Smart Meters // What is a Smart Meter?

Smart Meters // What is a Smart Meter?

Unless you have been living under a rock, you will have caught one of the adverts for the Smart Meter roll out.  Whether you’ve heard the radio advert in the car or vaguely recall seeing something as you waited for your favourite program to come on TV.

The short version of these adverts is that between now and 2020 energy suppliers are offering households across the UK the opportunity to switch over to a Smart Meter.  Sounds great right? But what is a Smart Meter?… View Post

How to set up a home office

How to set up a home office

Flexible working conditions have allowed many people the opportunity to work remotely rather having to attend their usual workplace each day. Add to this the thousands of people who are self-employed and work from home… View Post

Made to Last Lighting

Made to Last Lighting

Nothing seems to irk buyers more than by spending money and buying a product that only lasts a short time. Think about the last time that you made a purchase. More than likely, you probably thought long and hard about that purchase, did a lot of research to make the decision that you needed and wanted to make, and then felt really confident in the decision and choice that you ended up going with.… View Post

Making Your Own Inspiration Area in Your Home

Making Your Own Inspiration Area in Your Home

When it comes to all things life, sometimes we all just need a little bit of inspiration. The great thing about finding inspiration is that it can truly be found anywhere. Some people are inspired by others, some are inspired by things and some have the ability to dig deep and inspire themselves. And while those are all amazing resources to be able to utilize and have, an important factor to consider about inspiration is that in order to feel inspired. One should have something around them that is inspiring.… View Post

Fixing the middle child syndrome with Desenio Prints

Fixing the middle child syndrome with Desenio Prints

Confession time… Tigger suffers from the middle child syndrome. Bless his heart he has never really had a bedroom kitted out to the way he would choose.  Up until we moved home two years ago he had the box room.  Which was the nursery that had decorated for the arrival of Roo. In neutral tones of cream and cocoa to tie in with the Mamas & Papas Barnaby Bear theme, we had chosen.  It was never redecorated for his arrival or the subsequent years he called it his bedroom. It never had his own stamp on, it was just a room where he slept and kept his belongings.… View Post

BenQ WiT eReading Lamp

BenQ WiT eReading Lamp

When using a computer screen, do we actually need to turn on a table lamp? Yes, for the reason that, if you do not turn on the light, the surroundings of the screen will be dark, while the screen itself is bright. This will create a sharp contrast between light and dark, which causes eyestrain or “contrast glare.”… View Post

In the Spirit of Nature: Design Your Dream …

In the Spirit of Nature: Design Your Dream Garden with These 5 Cosy Pieces of Outdoor Furniture

Are you feeling a little cooped up? Once spring has sprung, we all think about spending more time getting fresh air. Today’s world of digital devices and constant work also finds us yearning for a natural landscape. However, this doesn’t mean that furniture is out the window. Here’s how you can enjoy your garden more often with the best outdoor furniture.… View Post