Living in a Period House: The Charm of Original Features

I’m an old-house convert. Having previously shared our experience of moving from a 1930s semi to a 1920s detached house, I wanted to share some of the original features that make our current home so special. I used to think new builds were the way to go, but after living in two period  properties, I’ve well and truly changed my…
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Our Dining Room Extension — Designing Around Natural Light

Now that the days are getting shorter, the abundance of natural light feels more like a gift than ever. Although I love the cosiness that comes with winter, natural light is something I crave and need to function and feel at my best. There’s nothing quite like golden rays of sunshine streaming through the windows. It’s made me appreciate our…
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Embracing Cosy Living: Simple Ways to Prepare Your Home for Winter

The best thing about autumn has got to be the excuse to get cosy, spend more time indoors and slow down. I’m definitely less social during the winter months. Nothing calls to me quite as strongly as the sofa, a warm blanket and an evening spent at home. I’ve always been a bit of a homebody, so it’s no surprise…
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What I’ve Learnt From Buying Property: 5 Years On

This year marks exactly five years in our lovely period home, which honestly seems incredible. The time has flown by in the blink of an eye, and yet at the same time, I feel like we’ve been here forever. The buying process itself was pretty stressful but it was definitely worth it in the end. The funny thing is, I…
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What I’m Doing to Reduce Humidity in Our Bedroom — and Stop …

I mentioned our bedroom humidity problem a few weeks ago and it’s something I’ve been paying much more attention to since. Condensation is quite common in older homes especially during the colder months, but with a few simple routines it can usually be managed. The tricky thing is that you don’t always notice the effects straight away. By the time…
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