So often I have heard people saying how they don’t hang pictures on their walls when they have new-build houses because they don’t like to damage the walls. From our point of view we haven’t put much on our walls because the plaster just seems to crumble into a big gaping hole!! But in recent … Read more
This week Hubby has taken a few days off with me and the children. The weather hasn’t been the best so we’ve been spending a lot of time at home which meant that we have been spending a lot of time looking at all the things which we want to change around the house. When … Read more
Some time since the middle of the summer holidays we have had a sample of wallpaper cellotaped to the wall in our downstairs toilet. Tuesday was finally the day that we found the time to take it down and make it a more permanent fixture. Hubby has always said that he doesn’t really enjoy wallpapering … Read more
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
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
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
I have always said that I love a challenge, I used to think that just meant my children but last week I received an email asking if I would like to take part in a competition on MoneySupermarket.com called Room For Improvement. They would give me £50 to revamp a room of my choice in … Read more
I love my home, and I love a bit of interior design, but some people really do go that extra mile which is why I wanted to share this competition with you because some of my readers might actually have an extraordinary home just like the one in the video below!