My home was build in the late 1920s, making it nearly 100 years old. It's fair to say that although I love period properties, there is a lot of things that you should consider before buying one. To be frank, unless they've had gentle and caring owners, old houses are money pits. For us, there is… Continue reading Checklist ~ When Buying An Older Property
Oh my, this has been a long time coming. Previously, we had a thick carpet in a deep shade of salmon running up the staircase, and onto the landing. I hated it so much. At that time it was way down on our list of things that needed sorting in the house. So we lived… Continue reading Staircase Makeover
DIY has been a bit of a theme this year for us. This post is just as much for me, as it is for you as I didn't realise how much we'd done until I started writing. Oh, and it's a long one so make yourself a cup of tea! Looking back on achievements is… Continue reading A Year of DIY & Home Renovations
I wanted to share with you some of my favourite times during the summer. You might have noticed that I've taken a back seat during August, I've slowed things right down here on the blog and on my social channels. I personally find August is a great time to take a break, reassess and rejuvenate.… Continue reading My Summer Days
July 2017 for us was all about renovations, indoor and outdoor. I'm so grateful we are able to do all the jobs, and actually own our own home. But I'm also happy to have my house back! I'm sharing here my top tips for staying sane when you are have building work done, or other… Continue reading Ten Ways To Stay Sane When You’re Having Your Home Renovated
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