family life & travels
In the summer we were thinking about selling our home. We had it valued and even went to see a few homes in the areas we were looking at moving to. But having seen what was available, the cost of the homes we wanted to buy, as well as what out would likely go for,
With many people on social media already getting their Christmas decorations up and ready (maybe I follow a lot of Americans as I know quite a few like to do it the week leading up to Thanksgiving), it got me thinking about our tree and what decorations we will be using this year. Having had
While choosing a premium tile may be the smartest way to avoid the need for maintenance over the long-term, choosing the right products is essential to maintaining the same effect as when they were first fitted. From cleaning to sealing, often the best results are achieved not from each product individually, but instead from how
With the lovely sunny weather that we have been having, it has been so nice to get out in the garden more and more. Especially late into the evenings when it is still nice and warm. There’s really nothing nicer than knowing you can carry on your summer day late into the evening, especially if you’re
Have you ever wondered why you are attracted to specific colours? Perhaps you’re a neutral person, your home is clean, fresh and bright. Perhaps you prefer dark colours, or bright colours, pattern or multicolour. Well, as humans we do not always realise that colour affects our day to day lives. It changes how we act,
Any homeowner will tell you that there are always jobs to be done around the house. We are forever renovating, renewing or retouching. Whether fashions change and you want to keep up, or you’re bored with the white walls around you, there seems to always be a mental to do list; an extremely long, and
They say the kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s where we eat, drink, share, laugh and love and it’s often viewed as the most important room in their house. From cosy dining nooks to pristine cooking spaces, there are plenty of ways to create a stunning kitchen to be proud of, and that
We’re toying with the idea of moving this year, as we would love a larger home with more space. Having an office would be a dream too, rather than working from my dining room table. It would mean moving areas too, though, so it would be quite a large step. We might just stay and
Like many people, it may have been several years since you gave your home a full-scale makeover. You may have refreshed every room when you first moved in, and once you were settled in, let it all sit there in more or less the same condition. Now, several years down the line, your home may
