Happy Memories of Cornwall with The John Dyer Gallery
Do you gravitate back to the same place for your annual summer holidays? We’ve been back to St Ives virtually every summer for the past…
View PostHouse to Home
See the progress we’re making transforming our 1970s house into a home. When we bought it, it was a sea of yellow and brown, with horrible carpets and wallpaper, and it smelled of dog.
How To Make Over A Window with Frosted Window Film
Net curtains. Are you a fan? I’m not really, but I do like the privacy they give. So I’ve tried out a more modern, sleek…
View PostHow to Create a Cosy Reading Nook
I recently wrote about my goals for 2018, and one of them was to read more. As an American and English Literature graduate, and a writer…
View PostHome Improvement Plans for 2018
I recently wrote about my life and wellness plans for 2018 and was going to also include my home improvement plans. But it was getting…
View PostHow To Create a Hygge Haven
In collaboration with DFS. Is there anything nicer than cosying up on a comfy sofa in front of a fire? If you have a steaming…
View PostHow To Make Wreaths with Embroidery Hoops and Foliage
Last Christmas, I made my first door wreath, using a wicker wreath base, copper fairy lights and eucalyptus. It worked so well that this year I’ve…
View PostSave Energy at Home with Energenie Smart Plugs
When I was growing up, my dad would go around the house turning off the lights in empty rooms. Now it’s my turn! We have…
View PostAdding Personality to Our Home With Posterlounge Pictures
Do you have many pictures on your walls? I am so indecisive about what to put on ours – from paint colours to art, it…
*I was sent these pictures for the purposes of this review, and my opinions are all honest, as always.
View PostArm Knitting a Throw with I Make Knots at Workshop & Play
I like nothing more than a workshop, where I can make something beautiful to enjoy in my home. From making an origami lampshade or fairy lights with…
View PostEasy Room Update with Wall Stickers from Nutmeg Wall Art
We decorated Ava’s room when we first moved into our house over three years ago. Now, its time for a quick and easy room update…
View PostTen Minutes To Make A Macrame Plant Hanger
Macrame. My mun was a fan in the eighties, and I love that it’s making a resurgence thirty years later! I found a great tutorial…
View PostWooden Flooring – Shoes On or Shoes Off?
Sponsored guest post. Wooden flooring is made to be walked on, but why is it whenever we see wooden flooring in a home, the shoes…
View PostStyling My Home Office With Gold Desk Accessories
I’ve got a confession to make. I *may* be moving on from copper. My little home office is a shrine to black, white and copper.…
View PostHow to Make a Mid Century Inspired Breakfast Bar with Hairpin Legs
When we designed our new kitchen, fitting in a breakfast bar was a key consideration. We chose hairpin legs, rather than cupboards, or regular silver…
View PostPlans for a Dream Bedroom
Bedrooms. We spend so much time there (about a third of our lives) but I think they get neglected. As they aren’t on show to…
View PostSummer Living Room Rug Refresh Plans with Cox & Cox
*Collaborative post. Summer is just round the corner, and that always makes me want to refresh our home. My thoughts have turned to our living room, as it…
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