Collaborative post Black Friday is just around the corner - are you planning any purchases for your home? Whether you’re looking to replace a less-than-ideal piece of kit, or just on the hunt for ways to make your home function better, now is a great time to take a look at what’s on offer. I’ve been browsing Lifewit’s amazon store for home essentials inspiration. If there are areas of your home that could benefit from some practical ...
Five reasons why doing jigsaw puzzles is really good for you
Collaborative post Are you a jigsaw puzzle fan? It’s a tradition in our house to have one on the go at Christmas; there’s always a bit of friendly competition over who gets to place that all-important last piece! The benefits of jigsaw puzzles Jigsaw puzzles are often thought of as just a hobby, or something aimed mainly at children. But there are actually lots of very positive benefits of doing jigsaw puzzles which are ...
Great gifts for tweens and teens
Are you buying Christmas gifts for tweens and teens this year? In my experience this can be quite a tricky group to buy for, so hopefully this gift guide will help. I've rounded up lots of great gifts for tweens and teens here, so if you're looking for inspiration it's a great place to start. Happy browsing! Great gifts for tweens Let's start off with a great little gift that will help kids deal with their feelings in a positive way. ...
Gifts for outdoor explorers and nature lovers
Welcome to my guide to Christmas gifts for outdoor explorers and nature lovers. If you're shopping for someone who likes their adventures, I've got lots of inspiration for you! Read on for lots of lovely gift ideas which are perfect for those who love supporting and enjoying the natural world and the great outdoors :) Gifts for nature lovers Let's start off with a gift with a really positive impact. Treedom is a tree planting ...
Gifts for the home and interiors lovers
How's your Christmas shopping going this year? Mine is off to a slow start, but working on my gift guides has definitely helped with the ideas stage! If you're shopping for a fan of all things home and interiors, this is definitely the guide for you. I've rounded up lots of great gifts for the home, so if you're struggling for inspiration it's the perfect place to start. Great gifts for the home What better place to start than with ...
Great gifts for gardeners – including stocking fillers and kids gardening gift ideas
Are you shopping for a gardening fan this Christmas? With gardening enjoying such a boom this year, I suspect more of us than ever are looking for gifts for gardeners right now! I've been busy hunting down lots of great gift ideas which are perfect for gardeners, so you don't have to do the hard work. There are separate sections on stocking filler gifts for gardeners, and gardening gifts for kids too :) Great gifts for ...
Beautiful autumn flower gifts from direct2florist
Collaborative post At this time of year, we’re usually spending less time outside, and for me that makes it all the more important to bring a little bit of the outdoors into our homes. I think a beautiful seasonal bouquet of flowers is a fantastic way to keep us connected with nature; it’s perfect for perking up a room, not to mention your mood! With this in mind, I’ve been taking a look at the autumn range of flower gifts and ...
Product showcase: personalised photo prints from My-Picture.co.uk plus discount code
Collaborative post Welcome to a new product showcase on the blog, focusing on some lovely personalised photo print products from My-Picture.co.uk. I love the finishing touches stage of any interiors project, when I can use things like soft furnishings, accessories and wall art to give a room character and pull the whole design scheme together. It’s always nice to add in some personal touches that reflect your own family life too, and ...
Product Showcase: Tuscan Engineered wood flooring
Do you find that January is often the time of year when you start to think about home renovations? I know the combination of post-Christmas calm, having the kids back at school, and gloomy weather always kicks me into planning mode, it just seems like a good month to get organised doesn’t it? Whatever room you’re planning on tackling this year, it’s likely that a flooring update is part of the plan. Wooden floors are always a popular ...
Product Showcase: Wickey climbing frames
The kids may be back at school this month, but autumn is still a great time to get them playing outdoors. Mine have been heading straight out into the garden to let off steam after a day of lessons. To be honest, after a summer of reduced working hours and the shock of getting back to normal working patterns, I feel like doing the same thing! If you read the blog regularly you’ll know that I’m a huge fan of outdoor activities. I ...