Rules of timeless home design
When it comes to home decorating trends, one thing is certain – they have an expiration date. In other words, trends are by definition fleeting; they go as fast as they come.Read More…
When it comes to home decorating trends, one thing is certain – they have an expiration date. In other words, trends are by definition fleeting; they go as fast as they come.Read More…
All styles and trends are cyclical. Things that were current in the 1980s suddenly became very popular in the previous decade. Music fans hunted down vinyl records again and neon patterns wereRead More…
If you have a friend or family member who’s a keen gardener (or who wants to be), then the good news is that you’re never stuck for a present! We’ve tracked downRead More…
If you love gardening, then you’re probably following a number of gardening blogs to keep up with the latest news, learn new tricks and tips and, of course, find inspiration for yourRead More…
The last few months has seen the UK turning itself into a nation of cooks! Whether you’ve learnt to make your own sourdough bread, experimented with new recipes or taught yourself toRead More…
Buying someone a ‘little something’ can be harder sometimes than buying a substantial present. If you’re on the hunt for the quirky, the personalised or the unusual this Christmas, then look noRead More…
Hoping to give your fireplace a bit of extra vamoose and vavavoom? These easy tips will help. A fireplace is a central feature of a room, but over the years it canRead More…
If you’re thinking of renovating or furnishing your home, then you may want to look to Germany for inspiration. This ambitious country is one of the world’s biggest furniture nations and hasRead More…
The focal point of any family Christmas celebration is the tree and baubles and Christmas tree decorations transform it into a thing of beauty. We love the tradition of adding a newRead More…
Pets are our best friends. They bring us joy and happiness and a lot of memories. If you wish to buy or adopt a pet, you need to think about their livingRead More…
“Jingle bells, jingle bells, jingle all the way…” all right, we’ll stop now, we promise! This Christmas, though, we’re planning on doing things properly with a Christmas table that’ll make guests exclaimRead More…
You deserve to feel safe and secure with total privacy in your house. Your home should also be a place where you can be yourself, do whatever you want, and act inRead More…
It’s been an entire year since we took ownership of our allotment plot – and what a crazy fast year it’s been! We knew having an allotment was going to be aRead More…
Many of us now fill our bird feeders all year round, which according to the RSPB can help wild birds to cope with natural food shortages – for example if there’s aRead More…
For many of us, 2021 has been all about crafting and learning new skills. Crafting helps to relax and de-stress as well as giving that warm glow of achievement! Sara Walker takesRead More…
Sara Walker tries out the technique of marbling with Craftiosity Craft Boxes. Crafts are enjoying a big resurgence at the moment, as more of us find that we’ve either got a littleRead More…
The 1940s was a time when new materials came onto the interior home design scene. Although many of them wouldn’t be available until after World War II, lots of design elements wereRead More…
Every homeowner wants to give the value of their property a boost. However, many of these projects can be extremely time-consuming. Stress can be experienced when implementing more complex home upgrades too.Read More…
Roof windows are an important choice when it comes to home interior design. They can be used in a variety of ways, including as part of the roof or as window panesRead More…
If you want to prepare your home for the colder months these tips will help you avoid forgetting some important tasks. Autumn is a beautiful time of year with oranges, yellows andRead More…