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Now that the bathroom renovation is in progress (and we finally have a flushing loo!) we have been able to think about moving! My husband and I have
If you need inspiration for your making your house a home, but have a budget to stick to, you’ve come to the right place.
I too want to be as frugal as possible with the money I invest in my home. I’ve remodelled my own fixer-upper and have shared all the dos and don’ts along the way
Browse through my DIY posts and upcyling projects room-by-room to get advice on renovating your home, inspiration for revamping furniture, and discover thrifty ways to decorate on a budget…
Now that the bathroom renovation is in progress (and we finally have a flushing loo!) we have been able to think about moving! My husband and I have
Today I’m sharing some snaps of my bathroom renovation project with you. It’s been a couple of weeks of hard work but we’ve made good
Whether you’re looking to sell your home, or simply want to make the most out of the space you have available, remodelling is a great
All photos of Ju’s home by Alexandra Joseph The bedroom is a place we spend a lot of our time in, therefore it’s normal to
Minimalist designs are taking over. From interior décor to your favourite watch, everything is minimal and highly functional. Simple and effective use of space is
Today I wanted to update you on our bedroom decorating project and share a quick review of my new duvet. You may remember that I’ve
Guess where I’ve spent this week? I’ve had a week off and did I spend it in the sunshine? By the sea? In a beer
After much research for my own home renovation project, I’ve discovered that LED lighting is becoming more and more popular these days. Not only are
As you can probably tell from my past few DIY blog posts, flooring at been at the forefront of my mind. Firstly, I picked out
When it comes to the aesthetic appearance of your home often the smallest chip or crack can look unsightly and stand out a mile if
I’m just about to start planning my office (did you catch my blog post on the ergonomics of working from home?) so I’ve been doing
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
How many hours are you working each week? Whatever your answer is I’m going to say that’s too many hours. When the sun is shining
Today I want to share some lovely photos of my friend Lisa’s caravan with you. It’s a 1957 Sprite, very similar to my little vintage caravan, but
One of the things that I’m trying to achieve in my home is a feeling of brightness and airiness. I’ve been painting dark walls in
I’ve been reading about gardening this month, and it’s all down to the newly released book The Thoughtful Gardener. If you too have an empty garden (or
Buying a kitchen second-hand may seem unheard of, but it can be a great way to update your home on a budget. So many people
I love the idea of a minimalist lifestyle. I guess that’s because I’ve got so much clutter in my life! Dreaming of open spaces and
Wave goodbye to radiators and hello to more space and a warm home for less. Underfloor heating is a great choice when you’re tackling any
If somebody asked you what your dream bedroom would look like, what would you say? What kind of vision do you have? I know exactly
I’ve recently laid laminate flooring in two rooms of my home and I can honestly say that it was a really easy process. I thought
Creating that much-needed extra space in your home can be achieved by creating a brand new room out in your unappreciated attic. Whether you live
Did you spot my blog post about my new flooring last week? The eagle-eyed of you might have noticed that the finishing touch to my new
If you’re a full-time freelancer like me, or someone who works just one day a week out of their home office, this is the blog post for
I’m SO excited to tell you the wonderful news that my thrifty little lifestyle blog has just been announced as the winner of the Best
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.
There’s a lovely big window in our living room. It lets in so much natural daylight and offers a lovely view over the garden. In fact,
Many people think that they have to spend thousands of pounds on changes to their home to make a huge impact, but it can be
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