I’m so pleased to be collaborating with Ronseal again on another DIY/home improvement campaign. You might remember our painted wood store DIY last year? This time round I’m focusing on the indoors and a project long overdue; painting the wooden stairs leading up to our attic bedroom. Our stairs have been like this since we moved in. I think when the renovation of the attic bedroom took place the previous owners still had a few jobs to finish but they…

Sun-kissed skin, cold beers in the sunshine and opening the windows wide on a bright sunny day. Spring is here chums and I’m appreciating it more than ever. Not only has it made me want to explore the outdoors more than usual but it’s made me more proactive at home and work too; spring has added a little oomph to my everyday it would seem. So as not to waste a drop of this unprecedented motivation, I’ve been doing a…

In a world where the average person is living a life more chaotic than ever, it’s crucial to make sure that you can create a home environment that acts as a sanctuary from the stress of daily life. The ideal design for your home not only makes you feel proud of your property, but it can also ensure that you have a much-needed place of refuge for you and your loved ones. Creating a relaxing home can be a great…

I’ve got a couple of interior projects on the go at the moment. One to make a gallery wall on the stairs and landing (I’m collecting photo frames as we speak) and secondly updating and organising our entryway. Whilst pinning and shopping for ideas and accessories I’ve stumbled across lots of inspiration to help make the most of the entryway/porch using different types of storage. One of those is the humble woven basket. Image via The Future Kept  We’ve got…

I love autumn but I don’t think I’ve truly appreciated it until this year. Even though I’ve felt poorly there’s been no choice but to walk Polly, therefore witnessing every single seasonal change in the valley I live in. Last autumn Polly was too young to take out on long walks so we only managed a quick play in the woods and around our local neighbourhood.

Sideboards have to be one of the most versatile items of furniture you can have in your home, as they are both ideal for storage and display. Originally used in the dining room to serve food and displaying your finest silver, they’re now a modern classic with timeless appeal, suitable for any room in the house Our office sideboard, which has turned into another place to dump office items (all my own doing), is the next project on our Simple…

I’m really pleased to be working with George at ASDA, who have helped to update our spare bedroom with the help of the George Colour Selector. They’ve created something pretty nifty to help you create a colour scheme for your home. First, select your favourite colour via the colour wheel, and you’ll be given a host of other colours to consider when matching furniture and room accessories. My favourite colour is blue, and as we already have one wall in…

Since moving in to our home nearly two years ago we’ve made a few home improvements within our budget including painting, buying furniture and decorating. Over those two years I’ve realised that the smaller projects have made most of the difference. Instead of painting walls, ripping up carpets and starting from scratch, it’s been the small spaces within a room that have really changed a space, and my relationship with it. Basically, if it takes a couple of hours rather…

Well that was a grand Bank Holiday and a lovely way to finish May before we approach the second half of the year. June…can you believe it? We both had an extra day booked so we could enjoy a 4 day weekend,  spend time with family and enjoy the weather, walking outdoors with Polly. We spent everyday outdoors and took picnics with us everywhere we went, discovering new footpaths and taking endless photographs. Perfection. Cheap as chips too. Since moving…