Drinks
Pieday Friday – Using herbs in juicing + mojito juice recipe
I think you can probably guess from my recipe posts this year that I’m getting into juicing. I’d love to say that it’s because I’ve
I think you can probably guess from my recipe posts this year that I’m getting into juicing. I’d love to say that it’s because I’ve
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
When most people think about thrifty living they automatically think of frugality: cutting costs and counting the pennies. But thrifty living is about far more than that.
Family memories come and go so quickly. Even when you wait months for a big occasion – marriage, graduations, 1st birthday parties – the time
There’s one thing that people tend to overlook when they’re remodelling their home but it’s also one of the most important pieces of kit in
Have you ever taken a photo and thought to yourself, ”I wish I could print this out lifesize”? That’s exactly what I thought when my
I’m delighted to share with you some pics of my latest project in Reloved magazine. This month I made a breakfast-in-bed tray as a romantic
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! Hubby and I celebrated a day early because it was a really sunny day yesterday and we wanted to take advantage of the lovely
Hi all, how has your week been? Today I thought I’d quickly shared my ‘Take 10’ interview about upcycling and thriftiness from Reloved magazine in
With Valentine’s Day coming up next week on the 14th February, I thought I would share some ideas with you for an inexpensive night in with
Starting the new year with the intention of keeping my home clean and organised has been very motivating goal for 2017 so far. A jolly
I’ve made my first ever neon sign. It’s going to take pride of place in my office in a few months time but I couldn’t
One of the things that worries me most about renovating a home is the plumbing. Even though we’ve fitted a DIY ‘beach hut’ style bathroom in the
Hoo-gah. Honestly, that’s how you pronounce it. Lagom is slightly a tougher one… lar-gohm. If you’re already over hygge, then maybe lagom is for you.
I guess I was quite adamant when I said I only wanted books for Christmas, huh? Because that’s what I got – and piles of ’em!
I have some wonderful news to kick start the new year – I’m in Reloved magazine this month! My “How to restore a leather chair”
Ahh it’s nearly time to take down those festive decorations and get your home back to ‘normal’ – whatever that is! Apparently decorations should be taken
What do you get for your niece and nephew when you’re the coolest aunt in the world? Why, handmade teddy bears, of course! It’s a
I don’t know about you, but I’m about ready to hibernate for the whole of the Christmas period. If you’ve got some time on your
With Christmas fast approaching, my latest DIY project is a rather festive one indeed. Yes, I’ve got my trusty glue gun out again and I’ve been
This month I’ve been busier than an elf in Santas workshop – yes, I’ve been DIYing lots of festive projects ready to share with you
When was the last time that you went offline? For me, it’s probably been years. Ever since I got my first smart phone I’ve not
I know I have. Well, every day in December is Christmas jumper day for me… but I’m talking about the official Christmas Jumper Day with
I thought I’d share round-up of my favourite festive recipes this Pieday Friday. The idea was to get you in the mood for all the
The average person will spend approximately 25 years sleeping, and with good reason. Whoever said ‘sleep is for the weak’ certainly hasn’t experienced the joys
Today’s blog post is all about bringing a touch of festive cheer to your home this December. Hanging Christmas quotes and pretty festive scenes on your
Over the past month I’ve been busier than an elf in Santas workshop – yes, I’ve been DIYing lots of festive projects ready to share
Moving house is a rather exhausting activity. Not only can it take days (or even weeks or months!) to sort through your possessions and pack
Winter is coming, and it’s time to think about ways to stay cosy and, more importantly, happy during the winter. You can stay warm in your home without forking out on energy bills with just a few easy adjustments – here’s how…
You know that Christmas is approaching when the coffee shops start serving their Christmas drinks. The usual selection of coffee and tea suddenly flips over to the festive menu
Taking on a home DIY project tends to sound like a lot of fun. There’s certainly a level of satisfaction that you can gain by
There are lots of reasons why you might need to work from home, but whatever the reason, you will need a functional workspace. It is
Today’s blog is a quick and easy decor update that can make your home feel really autumnal in a matter of minutes. And you don’t need
So now that bonfire night has exploded all around the country last weekend, I think I can safely move on to Christmas. That’s the rule,
I know you’re all thinking about Christmas shopping by now. Well, I’m ready to get started on my annual gift hunt – I’ve even bought
Today marks the release of a fantastic book for all you plant lovers out there. House of Plants by Caro Langton & Rose Ray has
This time last week I was preparing to attend the launch of Christmas at Blackthorpe Barn in Suffolk. It was my first Suffolk-based event as a
For the past couple of years I’ve been using pumpkins to decorate my home during the autumn BUT I haven’t actually carved a pumpkin
Finding the perfect style to suit your everyday life can be difficult, especially when you need to save money. Here are some money-saving tips to help you cut the cost of your autumn wardrobe…
Summer is (sadly) gone but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t continue to be vigilant about your UV exposure. Between damage incurred during the warm months
If you’re already thinking about Christmas, you’ll probably be wanting to find a few extra pennies for your festive shopping. When money is already tight
I’m not even going to say the ‘C’ word yet but I know that many of you are already planning – and buying – your
Need some low cost decorations for your Halloween party? Look no further! You can make this flying bats garland in a matter of minutes and
Today’s blog post is rather photo-heavy, but I wanted to share some snaps I took while touring Norman Foster’s famous Willis Building. My husband and
Calling all bloggers, freelancers and students. In fact, anyone who works on a laptop for any length of time. I’m worried about you! As I’ve
After a rather sleepless night earlier this week left me totally drained (and over-emotional!) the following day, I decided to do a little research into the science
After a long summer of days out and time spent outdoors, each September I tend to turn my attention back indoors and start looking at
When I first heard about the #FloorSelfie challenge, I found myself getting a little excited. Not only do I love a good photo challenge, but
Over the years I’ve done a lot of studying online. I’ve studied branding, community journalism, IT and marketing, to name just a few. And, no
I can’t believe that it’s been a whole week since this book launched and I’m only now telling you about it. I’ve had my eyes
Today I’m pleased to be sharing a sneaky peek inside the home of top interiors blogger Anna from Don’t Cramp My Style. Her award-winning blog is
It’s all about careers on the blog this week – did you spot my article last weekend all about learning as you earn?? I think
I’ve really struggled to find a cruelty-free replacement for my mascara. Considering that I have some very blonde eyelashes under all the layers of black
Whenever September rolls around I get that ‘new-term’ feeling. Even though I’m no longer a student, when you add up all the years that I
Are you currently working in a job you enjoy? Perhaps you’re an intern, or are working on a gap year, or just starting out in
If you’re thinking about selling your home but are worried about being stuck on the market without any offers, there are many things you can
Some people call it ‘tight’, other’s say I’m being ‘stingy’, and some would even nickname me Scrooge. But I say; why wouldn’t you want to
Blazing red sunsets, rainbow skies, dark silhouettes and pastel hues. All of these beautiful elements combine to make one of the most stunning features of the
If you like buses, trams, motor bikes, old trucks and fire engines (or lawnmowers, for that matter) this is the museum for you. I’ve always enjoyed travelling
As you may remember, I’ve been asking some of my favourite bloggers to help me out with some guest posts this summer so that I
It’s only half way through the school holidays and I’ve already been having a wonderful summer break. I’ve been on a few day trips, I’ve
In my quest to live a cruelty-free life, there was one thing that I hadn’t really thought about: Laundry. When you think about cruelty-free, you
I was SO chuffed when I heard that I’d been nominated as best DIY & Craft Blog in the Amara Interior Blog Awards 2016! I can’t believe that
If you have to go camping, it might as well be in one of these. I hereby admit that I am a bell tent fan.
Do you want to give a note of freshness to your home but you don’t have the necessary budget? Don’t worry! With a bit of
Here’s a helpful guest post by Victoria from Apartment Number 4, while I’m taking a little break. I hope this’ll help you to discover some
What better way to start your weekend than with a HUGE breakfast freakshake? It’ll certainly give you that FriYAY feeling! With rich homemade caramel sauce,
How are you enjoying the school summer holidays so far? We’ve already enjoyed a few days of sunshine and got stuck into our favourite outdoor
Earlier this year I made the switch over to living a cruelty-free life. I’ve been gradually replacing all my products with their non-animal-tested counterparts over recent
Wedding food can take up a hefty chunk of any wedding budget, so it’s important to consider plenty of different options when you decide how to cater for your guests.