Halloween traditions
The month of Halloween has arrived and it’s a great excuse to have a bit of spooky fun at home. From making toffee apples to giving your home a scary…
Styling Your Bedroom: How to Decorate with Blue
The psychology of the colour blue is well researched. The colour of the calm sea and a clear sky, blue provides us with feelings of peace, security and tranquillity, making…
Take your seat: dining room benches or seats
While the kitchen is often referred to as the heart of the home, the dining room could perhaps be thought of as the brains. It’s where we gather as a…
How to Create a Coastal Look in Your Home
Ahhh the coast. There’s something about the sand and sea that makes us feel refreshed and alive so there’s little wonder that with over 5000 miles of coast on our…
Living Room Makeover Before and After
When we moved my Mother-in-Law into her 2 bedroom flat on the outskirts of Manchester, I knew we had some work to do. The flat had been sadly neglected by…
Interior design ideas and tips from UK influencers
Something we love about interior design in the 21st Century is that we’re only ever seconds away from a source of inspiration. Whether it’s our favourite bloggers, home decor shops,…
How to Decorate Your Home According to Your Star Sign
Astrology is nothing new (in fact, it’s pretty old – bronze age old!) but rather than finding out what your sign has in store for you for the day or…
Interior Design Basics with Joanna Thornhill
Whether you’ve just got the keys to a new place, or are stuck in limbo in a space you just don’t know where to even begin with, starting from scratch…
4 Questions to Ask Before Deciding What to Keep When Moving
I sometimes like to tell people that between the ages of 20 and 40, I moved approximately 20 times. Normally, their jaws drop and a look of incredulity crosses their…
13 Things To Do Before You Move
Moving home is one of the most exciting times, it’s the mark of a new adventure, a new page in life. But whether you’re moving between rented accommodation, buying a…