We were recently invited to spend the weekend at a holiday cottage in North Wales overlooking the Snowdonia mountains. It’s a beautiful part of the world, one where we’ve holidayed a few times before and where my youngest daughter had…
Do you have a small bathroom? If so, you’ll understand how hard it is to get the decor right. I’ve struggled for years to make our little bathroom a welcoming haven of calm and relaxation but I finally believe I’ve…
So this is an exciting one! I’ve teamed up with another of my favourite brands, Portmeirion, to set up this fabulous giveaway. One person has the chance to win a stunning afternoon tea set from the Sara Miller London Portmeirion…
It’s time for another monthly round up and dig into how the blog and business went in May 2018. If you’ve read my series of posts so far you’ll know I’m documenting my blogging and work journey through the year…
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…
I do love great lighting. Almost as much as I love cushions. I must admit I don’t have a stash of spare lights in the loft as I do with cushions though. With this in mind I’ve found these great…
Hello again and welcome to another amazing giveaway! As you may remember I started these giveaways a little earlier in the year when the blog turned 6 and they’ve been such fun I’ve carried on doing them. Only the other…
Have you manage to spend much time in the garden this year? We’re overhauling ours and it really isn’t much of a nice place to be right now but hopefully, in a month or two, it will start to come…
The team at Artificial Grass Direct love to get creative in the garden, so are often found diligently scouring the internet for great outdoor ideas or just things that make us laugh. Etsy – the online crafting marketplace – is…
So I have some exciting news! I’ve teamed up with the very enthusiastic team at ManoMano to help find one UK winner for an amazing competition. If you are into your DIY and love making incredible projects, this could be…
I’ve been after a new hallway runner for a while so when Carpet Runners UK offering me a collaboration, I started researching their website. I always like to make sure I’m sharing great companies and products on the blog, so…
For me this is a question right up there with, do I really need a new roof? Yep, buying skirting boards seems dull, unnecessary and a complete waste of money…. or is it? Let me tell you, since undergoing a…
Do you love an industrial vibe in your home, but like me, you don’t want the place to look like a New York loft apartment? If so, then something that can help create the loft like feel is an exposed…
So let’s start this new week with a giveaway. Say hello to the Eglo Lighting Chester Floor lamp in black and copper worth over £170. The lovely people over at Dusk Lighting have given me one piece to offer for…
If you follow the blog regularly you’ll know I’m a big fan of Brabantia. I love their products, have several of them in my own home (some gifted some bought) and have always liked their bins in particular. So I…
Well it’s been a while but I’m thrilled to have another Wallpaper Wednesday on the blog. If you’re in the market for some new wallpaper and fancy something big, bold and in your face, look no further. I’ve pulled together…
After the success of the last Wax Lyrical giveaway a few months ago, I’m absolutely thrilled to have teamed up with them again to help launch a brand new range. Welcome to the Yvonne Ellen and Wax Lyrical partnership, where…
Welcome to the April post of my Behind the Scenes of life as a freelance blogger. It’s been a funny month! I’m aiming to document my work and working life all of this year, just to showcase what it’s really…
