The new bed, and bed buying tips for tweens
I’ve been saying for years that N needed a new bed. As soon as he grew out of the cotbed really. He just inherited the bed that was originally in his room, and that was the old bed that had…
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Tween desk ideas and accessories
I can’t say that N has a decorated bedroom. (Or even a tidy one). The OH likes magnolia walls so that’s what there is in the majority of the house. N isn’t worried about having a colourful room, although one…
Get organised with these homemade label ideas
If you’re decluttering and reorganising your shelves and cupboards, why not try making your own labels. Here’s homemade label ideas for different items
Gardening tips for those who hate gardening but love gardens
I definitely took after my mum when it comes to gardening. She hated gardening although had no choice but to do it herself (until we were old enough to let loose with edging shears and lawn mower). She also paid…
How to clean a burnt saucepan
It’s not often I post about home tips (because ours isn’t really an example of amazing DIY, decor or house keeping). But sometimes I discover handy solutions to issues and I must share them. The latest is how to clean…
The household chores dilemma: how to get kids to help
I mentioned to a friend the other day how I was embarrassed to invite people over to the house, because of the state of it. She commented that I shouldn’t be worried about that – but she’s not seen the…
Home Decor Trends for 2018
This is a collaborative post Everyone wants a comfortable and practical home, but we also want it to be stylish. Trends come and go so fast that keeping up with them can be impossible. What you need is a comprehensive…
Foobot – the smart indoor air quality monitor
Ever since I was young, I’ve always been interested in monitoring and figures. Weird I know, but I’m a numbers person. The monitoring interest stems from a radon monitor that all houses on our new estate were sent because we…
Prettiest vintage style egg cups and giveaway
*Contains affiliate links We’re split in our house over eggs. The OH isn’t a fan unless they’re fried (due to having kept chickens in barns years ago on the farm), but N and I are big fans and would eat…
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Making bamboo towel elephants with The Towel Shop
A year or so before N was born I decided I wanted to get a decent shower put in the bathroom, and change it all to white. Duly done, although it’s still a little unfinished (no blind, no splashback on…
41+ no-brainer Lego storage ideas
Lego is a brilliant toy. But it’s a pain to store. It’s lovely being able to store sets in their boxes, but it’s rare in our house that anything stays complete or near its original box. We’ve recently had a…