One of my first DIY projects in our new house (I’m not going to lie, my first DIY project of all time) involved putting coving up to hide the messy finish between wall and ceiling in ourlivingroom. While doing my research, I came across more than a few comments on forums and DIY blogs mentioning […]
Home & Decor
How to build a DIY Garden Table for less than £20
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take home the key trends
Ikea. I’m sure everyone has some sort of relationship to this flat pack giant. Whether you’re a fan or foe, I must admit to never turning down a visit when I’m offered one. Last night, I fought through the Manchester rush hour traffic with the promise of a meatball dinner firmly in my mind. I was […]