Spring Bedding Makeover – Our Joyous Top Finds
I don’t know about you, but I think this winter has been one of the longest I can ever remember, it just seems to have gone on and on. I suppose the endless wet weather, and weekend storms (and why always the weekend when we want to get out and about, what about Mondays, they’re a good day for a storm right?) hasn’t helped much either. But at last, the spring seems to be gradually slipping into sight, daffodils are...
Making Your Home Grandparent-friendly
We’ve just waved off my husband’s parents after their annual Christmas visit; and for the first time we realised that they are, in fact, getting older. They’re almost in their 80’s, and my FIL is not in good health at all. And I’ve realised we’ve switched life roles again. Once they were parenting us. Then we parented our small people… and now it feels as though we’re parenting them as...
Top Tips to Create a Teenage Bedroom Paradise
Your baby got big, is almost all-grown-up… and it is officially time to scrap the farm animal wallpaper and invest in something a little more adult. Renovating a bedroom can be expensive and time consuming, but with a little thought you can quite easily create a space that your teenager will love without breaking the bank (or needing to do it again in 6mths time). In fact, we recently did a kids-to-teens bedroom makeover for...
The best spare bed – go Aerobed. No, really.
A couple of years ago we took a risk, and instead of pulling the various parts of the old pine bed out of the loft (and the old double mattress out of the garage), we asked my disabled Father In Law to sleep on an airbed for Christmas. Not as harsh as it sounds – we’re not talking an old rubber pump-up on the floor. We were talking a properly good big-and-solid Platinum Aerobed. Being a polite sort, he agreed to give it a...
How to set up a home office
G-Stock Studio shutterstock This is a sponsored article. Do you occasionally work from home? Or do you have a hobby that requires an office for an optimal outcome? Get advice on how to create a cosy home office that ensures your productivity in the best possible way. The room that surrounds you can help you be even more creative and productive, thereby helping you to be the best version of yourself. Create a functional office for...
Top Tips If You Need Extra Space For Your Belongings
There are plenty of reasons why you might need extra space for your belongings. Maybe you’re downsizing your home and need somewhere to store some of your things, or you’re going on a long trip and need a place to keep your belongings while you’re away. Either way, finding extra storage space can be a challenge. Here are the top tips for finding extra storage space for your belongings. Consider Renting Self Storage...