A Romantic Break at The Swan Hotel in The Lake District

Jun 5, 2019 | Travel | 2 comments

We’ve spent the last few months in the midst of a construction site. Building work on your home is messy, stressful and chaotic and while I’m so happy we’re finally doing the work we’d planned since we moved into our home, a break from all the...

Garden Planning & Mood Board in Peachy Pinks

Jun 3, 2019 | Outside Spaces | 10 comments

As I mentioned in my recent post, we recently added a new deck to our back garden and this weekend, we (well, Wayne) installed the paving slabs for a patio in front of where the new kitchen will be. And while we haven’t been able to do much inside the house...

My Outdoor Adventure (by Quito the Sheltie)

May 27, 2019 | Pets | 8 comments

The following post contains a paid advertising feature for James Wellbeloved Grain Free Dog Food. My mum doesn’t normally have guest bloggers on her site but she’s made a special exception for me today. I’m Quito, a 4-year-old Shetland Sheepdog who...

The Plans for the Back Garden and a New Deck

May 15, 2019 | Outside Spaces | 8 comments

So the good news is that the building phase is officially complete! Can I get a ‘hell yeah’?! Of course, this doesn’t mean it’s done done. Oh, not by a long shot – we have so much to get on with ourselves but essentially, all the things...

7 Most Common Decorating Mistakes When Using Colour

May 13, 2019 | Decorating Advice | 5 comments

I’m always a little nervous when saying something is definitively ‘wrong’ or ‘right’ when decorating. Because, just like everything in interiors, it’s nuanced. There are things that can be more successful and things that can be less...

6 Secrets to Keeping Your Maidenhair Fern Alive

May 8, 2019 | Decorating Advice | 13 comments

Let’s just be clear here, right from the start: I’ve killed A LOT of Maidenhair Ferns over the past 5 or so years. That doesn’t stop me from loving them. Since my very first dalliance with house plants, these little soft delicate beauties have been...