Entertain children and teens over the school holidays with these handy ideas for indoor and outdoor activities: they’re affordable, easy to organise and, most importantly, fun for all ages. Here are 10 adventures to enjoy with your family…
Find out how you can use a lint roller to make fabric printing quicker and easier than ever. Plus, here’s a DIY sewing guide to help you turn any piece of fabric into a custom-printed infinity scarf to keep you cosy during the Spring…
During these in-between months, it’s not unusual to have warm sunny days & freezing cold temperatures in the UK – all within the same week. Here’s how to make your outfits autumn-ready, so that you can always feel comfortable, whatever the weather…
If the lovely weather has got you yearning for some garden-based fun with your friends or family, here are some ideas to help you plan the perfect games day and save some money at the same time…
If you’re looking for fun ideas of crafts to do and sweet treats to bake over the long Easter bank holiday weekend, here’s a round-up of top activities, creative makes and yummy bakes to try with your family…
Now that the sunny seasons are approaching it’s the perfect time to consider what you can do to improve the warmth, comfort and energy efficiency of your home. Here’s what you can do and why it’s a good idea to tackle these tasks during warmer weather…
If you’re going to invest in a piece of clothing, why not make it something you can wear throughout the changing seasons, thereby reducing its ‘cost per wear’ and helping your wardrobe to work smarter? Here’s how I’m styling my new trench for Spring, Summer and Autumn…
Let’s face it – some days, getting dressed up in something nice feels like a chore. With a few simple tweaks, you can elevate your daily look and feel more confident in what you wear…
If you want to grow your own veggies or fancy adding a splash of colour with spring flowers but don’t have much space in your courtyard or balcony, here are some tips on planting up a small space to achieve your gardening goals…
While home maintenance isn’t the most glamorous of tasks, it’s key to keeping your house in excellent condition and to help you avoid costly future repairs. Here are 5 tips you should tick off your DIY list right now…
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…
Spring cleaning isn’t just for your house. It can be for your garden too, especially if you haven’t used your outdoor space all winter. Here are some quick and easy ways to refresh your backyard to make the most of it this Spring…
Over the winter we often like to keep our bedrooms warm and cosy, with thick duvets and blankets, but there are so many benefits to refreshing your rooms for spring, including better sleep and a healthier space. These free or low-cost ideas will help you to achieve that crisp, fresh feeling…
While I love to give Easter eggs to my loved ones over the bank holiday weekend, I also enjoy the opportunity to do something a little different. That’s why I’ve come up with some alternative Easter gift ideas for kids and adults this year…
Remember last summer, with its soaring temperatures and drought-like rain-free months? In preparation for the season to come, here are some ideas to keep your home cool this summer…
With holidays and hot weather coming up, it can be difficult to stick to your healthy-living plans during the summer months. Here are some tips to keep you feeling great this season…
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…
As the clocks spring forward this weekend, I thought it would be the perfect time to figure out how to minimise the effects of the time change on our brains and to make sure we can still get a great night’s sleep throughout BST…
If you’ve never considered DIYing your own clothing collection for Spring, here are three thrifty ways that you can achieve a unique look through creating your own custom designs, sewing and upcycling your existing wardrobe…
If you didn’t make any New Year’s resolutions (or if you did but stopped in January!) that doesn’t mean you can’t make a start on your goals for the year right now. Here’s why it’s better to begin your New Year’s resolutions in February anyway…
In the spring I love to find new ways to spruce up my home; tidying, decluttering and revamping my interior. Of course, I always want any improvements to be as low-cost as possible so here are some thrifty tips to get your home looking fab for spring…
After growing our own fruit & veg in our garden for the 1st time in 2020, this year I’m making plans for a kitchen garden that’ll (hopefully) provide all the fresh produce we’ll need. Here’s my monthly veggie plot update for February (with lots of snow!)
If you want inspiration for a cosy home that can easily take you from winter into spring, Amy from Cuter Tudor has kindly allowed me to share some photos of her beautifully styled home to provide all the design inspo you need for a transitional interior…
If you’re looking for summer sandals that’ll be comfortable all season long, today’s review is for you. I’ve taken my new sandals for a ‘test drive’ along the coast, from path to beach, and here’s what I think of them…
The clothing you wear should make you feel confident and happy each day. If you feel the opposite, you might need to tweak your wardrobe so here are some tips to help you discover your personal style when you’re planning a fashion overhaul…
Hosting a big outdoor party is what summer is all about for many people and I can’t wait to get into the garden this year.
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
If you have some home or garden renovations you’d like to achieve this year, the springtime is always a good time to start planning ahead. Here’s why you should start thinking about your plans now and how these tasks can even save you money…
Even though I don’t fancy going out in the cold to dig my plot at the moment, I’m certainly starting to feel a buzz of
Attention fellas! It’s that time of year again when you might be considering pulling on a pair of shorts and showing off your footballers legs
Following on from yesterday’s timeless summer essentials blog post, I thought I’d share some quick pics of my new jacket. I’ve been searching for a
Out of all the places in our home, the garden is probably the most easily forgotten area, especially during the colder months. Sure, we might
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
My spring essentials are pumps. I’ve lived in my tan brogue boots and my hiking trainers all winter but now that the weather is warming up
Hurrah! We finally have some new bedding for our new bedroom. After weeks spent stripping off wallpaper, days painting layers and layers of while emulsion
Family memories come and go so quickly. Even when you wait months for a big occasion – marriage, graduations, 1st birthday parties – the time
The New Year is a great time to think about freshening up our homes with new indoor furniture, updated colour schemes and a few of
Did you watch Inside The Factory on BBC2 last night? I love programmes like this; finding out about the inner workings of factories that produce
It’s that time of year again. Whether it’s the weather, having more time during longer days, or the summer break you’ve booked off work. Whatever the
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
If you’re like me, anything and everything that has to do with decoration is fascinating regardless of the price (a girl can dream, right?). As
In case you didn’t already hear me bleating on about it on Twitter – I’m going to the UK Blog Awards! So basically, you’ll be treated to
With wet weather comes muddy boots and just having tidemarks from tiptoeing through puddles is enough to make you feel like a right mess, even
Just look at that blue sky out there today. Easter definitely brought a new optimism for the coming seasons with it this year. What started
ESo we’re already in the middle of a lovely 4-day break over Easter and I thought I’d better share a quick round up of all
With Easter coming this weekend you may, like me, be planning a gathering of festive proportions. Yes, Easter is often the first opportunity that the
On this surprisingly sunny Tuesday in March I’ve started to feel rather summery. Over the weekend the official First Day of Spring arrived in the
If your old wellington boots have become cracked and leaky, there’s no need to bin them. Here’s a guide to turn your wellies into fun little plant pots and add a little extra colour to your garden…
It must be the slighter sunnier weather, or perhaps the impending Easter holidays, that has got me thinking about days out, picnics and flasks full
Cropped jeans are everywhere right now. And it’s no surprise really. They’re ideal for those Spring days when it’s too chilly for a skirt or shorts but sunny enough that you want to show some skin. So are just perfect at this time of year. But how on earth do you wear this kind of length?
The attraction of growing your own vegetables appeals to many people. Whether you’re a trendy hipster with a passion for subsistence living or you have a
Remember my little vintage caravan? It tends to be more of a focus of my blog posts during the summer, because I seem to spend
There are so many ways in which you can utilise your home and garden to get the best from it without having to spend a fortune. Here are a few ways in which you can make the most out of your garden for both yourselves and your little ones.
After packing away all the Christmas decorations, this time of year always gets me thinking about having a good old clear out and a bit
While everyone else was putting up their decorations and baking mince pies, I was researching S/S16 interiors trends. While humming along to Christmas carols and
This week I’ve been searching for the best summer footwear available on the high street and I’ve come up with the definitive ‘Lyst’ of sandals
With the sun breaking through the clouds this week, I’ve been feeling the urge to spring clean and improve my home. It’s always at this time of year that I start thinking about decorating and wishing that I had a bigger budget to make some changes…
How will the Easter bunny know where to deliver your chocolate eggs if you don’t hang a spring wreath on your door?? The whole Easter
It’s been one of those gorgeous spring mornings today; the sun was shining brightly from 7am and there’s was little fresh dew on the grass.
While Christmas may be over for another year, I can’t help wishing that winter would stay around a little longer. Since the start of January
Now that Spring is in full swing, it won’t be long before we see the grey weather open up to sunnier climes. So, now is the perfect time to get your garden ready for another fingers crossed glorious summer, with these simple steps:
I’m one of those people who wear only a few items in their wardrobe over and over again. The statistic that’s always quoted is that
So the clocks jumped forwards an hour last night to British Summer Time and, as if by magic, the flowers woke up, the blossom on
