My little vintage caravan ~ My patchwork mini desk
Last week I shared photos of my ‘new’ piece of furniture for the caravan. It was a tiny little desk unit, which I bought from
Last week I shared photos of my ‘new’ piece of furniture for the caravan. It was a tiny little desk unit, which I bought from
I was very inspired by my visit to the Hollister store in Cambridge last month and wrote all about the tropical beach hut theme and how
No, actually do fence me in. That’s exactly what the next step is – adding a fence to the side of the garden. Even though it
Well, my garden makeover is ploughing on (excuse that pun) but this week I’ve done something that had left me in pain. Last week I shared my plans for
When I wrote about the interior décor of Hollister stores last week it was pretty clear that I was really inspired by the design. Ever
At the weekend I told you all about my plans for growing a garden that ‘Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary’ would be proud of and this
Has your sofa seen better days? If the cushions are losing their plumpness and the seams are splitting, you might want to just throw it out. Or do you? Here’s how to revamp it on a budget…
Welcome to my new series of blog posts all about my plans for my garden makeover! I know there are probably lots of historical and
Last month I wrote all about how my bedside lamps both broke within hours of each other, just before the arrival of my guests who
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
Sewing. It’s been a while. The dust cover has been protecting my sewing machine for a few weeks now. Okay, who am I kidding? A
Ever since I finished making the new table top for the caravan, the space has become my go-to place to eat meals. It’s especially lovely
Glastonbury has dominated my life for the past month: I’ve been researching it, I’ve been writing about it (see my festival footwear, one-pot cooking and Glastonbury hair
I’ve been living in my home for 2 years last month and I’m still referring to it as my ‘new’ house! It’s a particularly nice period
Storage is very important in a small space and after having to remove most of my caravan’s interior due to damp, it is in very
Do you sometimes find your mind wandering off to a place far away where it settles down on a comfy sofa to take in the
As you probably already know, I’ve been decorating my bedroom on a budget and have been trying to ‘get the look for less’ over the past
It’s called The Caravan Trail and you can imagine how excited I was when I first stumbled upon the website after spotting a link on
Last week I told you how I noticed all the things that were ‘wrong’ with my bedroom while viewing it through the eyes of my
I found another leak this week. This time it was down to a small crack in the skylight cover and when the rain came during
Whether you have a large or a small home, it’s likely that at some point, you’ll bemoan your property’s lack of space. The size of
The bedroom is one of the most important rooms in the house and requires some careful planning and extra thought when it comes to redecorating.
Whether you’re planning a complete re-model of your bathroom or you’re merely looking to spruce up your existing design, these small bathroom tips will allow
You may have noticed a renewed enthusiasm for my caravan makeover with more and more project photos appearing on the blog over the past month.
Last week my attention turned to the state of the flooring in my bedroom. After inviting my friends to stay with us for the weekend
When you start going outdoors more during the summer, you start to notice things that need doing around the garden. This is certainly the case
Ever since reading Vintage Caravan Style when it was released last month (here’s my book review) I’ve been bursting to get on with my own caravan
There’s nothing better when the sun is shining and you’re sat outside enjoying an alfresco dinner than sipping on a cocktail with your friends
I’m back on the case with my vintage caravan makeover and this week I’d like to share some photos of my new storage solution –
After reading Lisa Mora’s new publication Vintage Caravan Style (which I reviewed here) I’ve been thoroughly inspired to crack on with my little vintage caravan
Okay, I can’t fight it anymore. After almost a week of unbroken sunshine and with the bank holiday weekend and half-term fast approaching I can’t deny
If your kitchen could do with an overhaul, now is a great time to start planning your brand new design. As I mentioned in my
Wow. I have it in my hands right now. Vintage Caravan Style. And blimey, what a book it is! You may remember that I interviewed the lovely
Even though it’s the often smallest room in my home I’ve recently discovered that the bathroom can be the most expensive room in the house to remodel,
With all this talk of getting the garden ready for summer and high SPF suncare on the blog earlier this week, I’ve turned my attention
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:
Do you have your ideal kitchen? If not and you are planning on renovating it soon, now is the time to start designing the kitchen of your dreams. Even without a dream budget you could still achieve more than you think…
Since the end of The Great British Sewing Bee I’ve stepped away from my sewing machine and for some reason have struggled to think up ideas
As an avid interiors blog reader and the world’s most addicted Pinterest user, I love to drool over images of gorgeous homes, and I regularly have
It’s a mucky job – full of unexpected cobwebs and a surprising amount of dust – but it needs doing and it naffs me off every time. I’m talking about the big Spring Clean. Here’s how to do it chemical-free…
colour-matching pioneers Pantone have come up with a selection of colours that they think are right for this coming season, and we’ve got the details here, along with some of this season’s other interior trends.
After my blog post a couple of weeks ago about the creating a cosy French-style boudoir, I had such a positive reaction that I wanted
Are you sitting the bathtub, trying to relax with that bright white fluorescent light? Not very calming, is it? I’ve often just turned the light
Creating a vintage style bedroom isn’t difficult and shouldn’t have to cost the earth either. In fact, it’s pretty easy if you know how, and
Do you love vintage? Are you a fan of caravans? Does retro rule? Then this is the blog post for you! I am delighted to
A French boudoir is probably the most luxurious and seductive place you can be. It’s the perfect room to get ready and feel unstoppable or to wind down for some pampering time. If you’ve always wanted a beautiful boudoir, you don’t have to sacrifice your dreams just because of a limited budget.
There’s no place more homely than a country cottage. A warm, crackling fire, soft sofas, refreshing scenes of nature all around you – it’s the
Celebrate your little girl’s love of fairies and all things magical by turning her bedroom into a beautiful fairy cove, no matter what size the
For those who don’t have a massive budget to play with, finding suitable bedroom furniture is more complicated than simply buying the first thing that
In my living room there is wall which hasn’t been wallpapered and that doesn’t have a piece or art or mirror hanging on it, and
And I mean literally. I know it might seem a bit manky or downright gross, but I fished this cake stand out of a skip.
It’s always the same at this time of year. I start looking around at my home after the winter hibernation and realise that it’s time
In honour of Valentines day last week, I thought I’d share the recent addition I made to the “book wall” in my bedroom – I
Is it a big thumbs up or something you’d never ever wear? When colour trend experts Pantone announced the colour of the year I was in two minds as to whether it’s the colour for me…
This week I’ve had a problem. It started on Sunday and has carried on all week with little or no let up. I’ve had headaches
Ever since I framed up a selection Christmas quotes and hung them on my living room walls during the festive period, I’ve been thinking ahead
At the weekend I told you all that I’d finished sewing the cushions for my bedroom that I’d been putting off for ages. I finally powered through
Great news – I’ve finished making those cushion covers! I know I’m a week later than I promised but they are all done AND I’ve
You may remember that I shared a blog post about cushions with you and promised that I’d be having a go at sewing my own
Please cast your mind back to just before Christmas when I was telling you all about my bedroom makeover and it was going surprisingly well.
Today, I’m having a clean up and a clear out. Or rather, I am procrastinating by writing a blog post about clearing up and clearing
If you’ve been following my series of blog posts about my bedroom makeover before Christmas you’ll know that I’m trying to decorate my bedroom and
I’ve discovered a new method for improving your living space and making rooms seem bigger and brighter than ever. It’s quite simple. Put up tons of
It’s not long to Christmas now and I’m sure that many of you will be decorating your homes for the festive season soon, if you
Today is the end of my month-long challenge to improve the quality of my sleep. Hopefully you’ll have already read all about my sleep challenge
If you’ve been following my sleep challenge you’ll know that my month-long quest to improve the quality of my sleep is drawing to a close.
You may remember that I previously discussed the new trend for framed Christmas messages as part of festive decorations and I have finally given in
A couple of weeks ago I started planning my birthday party. I usually completely overlook my birthday because I get too excited about Christmas. But
I’m planning a red and pink theme for my birthday celebration and have shared my ideas on the blog via this moodboard. One of the
This week I’ve been putting memory foam pillows to the test to see whether I can get a better night sleep with a more supportive
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