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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It is already mid summer and most of us are thinking about the coming months spent outside. Whether you have a large garden, urban courtyard, balcony or terrace, now is the time to spruce up your outside space. With some clever tricks you could be lounging in […]
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Picture source: ATM media Let’s face it, most of us hate the idea of clearing out our handbags, let alone tackling the kitchen cabinets, bathroom shelves or our overstuffed closets. Instead of letting things pile up, have a proper purge to get rid of things you don’t need […]
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Home renovation makeovers or simple decoration projects can easily spiral out of control when it comes to money. Something catches your eye on Pinterest or in a homes magazine, you buy another mug even although you’ve got 20 already, and soon your home is cluttered with stuff […]
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Picture source: Evening Standard Multigenerational living is on the rise. Higher house prices, longer lifespans and increasing care costs mean more people are choosing to move mum or dad into their home. We can see the appeal, it’s an opportunity to re-connect and share new experiences with […]
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British summers never quite live up to the scorchers you dream of, so this year, don’t moan about the inevitable lack of one. Instead, fake it by injecting some tropical into your territory with bold prints, faux ferns and the odd flamingo. There’s no need to go […]
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Picture source: Media Cache So you’ve finally taken the leap into the unknown and decided to start your own business… congratulations! Setting up by yourself takes a lot of work. Your to-do list is a mile long and it can be hard to know where your priorities […]
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Picture source: The Pink Dream Our relationship with flat pack furniture is a love/hate one. It starts positive, full of hope, but quickly goes downhill when part A doesn’t fit part B, and part C is nowhere to be found… you need help. When it’s all finally […]
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