
I’ve been nominated in the Interior Blog Awards 2016!
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 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…

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.

I’m taking glamping to the next level. Yes, I’m talking about camping indoors. Okay, maybe this playden for the little ones isn’t quite waterproof, so it’s

Pieces of Lego are strewn; shoes are littered; food spilled; furniture stained. Clothing is scattered. Pens, pen lids, crayons and felt-tip pens sprinkle surfaces. Toys are

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

Hurrah I’m finally taking some time off! Don’t worry I’ll be popping back from time to time to share some updates on what I’ve been getting up

With more sunny days than not in recent weeks, my thoughts have turned to summer holidays. While I’m not actually planning to jet off anywhere luxurious

When searching for a property, it’s important to consider the future. I’ve learnt this after viewing countless properties and each of them being just not

Forget spring cleaning, it’s time for a summer clean! If you want to get your home sparkling like a holiday cottage here are some cleaning hacks and cruelty-free swaps that’ll help… (especially if you have fluffy pets!)

I’ve spotted a new trend in interior design for Summer 2016 and it’s one that really pleases me; bright bold colour. We all have a

What better way to start the week than with a giveaway, right? And how better to lift your spirits and ease those Monday morning blues
…OR KEEP SCROLLING TO SEE MY RECENT CARAVAN UPDATES BELOW..!

Did you know that there are countless options when it comes to buying a house? There’s not only freehold, but leasehold properties, commonhold and shared ownership too. So what’s the difference? Today I’m sharing what I’ve learnt, so read on!

You may have already done the big spring clean in your own home, but what about your relatives? In particular, I’m thinking about your grandparents,

Tomorrow is one of the most exciting dates in any thrifty blogger’s calendar – 24th June is National Upcycling Day. If you have any plans to

Wooo my little vintage caravan has made it into the June issue of Caravan Magazine. My little blue Sprite is becoming quite the celebrity in the touring

Mood lighting, task lighting and full-on daylight illuminations. All types of lighting are important in interior design. Lighting can be the key element that turns

Ponds are a fantastic addition to any garden, whether you’re looking to add a beautiful and relaxing focal point or to attract pond dwelling wildlife

One of the key things that a bride-to-be should consider for her wedding (besides her wedding dress of course!) is the wedding bouquet. Any bride

After my visit to Grand Designs Live last weekend, I’ve been spending time researching the new interior trends, building materials and home design ideas that

It’s finally arrived! After months of waiting for the latest interior design book by Will Taylor to hit the shelves (and putting my name down for

Does your living room look exactly the same from one year to the next? Or could you tell what year a photo was taken just

Ever since I first wrote about my ‘lucky find’ of a Picquot Ware tea set last year I’ve been inundated with comments, emails and information

We could all do with a bit more room, couldn’t we? I know I personally need much more room – or perhaps far fewer things! Okay,

Sometimes decorating a home can seem like such a large project, and with a worryingly large budget required too! But there are so many ways you

A luxury kitchen equals expensive, right? And there’s no way that you’re going to spend all your hard-earned cash on a kitchen when you’ve got

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

Even though we all like our homes to reflect a little of our own style and personality, it can be difficult to make your house

When renovating or updating our homes, many of us tend to focus mainly on the interiors. Interior design is very important, as your home needs

Want to inject a bit of colour into your room but don’t want to commit to a complete wall-to-wall makeover? Can I suggest painting the