Just after Christmas my eldest son became a teenager and so we wanted to makeover his bedroom to give it a more grown up feel. It was very plain and boring with beige carpet and white walls; it actually hadn't been redecorated since the room was used as a nursery for his younger brothers - and they ...
Garden Fire Pit Review
The weather seems to have taken a turn for the better and after such a long winter, it felt really good to get out in our garden at the weekend, testing an outdoor product from Trueshopping.co.uk If you aren't familiar with this online department store, it offers a superb range of home and garden ...
5 Simple ways to improve your kitchen
The kids are off school this week for half term and as well as enjoying some family time, it's an opportunity to try and get a few DIY jobs done while the boys are busy playing (hopefully out in the garden if weather allows). Because I’ve recently moved my desk into the extended part of our ...
Inspiring Interiors – A Thrifty Home
If you have been following here for a while, you'll no doubt have gathered that I love a bit of upcycling and any home improvements that can be completed on a budget. So when Oak Furniture UK invited me to write a post for their blog about Inspiring Interiors, a house I had seen featured on ...
Make Your Own Fabric Cushions
Purchasing cushions from a homeware store to add a pop of colour or revamp your décor is what most of us normally do, but why not think about making some homemade cushions for a change? It is certainly cheaper, more creative and satisfying! However, knowing the right fabrics, materials ...