Last week saw both the girls go back to school. Mabel went into Year 1 and Martha finally started the journey of fulltime education in Reception. It’s something I have both been looking forward to and also at the same…
If you are thinking of buying a bigger house or intending to rent then you have definitely done a lot of calculations. However, there is an expense that is very difficult to predict. That is, how much will you pay…
Your bedroom is the room in your house where you probably spend the most time. After all, you sleep there. Did you know all humans spend around one-third of their whole life sleeping? Well, now you do. Even if you…
Patios are beautiful spaces in your home that let you enjoy your garden without trampling your plants or getting your shoes covered in mud. Having a great patio can utterly transform your outdoor spaces and make them into genuinely extraordinary…
The bathroom is not usually a room that we think of as being very chic or stylish. Most bathrooms are pretty much the same, with simple, plain design. If you prefer a bit more drama in your decor, then there’s…
There is no hiding from the fact that money is what keeps this world going, it is a sad fact but very true. We all have bills to pay to keep a roof over our heads. We have to spend…
Fame, fortunes, and glories are all good and well, but they’re not the real successes of life. That comes from happiness; and not just any happiness, but long-term, deep contentment. While there’s no shortage of temporary pleasures out there, the…
A garden that lacks borders is like a roast dinner without gravy or Penn without Teller. It just doesn’t work. You have to include them to manage the chaos, arrange everything into neat sections, and create a visually-appealing space that…
Our house project of a single-storey rear and side extension plus renovation has finally started. What with COVID-19 and being put into lockdown, it was all up in the air as to whether it would be possible this year. So I…
Coronavirus has wreaked havoc around the world and is continuing to have a major impact on people’s lives. As well as threatening people’s health, the impact of COVID-19 has affected livelihoods, businesses and earnings. Due to this, many people are…
The girls have been back at school for a week and it has made such a positive impact on them. I know some people have their own opinions and may have chosen to do things differently but sending both our…
