We recently went to Saint-Malo, Brittany (Bretagne) together as a family, and I wanted to share a little info on the place, as well as some of the photographs I took whilst we are there. We've been to St Malo before, last year in fact. The weather was more mixed this time, but when the sun came ... read more
New Art : Desenio
How the devil are you? It's been all go here, both Miss A (9) and Nia (15) have had so much on, especially Nia with work (she has a Saturday job) exams and practicing flute for a music tour she's doing and a play. I've also gotten a lot busier on the blog too and The Tall Fella has been working ... read more
Top tips for increasing the value of your home
Whether you are hoping to put your home on the market, or you just want to update it, making small improvements can increase the value of your property, and you don’t have to spend a fortune to do it. Here are some top tips for adding value to your home. Spruce up your kitchen For most people, ... read more
How to Make the Most of a Small Kitchen
Unfortunately, modern homes are not always blessed with space. The one room that we spend a lot of time in, where space is needed is the kitchen . If you have a small kitchen, here’s how to make the most of it, using clever interior design tricks and maximising storage. Light and Bright If your ... read more
How do Acoustic Wall Panels Make Your Rooms Soundproof?
Regardless of whether it’s the noise of the passing trucks or road rollers or the beating car stereos or the hustle and bustle of people around, anything may interrupt the calm of your abode. For most dwellers of apartment and penthouse, the disturbing and undesired sound is something that they have ... read more
3 Lessons To Teach Your Soon-To-Drive Child
Teaching your child to drive well is essential if you hope for them to exercise the most safety possible on the roads. This is not something you can ignore. While driving schools can help your child pass, they might not always distill and implement lessons for your child to learn in terms of general ... read more
Have You Been Missold a Mortgage? You Could Claim Compensation!
Anyone who has had a mortgage after the 31st October 2004 should seriously read this blog post. As the misselling of mortgages is real, and if it happened to you, you could claim compensation. Just have a think about this. Did your lender or broker consider your ability to repay your mortgage for ... read more
Interior design ideas for the home office
The work from home era brings with it numerous benefits. I've been working from home for the last 7 years now, and my home office has moved space, and style a few times during that time. Cutting out commuting time, improved work/life balance and the ability to spend all day and every day in your ... read more
Outdoor lighting to breath new life into your outdoor space
Anyone else been spending more time in the garden recently? All this sunshine we've been lucky enough to have, has made such a difference. Last Sunday I finished off a section of a flower bed that I've been wanting to fill for ages. Lots of things like foxgloves, hollyhocks and lupins, so ... read more
