You’ll know that I’ve talked about upcycling for your home a fair bit on the blog. Some of my favourite, and most popular posts are about making the most of unwanted and unloved items and turning them into something desirable.…
We’re going to need a new car at some point this year. Unfortunately we need to run 2 due to work commitments and one is getting quite old. There’s nothing drastically wrong with it at the moment but the time…
I’ve been after some of these honeycomb paper balls for a while now and so when I saw these in the Scarlett Willow catalogue I was keen to get my hands on some. Thankfully they were kind enough to send…
Last week I went along to see what B&Q had to offer at their Spring/Summer preview. As you can imagine there was a big focus on the outdoors with some lovely seating and BBQ ranges being shown but that wasn’t…
If money was no object and if there were no other restrictions on where you could live, what would your dream home look like? I thought it would be an interesting exercise to look at two amazing properties and consider,…
Last week I was lucky enough to be invited along to Interiors UK at the NEC for a day of beautiful designs and wonderful interiors. The trade show featured over 500 cutting edge interiors brands, which packed the NEC between…
I am a great fan of blinds. Don’t get me wrong, I love my curtains too but there’s something about the sleek, uncluttered finish that a blind brings to a window that draws me in every time. Some people don’t…
We don’t have a spare room in our house and we would love one. It would be great to just have a room that I would probably use as an office but could also be for kids’ sleepovers and guests…
Have you started on any home projects yet this year? I’m filled with ideas and inspiration for things I want to change in the house over the next year once I find some time… and some extra money. Many of…
In these more austere times, any way we can save money when doing up our homes is well received. Upcycling is big news now and more and more of us are finding ways to reuse old furniture and accessories, putting…
The New Year brings fresh ideas and renewed energy for decorating our homes. With the Christmas decorations safely packed away we start to see our homes in a new light, re-evaluating the space and looking for new inspiration and ideas.…
Typically, your bedroom is the place you’ll retire to; an escape from the stresses of day-to-day life and a sanctuary of unadulterated privacy and relaxation and a place for some much-needed rest and recharging of your overworked batteries. In order…
Beautiful Bathroom Furniture from Utopia The New Year is here and what better time to spruce up your home? January, for many homeowners is a time for clearouts and general home improvements and there are some fabulous homeware brands out…
Here are a selection of uses for conservatories that will be useful those of you that are lucky enough to have one. Having a conservatory installed at your home can offer many advantages for you and your family, they…
Everybody knows natural stone tiles look great, creating a timelessly elegant look. Whether you’ve chosen marble, limestone, travertine or granite, they add an extra dimension of luxury and class to any bathroom or kitchen. They’re so stylish that they’re even…
Image: House to Home Wouldn’t it be lovely to come home to a room where you can just sit and let the tension drain away from your muscles? Your everyday life away from home can be intense, stressful, and on…
In today’s guest post we’re looking at how a few small changes can make all the difference. Enjoy! Most of us would snap at the opportunity to live in a luxurious mansion with high ceilings, oak flooring, a grand…
Christmas is a time which has long been associated with a very particular type of decorating. Gold and silver tinsels, brightly coloured baubles and twinkling fairy lights in an array of different colours are all staples of the traditional Yuletide…
