There’s nothing nicer than fresh festive florals in your home at Christmas. Whether it’s a beautiful bouquet, a welcoming wreath on the door, or mistletoe over the threshold, here’s how to bring more festive foliage into your seasonal decor…
If you want to create a garden, you don’t need a huge budget to create something special. You just need to be willing to put in some hard work on a regular basis and consider these three thrifty elements…
This is a fun idea for your next party – painting pots and planting them up with pretty plugs! Here’s how to plan and prepare for a birthday gathering with your friends or family, from the youngest children to grown-up gardening fans…
If you fancy trying a new craft this season, why not have a go at using these embroidery techniques to create a beautiful floral design on any fabric – from party-ready napkins to clothing for special occasions. Here’s a step-by-step guide to create fantastic floral embroidery:
It’s the start of November and that can only mean one thing – time to start your Christmas shopping! It helps you to make considered purchases and to spread the cost so here are my top picks for gifts for adults this year…
Did you know that there’s a National Boyfriend Day? It’s on the 3rd of October and it’s the perfect opportunity to give your loved one a treat and let them know how much you appreciate them. Here are some ideas for every budget…
Embracing seasonal flower trends not only allows you to enjoy blooms at their best, but it’ll also save you money if you’re shopping seasonally. It brings a more natural feel to bouquets you’re gifting and can help you to style an event in a way that showcases the best florals throughout the year…
Although there will be some elements of your wedding that you’ve set your heart on – the venue, the dress, the person you’re marrying – if you’re not too worried about the finer details, that’s a perfect opportunity to save some money. Here’s how…
If you’re looking for ways to boost your wellbeing at home, here are some ideas for bring nature indoors to create a calm and happy home for yourself and your whole family…
With an abundance of spring flowers around me I wanted to find a way of preserving the petals for use in crafting. Here’s how to DIY your own flower press using old and broken books…
If you’re planning a wedding for this autumn or next, congratulations! Whether you’ve got a defined budget to stick to or simply want to create your dream wedding for a fraction of the cost, here are some thrifty tips to help you achieve that…
If you’ve got a rusty old bicycle that has seen better days, don’t chuck it out just yet – you can renovate it to give it a new lease of life, or upcycle it to use as a pretty planter in your cottage garden. Here’s how to revamp your old bike…
If you want to decorate your venue for a party but are trying to stick to a budget, here are some fantastic ideas for decorations that you can make yourself.
Ever wanted to have a gorgeous garden full of foliage and beautiful blooms that takes no time at all to maintain? That’s my plan and it’s exactly what I’m blogging about today! Read on to find out some handy tips to create a low-maintenance garden with plants and veg that take no effort to grow…
When it comes to their wedding day every bride to be wants to make their day as memorable as possible, so I’m sharing some of
A small garden doesn’t mean it can’t be stylish and functional. Working with what you’ve got, these easy improvements will make a big difference and
Most couples don’t have a blank cheque to spend on making their wedding dreams become reality, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have a breathtaking
It’s lovely to get a bunch of flowers isn’t it? Flowers are loved not only for their beauty but also because of the many health
Every relationship is unique, so shouldn’t every wedding be the same? Lately there is a trend amongst couples to have themed weddings that truly reflect
We all want beautiful gardens, don’t we? It’s so lovely to take a walk in our garden during the summer and smell the freshly bloomed plants that we started growing. And surely sitting back and relaxing in a deck chair, soaking up in sun in our tranquil space has got to be the ultimate garden goal.
Not quite as green fingered as you would like to be? Creating a fantastic garden is as much about experience and experimenting with plants, as
Getting married should be the most exciting time of your life, but if you’re living on a fixed income or a strict budget, weddings can
You know when you have an idea of your perfect home in your mind – go on, picture yours now… You’d hope to one day
You may have already done the big spring clean in your own home, but what about your relatives? In particular, I’m thinking about your grandparents,
We’re mid-way through the summer term and that means one thing – a sunny half term break with nothing to do! This is one of
Can you guess what we’ve been up to recently from the title of this blog post? Last weekend my husband and I set off on
When you’ve not got much time and Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, the quickest and easiest option is to shop for gifts online. But that
Be warned: Now that it’s December 1st there is no stopping me. I’m going Christmas crazy and you’ll be lucky to find anything non-festive on
Did you know it’s World Smile Day today? I can’t think of a nicer event! It’s got me thinking about the things that make me
It’s half term this week and I’m taking a little time off with my husband. We having a lovely break, full of days out and delicious
April was a good month for getting things done. There were equal numbers of bright days to grey days so everything in out home got
Happy Wednesday everyone! We’re halfway through the week and hasn’t it been a glorious one? We’ve been enjoying lovely weather here all week and have
Last week I had a gorgeous bouquet of Christmas flowers delivered to my home. I was having a pre-Christmas party with my family at the
This week I decided that it was an appropriate time of year to create my annual autumn flowers display in the living room. It’s usually
Blimey, these flowers are bright! How do they even make flowers in these colours? You can’t pull the wool over my eyes: I’m suspicious that they
Blimey, these flowers are bright! How do they even make flowers in these colours? You can’t pull the wool over my eyes: I’m suspicious that they
Does anyone know anything about plants? Hydrangea bushes, in particular? It’s one of the few plants that was already living in our garden when we
Today I just wanted to share a photo of a beautiful bunch of flowers I’m enjoying at home. There’s nothing better than having fresh flowers
Today my best friend is getting married. I am bursting with excitement to see her in her dress (a closely guarded secret!) and watch her
What did you get up to for Valentine’s Day yesterday? Are you celebrating today instead? I know a lot of my pals are making it
Just a quick photo today of the lovely bunch of sunflowers that hubby brought home for us this weekend. These bright yellow sunflower heads bring a much-needed injection
My hubby brought home a bunch of stunning orange roses for me last week. I’d never seen orange roses before and they coordinate perfectly with
This week I arrived home after a hard days work to find a massive box on my doorstep. The arrival of a parcel is always exciting
Look at this gorgeous wild poppy that I spotted growing outside an old garage recently. I’ve never seen a purple poppy before, so I quickly
Thanks to all this gorgeous sunny weather we’ve been having this week, all the lovely plants and trees are bursting into life during and a
