OMG it's pretty much November, and I am wondering where on earth the Summer went! We are hosting Christmas this year, and have plans for updating the kids' lounge (mainly because they aren't kids anymore!) and I was fairly complacent about it all, having picked a new floor. (Excellent, sit back, ... View Post
Teen Bedroom Makeover
So it was time. Time to update Toby's room. He's 14 now and growing like a bean, and frankly, wayyyy to big for his 2nd hand single, orange pine bed that's been knocking around in various rooms for the last 16 years or so! (crumbs that's ages isn't it) Tobes is really cool and as long as his room ... View Post
Afternoon Tea with Laura Ashley
When Laura Ashley invited me to talk about Alfresco Dining, I jumped at the chance as eating outside is one of my favourite things to do in the Summer! (along with talking haha) But before the best bit ( the eating) can commence - a little prep is needed! I am all for making things easy - so ... View Post
Laying The Table For A Special Occasion. (indoors and out, a bit of both)
Lots of you know I love the ceremony of laying the table. High days and holidays and the occasional roast dinner, not every night! Most nights it's every man for himself haha! But sometimes I LOVE to push the boat out and really go for it! I didn't even know it was a 'thing' until someone said ... View Post
Bathroom Storage – That Cupboard!
Hello ! I thought I'd add a separate post about that infamous 'will it fit' cupboard from Instagram When we were choosing our bathroom fittings, I really fancied a Victorian washstand type basin - our old basin had a fitted cupboard underneath, so I knew we needed alternative ... View Post
The Bathroom Makeover
So, when we renovated our house, almost 10 years ago, the bathroom was the last room to be tackled, and we had no money, no energy and absolutely no inspiration left. I couldn't even choose a tap. (so we didn't have taps on the bath - we had an overflow filler thing. Clever, but I found it very ... View Post