Our home is looking pretty tired; most of it was decorated about 7-8 years ago, but with two children growing up and an excited sausage dog, it is in desperate need of a re-vamp. I’ve hated the midcentury lounge for…
I have realised that it has been a long time since I shared our Christmas – something I used to do every year. It is probably since Instagram took over; sharing our home there happens so much more. This year…
When the wind is howling outside and the rain is lashing at the windows like it is right now, there’s nothing better than curling up at home wrapped in a warm blanket and enjoying some much needed time indoors. Whether…
If you managed to make last week’s Santa Stop Here pallet project, you will have had some spare bits of wood left over. So as not to waste them, how about making a Christmas stocking holder with the off cuts?…
The fashions of British designer, Mary Quant are displayed right now at the V&A Museum in London. She is an icon of the 1960s so if you love this decade, this is a must see exhibition. It is on until…
I have recently created 3 Christmas projects from one pallet for Take A Break Magazine – this Santa Stop Here Christmas sign, a stocking holder and an advent calendar. This is still in stores now (2019 in case you are…
I have been sent a new book to review which is right up my street – especially as I have this year made a potting bench from a pallet. It was my first pallet adventure and I learnt so much…
This month it is my daughter’s birthday with mine close behind and every year, I plan (in my head) a garden party for friends and family. It mainly does not happen due to it being in the summer holidays; every…
Who here avidly watches the Met Gala in USA – looking out for your favourite looks on your favourite stars? This year didn’t disappoint did it? No look was too bold for the biggest fashion event of the year. This is…
Every year, around spring time, families across the world may feel the urge to redecorate their homes or even renovate them, I know I do (my to do list is huge!). Spring cleaning often comes along with a desire to…
A bath is a bath right? Wrong! There are so many different bath tubs out there – from free standing to corner, to shorter lengths to a standard not to mention all the various tap choices. Add on the different…
When we think of conservatories it is easy to visualise rattan furniture with an 80s/90s vibe and a ceiling fan to cool you down as they are often are really hot spaces. But I am here to share that you…
I love pressing flowers in a vintage flower press and have been passing on this nostalgic past time to my daughter but as yet we haven’t created much with the flowers. I used to do this as a child; there…
A hallway and everything in it can really make a huge statement in your home; it is the first thing you see on entering after all. However, it is often the last room we decorate or even style, leaving it…
The gold starburst mirror was designed as early as the 1920s, but it wasn’t until the late 1960s that they became popular. Today a vintage one can be pretty pricey, and even a reproduction one can set you back so…
Making decorations with the children can be fun and can make a great gift for the grandparents or even teachers this festive season. This month’s craft ideas are simple to make and need very few items to bring them alive…
Making decorations with the children can be fun and can make a great gift for the grandparents or even teachers this festive season. This month’s craft ideas are simple to make and need very few items to bring them alive…
