Last week I wrote about the plans we have to help our kids get on the property ladder. It’s a sad fact that many younger people, and lots of older ones, have no prospect of buying a house, and perhaps…
The other day I read an article in Grazia magazine about the 30 year old who earns £30-£40k, lives at home with her parents and is always borrowing from the bank of Mum and Dad. She wasn’t a big spender,…
Something a little different for you today. I’ve collaborated with a brand I wouldn’t normally work with but the product evoked such strong emotions and memories for me that it felt like a good fit. Today I’m sharing my love…
If anyone knows me personally you’ll know that my eldest daughter, the gorgeous Ella, became vegan at the beginning of the year. This post, focusing on Christmas preparations using vegan cleaning products, is something that, as a family, we have…
If you’re living alone, the chances are you’ll want to spend as little as possible per month on heating, rather than paying the same amount as a large family. The best way to keep your house warm on the cheap…
Everyone knows that it is actually impossible to make your home look bigger without extending or knocking down walls. However, there is plenty you can do to make a compact room or one that is slightly limited of space, feel…
Let’s talk about how to create the ultimate painting checklist. Whether you are a pro or decorating newbie, you needn’t fear when it comes to painting your home. As with all things in life, practice makes perfect and with experience…
If you’re not blessed with large rooms, you’ll need these great laminate flooring ideas for small spaces to help make the most of the room that you do have. Designing and decorating small rooms takes several tricks of the trade,…
There’s been a growing trend towards natural flooring in homes over the last few years. People are loving the textures, the contemporary styling and the way this flooring can transform a room. Pampas Nordic Stripe, Sweden from Kersaint Cobb We’ve…
Interested in buying a new build home but not sure of the benefits? Well it’s a common concern and one we’re addressing here for the first time on the blog. Check out the ways in which you can benefit from…
How can one make the most of a small space using self storage? Living a modern and contemporary lifestyle can be expensive, and with so many innovative hobbies and creative designs available, it can be challenging to truly enjoy the…
Check out these 17 very easy ways you can design a luxury hotel inspired home. Whether you want a boutique hotel looking bedroom, or a hotel quality bathroom, these practical no-nonsense ideas will really bring your home to life. 17…
So in this post I’ve teamed up with Juniqe to share some fantastic and very simple gallery wall tips. If, like me you love creating small wall art collages then these ideas are going to set you up no matter…
Are you selling your home? If yes, then you may need to do a lot of things in a short span of time. One of them is to prepare your property for the footfall of viewings you’re going to receive…
There are many different things that make a holiday cottage great; location, features, style and practicality. Above all though is the experience that it provides visitors. You want to make sure that anyone who stays remembers their trip and the…
We can’t buy light, or fit it, or renovate it. But we all love it. Light is an essential part of any interior design project, and more or less of it can dramatically alter the look of colours, furniture and…
Ok so I know this sounds a little indulgent but stick with me, there’s a reason why I think we need to look at self cleaning glass on many occasions when undergoing a home renovation project. You may know that…
2018 has been a great year for DIY’ers. As interior designers are on the hunt for one of a kind, often upcycled pieces I’m calling 2018 the year of DIY. Though, honestly I think every year is the year of…
