I’ve been looking at holidays this week and honestly, the amount of choice these days is overwhelming 😂 There are so many companies, an overwhelming number of hotels and different board options, and that's before you’ve even looked at flights.You can choose to add on pretty much anything nowadays too. Pool view, sea view, swim-up room, private terrace, adults only, family friendly, breakfast included, extra leg room on the plane… it’s endless.And it got me thinking about holidays years ago when booking a holiday was like playing the holiday lottery. 😁You’d walk … [Read more...]
Lessons I learned when we moved house….
If you've ever been through the process of buying a new home, you'll know exactly what I mean when I say that there comes a point where you become convinced the whole thing is about to fall apart.We moved into our house earlier this year and, despite everything working out in the end, I lost count of the number of times I was sure something had gone wrong.One day we'd hear from the solicitor three times before lunchtime and then... nothing for days. We'd be waiting for one phone call, only to find out someone else was waiting for a completely different piece of paperwork before … [Read more...]
The best things about bringing a Victorian house back to life….
After writing about the worst things about living in a Victorian reno project last week, it only feels fair to give the house a chance to defend itself. 😁 Because yes, there is dust everywhere. Yes, every job turns into three other jobs. Yes, we have a plasterer on speed dial, and yes, I have had more conversations about door knobs, cladding lengths and paint finishes than I ever imagined possible. But underneath all of that, there is also a very big reason why we fell in love with this house in the first place.Living in a Victorian reno project is chaotic, expensive and … [Read more...]
How I use Google Lens to check the value of charity shop finds
You know I love a good pre-loved find. 😀 And I love them even more when they turn out to be worth more than I paid for them - but how do I find out that they're worth more than I paid for them? Since moving into our old Victorian house, we’ve been much more intentional about buying second-hand and vintage pieces for our home. Our old IKEA flatpacks did the job perfectly well in our last house, but they just don’t feel quite right here somehow. This house has high ceilings, old fireplaces, creaky floors and lots of character, so we’ve been trying to find pieces that feel like … [Read more...]
Turkish Towels vs Regular: Which Wins?
I'll be honest, I'd never really given towels much thought until recently. A towel was a towel as far as I was concerned, and as long as it dried me after a shower, I was happy.Over the last year or so though, I've become a bit more interested in our home and the little details that make it feel nicer. I've noticed that almost every time I'm looking at inspiration for bathroom interiors, whether that's on Pinterest or Instagram, I keep spotting Turkish towels. They're always draped over a towel rail or folded neatly on a shelf and they just seem to make a bathroom look effortlessly … [Read more...]
How to do a Digital Declutter…
Now is the time to do a digital declutter and today, I'm going to give you some tips and tricks on how you can declutter and simplify your digital life.I can't recommend a digital declutter enough. I can't work at a messy desk because it drives me mad and, as daft as it sounds when there are much bigger things to worry about in the world, it genuinely stresses me out. I'm exactly the same with my phone and laptop. When my inbox is overflowing, my desktop is covered in random files, my phone is constantly pinging and I can't find the photos or documents I need, it all starts to feel a bit … [Read more...]
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