If you’re planning a renovation, such as a new kitchen, or want to get those finishing touches sorted by the end of the year, Black Friday could be a great opportunity to buy big-ticket items such as appliances. “Shop wisely” is my motto, but before I click buy, I’m following these tips – all from consumer shopping experts so join me in heading their advice…
After a rollercoaster of a year, haven’t we all learnt to appreciate our homes and our planet even more? Be it though minimising waste or paying more attention to our purchases, living sustainably and taking care of the environment is stepping up the priorities ladder day by day. From organic soy candles to natural textures and materials, here’s my roundup of the best sustainable gifts for the eco-conscious ones in your life… Sustainable gifts for the kitchen Eco-conscious scents Planet…
The festive season is BIG in our house. My little boys make Christmas morning so magical. Waking up and shouting “He’s been!” at the top of their voices and promptly running into our room with their full stockings – cute (even if it is still dark outside!) Each year we write to Father Christmas at the beginning of December and the list seems to get longer every time. This year is no exception, there are so many cool toys, latest…
After the year that has been 2020, we could all do with a bit of R&R, right? Well, I certainly could and one of my favourite ways to get some me-time in at home is with a nice long pamper session. I’m talking long, hot shower (I’m firmly shower over bath, most of the time!), face mask, cosy PJs, bucket loads of moisturiser and any other serums I can get my hands on, plus an hour or so lounging on…
There's no denying it: our homes – and our lives in general – are getting more intelligent every day. If you're looking for a present to make tech lovers happy, why not browse my favourite ideas for this Christmas? From cool turntables to a smart garden, there's something for just about every taste and budget…
The ground floor is almost done. The design looks big and open – totally different from the two-bedroom bungalow we started with. The cooker hood and wall tiles were the finishing touches in the kitchen, setting the theme for the whole room – so the cupboard handles and towel holder are copper, to match the extractor, and the tiles echo the darker blue of the island…
With The Great British Bake Off on our screens again and lots more time at home to experiment with all the banana bread variations, sourdough making and perfecting our culinary skills, it seems we are all getting into our baking and cooking this season. I love to bake, so have rounded up my favourite Christmas gifts for the inspired baker or the budding chef in your family. From a personalised baking book to something more extravagant like an outdoor pizza…
Can you hear the sleigh bells ringing and fire cracking? Christmas is definitely coming to town and we all know that person who’s passionate about all things design and interiors. I’ve put together a list of products that will win the heart of any interior lover, from kitchen must-haves to the latest décor…
