The search for a new property can sometimes seem like the quest for the Holy Grail. Usually, we are forced to compromise on one or two aspects of the property we settle on. This is the case almost universally; regardless…
I read an article the other day that said over the last decade a large percentage of us have chosen to renovate our homes rather than move. With the economic issues that many of us face, and the huge costs…
Space is one of the most important design considerations when it comes to your home. It’s almost universally accepted that the more spacious your rooms are, the more appealing they feel, and your furniture will play a big part in…
I am spending lots more time in the bedroom at the moment following the creation of my new desk and workspace and it’s helping me to look at it with a fresh eye. With the sun pouring through the…
Thanks to this Guest Post I am dreaming of log cabins, summerhouses and escaping to a hideaway in the garden. A girl can dream eh? Source: thegpod.com via Jen on Pinterest While it would be fantastic to be…
This Giveaway is now Closed. Congratulations to the winners Katherine L, Linda Hobbis and Janine Atkin I love personalised gifts, especially homewares for my girls’ rooms. And they love it too. To have something created that’s unique to them helps…
Recently I was asked to take a look at the products on the website Moroccan Bazaar. Not normally my kind of style I was really taken with the range of pouffes and chose a lime one to review here on…
Welcome to another post in the Real Living series, where I’m showcasing real homes from real people, giving us in insight into what turns a house into a home. We learn what makes a certain room special to the homeowner and…
Every now and again I support and write about something a little different and today is one of those days. My local luxury day spa, Eden Hall in Nottinghamshire invited me along to a lovely evening of socialising and relaxation…
You’ll know from previous experience that I love a bit of wall art. If there’s one part of styling a room that I could do all day it’s researching and selecting great pieces for the walls. So I was excited…
Doors are an often forgotten part of interior design. The front door is something that people take pride in. Carefully chosen, whether wooden or PVC, it is always beautifully painted, with a number, perhaps a knocker too, placed precisely. It…
The brighter weather makes us sit up and take notice of our homes in more detail. The longer days and lighter nights also give us more opportunity to get long awaiting DIY jobs done too. It’s not a great idea…
