How we display our childrens’ art (and a mum confession)
So let’s get something straight right off the bat, OK? I don’t lovingly store away every single piece of artwork my kids make. In fact, I don’t even keep half of it. Most of it goes in the bin, once...
View ArticleGirls’ bedroom makeover reveal – a pink, mint and gold haven
How many photos is too many in a blog post? This post might be the record… It’s been a couple of months in the making but the girls’ bedroom makeover is finally finished. We chose a pink, mint and...
View ArticleHow to deck all the halls without spending all the money
I love decorating and I love Christmas. But I don’t love spending so much money we have to eat beans and gruel for the month. So when it comes to decorating FOR Christmas, I’m a less is more kind of...
View ArticleKitsch Christmas decorations and a new children’s tree with John Lewis
I’m a sucker for tradition when it comes to Christmas. The tree has to go in the same place, with the same decorations, artfully arranged in a similar fashion. As much as I’ve hankered after on-trend,...
View ArticleBaby’s nursery checklist – and not feeling broody
Two of my lovely friends have recently had babies. They are beautiful. I’ve loved sniffing their little heads and feeling their tiny fingers wrap around my thumb. But this is the first time in a while...
View ArticleBathroom cleaning hacks: how to keep your bathroom spotless when you have...
If you’re a parent you’ll how difficult (or often impossible) it is to keep the house spotless when you have small children. For me, the bathroom is top of the list of black-spots in the house and...
View ArticleHow to make a Gallery Wall (the impatient person’s guide)
Gallery walls are still a thing, honest. I know this because I write for proper fancy interiors magazines and regularly interview people with nicer houses than my own (see a snippet of my portfolio...
View ArticleHow to create your own DIY upcycled planter in under 30 minutes
Ever since I did my first upcycle job turning a bunch of old jam jars into candle holders for my university dorm room, I’ve been hooked on the idea of upcycling. Before I throw anything out I’ll...
View ArticleHow we saved over £300 a year by switching energy provider
Being a grown-up can be dull at times, no? For me, there is nothing more mind-numbingly dull than thinking about bills. Council tax bills, energy bills, grocery bills… it’s all a bit… meh. However,...
View ArticleSelf-love through cushions (and exciting news)
The Winter Solstice seems a good time to share this mini festive home tour and tell you about an exciting event I’m involved with to celebrate confidence and self-love. Read on for pretty pics and...
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