Collaborative post Family portraits have come a long way from the fixed smiles and coordinated outfits that many of us remember from our childhoods. Gone are the days of being herded into a studio and holding a grin until your cheeks ache. Now, the candid, the spontaneous, and the heartwarming take centre stage. Let's take a look at how you can turn your everyday snapshots into personalised prints that truly capture the spirit of your ...
Easy ways to preserve family memories
Collaborative post Would you like to find some simple ways to preserve family memories? Busy family life goes by so fast, and finding time to organise all those photos or capture a precious moment can sometimes be tricky. These fun ideas for preserving family memories will make it easier to tackle the job, and help you celebrate and relive the good times in lots of different ways. Organise your photos in books This is a brilliant ...
Making a Family Tree: A Fun Way to Teach Kids About Their History
Collaborative post Do your kids like to look through your old family photo album books? If not, would you still like them to know more about their roots? Getting to know their family history is a great way to help children build a sense of identity, and can be a lovely way to spend time together too. If you'd like to teach your kids about their ancestors in a fun way, building a family tree is the perfect option. This activity can be a ...
Easy ways to make your house feel like a home
Collaborative post With most of us spending more time at home right now, it’s no wonder our living spaces are under pressure. They’re multi-tasking hard to provide a practical place to live and work, as well as a relaxing sanctuary that helps to boost our mood. Feeling at ease in our homes can have a huge impact on our mental health and sense of wellbeing. I definitely feel the stress levels rising when our house is messy, for ...
Easy interior design tips to give your home that personal touch
Collaborative post A house is not a home until you've put your own personal stamp on every room. Everything you choose for your house or apartment, be that colour schemes, furniture or finishing touches, should somehow reflect you and your personality. That’s easier said than done when it comes to items like furniture or decorations, which by nature tend to be standardised and hardly personal. There are ways, though, to give your ...
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 ...