One of the most interesting things to happen in this neck of the woods is the number of families deciding to get the estate agent in to suggest a current sales value – then finding hemselves utterly delighted with the massive jump since the last time they enquired, the house suddenly a very lucrative item … [continue…]

There is no denying that the arrival of spring has raised the tempo in most omes – especially the homes with youngsters in who watch the million and one tv channels that contain lifestyle progroammes and their parents who catch up with the homes channel themselves.  There is one particularly inspiring programme following the purchase … [continue…]

March is the month when spring finally arrives after a long, cold winter and the house seems to start to come back to life.  From flowers growing in the garden, to insects begining to come out of hiding, it is a great time to think about sprucing up your home for the summer months. Begin … [continue…]

We all want our homes to look great, feel great and make our neighbours jealous (!) but we do not all have the hefty budgets to work with.  Here are some ideas to help you make your home seem much more luxurious than it actually is… Add in plenty of extra touches – from piles … [continue…]

As a new year comes around again, it is a good time to take stock and decide to decorate your home ready for a brand new year.  Here are some ideas to help you get on your way: Change colour scheme – choose a colour palette which you can use throughout your home.  Perhaps a … [continue…]

We all love the thought of being able to work from home – the freedom it allows, and the chance to take your time over your busy tasks and workload.  The important thing to sort out first however, is a good home office space in which to work.  If you are attempting to do good … [continue…]

When you purchase a new home, you inevitably want to fill it with lovely things, furniture and decor to bring it to life and add your stamp.  It is tempting to rush off and buy as much as you can as quickly as you can in order to get your home furnished in as short … [continue…]