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Feng Shui tips to create a romantic atmosphere in your home
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art that has been practised for more than 3,000 years. It is intertwined with Taoism and it is said
Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art that has been practised for more than 3,000 years. It is intertwined with Taoism and it is said
Today’s blog post is all about renting and what you can – and can’t – do in terms of decorating your rented home. I’ll be
Over the half term holiday I went on a bit of a DIY spree. First I finished grouting the bathroom (I’ll post some pics of
We spend more time in our bedroom than any other room when you think about it. If we get the eight hours sleep that’s recommended
After about 5 months of decorating on-and-off whenever we had the time (and, most importantly, whenever we had the money!) the bedroom is finally finished.
When it comes to renovating my home, the kitchen is the room I am most excited about tackling. The kitchen is traditionally the heart of
I’ve made a bit more progress on my home office makeover last week so I thought I’d share a few more snaps with you today.
Are you at that point where you want to see a change in your home? If you’re itching to give your home an update, it doesn’t
If you’re moving house in the near future, today’s blog post is for you! I’m sharing my experiences of my recent move to help you
The birds are chirping, the bees are buzzing, and the sun is out in full force. That’s right – summer is well and truly here
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
They say that the kitchen is the heart of the home, don’t they? I wholeheartedly agree because it’s where I cook and eat with my
It turns out that moving house is the perfect time to clear out your wardrobe. Digging out those items from the back of the cupboard
I’ve got two copies of the newly released book STUDIO by Sally Coulthard to be won – read on to enter the giveaway!When I first
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’m getting a home office! And May will be the month that it happens. Finally, a space I can work in all year round with
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
Family memories come and go so quickly. Even when you wait months for a big occasion – marriage, graduations, 1st birthday parties – the time
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
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
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
I’m getting ready for BBQ season with this week’s Pieday Friday recipe. Yes, I’m making homemade coleslaw, which we all know is the best type
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
Whether you’re working in an office environment or you’ve got your own personal space at home, keeping your work area neat can sometimes be a
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
Since being glued to The Great Interior Design Challenge each evening on BBC2, I’ve become much more interested in seeking out interior design inspiration online.
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
What do you give to your special someone for Valentine’s Day when you’re both trying to save money and clear the clutter? Something very thrifty
Today’s Pieday Friday recipe is so simple that I can’t believe I’ve not baked it before. Considering that quiche is one of my most-loved dishes
It’s easy to swoon over the beautiful rooms in interior design magazines, dribble over perfectly styled images by designers on Instagram, and fall in love with professional decorating projects on Pinterest. However, recreating even the most simple interior design project can be difficult to achieve in your own home…
In the summer I work in my caravan. I spend hours in that little tin box, writing, sewing and drinking tea. The birds are singing
Today I’m sharing a tip on making your own scratch-remover using just a couple of household ingredients. If you’re a fan of the mid-century modern
As I stood on the spiky edge of a stiletto heel and hopped around in pain for the third time in a week I realised
Ever thought about living in a factory? Fancy sleeping with ducting above your head and rusting machinery in the corner? What if I call it a
I often wish that my house was bigger. It doesn’t take much clutter to fill up the small rooms in my home and storage always
The holiday that I’ve been looking forward to all year has finally arrived and we are heading off for a romantic Valentine’s Day break. This 5-day trip is probably the longest break that I’ve ever been on and it has taken a lot of planning – including proper packing…
I love the thrifty nature of a makeover project to ‘get the look for less’ and I’m always keen to recycle and renovate old or
Whether you have a large or a small home, it’s likely that at some point, you’ll bemoan your property’s lack of space. The size of
The bedroom is one of the most important rooms in the house and requires some careful planning and extra thought when it comes to redecorating.
Today I’m proud to tell you that I’ve been interviewed about my little vintage caravan makeover project by the fabulous writer Lela from the Simple
I love giving gifts – even more than I like receiving them, believe it or not! – and part of the enjoyment is finding the
When I first heard about the Renovation Sensation project my mind went into overdrive – so many ideas went whizzing around my mind and I was
Creating a vintage style bedroom isn’t difficult and shouldn’t have to cost the earth either. In fact, it’s pretty easy if you know how, and
Celebrate your little girl’s love of fairies and all things magical by turning her bedroom into a beautiful fairy cove, no matter what size the
There’s no place more homely than a country cottage. A warm, crackling fire, soft sofas, refreshing scenes of nature all around you – it’s the
Quite a bold promise I know, but honestly you really won’t need any more pairs of tights that these two! I spend my life in
Great news – I’ve finished making those cushion covers! I know I’m a week later than I promised but they are all done AND I’ve
This week I’ve moved on to the interior of the caravan and I’ve cracked open a few old tins of paint from the garage to see what colours I already had (I am trying to fix up my caravan on a budget after all).
Let’s start with the real reason why I’m setting myself this challenge: I need to save money between now and Christmas (yes, I’ve peeped into
Earlier this month I challenged myself to use-up all the odds and ends of cosmetics and skincare products that I have on my dressing table rather
Tomorrow is the biggest shwopping event of the year – it’s the One Day Wardrobe Clear-Out in aid of Oxfam. I’m loving volunteering as an Oxfam Fashion
If you love shoes the way that I love shoes, you’ll be experiencing the same dilemma that I am. As the shoe ‘collection’ grows and the wardrobe stays the same size, I’m struggling with finding places to stash my footwear. So that’s what this week’s Tuesday Shoesday is all about – sensible storage for not-so-sensible heels!
Happy Saturday! I hope you are having a great weekend, we had some more snow here yesterday so its chilly again – it’s supposed to
I had a bit of a result last week when I snapped up a load of reduced fruit, and although I’d bought a bit more
Do you remember this? Think back to your school days – was there one in your art classroom?? Did you have a drawer to yourself
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