A conservatory can increases the size and value of your home, offering a unique space that can be used for a number of purposes. Conservatories can be used as living rooms, dining rooms, reading rooms and even as gyms. They are used a lot by all the members of the family and therefore, you must make necessary efforts to protect them against accidents and the wear & tear that time brings.… View Post
Over the years we have tried a number of different storage solutions for the children’s toys. From toy chests, storage units and shelving. With each of them fulfilling a purpose but never quite matched the requirements to what we were looking for. Last year during a homework station makeover for Tigger we discovered the range of LEGO Storage accessories. With a LEGO Brick Storage Drawer providing him easy access to all his pens, crayons and accessories whilst completing his homework or getting creative.… View Post
It might seem a crazy idea to spend time sitting in the garden when the misery of the winter weather is upon us. But, with these simple ideas, you can enjoy the winter and your garden, a unique but still beautiful environment.
As soon as October ends, we retreat indoors. And no wonder, the gloom, the grey overcast skies, the rain, the wind and the dark evenings force us to retreat to the warmth of the living room.… View Post
It is no secret that here in the UK we are a nation of pet lovers. It doesn’t matter if we are cat lovers, dog lovers or perhaps something a little different, having pets in our lives is a great way to bring us all a touch of happiness.
One of the only drawbacks of having a pet is that it can mean that it is tricky to have a social life, go on holiday or perhaps simply just head to work. This means that many people turn to pet sitting services in order to help them.… View Post
When it comes to updating your lounge of the aspects that is often overlooked is the lighting provision. What type of lighting do you utilise within that space, how can this be improved and what type of lighting products should you be looking to introduce?
Take a look at four different lighting solutions that can be utilised within your lounge area. See how each one offers a different type of light depending on the task at hand.… View Post
As we begin the new year, whether you are a parent or a parent-to-be, there are countless ways you can decorate your child’s room with nursery furniture. Once upon a time, fairy-tale and character-themed bedrooms were a hit with Mum’s and Dad’s, but now, gone are the days of animation. Instead, we are welcoming colour schemes of pastel pinks or blues intended to connote the baby’s gender, as well as any hue that showcases personality, warmth or whimsicalness is on trend for nurseries this coming year.… View Post
It is said that a change is as good as a rest, and this can mean the decorations in your home, especially the bedroom. If your décor is looking stale and old, then you should look to give your home a facelift and what better place to start than the bedroom! You do not need to spend a fortune on each room, and you can save money by doing all of the decorating yourself. There are a few details that you will need to work out first, and once these are done, you can start planning your new bedroom and make sure that it is a pleasant sanctuary within your home.… View Post
A couple of months ago Vorwerk contacted me to see whether I’d like to put the Kobold VK200 Cleaning System to the test. Stating that I would find vacuuming easier, enjoyable and most importantly I’d notice how much cleaner my carpets were. With three children in the house (especially the muck monkey also known as Piglet) I need all the help I can get with cleaning especially vacuuming. Piglet spends a large portion of the day playing on the floors around out the house so I want them to be as clean as possible.… View Post
Considering how much waste Brits go through every day, and collectively as a year, it is having a catastrophic impact on the natural environment. And what’s most important is teaching our younger and future generation the importance of recycling and waste removal. When we recycle, we reduce the pollution caused by waste, we reduce the need for raw materials and we use much less energy which helps preserve natural resources. Children are very likely to pick up the habit of recycling and the importance of being considerate towards nature if taught from an early age.… View Post
Your kitchen isn’t just a space to prepare food; it’s somewhere that you gather to spend time as a family. You eat, relax and catch up on each other’s day all in the same room. If you’re a busy family, it’s important that your kitchen can cater to your lifestyle, so you’ll need to think carefully when you’re renovating or updating it. Here’s everything that you need to know about how to get the perfect family kitchen.… View Post