Covetable homeware inspiration for the cost-conscious
A few years back one December we had just (I mean literally weeks before) moved into a new house and we thought it would be a great idea to host people over the festive break. Within three weeks we had fitted a whole new kitchen, decorated most of the rooms and got our house ready [...]
The autumn leaves brushing your boots as you wander to the train station with a cup of hot coffee on your way into town. You get to the platform and watch as the warm glow from the sun glistens over the trees in the distance. The reality is usually quite different, usually involving me running [...]
I, like most people, would love to adorn my walls with a mixture of gorgeous original artwork that I have sourced from antique markets and big auction houses. In reality that is completely unrealistic and - like a lot of other areas in my home - requires a bit more research to find the best option for my budget. Below I have pulled together just some of the options I have found over the past few months whilst I have been researching some ideas for the gallery wall I am planning to go above the sofa in the lounge (more to come on that very soon).
Spring is the season of hope. Colour starts creeping back into the garden, the nights get longer, the day gets brighter, the clouds occasionally lift long enough to take your coat off and expose your ankles. For me, it is the seasonal equivalent to a Friday. You still have the whole season ahead to look [...]
Here are some instructions of how I updated the Ikea Duktig very simply, and cheaply using just a few additional items. Here is what the kitchen looks like before What you need for the hack Scissors Scalpel Marble vinyl adhesive Gold spray paint Duktig kitchen cross head screw driver pencil hammer ruler Size of the [...]
I seem to endlessly need and use various shoppers - whether it is to fill it with grocery shopping, baby bits, presents or for my work snacks (yes, I snack a lot). I thought it might be useful to share some of the best french inspired shoppers I have found at the moment, inspired by [...]
Lighting a candle is one of my top ten tips for helping to brighten your winter days. I particularly love scented candles, although I also do love non scented candles for the dinner table so that it doesn't mask the smell of the food you have cooked. Ikea and Tiger stores are great places to [...]
I have always loved January. For me it is a time to clear the house, have a thorough clean, and start planning for the year ahead. I know some people struggle with the January blues though so I thought I would jot down just some of the cheap things I find help me feel good [...]
As ever you can embrace each trend as little or as much as you want. For a subtle nod to the trend look for accessories like cushions, vases and tableware. Or if you want to really embrace a trend you can go all out with painting walls, buying new furniture or hanging a new piece [...]
January can be a tight time after the beautiful over indulgence of the festive period so I thought i would share some tips on how I save money on the small things around the home. The spare money allows us to spend on the things we really love like holidays, our babes, and bits and [...]
