Photo by Beth Teutschmann on Unsplash Halloween is almost upon us and as ever I had thought that by the end of October our house would be finished and ready for a lovely relaxing festive season. This of course has not happened, but instead of getting into a tizz about it, this time I am going to celebrate […]
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There comes a time when you just can’t sit comfortably in the same room anymore. When it gets colder and darker outside, overly loud or vibrant furnishings can create an uncomfortable and unsettling sleep experience. You’ve probably looked to change your furnishings in the past – you repainted or re-papered the walls, you bought new […]
Photo by Nathan Fertig on Unsplash Many believe that the only way to open up a room is to extend outwards, but small areas can often be made to look more spacious through tricks of light and clever storage ideas. I recently wrote about potentially getting the builders in to expand our tiny space, however, this is still […]
Little tots get anywhere and everywhere, making them super susceptible to getting ill. Having young nieces and nephews has shown me just how easily children can feel under the weather. Although it is inevitable, parents do their best to try and avoid it. Whether it be wrapping your kids up warm or getting them to wash […]
Photo by Sadık Kuzu on Unsplash I am beginning to realise that I have entered a stage in my life where half of my friends are settling down to have kids and the other half are out chasing their careers, travelling or still partying. Even though I am pretty much done with partying, it’s not quite the right time for […]
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Summer is all about getting out in the sunshine and enjoying the environment, so why not release a breath of fresh air into your home interiors as well? Every now and again, our dwelling needs a little love and care, whether that be lick of paint or a new pair of curtains. […]
Have you outgrown your space too? These sorts of things happen all the time and are often the fault of tiny little (new) family members. But, in our case we simply have too many things! Unfortunately, creating the illusion of space through use of natural light and brighter accessories might not cut the mustard this […]
I think it’s fair to say that our best friends go drastically unappreciated the unfortunate majority of the time. Though we might shower them with gifts on birthdays and Christmases, there aren’t too many other times when we can sit back and truly appreciate how wonderful our friends really are. With International Day of Friendship […]
Credit: Pixabay Whatever the reason for selling your home, there is no denying that it will be a stressful. Whether it’s troubles finding somewhere new, disputes over building control or sorting through your life contents – there will be lots of challenges to overcome! Although there’s no avoiding some stress, these three tips will help […]
Credit: Pixabay I remember when we exchanged on what was soon going to be our new home, we were so excited! The house was (and still is) perfect with the right amount of space for the two of us. We could not wait to get into it! As the time came closer to moving in […]