Virtual distanced dates, at-home activities & romantic gift ideas for Valentine’s Day 2021

February 6, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Whether you’re celebrating together or apart, Valentine’s Day will certainly be different this year. Here are some ideas for long-distance dates and romantic at-home activities you can enjoy ‘virtually’ during lockdown in February 2021…

Low cost (& free!) livestream entertainment you can enjoy from home this winter

January 16, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

One of the things I’ve enjoyed this winter is going to virtual events. I don’t have to go out in the cold, defrost the car & drive to a venue to enjoy quality live entertainment. Here are some fab low-cost & FREE shows that are available online this month:

6 Thrifty party planning ideas for your at-home baby shower

October 3, 2020.Reading time 7 minutes.

Like many special events, such as birthdays, anniversaries and hen parties, baby showers are another occasion where we have to think outside the box if we want to celebrate. Here are a few ideas to plan your at-home baby shower…

5 Reasons why I’ve decided to study online (and why you should too!)

June 8, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’ve always been a fan of lifelong learning. If I’m not taking a college course or reading a textbook, I’m watching instructional videos or doing research online. I love to learn new skills, expand my general knowledge and add things to my CV. This year I’ve decided to put my writing skills to the test […]

6 Life skills you can learn online

May 14, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

Stuck at home on a rainy day or in one of those moods when you feel like you have all the energy in the world yet you have nothing to do? Grab your tablet or laptop and your beverage of choice: we’ve got some learning to do!

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 Ways that technology can change your life

December 3, 2017.Reading time 4 minutes.

In this modern age, it is rare to find someone who is yet to engage with technology. Even people who are relatively uninterested in the latest gadgets are still likely to be benefiting from technology in their day to day life. In fact, embracing the world of technology can actually help you to live life […]

Festive gifts that help others – A better-than Fairtrade marketplace

November 9, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

I know you’re all thinking about Christmas shopping by now. Well, I’m ready to get started on my annual gift hunt – I’ve even bought the wrapping paper! In my search for special gifts and thrifty treats I stumbled upon Discovered. This online marketplace recommended to me and I’m glad I took the time to check […]

Tuesday Shoesday – Blue suede boots for autumn

November 8, 2016.Reading time 6 minutes.

I’ve never seen an autumn like it. There are so many leaves on the ground at the moment that you can’t really see the grass anymore. The colours are so vibrant and I’m sure there are more shades of orange, red, green, yellow and brown in this year’s fallen leaves than ever before. And with a garden covered […]

Staying safe from fraud this Christmas time

December 23, 2014.Reading time 2 minutes.

We all know how stressful Christmas shopping can be. You’ve got so many people to buy for in so little time and worst of all, the shops are so full that you have to battle your way through in order to get it all done. It’s no wonder you might not have had a chance […]

Christmas shopping ~ online or offline?

December 6, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

I’ve pretty much finished all my Christmas shopping and am pretty sure that I’m going to be spending all weekend wrapping gifts, so long as all my deliveries arrive today. Yes, I’ve been doing most of my festive shopping online this week and I want to quickly discuss just how very convenient it is to shop this […]

Thriftmas Style Blogger Challenge

November 15, 2014.Reading time 9 minutes.

Earlier this week I was invited to join in with the Thriftmas Style Blogger Challenge, to buy a complete party outfit for the festive season for less than £75 online. Could it be done? There was only one way to find out… I was very excited to give it a try and set to work […]

Tuesday Shoesday ~ Menswear sale bargains

November 4, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

Last week I treated the man in my life to a few goodies from the ASOS sale. I was planning to buy a dress and jumper from Sugarhill Boutique, which were both reduced in the ASOS 70% off sale, so I decided to browse the menswear section to see if there were any sale bargains […]

Why can’t I be a pin-up girl when I’m cooking?

September 1, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

Check out this cute apron that I recently spotted in the gift shop on Southwold pier. It’s a sexy, hour-glass shaped ladies apron, and it’s pretty much the sort of dress I’d love to buy – in fact, if I had two of them I think I’d wear it as a dress! It’d be great […]