Well let’s start the week with a bang! I’ve been wanting to celebrate the fact that the blog is now 6 years old this month, and what better what to do that that with a giveaway. Keep your eyes peeled…
One of our big ‘life’ plans under discussion currently, is whether or not we’re going to invest in a small property for long-term rental potential. It’s been on our minds for some time, for various reasons, but mainly for a…
Today’s post features a showcase of product from Signomatic. The typography phase is huge in fashion right now, and has been big in interiors for some time. Using text on all kinds of home accessories has been popular for a…
What are you going to do with your floors this year? We’ve definitely seen a shift in recent years from the plain and simple floor to coverings that are decorative and full of pattern and print. So what will 2018…
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…
Do you have cover for your boiler? Now I know that’s an ambiguous question. I could, of course be referring to insurance which covers your boiler in the event of breakdowns, OR I could be talking about a physical cover,…
I planned to post this before Christmas, but what with the craziness that comes with the season, I ran out of energy. So now we’re in the New Year and I’m ready to show you the full kitchen makeover, and…
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…
So this week is all about kitchens here on the blog. I’ve just been drafting my kitchen makeover reveal post to go live later this week, but before that, I wanted to showcase some of my top picks from the…
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, there’s been a lot of renovation work happening at the Love Chic Living home recently, and whilst this one doesn’t sound too sexy, I was incredibly excited to finally have a back door makeover, courtesy of Residor and the…
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…
So this has been a long time coming mostly because I’ve been waiting for the kitchen to be finished too (that will make sense a little later) but finally, I’m really happy to show you around our dining room, which…
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…
