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Feb112026Feb 11 2026

Open plan vs closed kitchens: both can be beautiful, here’s why

Choosing between an open plan vs closed kitchens is one of the biggest layout decisions homeowners face when renovating. After years of renting and having a small enclosed kitchen I knew that when we finally would have our own home, we would have a nice open plan kitchen. We bought our first house in 2016 and the kitchen was small,… Read More

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Jun72025Jun 7 2025

Statement wall in your home – yes or no?

You know I love a statement wall, but I keep seeing that there are more and more people who saying that statement walls are no longer popular. I am not about trends and never will be, I believe if you like something, then you should definitely have it in your home. Trends come and go… Read More

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Mar122025Nov 5 2025

Meghan Markle’s Netflix Aesthetic: How to get the Meghan inspired interior look at home

Meghan Markle’s Netflix projects have not only sparked conversations but have also showcased her effortlessly elegant and modern aesthetic. From neutral tones to sophisticated yet cosy spaces, the Duchess of Sussex’s interior style has captured attention worldwide. If you’ve been inspired by her curated, minimal-yet-warm home settings, here’s how you can recreate the look in… Read More

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Feb242025Jun 19 2025

Thoughtful Mother’s Day gift ideas

Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. Mother’s Day is just around the corner (30 March 2025 in the UK). It is the perfect opportunity to show your mum just how much she means to you. Whether you’re looking for an affordable token of appreciation or a luxurious treat, there are plenty of thoughtful Mother’s Day… Read More

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Oct72024Feb 19 2026

Staircase makeover – Part 2 the big reveal

Disclaimer: AD, I have received the items free of charge and this staircase makeover post is made in collaboration with Rust Oleum, however, all views, experiences and ideas are 100% my own and are not influenced in any way. This post contains affiliate links. This is part two of the staircase makeover and you can… Read More

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Jan152024Jan 16 2024

Re-wiring our 1930’s home

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, however, all views, experiences and ideas are 100% my own and are not influenced in any way! We knew this house would be a major renovation project when we came to view it for the first time in 2021 (during the pandemic!). Go see what the house looked like… Read More

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Feb42021Feb 4 2021

How to Find Affordable Artwork for your Home

I am sure no one is even remotely surprised, when I say I love ART! Our old home was filled with different artwork and prints. For me art is very important as I think it is a powerful tool to showcase your personal style in your home. Art also makes me extremely happy, so I… Read More

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Jun272019Jun 27 2019

Sleepbear Luxurious Natural Talalay Latex Pillows

Disclaimer: This latex pillow review post is an #ad Sleepbear. However, all views, experiences and ideas are 100% my own and are not influenced in any way! Remember my post a few years back when I reviewed the ever so comfy Sleepbear mattress? I was kindly sent this pair or Sleepbear latex pillows for me (and… Read More

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May32019Apr 8 2020

INTERIORS – How to Find Your Decorating Style

Buying a house can be daunting and I am not just talking about the whole search and (sale) purchase process. I am talking about what happens next. You suddenly feel like a proper adult with a mortgage to pay, boiler service to arrange and all the decisions to make. When it comes to interiors, there… Read More

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Apr262019Apr 26 2019

Interiors Style Classic – Dado Rail is Making a Come Back

When I say “Dado Rail“, what springs to your mind? I always thought dado rails were there for decorative purposes only and served no real function.. but did you know that in the Georgian period it was fashionable to leave the dining room chairs against the walls away from the table. A wooden dado rail… Read More

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Dec172018Jan 16 2019

Plastic Mirror Turned Into a Luxurious Looking Piece for under 20£

This post contains affiliate links. If you believe in laws of attraction, then you will believe every single word when you read this blog post (and it is ALL true)!! I kept talking about a large round mirror I wanted to have for our bedroom and kept looking online in different shops. Everything I liked… Read More

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Nov12018Nov 5 2018

Rustic Table Setting with MagicLinen Tableware

I was offered to collaborate with MagicLinen and I was so excited to be able to try out their gorgeous tableware.  Apart from the beautiful production MagicLinen offer, the fact they are produced in Lithuania (Latvia’s neighbour), what truly made me want to work with this brand is their work ethics and their values. MagicLinen… Read More

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May102018Jun 11 2018

Creating the Perfect Bedroom

Disclaimer:  This post has been made in collaboration with Bed Guru.  You can view our full policy here.  As always all opinions and ideas expressed are my own and not influenced in any way. As you know I have been planning our bedroom makeover for a while now and finally have started the re-decorating process. I don’t know why… Read More

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Apr132018

Amara Home Refresh Event & Quick Home Styling Tips

I was invited to attend the Amara Home Refresh Event in London last month. I usually have to pass on these invitations, as attending events can be pretty challenging with a full time job and living in the Isle of Man.   But not this time!!! Amara was hosting three fabulous workshops and we also got… Read More

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Mar272018Apr 11 2018

Visiting London and Attending Mad About the House Book Launch

We are finally home after a few days away, when we went to London last week! If you follow my blog and Instagram stories you probably already know I had the opportunity to attend Amara Home Refresh Event (more about it on a separate post) and also the book launch of Kate’s amazing new book… Read More

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Mar192018Nov 5 2018

Living Room Makeover – Full list of Sources with Links

My living room makeover post went live and as promissed, here is the post containing a full list of sources together links (please note this post contains affiliate links where appropriate) on everything in our Living Room Reveal post. (1)  Lighting – Moderna 4 Light Chandelier from Next (2) Rug – 8″x10″ – Trellis Area Rug (3) Deco… Read More

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It’s so nice to look back and see how far we’ve co It’s so nice to look back and see how far we’ve come.. I knew this house was special from the day we stepped our foot in but my head kept overthinking - are we crazy to take on project this big ?? Maybe .. maybe not 🥰 5 years on this house has taught me many lessons and is definitely my happy place .. 
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Adding a bit of colour to our home .. so excited a Adding a bit of colour to our home .. so excited as you can see .. 💛 🌞 💛
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Anyone who has done a renovation project will tell Anyone who has done a renovation project will tell you it is bloody hard work. It is not fun living in dust trust me …Having done all the hard work on this house, I can finally look back and think yes I can do all that but you know what I don’t want to 😂 we have still plenty of things to do but I am definitely taking my time and not letting the house take over .. I can do it all but I don’t want to .. well at least not all of the time .. weekends are also for enjoying yourself even if the Billy makeover has taken me nearly two months … 😜 
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It’s so exciting to find gems hiding under the old It’s so exciting to find gems hiding under the old carpets when you are renovating … is it Victorian tiles, is it beautiful parquet … ?? not what we ended up with 😂 it took me forever to remove these Lino tiles - I have no idea what was used to stick them down but they were solid 🙈
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Disaster on Sunday morning 🤦🏻‍♀️… not sure how or Disaster on Sunday morning 🤦🏻‍♀️… not sure how or when but the paint tin got knocked over and the paint was making its way down the tumble dryer … that’s what you get for dumping everything in this space ..Here I am trying to save as much paint as I can, desperately scooping it back into the tin… it does look like something straight out of an episode of Dexter! 😜😂
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Our (now) beautiful bedroom … I finally put up the Our (now) beautiful bedroom … I finally put up the artwork on “my side” of the room and it finally feels finished … even thought it’s not (we are saving for a carpet) swipe to see the before & during .. ♥️ so proud of how this room turned out- most of the furniture is upcycled and we built the wardrobe ourselves too 💪🏼 it’s now finally time to enjoy this cosy room 💤 
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Floor to ceiling cabinets = extra storage .. we or Floor to ceiling cabinets = extra storage .. we order almond milk in bulk so this is the perfect storage space 👌🏼 

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Custom wardrobe - yes please but make it budget fr Custom wardrobe - yes please but make it budget friendly version 😜 we built this with zero experience and although we love it and saved over 5k I’m in no rush to do it again … 
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September so far has been a mixture of fun, relaxi September so far has been a mixture of fun, relaxing and a few DIYs.. decided that it is worth celebrating small wins and every day moments that me me happy so sharing my September “wins” with you .. ♥️ tell me one thing that made you smile in September ✨🫶

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