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How to reinvent a second-hand kitchen
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
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…
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
It’s been a really exciting weekend here at Cassiefairy HQ because I’ve been shortlisted for an award! I’ve been chosen along with 19 other fabulous interiors
When I started decorating my bedroom, I knew I wanted to create a tranquil space. I’ve always dreamed of an entirely white room – even when I was a
We all strive for more space in our homes (just so we can buy even more stuff to fill it!) and it can be an
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
Space-saving design is incredibly popular as it helps people get more out of their home. If you save space, then each room has more room
Stripping wallpaper is a skill I’ve recently developed. Woodchip wallpaper in particular. It’s a difficult paper to shift and, unfortunately, it seems to be plastered
The difficulty with moving house is finding space for all your existing furniture. It’s likely that your rooms will be a different size and shape from your previous home and that may affect what pieces you can and can’t bring with you to the new location.
Plumbing, heating, bathrooms and kitchens. It’s amazing how different my internet browsing history is these days. No longer am I visiting of pet sites and shoe
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
Do you look with envy at the interior of other people’s homes and think why isn’t mine like that? Style is a question of confidence
With the aim of actually taking my little vintage caravan away on holiday, I’m exploring options for creating a comfortable bed and a cosy evening ambience…
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.
It’s the first fresh sunny day of the year today and, even though there’s frost on the ground, my thoughts have already turned to spring
With a new home on the horizon I have, of course, been doing extensive decor research on Pinterest. Yes, research. Honest. Okay, I’ve been pinning
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”