safe and secure…
Let’s talk about wall hangings. We all know that adding art to our walls is a great way to finish a room, but have you ever considered using wall hangings or tapestries? Including more pattern, print and texture on your…
Although shag carpets and dark upholstery might have been popular in the 1960s and 1970s, they have undoubtedly fallen out of fashion in these modern times. Many contemporary homes are now associated with a sleek and streamlined appeal. Of course,…
There’s something special about decorating a room and watching it come together. From just the initial idea through to full completion, it’s such a staisfying feeling. An often forgotten aspect of the finishing touch though is the addition of wall…
The kitchen is the hub of the family home, it is the place where you will cook together and eat together in many cases Your kitchen needs to be somewhere that your family can relax together and so the design…
Some events will provide memories to last a lifetime. Purchasing your first car, getting married and learning that you will soon be a parent are a handful of obvious examples. However, moving your possessions between two different locations can also…
Let me introduce you to the glorious, luxury holiday cottage that is Beckside Barn. I’ve not long come back from this luxury family trip to Yorkshire feel it warrants a little showcase here on the blog. This was our staycation…
Today I want to introduct a new concept of shopping for your home from the lovely people at ufurnish.com We’ve spent a lot of time in our homes in recent months. We’ve identified all the aspectst that irritate us and…
