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If you’ve got kids, you’ll be all too aware of the mess they can make. A few weeks after the birth and they soon become king or queen of the castle. This is why, if you’ve got the room, you need a playroom. I know what you’re thinking… they can play in their bedroom. Well … Read more
Thinking back to when I first went onto maternity leave just over 5 years ago I had never even touched a laptop and now I have just about worn out my third laptop. I remember being frightened of using a laptop and saying that I would never get used to such a flat keyboard or … Read more
Being a stay at home Mum means I spend a LOT of time in the home with the children so I want it to be a place I enjoy, somewhere I feel relaxed, happy, safe and secure. I am pleased to say that I love my lounge, it is such a calming room and even … Read more
Faux wood blinds are okay to look at but when it comes to improving your home’s eco-efficiency, interior décor and exterior appearance, it makes sense to invest in the real thing. Handcrafted from ecological sources in the UK, the wooden Venetian window blinds from Thomas Sanderson are amongst the best quality window coverings you can … Read more
Prince George is already a little over two weeks old, I wonder how William and Kate are adjusting to the sleepless nights. Those first few weeks and months are so precious, Jelly Bean is only six months old but looking back at the photographs of when he was born seems like a whole different lifetime … Read more
If you were out and about in London last Thursday and spotted this black cab covered in Post-It Super Sticky Notes from 3M but you hadn’t seen the posts about it online beforehand you probably wondered if you were seeing things! Well you weren’t! New Post-It Super Sticky notes are so sticky they were able … Read more
That’s got to be wrong hasn’t it? To love stains?? Well, the one time it’s ok to love stains is when they have been painted by artist Dermot Flynn to represent one of your scrumptious children. Yes would you believe it, this beautiful piece of art has been painted using stains. My little gem of … Read more
Little Bean takes after me when it comes to crafts, she loves nothing more than to make a crafty item for someone special. When I saw this post on Domestic Goddesque recently I knew it would be the perfect craft for Little Bean to try out and whilst walking home from school last week I … Read more
Decorating your home on a budget can be difficult, especially if you are trying to achieve a high end finish. However, there are some simple and low cost ways to make the room appear richer and more luxurious. With some careful planning and a bit of creativity, you can make just about any room in … Read more