This is a super simple, bite sized project we did inbetween other, bigger projects a few weeks ago. We are quite excited by how it turned out, so I thought I’d share what and how we DIY’d a garden table (that easily seats 6!) for less than £20. The DIY Budget Garden Table Mini Project To take […]
My Manchester Home
A 1930s Semi – Our New Home Just before Christmas we signed the contract for our very first own home. We have been house hunting since August, and at the beginning of October, after a number of house viewings, we found the one that had potential to become our home. It ticked all our boxes […]
1930s Internal Doors
1930s internal doors A guide to chosing the perfect internal doors for your 1930s home. Are you considering what internal doors to get for your 1930s house? Then this is the post for you. It is made up of the research carried out to gently bring our first home up to date. If you, just […]
Adams + Russell Coffee Roasters
Locally roasted specialty coffee A lovely delivery reached My Manchester Home the other day. The highly coffee appreciative Swede in me instantly perked up when I realised what was in the box… The amazing team over at Adams + Russell contacted me a while ago to see if I wanted to sample some of their […]
Peak District Day Out – Caves & Stunning Views
Stunning views, buzzing village atmosphere, a (swaying!) cable car and an underground tour. Matlock (click for map) is well worth a visit! This post is perfect if you’re planning a day out in the Peak District and are looking for inspiration. Have a read, and please do share your own go-to destinations in a comment. I […]
Cracking Crayfish Rolls
I need to share this with you. It’s a recipe inspired by the fantastic lobster rolls in restaurant Burger & Lobster. These are so incredibly quick to make, yet taste like heaven. Food heaven. Rather than using lobster, I have gone for crayfish tails to fill the sweet brioche buns. I do love lobster, but for a […]
Your To Do List – Patio Planning
If you are in the midst of pinning endless garden and patio related inspiration on Pinterest, this post might just be of help. I’m about to share my best ideas for a pretty neat patio update. Perfect for those rare but oh so appreciated British summer days and long evenings. Our outdoor area is in desperate […]
Delicious Super Slaw
I’ve never been a big fan of coleslaw. Whenever we eat out and the main meal comes with a side of coleslaw, I always pass it along to someone else who might be a bit more keen than me. I usually find it too heavy on the mayonnaise and it never seems to have enough flavour for […]
Step in to our Living Room
Our living room was carefully planned over time, sourcing trendy furniture along with timeless pieces. Now this is all a lie. We’ve never been much for planning a head. You would think that at least one of us would step in and be the sensible one, but when this eventually happens it has usually past the […]
Plump raspberry crumble – free from flour, butter & refined sugar
I’ve never really been a calorie counter. If anything, I like to know what the ingredients are and in what proportion. I like to understand what I’m buying in to. For this reason, I was quite keen to have a go at a recipe for a dessert I had pinned months and months ago but never […]