Judging a book by its cover – Branding Challenges
We all tend to judge a book by its cover… first impressions do count but are frustrating too!!!!! I’ve recently started a new job as Interior Design Manager for The Southerns Group and have been given...
View ArticleConverted Bungalow in the Countryside – Photo Shoot
Emma and I worked very closely with a client based in Lancashire last year, helping her select furniture for her home. This beautiful property was originally a bungalow that was completely re-modelled...
View ArticleSustainable Goals – Camira Fabrics
Camira Fabrics Training Last week I went on some product training at the Camira fabrics factory in Meltham, Huddersfield. The journey was interesting to say the least and I’m glad I didn’t have to...
View ArticleBusy Bee – Exciting times! New range of Wall Art
Busy Busy Busy!!! It’s been a very long time since I’ve been excited about what I’m doing – I’ve got a lot going on right now but it is all new & exciting and I am really looking forward to all the...
View ArticleA 27 year old footstool revamped
Sewing has been my Mum’s passion since she was 12 years old; from designing, making and altering clothes, prom & wedding dresses to re-upholstering items of furniture and making curtains… you name...
View ArticleCopper Obsession – Home Accessories
I am in the process of looking for accessories for my living room and kitchen and I am loving all the metallic copper pieces that are out there at the minute! Accessories are really important in...
View ArticleKitchen Essentials Checklist – A Sneak Peek In My Cupboards
Tips for first time buyers – New Home Problems… I have just moved into my new house recently, and as a first time buyer I wasn’t really up to speed with knowing exactly what you need for your kitchen...
View ArticleI never thought I’d ever get Green Fingers!
It’s funny how as you enter different periods in your life, your priorities completely change. At the age of 18 I never thought that I would ever enjoy doing gardening. I believed that it was only a...
View ArticleWhen In Rome…
…You have to try the famous Gelato (Ice cream), get a selfie stick and book the Vatican Museum in advance to avoid 3 hour queues! They are my top 3 tips when visiting Rome and will help you make the...
View ArticleA day of reflection… So many changes in the past year!
I’ve just got home from work , first day back after a crazy weekend in Essex for a hen do … need my bed immediately! Whilst waiting for my pulled pork to be ready in the oven I decided to have a look...
View ArticleMirror mirror on the wall
I have been looking for mirrors to go in my kitchen and downstairs loo! I bought a lovely convex mirror a couple of years ago for £5 in a warehouse clearance sale. It was reduced because the paint was...
View ArticleThe Evolution Of An Interior
Our lives are constantly evolving, as a human race we are evolving… and so should the Interior we live in! Many people move into their home and decorate only once. They buy all furniture from one...
View ArticleGreen is the new Black – Gumtree #UpcycleRevolution Challenge
Green is the new Black. There is a revolution in environmentally friendly design. Designers are now looking for eco-friendly ways of solving today’s problems. Companies are going Green with the way...
View ArticleProject Shed … although I like to call it ‘The Dog House’
Project Shed Have you ever seen ‘Amazing Spaces’ with George Clarke, where they convert unconventional things into incredibly designed living spaces? Well… we have just finished building a shed in our...
View ArticleLittle One’s Blog gets a logo!
A vintage stamp with a modern twist is a look I wanted to achieve when brainstorming ideas for a logo on Little One’s Blog… read on to find out more! I have been working collaboratively with Michael...
View ArticleGumtree #UpcycleRevolution Challenge – Mad Women
As you all know I am 1 of 20 bloggers chosen to take part in #UpcycleRevolution with Gumtree as part of a big campaign running alongside National Recycle Week. Max Mccurdo announced this week that...
View ArticleGumtree #UpcycleRevolution Video – I just realised I blink a lot
Go behind the scenes of our #UpcycleRevolution event with @maxreestore! https://t.co/3qio6fiFq7 — Gumtree.com (@Gumtree) June 18, 2015 Watch the video here!
View ArticlePerfectionist Problems
We all have our quirks; our good traits and our bad traits. I’d say my worst trait is that I’m a perfectionist (I know that is such a cliché thing to say but it’s true!). Even so, being a perfectionist...
View ArticleIt’s the first ever National Upcyling Day! The North West are already ahead...
It’s the 24th June 2015 and the first ever National Upcycling Day! I was so happy to be part of the Gumtree event last Tuesday and glad to meet so many like-minded people from all over the UK. I left...
View ArticleHow cool is it that we helped get National Upcycling Day trending on twitter!
Today is the day… It is National Upcycing Day! The first EVER one – 24th June 2015 It has been an amazing day with so many people getting involved and sharing their upcycle projects with each other. I...
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