In recent months there has been a growing trend for simple décor and a stripped back aesthetic for our living spaces. And as we move towards spring the desire for a less cluttered space intensifies. Natural materials To create a fresh and modern space, try using natural materials. One of the most timeless and versatile [...]
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January 19th, 2012
Is Renting the New Owning?
Owning your own property has always been something to aspire to. As Briton’s we love the feeling of owning our own space, and it makes good sense financially too. However, as we enter another unpredictable year some are suggesting that many of us will be turning our backs on becoming a homeowner. So, is renting [...]
December 29th, 2011
Improve Small Bathrooms With a Plan of Action
As a new year approaches, I always like to assess where I have been and where I would like to be headed. Sometimes I limit the reflection to the past year, and others I think back even further to what my hopes and ambitions have been. I have been doing this ever since my mother [...]
September 14th, 2011
Living Room Furniture
The living room is another room that can be styled to become a haven and a place to relax when you finally arrive home. Living room furniture is therefore an important part of making your living room feel both homely and on-trend. When choosing living room furniture it is wise to address the look of [...]
September 7th, 2011
How to Supply Your Kids With Nutritional Snacks
The goal for many parents, as it should be, is to give their children nutritious snacks. This means a constant search for treats high in fiber and low in sugar, along with high in protein and low in fat. And by providing those little cuties with such a snack you do a great deal to [...]
August 30th, 2011
How to Get An Expensive Looking Bedroom
Every day we see pictures of celebrities houses in magazines and on TV shows and it can mean that we get ‘home envy’ – after all, we can’t afford to get that picture perfect look, or can we? Although we might not be able to afford the most expensive materials, vintage furniture and luxurious materials, [...]
April 29th, 2011
Making His Dream of a Log Cabin a Reality
We all have visions of what would make our lives most enjoyable, and while some of us have very clear ideas of what these things are, others need to hone their ideals. In my husbands case he needs more direction, and fewer possibilities. Because to be perfectly honest, without more direction, he will never achieve [...]
March 4th, 2011
Home Furnishings that are Both Practical and Luxurious
Nearly every homeowner finds themselves in a predicament at some point or another where they must choose between practical furniture and luxurious furniture. Though there can be a laundry list full of reasons why this occurs, there is one that is extremely common, and it is space. But the thought of having to compromise on [...]
January 10th, 2011
Work on Your Homes Curb Appeal in the Winter
Though there may still be frost on the ground, you can start to work on your garden from indoors. Potted plants can fill in barren sections of a garden, bring excitement to an otherwise bland area, dress up a front door or porch, and hide a myriad of problem areas. The best news is that [...]
December 1st, 2010
The Way to Get Organised in 2011
I am one of those people who craves organisation within my home. Quite literally, when everything is put in its proper place, and each room has been freshly cleaned I physically feel better. While at the same time I have a friend who seems to be completely overwhelmed by the possessions within her house, and [...]
