Personal development
Guest post – How online learning can help you achieve your career goals
If you’ve been looking for a way to reach your ultimate career goals, why not consider starting an online learning programme? Designed to help you
If you’ve been looking for a way to reach your ultimate career goals, why not consider starting an online learning programme? Designed to help you
Welcome to the weekend everyone! It’s time for me to remind you about work on Monday morning and let you know what you can do
After a long summer of days out and time spent outdoors, each September I tend to turn my attention back indoors and start looking at
Have you noticed just how popular wood flooring is again? Just browse interior design trends on Pinterest and you’ll find all the evidence you need.
I can’t believe that it’s been a whole week since this book launched and I’m only now telling you about it. I’ve had my eyes
Today’s blog post is a super-fast DIY project to add a little personality to an off-the-peg high street top. Yes, I’m doing a Primark hack,
Today I’m pleased to be sharing a sneaky peek inside the home of top interiors blogger Anna from Don’t Cramp My Style. Her award-winning blog is
It’s all about careers on the blog this week – did you spot my article last weekend all about learning as you earn?? I think
If you’re planning a new kitchen – or simply want to renovate your old units with some snazzy new updates – this is the blog
Blazing red sunsets, rainbow skies, dark silhouettes and pastel hues. All of these beautiful elements combine to make one of the most stunning features of the
After visiting the Ideal Home Show and Grand Designs Live back in the Spring, I found myself coveting a garden room. Why? Because the amazing
Does a stack of wedding and party invites leave you with a ‘what to wear’ headache this summer? Why not look to the era of
I’m spotting them everywhere. In gardens, on Pinterest and even at Latitude festival. Yes, painted sheds are ‘all the rage’ these days and it’s a
As you may remember, I’ve been asking some of my favourite bloggers to help me out with some guest posts this summer so that I
Pudding is my favourite treat. It can be any pudding – hot cold, crumble or cake. Whatever it is, a pudding turns my dinner from
Do you want to give a note of freshness to your home but you don’t have the necessary budget? Don’t worry! With a bit of
Here’s a helpful guest post by Victoria from Apartment Number 4, while I’m taking a little break. I hope this’ll help you to discover some
He popped the question, she said yes, and then she popped the question to you – will you be my bridesmaid?! Weddings are a wonderful
How are you enjoying the school summer holidays so far? We’ve already enjoyed a few days of sunshine and got stuck into our favourite outdoor
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
It’s that time of year again. Whether it’s the weather, having more time during longer days, or the summer break you’ve booked off work. Whatever the
With more sunny days than not in recent weeks, my thoughts have turned to summer holidays. While I’m not actually planning to jet off anywhere luxurious
When searching for a property, it’s important to consider the future. I’ve learnt this after viewing countless properties and each of them being just not
Forget spring cleaning, it’s time for a summer clean! If you want to get your home sparkling like a holiday cottage here are some cleaning hacks and cruelty-free swaps that’ll help… (especially if you have fluffy pets!)
I’ve spotted a new trend in interior design for Summer 2016 and it’s one that really pleases me; bright bold colour. We all have a
What better way to start the week than with a giveaway, right? And how better to lift your spirits and ease those Monday morning blues
Did you spot this news on my Twitter feed earlier this week? I’ve been tweeting and instagraming all week long because I’m just SO excited
If you’re planning a summer party but want to stick to a budget, how can you get a pulled-together chic look for only a few
Mood lighting, task lighting and full-on daylight illuminations. All types of lighting are important in interior design. Lighting can be the key element that turns
If you have a passion for fashion and love to shop, then becoming a fashion stylist is the perfect career choice for you. The position
Ponds are a fantastic addition to any garden, whether you’re looking to add a beautiful and relaxing focal point or to attract pond dwelling wildlife
We’re mid-way through the summer term and that means one thing – a sunny half term break with nothing to do! This is one of
One of the key things that a bride-to-be should consider for her wedding (besides her wedding dress of course!) is the wedding bouquet. Any bride
If you love entertaining and organising parties, but haven’t currently got the budget to spend on a fancy dinner party or big blow out with
After my visit to Grand Designs Live last weekend, I’ve been spending time researching the new interior trends, building materials and home design ideas that
With us women being busier than ever as professionals, mothers, wives, friends, supporters, CEOs – and just plain amazing human beings – it can be tough
It’s finally arrived! After months of waiting for the latest interior design book by Will Taylor to hit the shelves (and putting my name down for
As a teenager, saving – and sometimes, making – money can often be a struggle. For many teens who are still in school, employment is
I know that many of you love fairy lights at any time of year, just like I do. We’ve hung them in our bedrooms, and
I tried out this recipe for the first time this week and – oh my goodness – it’s just too good NOT to share. With
Does your living room look exactly the same from one year to the next? Or could you tell what year a photo was taken just
Having just returned from my bestie’s hen party, my thoughts have turned to weddings, rings and the big day itself. While, as a bridesmaid, I’ve been
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,
Red carpets, high glamour, cocktails and luxury food. And that was just at my house! Last night was the BAFTA ceremony in London and the excitement
Sometimes decorating a home can seem like such a large project, and with a worryingly large budget required too! But there are so many ways you
Can you guess what we’ve been up to recently from the title of this blog post? Last weekend my husband and I set off on
A luxury kitchen equals expensive, right? And there’s no way that you’re going to spend all your hard-earned cash on a kitchen when you’ve got
You’ve done it. You bagged an interview for that job that everyone in your industry has been buzzing about for weeks. They all tried out
If you’re like me, anything and everything that has to do with decoration is fascinating regardless of the price (a girl can dream, right?). As
Okay, it’s my last ‘preparing for the UK Blog Awards’ post of the week and I’m sharing a snap of the outfit I’ve finally decided
With only a couple of day to go until the UK Blog Awards I’m starting to get really excited. I did warn you that this
Even though we all like our homes to reflect a little of our own style and personality, it can be difficult to make your house
I’m excited to share a fun project I’ve been playing around with this week. Yes, I’ve been designing my own clothing. I’ve been spending time
Today’s recipe is a great one for adding a little bit of excitement to your party. If you’re planning a wedding, hen party, birthday or
We all have a style uniform, don’t we? A particular style of outfit that you pull on day-in-day-out without really thinking about it. For me, it’s
After attending a wedding fair this weekend with my bride-to-be bestie, I started thinking about honeymoon destinations. We were browsing the wedding fair stalls when
The news has finally sunk in. I’ve registered for my ticket and I AM going to the UK Blog Awards woo! The ceremony is on 29th
When it comes to bathroom planning, which is best? It’s a home-owners’ dilemma and one that I want to get to the bottom of today.
Just look at that blue sky out there today. Easter definitely brought a new optimism for the coming seasons with it this year. What started
It’s the age-old question: knee-high or ankle? Which type of boots do you prefer? If you only had the money to buy one pair of
It’s a common misconception that fruit can only be grown in ‘warmer’ climates. Okay for some fruits this is true but there are so many fruits that you can actually grow yourself in your own garden, even in the British weather!
ESo we’re already in the middle of a lovely 4-day break over Easter and I thought I’d better share a quick round up of all
Two very similar, yet very different cookbooks. One eager food blogger. A whole weekend of reading, Post-Iting and note-taking. Equals today’s Pieday Friday blog post.
Who said it will cost a fortune to make your home a home? You don’t always have to spend a pretty penny on kitchenware, although you do get what you pay for in terms of knives and electrical items…
With Easter coming this weekend you may, like me, be planning a gathering of festive proportions. Yes, Easter is often the first opportunity that the
On this surprisingly sunny Tuesday in March I’ve started to feel rather summery. Over the weekend the official First Day of Spring arrived in the
If your old wellington boots have become cracked and leaky, there’s no need to bin them. Here’s a guide to turn your wellies into fun little plant pots and add a little extra colour to your garden…
Whenever I get that spring cleaning feeling, it always turns into a bigger job than I imagined. What starts out as a wipe-down-the-skirting-boards and dust-the-curtain-rail
Organising a party that has an underlying theme can be a pretty difficult thing to do at the best of times, but if you are
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