Why you should add a vintage rocking horse to your period interior

March 7, 2020.Reading time 3 minutes.

Whether or not you have kids, and whether or not you have a period home, a vintage rocking horse would make a great addition to your interior. I’ve done my research and shared my own experiences, so here’s why you might want to invest in a classic retro rocker…

4 Low-cost ways to entertain kids in the summer holidays

August 14, 2018.Reading time 7 minutes.

There’s still a couple of weeks of the school holidays to go, so here are some ideas for entertaining your little ones on their days off, including free events, rainy-day activities and inspiration for learning while they play…

Looking forward to Easter – Mini-eggs, toys and outdoor fun

March 10, 2016.Reading time 5 minutes.

With the big Easter holiday looming at the end of the month (and a bit of time off, phew!) I’ve been busy making plans for Easter fun with the family. We all love to get together at some point over the four-day holiday and enjoy a meal together, as well as organising an Easter egg hunt around the […]

My retro-inspired living room – Lego accessories

September 29, 2012.Reading time less than 1 minute.

As you probably know by now, I am slowly but surely funking up my living room to create a kitsch 50s/60s/70s look and, as Lego was invented in 1958 and was the must-have toy of the time, I’ve looked into getting some bright & plastic-y Lego accessories. This Lego-brick CD player was a gift for […]