So with the advent of the New Year comes a new series here on the blog. After blogging for almost 6 years I wanted to find a way to document the ups and downs of life as a home and…
I don’t know about you, but our recycling bin was overflowing whilst we were in the middle of our house renovations last year. Honestly, the waste we accumulated was just crazy and we were forever at the local tip, getting…
Now we’re not all lucky enough to have a spare bedroom. All of mine are full of kids or computers so sleep solutions are tricky when we have overnight guests, but there are ways to make it easier. It’s possible…
If you’ve ever wondered, ‘how much does a loft conversion cost?’ then you must read on. It’s been 2 years now since the loft conversion in our Victorian semi was completed. I have to admit, I still can’t believe it’s…
If you’re planning on welcoming guests into your home this Christmas for a prolongued period, they’ll need somewhere comfortable to stay. Creating the ideal guest bedroom isn’t as tricky as you think, particularly when you follow these 10 easy steps…
If you follow the blog regularly, you’ll know how much a fan I am of a contemporary look. I love the clean lines, the uncluttered styling and the elimination of fussy detailing. It’s always been my go-to style, and whilst…
So the time is getting closer to when I fully reveal the kitchen makeover and give you a proper look round. Before I do that though I’ve been highlighting a few of the pieces that I’ve used, and today is…
Lighting is so important in a room scheme. But often so overlooked. It’s usually the last thing we all think of, even though we’re always being told it should be the first. So, how do you add good lighting to…
Allow me to introduce you to these beautiful white marble hexagonal wall tiles from British Ceramic Tile. I’ve just used them in my kitchen and they look incredible. For the last 6 weeks I’ve been undertaking a kitchen makeover, without…
Welcome, I’m thrilled to reveal my 2017 Christmas Gift Guide for the home lover. If you have a friend or family member who loves a beautiful home gift but need some inspiration for Christmas this year, look no further. I’ve…
It’s probably one of the topics you think about least when it comes to designing your home. What kind of surface shall I use for kitchen worktops or bathroom floors? We often opt for the materials that are easy to…
Welcome to today’s post featuring the innovative Brabantia Bo Touch Bin. I guess when I started writing this blog about 6 years ago, I never thought I’d be doing a whole post on a bin….. but how times, and design,…
Happy Monday! Here’s to a better week than last week, when I was struck down with a horrid winter bug and had to take to my bed for several days. The blog was quiet as a result, but we’re back…
Welcome to the 9th post this year, in my series on finding stylish, practical and downright fabulous holiday homes in the UK. I’ve been taking my family away to holiday properties in the UK for over a decade now so…
We all go a little crazy with home updates towards Christmas don’t we? I know I do, and right now my kitchen is in bits and I have no dining room floor as I renovate and update this month, hopefully…
Today’s post is from the wonderful Fifi, a fellow homes and interiors blogger who has a huge love of the modern country style. Read on to find out her 5 favourite hacks for your farmhouse country home. Enjoy! Hi Love…
So, it’s been a little while since I ran a Wallpaper Wednesday post but that time has come to resurrect one of my favourite features. I’ve been writing this feature on and off for the last 5 years and it’s…
Today, I’m thrilled to introduce Kate, from the Home Design School with a guest post written just for us. It’s my first Christmas post this year, and as it’s almost November, I think that’s ok. You’ll be seeing lots more…
