As you know from reading the blog recently I’m a big fan of Pinterest. It’s a fabulous resource for getting that home décor hit that I sometimes need. I love seeking out new and interesting boards that inspire me…
I have talked before about being part of a local group called the Skills Exchange, where we exchange our skills for ‘gems’ instead of buying in services. As well as being economically friendly we also aim to help the…
A little while ago I wrote about how to be creative when incorporating technology into your home. Essential to our daily lives these days, gadgets and technology play a fundamental role but don’t always look that aesthetically pleasing. Finding ways to hide and…
Today’s Guest Post has some lovely ideas on how to save money when you’re doing up your home. Something we all like to do. Enjoy! As the wind blows and the snow falls, it might not feel…
This week with Wallpaper Wednesday I’m bringing you a bit of pattern. I love the combination of turquoise shades with a hint of mustard in this wallpaper design by Yuyu Design Studio. Indulgence Turquoise is a gorgeous mix of…
Source Extending your home through a loft conversion raises a long list of decisions to make along the way. For example: what are you going to use the new space for? A spare bedroom? An extra bathroom? And how…
Doesn’t this look gorgeous? Beautiful colours, funky designs and great patterns. And all from high street retailer H&M. Were you aware they sold home interiors? No, well it’s a great range and well worth taking a peek. And being H&M…
For most people, their living room is the centre of the family home. This is where people gather to watch TV, spend quality time together and even entertain friends and other visitors. With this in mind, it is important to…
Whilst reading this month’s edition of Good Homes magazine I came across a lovely story on the back page, about business mum Katherine Morris and her own wallpaper design business. I loved the designs so much I’ve made this one…
This Giveaway is now Closed. Congratulations to the Winner – Kelly Jo Walters I have lived in Nottingham for almost 20 years but there are parts of the city I haven’t ventured into for quite some time. Having children and a…
Source: curbly.com via Jen on Pinterest As you may know I write a monthly roundup of great homes and interior posts for the Britmums blog. This month many of the posts I’d been reading focused on great…
Energy efficiency is becoming an essential part of the way we think about heating our homes, and fireplaces are no exception. With rising fuel costs, and the damage that carbon emissions can cause to the environment, it is clearly…