Sustainable living has sounded like a bit of a buzzword of late. But what really is it? It is the practice of reducing your demand on natural resources, by replacing what you use. I know it is something that we see and hear about brands doing from time to time (think the toilet roll brands
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Summer Hygge | Frith Rugs Review
The Danish word ‘hygge’ has been a bit of a buzzword of late, in particular last year. Pronounced’ hoo-ga, it has connotations of all things comfortable and cosy, so naturally, is normally associated with winter. Becuase when you think about getting cosy, it is all about getting snug in a blanket, with the fire on,
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Making the Most of the Space in a Small Home
Whether you live in a small and cosy studio apartment, a luxurious 1 bedroom apartment, or a larger family home, we all want to make the most of the space we have. Feeling comfortable in a tidy, uncluttered home can ease the mind of anxieties and stress and help give you the good nights sleep
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Keeping Cool: Linen Bedding from MagicLinen.com
How is everyone surviving and keeping cool at night in this heat?! Even with an overhead fan in you room possibly, or bedside fans, on the hottest of summer nights may of us have trouble getting a good night’s sleep. Having some of the right bedding to keep you cool can give some relief. How
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Reviewed: Damart Bedding Set & 5 Hot Weather Sleeping Tips
In true typical British fashion, we are found complaining about the weather when it is grey and miserable, but then when it is hot too. As we aren’t quite equipped to deal with the heat, at least in our homes, then it can make getting to bed pretty uncomfortable. I remember when Chloe was three
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Decorating Children’s Bedrooms: The Great Debate
When it comes to kids’ bedrooms there’s this ongoing debate about how best to approach the decoration. There are two distinct schools of thought on this subject and they both have their pros and cons…. Cheap and cheerful The first approach is to keep things cheap and cheerful. The thinking behind this position is that
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Creating a Stunning and Comfortable Guest Room on a Budget
Is your guest room blurring the boundaries between bedroom and storage space? Is it furnished with hand-me-downs from the past 20 years? If this is the case, chances are it’s time for a redesign. So, you want to create the perfect space for your guests to relax in when they come to stay, but you
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Spring Updates in the Home and Garden with Red Candy
Writing this over the weekend led me into a false sense of spring. Last week is was really lush, but now this weekend it hasn’t been the most spring-like weather. But I still hold out hope that we will actually get to see some more sings of spring sometime soon. And with the children being
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When Spots Start to Appear on Ceilings, Floors, or Walls
When it comes to plumbing, a lot of people prefer doing their own maintenance work rather than hiring experts for the job. Although hiring a plumber may first appear to be a costly affair, there are numerous benefits you can get from this. Doing maintenance work yourself could end up costing you more than you