Planning our weekend getaways in 2014
My goodness, January can feel like a real drag after all the excitement of Christmas. All the parties, the family get-togethers and the time to have fun as a family easily make December the best month of the year. But now it’s the New Year, we’re all back at work and school and the festive season couldn’t feel further away. And while no-one really goes on holiday in January or February, that doesn’t mean we can’t get planning...
Gettin’ Competitive
Energy Prices. here we go again. I’m betting most of us will not only be hitting the energy supplier comparison websites over the next few months, but as the temperature drops every homeowner will start to look for some saving energy tips and advice. For me and my sister, it’s become something of a competition… “I’ve turned our heating down 2 degrees, no one has even noticed”. “I’ve got...
Spice up your room with the finest flooring trends
We’ve seen a wallpaper revival in recent years; bright wall colours and soft furnishings to match – but what about the floors? Well it’s time to roll out the red carpet, and not for any unexpected A-list house guests but to follow this season’s hottest interior trend! It takes a big commitment and consideration to go for something new underfoot but if you choose carefully, a bright or patterned carpet will pay off. Follow our guide to...
City Living Starts With a shower room
The prices of flats and houses in London are rising rapidly. Anyone who is trying to get a foot on the property ladder will have to be satisfied with the concept that ‘small can be beautiful.’ Parental bathrooms If you’ve grown up with the luxury of a spacious bathroom, complete with large windows, an airing cupboard and a huge roll top bath, you’re going to have to adjust your ideas. Most affordable London flats will only...
5 Tips For Handling Sibling Rivalry
OnePlusOne is a UK charity that creates resources that strengthen relationships. When you have children, or in the lead up to their births, everyone and their dog have advice to offer for how to handle the sleepless nights, the midnight feeding and the tantrums that start with teething. That’s all well and (very) good of them to offer, but what no one seems at ease discussing is when siblings clash over rivalry. Even though, as you...
Unusual Music-Based Gift Ideas
Music used to make a great gift. You could buy a CD to match the recipient’s taste and although it was relatively cheap and easy, it still showed you’d put a little thought or considered what they might like when making the purchase … unless, of course, it was randomly grabbed from the bargain bin or one of those ‘Your Dad Will Love This’ compilations thrown together to cash-in on Father’s Day. The...