Our new extension is coming along nicely. We are replacing an old conservatory with an open-plan extension. During the first week of building works our builders didn’t waste much time (you can read about it here) and the room is already starting to look like an extension rather than a building site. Week 2 was no exception. Builders were working hard…
It has been a bit quiet on the blog lately because our lives are pretty hectic at the moment. We are living in the middle of a building site as of last week. I wash rushing to get all the paper work completed before the work could start; planning permission, building control, builders, Party Wall Agreement etc. My husband left…
* Updated: June 2026. If you’ve ever pulled glasses out of the dishwasher looking more cloudy than clean, you’re not alone. After nearly a year with our AEG kitchen appliances, this was exactly the problem that sent me down a rabbit hole of dishwasher settings, salt levels and engineer visits. Here’s my honest AEG review (and everything I learned along…
If you have been reading my blog, you will know by now that I am not very adventorous when it comes to colours. Downstairs is pretty much black, white and grey, and I made a decision to use softer and lighter colours upstairs. Why? Well, mainly because I feel that bedroom should be a peaceful and relaxing place where you…
I am a big fan of contemporary furniture store Heal’s. They always deliver quality and innovative designs and in February they are showcasing the work of the best contemporary craft makers in the UK for the second year running. The market is a great opportunity to discover some unique pieces as well as to get to know some up and coming…
