August 3, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.
Do you have any advice for looking after leather? After my double-sided satchel went mouldy, I had to come up with some hacks of my own for cleaning, storing & preserve vintage leather handbags – here’s how I got on…
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July 15, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.
With the right mental & physical health ‘kit’ I’m sure we can all navigate our own versions of ‘new normal’ in a way that we feel comfortable. Here are some of my own essentials for post-pandemic life…
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June 26, 2020.Reading time 16 minutes.
I bet you’ve got loads of things on your to-do list that you WANT to do, but don’t really NEED to do, so they never get done. A third of people say completing a to-do list is one of their top ‘little wins’ so here’s how to start ticking things off…
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May 1, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.
Cleaning our living spaces has recently become a popular self-care activity as people have discovered just how much a tidy space can boost productivity & increase happiness levels. So here’s how to do a refreshing spring clean…
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April 7, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.
If you’ve got a full house, with kids at home & pets skidding around, it’s likely that your floors will take the brunt of this. Here’s how to effectively clean drink spills, crayon marks, shoe polish stains & slime off your flooring…
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December 28, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.
I don’t know about you but, almost as soon as Christmas is over, I start thinking about the big clean-up I’m going to do when the tree comes down and the decorations are put away. Even if you don’t usually like household chores (yes, that’s me!), if you own one simple tool you can make most chores an absolute breeze. When I did the 14 Days to a Tidy Home Challenge earlier this year, I discovered just how fab steam is for cleaning almost everything! Here are five different ways you can use your steam cleaner during your new year clean-up for brilliant outcomes…
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May 15, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.
Spring has sprung, and summer is on its way! You’ve probably already gotten started on your spring renovation projects, but have you considered those less-than-glamorous home maintenance jobs that need to be done as well? Summer is the best time to take care of a few quick fixes and clean-ups so you don’t have to worry about them later in the summer or when the weather turns cold again. Let’s go..!
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February 20, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.
How do you fancy joining in with the 14 Days To A Tidy Home Challenge? I thought I’d share a quick update with you to let you know how I got on with the challenge and perhaps inspire you to join in and get a jump start on your spring cleaning too. Here’s the 14 Days to a Tidy Home Challenge day-by-day to get you started:
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February 11, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.
If your house needs some serious cleaning and organising the 14 Day Tidy Home Challenge will give you inspiration to tackle the mess. You only do a small task every day, and eventually it adds up to a whole home refresh after the fortnight is up. Here’s the challenge, day-by-day…
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July 24, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.
If you’re into cruelty-free living and eco-friendly products like me, you’ll be as interested as I was in the two new ranges of cleaning products and toiletries that I discovered this month. And the best thing is that buying these ethical products helps to support a charity too, so read on to see what I discovered on the Oxfam website…
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April 19, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.
Keeping your home clean with kids in the house is one daunting task! But there are tips and techniques you can follow to keep your house tidy. Read on to find out how…
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April 9, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.
One of my favourite reads of last year was Spark Joy by Marie Kondo. Much like her first book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying, this book shares the KonMari method of decluttering to make your home an organised, tidy and more peaceful place. She advocates only keeping the things you really love and that spark […]
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October 14, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.
While a mattress may seem like nothing more than a comfy place to lay your head at the end of a long day, for some people it can be a source of discomfort and even severe reactions. Those who have allergies or asthma can react to all kinds of different triggers, and for many, their […]
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October 12, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.
That feeling of satisfaction after vacuuming the living room, wiping the bathroom mirror or changing the bed sheets is lovely. I don’t know about you, but I tend to put off non-essential cleaning tasks (well, who has time to wipe that mirror anyway?!) because I’m so busy trying to keep on top of the basic […]
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October 2, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.
Having a clean and well-organised home is a great way to impress your guests and neighbours. Moreover, removing clutter is also considered an effective way of reducing your stress levels and promoting the health and well-being of everyone in the household. But as much as we want to make our homes spotless and gleaming, cleaning […]
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June 2, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.
Once we are settled into a home, it’s easy to let standards slip a little. When you first move in, you focus intensely on every little detail, from the shade of paint you use on your walls to the brand of small kitchen appliances. But the longer you spend in your home, the more you […]
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May 4, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.
This little run of bank holiday weekends has got me thinking about the summer holidays – has it been the same for you too? If so, I thought I’d share a little staycation inspiration with you this week! I’d love to help you enjoy a holiday in your own home – after all, that’s what […]
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July 14, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.
In the run up to the summer holidays is when I start to notice what needs doing around the house. I realise that spring has passed me by in a whirlwind of work, and with it the notion of ‘spring cleaning’ has wafted off into the distance. Those windows never did get cleaned and that […]
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June 27, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.
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, parents, uncles and great aunts who may be less able to give their own home a thorough clean this year. When I heard about the #RiseToTheChallenge campaign on social media […]
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May 14, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.
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, okay, I could have a clear out, minimise my stuff and move onto a narrowboat, but even then I think I’d find a few important things that I’ll need to store, no […]
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April 18, 2016.Reading time 13 minutes.
I want my life to be cruelty-free. This is something that has been important to me for a while and I’d love to share my passion for the issue with you today. I’m actually rather embarrassed to admit that for all the years of my life leading up to this decision I hadn’t really ever considered it. I […]
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April 5, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.
With wet weather comes muddy boots and just having tidemarks from tiptoeing through puddles is enough to make you feel like a right mess, even though the rest of your outfit is perfectly clean. So if you find yourself caught in an April shower, just take a moment to give your shoes a quick wipe […]
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February 27, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.
It’s a well-known fact that everybody looks for ways to save money at the start of the year, especially straight after the ‘excessive’ festive period. It’s also well known that once winter is over, we start to look around our homes with fresh eyes and start to notice little jobs that need to be addressed […]
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November 25, 2015.Reading time 5 minutes.
When your home is stylish and comfortable it’s great to come back from a hard day at the office, kick your shoes off and relax. You can chill on the sofa and feel a sense of harmony when you look around. But what happens if you have dogs, cats, or other pets that shed hair, […]
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October 26, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.
It’s half term and seeing as the school holidays are the only occasion that I get to have a little time off, I’ve asked one of my fabulous writer pals to write a guest post for me so that I can take a day off! Taylor Andrews is a homeowner with a passion for DIY […]
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May 5, 2014.Reading time 6 minutes.
It’s a mucky job – full of unexpected cobwebs and a surprising amount of dust – but it needs doing and it naffs me off every time. I’m talking about the big Spring Clean. How did a house that I clean every week get so disgusting? Have I really been that lazy all Winter? Is it because I only vacuum […]
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January 9, 2014.Reading time 11 minutes.
January is the perfect time to think about having a home overhaul and clearing the clutter from your house. Like me, you’ve probably made promises to yourself to improve your emotional wellbeing, career and health but did you focus any of your resolutions on your house? I’m thinking that maybe now is the time to […]
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August 17, 2013.Reading time 5 minutes.
I am starting my new caravan makeover project with a clear out. If you didn’t see my first blog post about my new caravan please read back over my blog post a couple of days ago on 14th August and you’ll know why I need to begin with an excavation project! It’s a real mess […]
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July 18, 2013.Reading time 4 minutes.
When the sun comes out, my thoughts turn to the outside of my house. I love my garden, but don’t really like getting dirty – so I’m more than happy to sit outside and watch while hubby gets to work digging over the borders! But while I was sitting outside recently, I spotted that my […]
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