I’m a (very) overweight 40s mum to four… here’s why I now run, hike & kickbox. And model swimsuits…
Okay, so here’s the thing. I’ve hesitated to talk about my weight and body shape for a while – because I’m definitely ‘body positive’, so how can I talk about my desire and need to lose weight?But of course I can do both. Because dieting and weight-loss-motivated exercise are a very different thing to the subject of health and well-being. This winter I was the biggest and heaviest I have ever been...
Sandwiches for Afternoon Tea? Brilliantly simple, stress-free entertaining!
Remember, there are no rules on sandwiches for Afternoon Tea. Actually, there are no rules on Afternoon Tea in general. The generally accepted Afternoon Tea goes something like a pretty table, set with a plate of sandwiches, a plate of cakes and a pot of tea. Preferably with the food served in tiers on a cake stand. But forget the notion that afternoon tea sandwiches are all slivers of soft bread with cucumber and salmon. You can...
How To Save Space Via These 6 Home Renovation Ideas
Simple home renovations may not need the help of a skilled builder. You just have to base your decisions on how you wanted to live in your small space. However, for more complicated renovations you have to set aside enough budget to pay for a professional contractor. You have to plan the entire renovation efficiently especially if you are renovating on a limited budget and want to have it as a DIY project. Below are some useful tips...
5 of the Coolest Lamps for a Teenager’s Bedroom
Redecorating your teen’s bedroom slowly becomes a priority as they move from 12 to 14. We know – we’ve just re-done our 15yr old’s. It wasn’t that long ago that he was thrilled at a floor-to-ceiling Marvel Avengers mural. Now? Not so much.And you know how it is – while you’re decorating, you always have an eye to the fact that they’re going to change tastes again pretty quickly in the...
A Beginner’s Guide to Bespoke Wardrobes
Ah, home sweet home. That one place where you can relax on the couch in your comfortable (read: tattered) pajamas, pint of ice cream in one hand, and the television remote in the other. Because homes are supposed to be a cozy cocoon, away from the rush and grind of daily life, most of us take care in designing and decluttering this haven to our delight and satisfaction. Storage spaces, such as cabinets, shelves, and wardrobes, are...
QUICK! Massive 50% Homewares Sale on NOW at Tesco!
If the current lockdown has made you want to redecorate your home, then you don’t want to miss out on Tesco’s latest sale. The supermarket giant has dropped prices on a big range of homewares online at tesco.com, so you can refresh your indoor space without spending a fortune. Shoppers can get a whopping 50% off items from Tesco Home and the premium brands like Silentnight and Pyrex. With such low prices it’s likely...