Most people plan their DIY projects during the Summer holidays when time and good weather is on their side. We, however, like to make things a little more complicated by doing our DIY projects in the run-up to Christmas!! As 2018 was drawing to a close, we piled the pressure on with not one, not … Read more
Are you paying attention to your personal carbon footprint — the number of greenhouse gases, mainly carbon dioxide, that’s being released into the atmosphere and contributing to pollution and climate change? If not, don’t worry, you don’t need a major life overhaul, nor do your actions and choices require perfection to make a difference in … Read more
Are you looking at modernising your kitchen but you have a low budget and don’t want to spend a fortune? This post will show you how.
Our master bathroom sits at the bath of our ‘L’ shaped house and is the only room which only gets the sunshine early in the morning, for the rest of the day it is in the shade. I used to love the blue colours we had previously painted our bathroom with because I felt it … Read more
If you’re in the middle of making interior design choices, you’ve probably encountered all of the usual dilemmas and smashed them out of your way. Which colour scheme should you choose? BANG! Decision made! Do you want closed or open storage? KABOOM! Sorted. Do you want a feature wall and – if you do … Read more
In Little Bean’s nearly 9 years she has had 4 bedrooms and has pretty much stuck with wanting a girly pink bedroom, until now! Right now we are in the process of re-styling her bedroom to make it look less ‘little girl’ and more grown up to match her developing personality. The cost can quickly … Read more
Have you ever sat in front of the pieces in a flat-pack and wondered how on earth this is going to transform into your must-have piece of furniture? You’re not alone, but there is an alternative to struggling with a screw A that doesn’t seem to fit hole B. Why not call in a handyman/person … Read more
When I was little I used to love making gifts for my Mum whether it was for Mother’s Day, Valentines, Christmas or Birthday, I loved seeing the look on her face when she opened something which I had made myself. It used to make me feel proud to see that she kept them all even … Read more
In many homes, the kitchen is now a room used for so much more than cooking. As one of the most used rooms in the home, you often find that many kitchens now have dedicated dining areas, watching TV and even working out. As it becomes more stylish to spend most of your time in … Read more