Freelancers: How to get the support you need when working from home

September 15, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Many people – freelance or otherwise – are choosing to work from home if they can. While this may minimise the impact on our physical health, our mental health could suffer – so it’s important to know how to get the support you need if you’re staying in…

My thrifty home office makeover – room tour of the finished space

July 31, 2019.Reading time 16 minutes.

It’s finally happened! I have my very own finished home office! I’m sat at my wall-to-wall DIY desk as we speak, uploading tons of photos to this blog post and I can’t wait to show you everything in this room tour of my home office…

My home office makeover – How to DIY a wall-to-wall desk

May 29, 2019.Reading time 14 minutes.

All good bank holiday weekends should be spent DIYing, right? The project I had earmarked for the May bank holiday has been long overdue and I can’t believe it’s finally happened! Here’s how I DIYed a wall-to-wall desk for my home office…

Some exciting news to start the new year – my recent features & achievements!

January 9, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

The last month of 2018 was super exciting for me and this is the first chance I’ve had to share some photos of my recent magazine features, articles, awards and online interviews with you 🙂

My freelance life: Why working from home can save you money

December 3, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Other than an improved work-life balance, working from home has many benefits – and the extra money in your pocket is a big incentive. If you were to work out how much money you spend going to the office each day, you would be amazed. Allow me to throw some figures at you…

5 Things you can do online today to improve your future career

November 24, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

With every type of information, product and service available on the internet, it’s never been easier to take control of your life and future. Online services can make your life admin easier and even help you change your career so here are five important things you can do online to boost your future life and business…

My features this month – Reloved, Safestore & HandyMano Blog

April 13, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

It’s been a busy month here at Cassiefairy HQ so I wanted to share my latest articles with you. Plus I’m sharing the details of a fab competition to celebrate World Stationary Day with the Old English Company so read on to find out how to enter…

My home office makeover – Alcove bookshelf

March 8, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

If you’ve got alcoves in your home, even the smallest space can be turned into a handy storage area. Here’s how I added shelves to a corner of my home office to create a cute bookshelf…

My blog is in the Top 30 DIY Blogs in the UK! + Valentine’s Day decor

February 11, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

FANTASTIC NEWS! I’ve just found out that My Thrifty Life is one of the Top 30 DIY blogs in the UK and I really can’t believe my eyes..!

My festive features – some of my contributions from around the web this month

December 24, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

I’ve got some great news to share with you today – I’ve been featured in a few festive articles! I thought you might be interested to read them, as I know you all love a good interior design or Christmas-related article!

5 Things to think about when going freelance

November 12, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Many people dream of setting up their own business where they can put good use to those skills and talents that mean something to them, whether that’s freelance photography or creating and selling crafts. But while deciding to become a freelancer can be an exciting move, it isn’t easy, and there’s a lot to think […]

Calling all freelancers – 5 reasons why you should study bookkeeping

November 4, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Whether you are considering a change of career or adding some qualifications to the experience you already have, one of the professional development courses that should be top of your list is bookkeeping. Even if you’re just balancing your own books as a freelancer, a course in bookkeeping will really help you get to grips […]

Vote for my blog & you could win £100 gift voucher!

October 17, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Fantastic news! I’ve been shortlisted in the DotComGiftShop Blog Awards 2017! Please could you spare a minute to vote for me in the “Best Interior Design Blog” category?? The voting page is here and when you submit your vote, you’ll automatically be entered to win a £100 voucher to spend on anything you like at […]

My home office makeover + sit/stand desk solution

May 1, 2017.Reading time 8 minutes.

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 having to move myself and my laptop in and out of the house. Of course, I love working in my little vintage caravan for most of the year, but when […]

5 Useful tools to get your new business off on the right foot

April 27, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

When you’re starting your own business, there are a whole host of tools to help you on your way to entrepreneurial success. Whether it’s cloud-based finance apps to help manage your cashflow, or scheduling apps to manage your time, you won’t be short of options when you finally take the leap into self-employment. However when it […]