Scandinavian Lifestyle Touches the UK: Balance, Simplicity and a Bit of Sweden
Let’s face it: there’s something annoyingly impressive about the way Scandinavians live. They manage to keep homes looking like magazine spreads, feed their families without drama, and still have time for forest walks and fermented fish. While we’re not quite ready to embrace salted herring on toast, there’s a growing sense in the UK that the Nordics might be onto something. Especially when it comes to balance, and frankly, we could...
How to Decide If You Should Sell Your Home
Thinking about selling your home, but not sure if it is the right choice for you? It can be hard to know what to do for the best, especially when you have your family life and your finances to consider, but you don’t need to tear your hair out – just ask yourself these simple questions and you should find it much easier to decide! Photo by Pavel Danilyuk Check Your Emotional Baggage First things first, gauge how sentimental you...
Small Bedroom Doesn’t Mean Bad Bedroom
Just because you only have a small bedroom to work with, doesn’t mean that it’s automatically going to be bad. We know that it’s common to think that you’re not going to be able to do a lot with the space you have, and while you might be limited, that doesn’t mean that you can’t create an incredible bedroom. If you don’t believe us, you will be the time that you have finished reading this article. So, time to dive into it. Photo by...
Modern Kitchen Must-Haves For Your Dream Kitchen
One of the best things about having your own place is being able to style it exactly as you want, with your kitchen being up there as one of the best rooms to get stuck into. From a sleek design to cool kitchen gadgets, your dream kitchen is within your reach! And to help you create your perfect kitchen, here are the modern kitchen must-haves you need to get the most out of it. Photo by Collov Home Design on Unsplash Smart storage...
How to move into a new home without the stress
If you’ve bought a new home and you’ve got your moving date confirmed, there’s a lot to think about! Moving house is undeniably stressful, so you’ll need to find ways to streamline the process. Whether you’re hauling your belongings across the country or moving down the road, there are plenty of opportunities to make it easier. No matter the scale or size or your move, here’s how to get it done and keep your stress levels to a...
I replaced my 18-year-old Stoves Richmond range cooker with the new one – and it’s just not the same
Eighteen years. That’s how long I’d had my Stoves range cooker. It arrived when we renovated the kitchen during the toddler years, back when baby no.4 fitted in the kitchen scales and I thought a slow cooker was cheating. And despite a heavy-duty daily battering from four children, assorted visiting teenagers, and more macaroni cheese than is decent, it just… kept going. Until it didn’t. I won’t bore you with the sighs, rattles, lost...