Her are some points to consider when choosing bunk beds Continue reading “Tips on Buying Bunk Beds” »
General Advice
Changes to make your home more saleable
In today’s housing market, it’s more important than ever to make the most of your home if you’re thinking of selling Continue reading “Changes to make your home more saleable” »
Why Mixing Surfaces in your Kitchen can Bring Beautiful Results
Many people, when planning their kitchen work surface, will spend time considering the pros and cons of each surface with the aim of selecting only one. While it is true that each surface brings its own set of charms and characteristics, it’s not true that you must pick only one. Continue reading “Why Mixing Surfaces in your Kitchen can Bring Beautiful Results” »
Fancy studying Interior Design from home?
Well you’re not alone, but what do you get for your money? Continue reading “Fancy studying Interior Design from home?” »
Considering Paint Colours
I think I’ve written before that I’m blessed to have a holiday home in Naples Florida and I’m really please with the way it;s looking. It seems that other people say so too because I keep getting asked if I would help decorate other condos by our neighbours, which in truth I’m delighted to do, so you could ask why I’m writing. Continue reading “Considering Paint Colours” »
How to clean and remove stains on a wooden chopping board
My Beaux has been a chef since he left school and seeing my Moms wooded chopping board stained he was chatting to her about cleaning it. Continue reading “How to clean and remove stains on a wooden chopping board” »
So what exactly IS a diploma in Interior Design?
Well everywhere I read it says that a diploma is a wonderful introduction to the subject and of course and importantly the better known the college the greater esteem your diploma will hold when you get it. Furthermore, being able to put .Dpl from XYZ institute or college will help your search for a career or get your first Clients. Not that any of that tells you what a diploma is though or what it should provide! Continue reading “So what exactly IS a diploma in Interior Design?” »
5 Simple Things to Avoid When Doing DIY
My mind turned to what “not” to do after a heavy downpour washed the flipping paint off parts of an outside wall I painted a few days ago. Continue reading “5 Simple Things to Avoid When Doing DIY” »
The Importance of a Formal Client Agreement
So you’ve got your first Client!
You’ve studied and studied, then burnt the midnight oil and risked every bit of spare cash you can scrape together to set up your own Interior Design practice – but what if they don’t pay? Continue reading “The Importance of a Formal Client Agreement” »
Style Your Home from the Floor Upwards
When thinking about the look, feel and style of your home it can be all too easy to concentrate on the furnishings, the walls and the paintwork. Get the floor right first, however, and you’ll find you’ve created a backdrop against which to work and a foundation upon which to build. Choosing an option like solid wood flooring will open up a whole world of aesthetic and decorative possibilities which will allow you to utterly transform the feel of your home. Continue reading “Style Your Home from the Floor Upwards” »
Caring For Your Antique Furniture
If you own beautiful fine antique furniture, you need to be aware, if it is not cared for correctly then it can devalue, so here is a guide on the best tips to keep your antiques in tip top condition. Continue reading “Caring For Your Antique Furniture” »
What makes a beautiful home?
That’s easy. Fill your home with friends and family… Continue reading “What makes a beautiful home?” »
So a saucepan’s a saucepan?
Well no, true they all hold liquid, but that’s about as far as it goes I guess.
My partner and I love cooking and I write this blog after having gone to a lot of trouble to choose some lovely saucepans, which we thought would last us many years (they had a lifetime guarantee) Regrettably we were wrong and needed to get the lovely people at John Lewis to change them (which to be fair, they did after using them for about 18 months without trouble). Continue reading “So a saucepan’s a saucepan?” »
Can’t get to sleep. What should you do?
Sleeping is so important to our health and performance at work and when I read an article recently (about the problems people face sleeping) it struck a cord as I don’t often sleep myself and have tried most things, so here are some tips that may help. Continue reading “Can’t get to sleep. What should you do?” »
How to Keep Warm This Winter and Reduce Your Fuel Bills
Winters are getting colder…
Well if you’re my age, you might think they are just going to be as cold as when you were little! But I confess that having just returned from warmer climbs (yes I was lucky enough to spend much of the summer in Portugal, basking in the high 30’s most days for 3 months or more) the colder weather is “metaphorically” killing me and I was prompted to put forward a few suggestions to keep warm this winter – some oldies but goodies. Continue reading “How to Keep Warm This Winter and Reduce Your Fuel Bills” »
Obesessing over Low Tack Masking Tape with Paper Masker
A long, long time ago, on a planet far, far away, my husband used to paint Alien space craft… Well ok, I’m getting a bit carried away here (you may have guessed).
In truth we’re talking about a lock up garage workshop under the railway arches in Digbeth Birmingham, where (he tells me) he used to paint cars! Well you can’t blame me for trying to glamorise that really can you? Continue reading “Obesessing over Low Tack Masking Tape with Paper Masker” »
Current obsession – kitchen knives
Ikea 365 range of kitchen knives
I was looking for a new set of kitchen knives recently and was prepared to spend no small sum on “the best” and so credit card in hand, I popped down to my local kitchen shop… Continue reading “Current obsession – kitchen knives” »
Chic and affordable ways to remodel your living space
If your home is in need of a facelift, but you can’t afford a complete overhaul, here are some simple cost effective ways to remodel your living space without spending a fortune. Continue reading “Chic and affordable ways to remodel your living space” »
Dreaming of Living in the Countryside? 4 Things You’ll Need
Every city slicker dreams of living in the countryside. Likewise, many people that grow up in a rural setting occasionally dream of the busy, fast-paced lifestyle of a major city. Continue reading “Dreaming of Living in the Countryside? 4 Things You’ll Need” »
So near but sofa: When interior design in the living room goes bad
Remember the BBC One programme Changing Rooms? The idea was that two couples would swap homes and with the help of ‘expert’ interior designers and a handy man called Andy (Handy Andy, right? Hilarious) they would set about butchering each others’ homes with MDF and bad design ideas. Continue reading “So near but sofa: When interior design in the living room goes bad” »
How to Make Temporary Changes to Your Home
Whether for practicality or fashion, all homes go through many incarnations over the years but not all changes need be permanent or expensive. Continue reading “How to Make Temporary Changes to Your Home” »
10 Tips for Planning your Perfect Kitchen
You’ve finally found the house of your dreams, you’ve paid the deposit and you’re looking forward to moving in. You love everything about your new home except… the kitchen. Continue reading “10 Tips for Planning your Perfect Kitchen” »
Furniture Packages for Landlords and Developers – Are they worth it?
Whether buying property at the moment is the right choice or not, is the subject of another debate but I own an investment property in London, a holiday home in Portugal and have just purchased another investment property in Southampton. The target demographic for the rentals is a corporate let, Continue reading “Furniture Packages for Landlords and Developers – Are they worth it?” »
UK Crime Statistics and their effect on Property Selection and Home Insurance
If we are to believe the scare stories that permeate much of the media in the UK, Britain is becoming a far more dangerous place to live in. Such stories routinely suggest that rates of crime are rising constantly, particularly crimes such as Continue reading “UK Crime Statistics and their effect on Property Selection and Home Insurance” »
Landlords Insurance – Do I need it?
Many new landlords often question why they need specific landlords insurance, or why they need it at all if they are going through a letting agent Continue reading “Landlords Insurance – Do I need it?” »
Tips on Choosing a Supplier
Choosing a tradesperson to work in your home can be a daunting prospect. How do you know the supplier you choose is reliable or professional? How do you know their work will meet the standards you expect? Continue reading “Tips on Choosing a Supplier” »
