Collaborative post Do you have an alarm system installed in your home? According to a recent survey of 2,000 homeowners, only a quarter of UK homes have a security alarm fitted. Combine this with the fact that Neighbourhood Watch reports a 30% rise in domestic burglary in recent years, and you can see why it’s well worth considering installing a home alarm system to protect your property, belongings and family members. If ...
How to create your ideal bedroom ambience
Collaborative post There’s no other room in the home quite like the bedroom. It’s the place where we go to relax every day, and is often the room where we let our personality influence décor the most. However, striking the balance between personality and clutter can be a fine line. Since we spend nearly 34 years of our life in bed (yes, really!), creating the right bedroom environment is crucial. Here are some of the best ways to create a ...
Tips for maximising comfort and space in your bedroom
Collaborative post Does your bedroom feel spacious, calm and comfortable? I’ll be honest, right now mine is full of clothes waiting to be put away, so it’s a bit of a mess! We spend around a third of our lives sleeping in our bedrooms, and it’s the main room where we try to relax and recharge, so it’s absolutely one of the most important rooms in the home. As such, it makes sense to try and maximise the space you’ve got, as ...
Family Home Storage Tips
Collaborative post Having enough storage space in a family home can make a huge difference to the practicality and look of your living spaces. This guest post has lots of home storage tips on how to get it right! One of the most rewarding experiences is to watch your family grow. The problem with a growing family, however, is that sooner or later you're going to run out of space in your home. As a family grows, so does the ...
Review & Giveaway: Milano armchair bean bag & footstool
Take a look at this gorgeous finishing touch we've added to our new kitchen - and scroll down for details on how you could win one in your choice of colour! The lovely folk at Bean Bag Bazaar sent me the ICON® Milano Velvet Armchair bean bag and matching footstool. It's available in six different colours, we chose the Mustard option which ties in perfectly with our kitchen's accent colour. There's just something irresistible about ...
How to Create a Multi-purpose Living Room
Creating a home that suits the whole family can feel like a tough job, particularly if your main living areas need to fulfil more than one function. One person’s style is another person’s pet hate, so creating a homely environment that’s well-balanced to everyone’s quirks can be a challenge. But it can be done! One way to tailor your space to suit the whole family is to create a multi-purpose living room. Get this room right, and it will be ...
Do you know how much your home energy is costing?
Something a bit different on the blog today, but still very relevant to family life. This guest post takes a look at energy costs in the home, and has lots of tips and ideas for how to stay in control of your energy bills. According to Ofgem, the amount you spend on energy could account for as much as 8% of your outgoings, and that’s a lot of your money to part with if you don’t fully understand what you’re spending it on. Understanding ...
Handmade Christmas decorations: pine cone trees
This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale. My kitchen is covered in glitter, but that's all part of crafting at this time of year isn't it?! We've already started our homemade Christmas crafts with cute Pom Pom Pine Cones, and these gorgeous sparkly pine cone trees are our latest handmade ...
DIY Christmas decorations using baking soda dough
This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale. I do love Christmas crafting. At this hectic time of year, it's so lovely to spend some calm time with the kids, creating crafty masterpieces to add to our growing collection of homemade christmas ornaments. We've already made some cute pom pom ...
Homemade Christmas decorations: Pom Pom Pine Cones
This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links will be clearly marked with a * and if you click through and make a purchase, I will receive a small commission from that sale. Well it's official: the Christmas prep has started in our house :) We've been having fun with some homemade Christmas crafts, making these cute DIY Christmas decorations from pine cones and pom poms. Is there any limit to the crafting ...