I am currently obsessed with the Polynesian style decor – think bright, bold colours and prints, dark wood, rattan, and bamboo furniture, tropical flowers, and tiki statues! If you are too, you are going to love my ideas for a Polynesian Themed Bedroom Makeover! My love for this style stems from my love for our […]

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There’s something wonderful about being able to add fresh herbs to any meal. While jars of dried herb mixes are great, there’s nothing like growing your own fresh herbs. Of course, just like any other kind of plant, herbs are subject to the whims of nature and the weather. If your garden starts to get […]

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If you are looking for ways to make your home feel cosy this winter you’ve come to the right place! As the nights get darker, and the temperatures drop, there is nothing nicer than coming home to a warm and cosy house. I’ve got lots of ideas and tips to make your home feel cosy […]

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The boho bedroom decor ideas that I’m about to share are just right for someone who likes their living spaces to be free spirited, artistic, full of culture, and interesting things for everyone to see. Bedrooms are “supposed to be” serene and tranquil, but bright colours don’t hurt, rules are meant to be broken, and the […]

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It’s just typical, after several days of glorious sunshine, that it’s pouring with rain as I write this. But what is a British summer without a smattering of the wet stuff?! On a warm sunny evening last week, we decided to pop to the park for a picnic after work. This was made easy thanks […]

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Today I can finally reveal our new bathroom from Bathroom Takeaway! We are really pleased with the finished room, and it’s such a joy to use. Whilst we have the new bathroom suite, and tiles in, we still have a few final bits to get done. This includes painting the ceiling (it’s not as white […]

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Back in March I shared inspiration for a nautical/beach themed bathroom, and announced my working with Bathroom Takeaway, on renovating our old bathroom. I can’t tell you how excited I was at this prospect, as our [old] bathroom just wasn’t my cup of tea, and the opportunity came at a perfect time. We are at […]

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Our bathroom renovation is in full swing, and I’d say we are over the halfway point now, and into the home stretch. We can’t wait to see the finished room! The bathroom suite has been provided by Bathroom Takeaway, and the new bath and toilet bowl are in, but the cistern isn’t fitted yet, so […]

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A huge kitchen has always been at the top of my wishlist for our home, one with an island in the middle, lots of counter and storage space, awesome kitchen gadgets, somewhere to dine together as a family and entertain friends and family. The way our kitchen stands at the moment, we won’t be able to […]

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Since we moved house back in 2013, our house has been one big cluttered mess. There are boxes from our move still piled high because we have no where to put the stuff that is inside said boxes, and newer stuff just gets piled wherever it can! The main dumping ground seems to be our […]

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I love entertaining, if you know me, you know that is a fact! You know that I love nothing better than organising parties and get togethers with the family (of which there are over 10 of us when we are all together, even more when we add friends to the mix!) and preparing either a meal […]

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