Your home deserves the very best. Simple. But not because you want to wow and impress guests (although there's nothing wrong with that!) - you need to do it for yourself. A house is where you grow up. You create memories and share experiences, so it needs to be a place you feel happy and comfortable in. Sometimes though, if you're not familiar with interior design, you may find it a little tricky … [Read more...]
Live Your Life The Way You Want To
If you ever feel like you’re not living your life the way you want to, that’s probably because you’re not. We’re in such a rush to grow up when we’re younger because we feel we’re going to be able to live our lives the way we want to. But when we get to adult life, we realise that we couldn’t have been further from the truth. So we start to resent the life we live, and dream of winning the lottery … [Read more...]
Cooking The Biggest Meal Of The Year? How To Keep Calm And Entertain Stress-Free
December is here and with that comes the idea of Christmas day and what can be classed as one of the biggest meals of the year. While you are decking up your Christmas tree with homemade christmas ornaments, there can be a lot of pressure placed on the person who happens to be shooting the big christmas feast. So much goes into the lead up for the big day that the ones eating the glorious food can … [Read more...]
Tired Of Your Home? Don’t Move Out Just Yet!
It's incredibly common for many people to end up wanting to move to somewhere new after a few years or so. Your home starts to feel kind of boring and frustrating and over time you end up wanting that excitement that you felt when you first moved in back. It makes sense that many people's first instinct would be to find somewhere new and move out, but that might not always be the best option. The … [Read more...]
4 Ways To Live a More Carefree Life
It might not be in your nature to go about living your life fun and fancy free, but that doesn’t mean you can’t learn how to do that. Living a more carefree life can feel great, especially when you know what actually deserves your efforts and attention and what doesn't. Below, we’ll take a look at what you can do to enjoy a more carefree lifestyle. Figure Out What Matters And What Doesn't … [Read more...]
How To Create a Cozy And Relaxing Living Room
Your living room is supposed to be cozy and relaxing. It is meant to be a place where you can unwind after a difficult day at work. After you have been rushed off your feet all day long, you want to chill on the sofa, watch your favorite TV show, and unwind. However, it is very difficult to do this if your living room isn’t a peaceful and relaxing space. So, how do you transform your lounge to … [Read more...]
5 Ways To Transform Your Bedroom Into a Relaxing Place
Your bedroom should be your sanctuary and place of rest within your home. Unfortunately, we intrude on our own sanctuary by turning out mattress into our home office, playing with our electrical devices long into the night, or installing a TV and falling asleep with bright lights shining on our faces. A bedroom should only be used for two things; sleep and intimacy. If you let work, exercise, and … [Read more...]
Top Tips For an Efficient Bathroom Makeover
Image credit: House of Smiths The family bathroom is often overlooked when it comes to decor, with efforts focussed on rooms in which we spend longer chunks of time, such as the kitchen, lounge, or bedrooms. Actually, if you think about it, not only do you spend quite a lot of time in the bathroom over the course of the week, but it’s one room that your guests are almost certain to set foot … [Read more...]
The Ever-Growing Lure of Kitchen Gadgets
The lure of kitchen gadgets is undeniable. They promise to make your cooking life easier. They will fix problems that you never knew you had until the moment you saw the solution. Your food will taste better, be healthier, and somehow still manage to be all these things despite halving your cooking time. Who would resist those ideas? Very few of us, which is why it’s so common for most … [Read more...]
3 Tips For New Homeowners
Surviving the choppy waters of being a first-time home buyer is reason to celebrate. But, unfortunately, that is just the first step in owning a home. There are many things that need to be put into place before the home can be settled. Having a checklist of necessary documents and to-do’s is helpful. Below look at the three big tips for making the new home experience a successful one. 1. … [Read more...]