DIY
DIY guide to renovating your staircase (+ my ‘before’ photos!)
Staircases can easily be overlooked when you’re decorating your home, even though they are often one of the first things that you see when you
Staircases can easily be overlooked when you’re decorating your home, even though they are often one of the first things that you see when you
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.
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
Multi-functional rooms have been a trend for a while now, and it doesn’t look as though they’re going away any time soon. As more and
When I was writing my blog post about ways to spruce up your bathroom for summer yesterday, I remembered that I haven’t yet shared the “finished”
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
Renovating a whole kitchen space can easily be an expensive and time-consuming process. This may be the reason why many people end up neglected their
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
What do most people do when they take some time off work? Go away on holiday? Take a day trip to the coast? Treat themselves
Ever since I visited FriendsFest last year I’ve been desperate to write an interior design blog post about Monica’s apartment. One of the main attractions of FriendsFest is a
Today I’m sharing some more inspiration from STUDIO by Sally Coulthard and giving you the chance to win a copy in my blog giveaway. You
Sure, I’m no expert on kid’s bedrooms, but whenever you’re planning the design of any room in the home, you’ll want to be as economical
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
Can you believe that we’re already five months into 2017?! With that in mind I thought it was about time I teamed up with those
When people think about the aesthetic of their wedding, they tend to get a little more elaborate in their thinking than they need to. They
If there’s one thing that I thought I’d never do in my life, it was probably fitting a shower in a bathroom. It seemed like
This little run of bank holiday weekends has got me thinking about the summer holidays – has it been the same for you too? If
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
If there is one thing that I have learnt on my quest for a thrifty home, it’s that low-costs doesn’t automatically mean low-quality or low-value.
Today I’m sharing some snaps of my bathroom renovation project with you. It’s been a couple of weeks of hard work but we’ve made good
Whether you’re looking to sell your home, or simply want to make the most out of the space you have available, remodelling is a great
This has to be the quickest DIY project I’ve ever done. I don’t even have a step-by-step guide to share with you. But I do have
All photos of Ju’s home by Alexandra Joseph The bedroom is a place we spend a lot of our time in, therefore it’s normal to
Today I wanted to update you on our bedroom decorating project and share a quick review of my new duvet. You may remember that I’ve
Guess where I’ve spent this week? I’ve had a week off and did I spend it in the sunshine? By the sea? In a beer
After much research for my own home renovation project, I’ve discovered that LED lighting is becoming more and more popular these days. Not only are
Getting married should be the most exciting time of your life, but if you’re living on a fixed income or a strict budget, weddings can
As you can probably tell from my past few DIY blog posts, flooring at been at the forefront of my mind. Firstly, I picked out
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,
I’m just about to start planning my office (did you catch my blog post on the ergonomics of working from home?) so I’ve been doing
You know when you have an idea of your perfect home in your mind – go on, picture yours now… You’d hope to one day
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
Buying a kitchen second-hand may seem unheard of, but it can be a great way to update your home on a budget. So many people
I love the idea of a minimalist lifestyle. I guess that’s because I’ve got so much clutter in my life! Dreaming of open spaces and
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’ve recently laid laminate flooring in two rooms of my home and I can honestly say that it was a really easy process. I thought
I’m SO excited to tell you the wonderful news that my thrifty little lifestyle blog has just been announced as the winner of the Best
Hurrah! We finally have some new bedding for our new bedroom. After weeks spent stripping off wallpaper, days painting layers and layers of while emulsion
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,
Many people think that they have to spend thousands of pounds on changes to their home to make a huge impact, but it can be
There’s one thing that people tend to overlook when they’re remodelling their home but it’s also one of the most important pieces of kit in
When I started decorating my bedroom, I knew I wanted to create a tranquil space. I’ve always dreamed of an entirely white room – even when I was a
We all strive for more space in our homes (just so we can buy even more stuff to fill it!) and it can be an
Have you ever taken a photo and thought to yourself, ”I wish I could print this out lifesize”? That’s exactly what I thought when my
Stripping wallpaper is a skill I’ve recently developed. Woodchip wallpaper in particular. It’s a difficult paper to shift and, unfortunately, it seems to be plastered
The difficulty with moving house is finding space for all your existing furniture. It’s likely that your rooms will be a different size and shape from your previous home and that may affect what pieces you can and can’t bring with you to the new location.
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
I’ve made my first ever neon sign. It’s going to take pride of place in my office in a few months time but I couldn’t
Do you look with envy at the interior of other people’s homes and think why isn’t mine like that? Style is a question of confidence
One of the things that worries me most about renovating a home is the plumbing. Even though we’ve fitted a DIY ‘beach hut’ style bathroom in the
Hoo-gah. Honestly, that’s how you pronounce it. Lagom is slightly a tougher one… lar-gohm. If you’re already over hygge, then maybe lagom is for you.
It’s the first fresh sunny day of the year today and, even though there’s frost on the ground, my thoughts have already turned to spring
With a new home on the horizon I have, of course, been doing extensive decor research on Pinterest. Yes, research. Honest. Okay, I’ve been pinning
The New Year is a great time to think about freshening up our homes with new indoor furniture, updated colour schemes and a few of
Christmas is here again, bringing with it the dark nights, frosty mornings and frozen noses. Have you already decorated your home for Christmas? I bet
With Christmas fast approaching, my latest DIY project is a rather festive one indeed. Yes, I’ve got my trusty glue gun out again and I’ve been
This month I’ve been busier than an elf in Santas workshop – yes, I’ve been DIYing lots of festive projects ready to share with you
Today’s blog post is all about bringing a touch of festive cheer to your home this December. Hanging Christmas quotes and pretty festive scenes on your
Taking on a home DIY project tends to sound like a lot of fun. There’s certainly a level of satisfaction that you can gain by
There are lots of reasons why you might need to work from home, but whatever the reason, you will need a functional workspace. It is
It’s that time of year again. The clocks have gone back an hour to remind us that winter is almost here and Christmas is very
Today’s blog is a quick and easy decor update that can make your home feel really autumnal in a matter of minutes. And you don’t need
So now that bonfire night has exploded all around the country last weekend, I think I can safely move on to Christmas. That’s the rule,
I don’t know why, but autumn always makes me want to start nesting. My thoughts turn to cosy farmhouses and blazing fireplaces in country homes.
Is it your first time designing a full-on renovation for your bathroom? It’s easy to get bewildered by the many design combinations that you can
Today marks the release of a fantastic book for all you plant lovers out there. House of Plants by Caro Langton & Rose Ray has
For the past couple of years I’ve been using pumpkins to decorate my home during the autumn BUT I haven’t actually carved a pumpkin
Refitting or redesigning your bathroom can be quite an exciting process and is something that can add a great deal of value to your property.
Need some low cost decorations for your Halloween party? Look no further! You can make this flying bats garland in a matter of minutes and
Today’s blog post is rather photo-heavy, but I wanted to share some snaps I took while touring Norman Foster’s famous Willis Building. My husband and
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