Whether you work from home full time or like to do a little out-of-office work when you’re at home, your office is a sanctuary. It doesn’t matter if you have one of those office trailers, or you’re using your garden shed or home study; it still needs to be perfect to keep you comfortable while […]
My favourite home interior books
If you’re anything like me, you’ll love taking inspiration from other interior designers to help you create your perfect home. You have probably seen blogs like Photos For Homes discuss interior designs, as well as discussing saving money whilst decorating, etc. there is a lot online that can be used to help decorate your home […]
Preparing your home for winter
During the colder winter months, you want your home to become an escape from the chill. You want to get home to a warm atmosphere, have a rejuvenating bath and snuggle up on the sofa with a fluffy blanket and the heating on. So many of us cannot survive the winter months without help from […]
How to work from home and enjoy family life
We all want to be able to stay at home with our children, so we don’t miss a beat of their lives. However, we must work to ensure we provide them with the best life possible. So unfortunately, we cannot have it all. Or can we? There are ways to work and stay at home. […]
How to create the perfect social kitchen
Everyone knows that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and in my home, it’s where all the action happens. When I designed my kitchen, I had my friends, family and children in mind. I wanted it to be the hub of the home where I could combine three of my favorite things, cooking, […]
The marble effect
Every now and again, there will be a trend that completely takes the season by storm, and the latest sensation in the world of interior design has undeniably been the resurgence of marble prints. As an enthusiast of all things marble, I appreciate the unique coloring this material brings to various surfaces. Even on our […]
Creating the Perfect Man Cave
The man cave, in my home, is a crucially important room. Not only because I don’t like the clutter of games, beer and general mess, but also because it gives my husband a sanctuary to escape to after a long, hard day at work – maybe I’ll have to think about looking at she sheds […]
Cleaning Your Mattress
You spend eight hours a day asleep on your mattress. If you have children, especially teenagers they’ll spend every longer in there and if you have toddlers, you’ll know how messy it can get so why do so many of us not clean our mattresses? I know cleaning your mattress is a long and daunting […]
10 Pointless Worries All Parents Have
For all the joys that come with parenting, there are lots of annoyances to have to contend with as well, not least of which is what appears to be a whole new world of so many things to worry about. While many of these worries may be pointless, they can’t help but creep in. At […]
Getting your house ready to sell
The decision to sell your house is a big one, particularly if you’ve lived there a long time, raised a family or it was inherited. The housing market is a competitive one and should be fully understood before entering it. Unless you have a stunning home in an unbeatable location, you may find yourself sitting […]