How many meals per week are you eating away from home? Over the last few decades, more and more people have been ordering takeaways. However, research published by the John Hopkins School of Public Health has claimed that people who frequently cook meals at home eat healthier and consume fewer calories.… View Post

Big Game Hunters // Crooked Mansion Wooden Playhouse

Big Game Hunters // Crooked Mansion Wooden Playhouse

It’s such silly things to remember from my childhood, however, something I have always wanted to give my children is a wooden playhouse.  One that would be played in throughout their childhood and one that they would recall when they are older.  After years of not having a garden to house a playhouse, last year we moved home and finally have a garden to call our own.  Whilst a trampoline was one of the first things we added for them, I still longed for a playhouse for them to enjoy.… View Post

How to Package Fragile Products

How to Package Fragile Products

Every product has a suitable packaging, depending on the needs of the particular product. You can’t package heavy things in a thin cardboard box, nor should you package fragile items in just any box you have lying around.

Your main goal when packaging fragile products are to ensure they arrive at their destination safely and in one piece. So, what are some ways you can do it?… View Post

Back to school // Homework station inspiration

Back to school // Homework station inspiration

With two out of my three children in school, homework has become part and parcel of our weekly routine.  Whilst the amount and difficulty differs according to their age group, there are some products that they both require in order for homework time to go as smoothly as possible.  As part of the Wayfair Home Experts team, I am collaborating with them to showcase a couple of homework station inspiration ideas.… View Post

A Cool Place for the Kids: Turning Your …

A Cool Place for the Kids: Turning Your Basement Into a Child-Friendly Space

Kids are a lot noisier than adults but they’re less fussy when it comes to interior decor. There are tons of ways to please the kiddies with their very own space. The mention of having their very own spot will make them squeal with delight, but consider ways to turn the basement into a child-friendly space.… View Post

Ancient & Modern: Contemporary Design Tips For Old …

Ancient & Modern: Contemporary Design Tips For Old Homes

The idea of moving into a lavish and unique old home appeals to many different people, regardless of its size or location. It could be an old Victorian terrace, an apartment in an old factory, or a country mansion – whichever your preference, there is something about living somewhere that is steeped in history that a lot of homebuyers are attracted to.… View Post

Winchester Single Oval Back Teak Garden Bench

Winchester Single Oval Back Teak Garden Bench

When I was a little girl I would visit my grandparents in the summer holidays.  My granny had the most amazing garden to the front of her house.  With beautiful flower beds, rose bush archway and a lawn that I could only ever dream of achieving.  In front of the window was a wooden garden bench which she would sit on whilst the grandchildren played.  I think this was partly to keep an eye on us, but mostly so we didn’t destroy her beautiful garden.… View Post