How to install new window blinds yourself in 5 easy steps

March 8, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

If you are looking for new ways to spruce up your interior without breaking the bank, changing the window treatments is a quick fix. At first glance blinds may seem complicated to fit, but you don’t need the help of a professional. With the right tools, it’s easy to install window blinds yourself. Here’s how…

My Thrifty 50s Kitchen Renovation: Windows, blinds and herbs

February 12, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

The latest phase of my kitchen makeover is tackling the windows so read on to see my attempt at DIY blind installation and how I’ve started my very own mini herb garden…

How to maximise daylight to beat the winter blues

January 19, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

We all know the importance of daylight, don’t we? It’s key to our mental wellbeing at this time of year and many people suffer with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), caused by lack of daylight. It can be easy to wake up in the dark, work indoors all day and then return home at dusk. In […]

An update on my Kitchen makeover

January 16, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’m about to start work on my DIY kitchen makeover. I say ‘makeover’ rather than ‘fitting’ because we’re keeping the kitchen units in place and are planning to give the whole room a facelift with a new worktop, some window treatments and a lot of paint. I shared the ‘before’ photos on the blog in […]

What’s wrong with your curtains?

April 8, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

The right curtains can immediately improve a room’s comfort and aesthetics. But did you know that it’s possible to hang curtains incorrectly? It may seem unlikely, but I’ve been in a room this week where the curtains were the wrong length and it was literally the only thing I could look at! Even minor mistakes can […]

4 ways with windows to create a bright & airy home

March 31, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

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 fresh white paint, and have positioned mirrors at suitable points around the house to reflect the light. But I’m sure that there’s more I can do to achieve a home […]

Minimalist mid-century modern window dressing

March 6, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

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, it’s pretty-much the only feature of the room at the moment, so I want to make the most of it. I wanted to give it a sleek, contemporary window-dressing but […]

My mini kitchen makeover – Seaside stripes

September 3, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

It’s been a rather productive summer in the Cassiefairy household. All those little DIY tasks that I’ve been putting off for months (okay, years) have finally been tackled and I’m so pleased with the results. It’s really satisfying to spend a day with a paintbrush in your hand and then step back to admire your […]

My mini kitchen makeover – Paint colours & fabric patterns

July 27, 2015.Reading time 6 minutes.

The summer holidays have arrived! And with them come the opportunity to spend some time at home and get started on a couple of decorating projects that I’ve been bursting to do. You may remember that I shared some inspirational images for my ideal kitchen a couple of weeks ago and I’m now planning to […]

My new blinds – the finishing touch for bathroom & kitchen

June 11, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.

This week my new blinds arrived. Did you hear me whooping from where you are? I was thrilled when they were delivered at the weekend because, after struggling for ages to find suitable roller blinds for the difficult small windows in the kitchen and bathroom, I’d turned to the internet for a solution.Remember my blog post last […]

Oh, I do like to be beside the seaside ~ Nautical textiles & DIY roman blind

September 19, 2014.Reading time 11 minutes.

Do you ever buy some fabric just because you like it but have no idea what you’ll end up doing with it? I actually got this fabric from Abakhan over a year ago and at the time I thought it might be the inspiration for a kitchen makeover. But during the year, my tastes have […]

Dream a little dream… of a great night sleep

December 18, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.

Today is the end of my month-long challenge to improve the quality of my sleep. Hopefully you’ll have already read all about my sleep challenge and how it got me thinking about making some changes to my bedroom decor. If you’re interested to read up on all of my past articles the links are below […]