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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
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…
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
For fans of retro serveware, you might be interested to see these photos of an original Picquot Ware coffee percolator – the discontinued product that was a “production nightmare”..!
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
When it comes to bathroom planning, which is best? It’s a home-owners’ dilemma and one that I want to get to the bottom of today.
If you own any pieces of mid-century Picquot Ware, you might find this original product brochure and guarantee document interesting – plus it includes the manufacturer’s cleaning instructions…
Classic interior trends have longevity because they embrace the basic form and function needed in a home, whereas some modern interior design trends tend to fade away as they reflect a current mood in society. Here are some trends that will stand the test of time…
Just look at that blue sky out there today. Easter definitely brought a new optimism for the coming seasons with it this year. What started
It’s a common misconception that fruit can only be grown in ‘warmer’ climates. Okay for some fruits this is true but there are so many fruits that you can actually grow yourself in your own garden, even in the British weather!
Who said it will cost a fortune to make your home a home? You don’t always have to spend a pretty penny on kitchenware, although you do get what you pay for in terms of knives and electrical items…
If your old wellington boots have become cracked and leaky, there’s no need to bin them. Here’s a guide to turn your wellies into fun little plant pots and add a little extra colour to your garden…
The attraction of growing your own vegetables appeals to many people. Whether you’re a trendy hipster with a passion for subsistence living or you have a
It may be wet and snowing outside this morning but no amount of bad weather can dampen my mood. And that’s because I’ve been enjoying
While daydreaming about my future home, I come up with all kinds of ideas in my head. They’re mostly about nifty storage solutions (I have a