Glam Pink & Gold Reusable DIY Advent Calendar

Nov 23, 2018 | DIY | 9 comments

The following is a paid advertising feature for Green & Black’s and affiliate links may be used. I think every single year I tell myself I’m going to make my own advent calendar. The countdown to Christmas is always an enjoyable one and what better way...

How to Reduce the Stress Around Christmas Time

Nov 21, 2018 | Life | 5 comments

For as much as I absolutely adore Christmas, I don’t adore the stress that comes with it. All the preparing, all the planning, all the money that seems to be flying out of my bank account and trying – desperately – to get everything wrapped up the...

Why I Always Choose an Artificial Christmas Tree

Nov 16, 2018 | Stuff I Like | 17 comments

I was recently interviewed for an article in Real Homes Magazine (it’s the December 2018 issue so if you’re quick, it’ll still be available) answering the question: Are Real Trees Better Than Fake? It was a friendly sort of debate between myself and...

Budget Dining Room Refresh Reveal (in a weekend!)

Nov 12, 2018 | Dining Room | 26 comments

About a week and a half ago, I came to the realisation that my dining room had turned into a dumping ground. From fabric, tiles, paint and flooring samples to bits of decor and art I had no place for, the space was littered with the discarded, unloved and disorganised...

2019 Interior Design Trends I’m Really Excited About

Nov 7, 2018 | Decorating Advice | 17 comments

Now if you haven’t read my previous post about investing in trends and how trends actually work, then I would implore you to go read that post first. Why? Because the whole idea that one trend is IN and one trend is OUT is actually ludicrous as trends just...

How to Invest in Interior Trends: Finding a Balance Between Trendy and Timeless

Nov 5, 2018 | Decorating Advice | 11 comments

Let’s be honest, here. Buying a home is probably one of the biggest investments we’ll make in our lifetimes. We take our time to decide what the best investment for our budget will be, what house and location will be most suitable for our lifestyles and for our...