You’ve been working hard whole year and then … finally, your well-deserved vacation! Relaxing on the beach or going on a cultural trip? We all have a different idea of our ideal holiday destination. But one thing we all have in common: we have to leave our […]
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The humble garden shed has come a long way over the years. Cobweb-ridden and full of rusty gardening tools, they were historically (and stereotypically) a place only the man of the house would frequent, newspaper in hand, to avoid the mayhem of the house. Fast forward to […]
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Most of the home projects I dream up are based around storage solutions. Fellow London renters can probably empathise in the struggle to stay clever with your storage when space is a novelty rather than a given. Ever since moving into our flat our hallway has been […]
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Always wanted your home to look like it’s straight out of an interiors magazine? It might not be as impossible as you may think. Take a look at my five tips on how to style your home like a pro. Whatever your taste in colour or style […]
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Picture source: Ronikordis Do you actively avoid your garage or loft because it’s packed to the rafters and daunting to deal with? Space is so valuable these days, and worthy of much greater things than being a junkyard for the ill-bought and forgotten. Get the family involved […]
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Does your child feel uncertain about his or her future study choice? Has your son or daughter always been a bit of an adventurer? Why not consider giving him or her the opportunity to spend a year abroad? Studying abroad is a unique opportunity to broaden your […]
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Source: Media cache Feeling over-excited, impatient and unable to think about anything but endless games of fetch and muddy cuddles on the couch? The anticipation of a new dog is all consuming, and the best feeling ever! Make moving your new edition in a walk in the park […]
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Image source: Marie Kondo Upon reading the opening chapter of de-clutter queen Kondo’s new book you would be forgiven for thinking you knew it all already. The book opens by top lining the main advice from her international best seller, ‘The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up’. […]
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If you’re planning a living room makeover, there’s lots to think about to make the most of the space you’ve got – from room layouts and paint colours to furniture styles and finishing touches. Here, preparation is key. Break down all the things you need to do […]
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If you are like me, hanging on to ‘memories’ is becoming a big problem at home. Boxes of keepsakes, the kids first shoes, shells from the walk on a beach 5 years ago. Yes I have all of those things. My home is a small Victorian terrace, […]
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