Some of the programmes on daytime tv at the moment are very old repeats of the good old ‘houses bought on auction, done up and sold on for a mint’ or couples who are downsizing and moving to the country.  This always amuses me, when in the introductory blurb the family say they have no … [continue…]

Ah the wonderful month of June – with the end of the spring equinox bringing the much hoped for sunshine and absolutely no flooding levels of rain.  Well in recent years we have had a fantastic array of hot Junes.  This year is turning out to be flaming June and not always for the right … [continue…]

Something I’ve noticed in recent weeks is the swing over from the ghastly grey themes that have swamped every single furnishing and decorating emporium have now abated and we have luscious spring and summer hues abounding.  It is a fabulous change and long overdue.  I’ve not really been aware of the length that those who … [continue…]

I have just spent the easter holiday with a sibling and partner.  They have lived in their very gorgeous individually built house for over 18 years and because they are not at all lazy, their palace of glittering delights looks as wonderful today as the day they moved in.  No exaggeration.  I was particularly taken … [continue…]

It may well be knee deep inpretty fuffy snow outside, but the magazines out now, happily spreading across every newsagent’s shelving will portray a lovely sunny easter sunday morning.   The publications of course have to work a year in advance – this seems absolutely crazy to think about.  How anyone can get into mood and … [continue…]