January might well be cold and miserable, but that doesn’t mean we can’t look forward to warmer times. In fact, now is the perfect time to consider what holidays you might want to take this year & give yourself something to look forward to! So, here are some tips on how to book an affordable staycation. Read More →
Well, we’re pretty much through the first week of 2022 – how has yours been? Ours has been okay, pretty quiet and just doing our best to get back into some sort of routine! This week has been a bit broken up as I am sure it has been for many, maybe next week will feel better? We know that January can feel dark and cold so here are some ideas on how to make your January a little brighter. Read More →
We as people are always looking for ways to help us stick to the decisions we make, often when those decisions are headed towards a healthier lifestyle or improvements in our own behaviour, they are hard to stick to. Hence the New Year Resolution is often seen as that line in the sand or point of no return. A nudge to help us stay on track. Lets take a look at New Year resolutions. Read More →
Advances in technology mean that there are now more sophisticated gadgets than ever – and plenty that we can take advantage of around the home. We tend to assume that gadgets are flash in the pan things that we’ll use for a while and then get bored of and not use again, but there are some really great practical gadgets. Here are some really great gadgets you didn’t even know you needed. Read More →
Ways To Keep Your Whole Family Cosy This Christmas As much as we’re looking forward to Christmas, with it comes the realisation that we’re reaching a really cold time of year. We’re most definitely self-confessed summer preferers, so winter doesn’t go down well with us. That said, it has made us experts at making a warm house so here are some ways to keep your whole family cosy this Christmas. Read More →
Whether or not you’re a fan of robots, there is no denying that AI is coming more commonplace and in many cases, changing our lives for the better. Most of us now are used to having various smart devices in our homes, so I wonder if in the future it will be commonplace to have a robot helping around the house too? Read More →
Christmas is fast approaching which means that we’re under pressure to buy great presents, eat lots of nice food, socialise with friends and family and generally have a good time. Whilst this may not be an issue, it can lead to feelings of stress and upset. Just because it is Christmas doesn’t mean you should feel pressured into taking part in activities that you’re unhappy with – so here are some ways to look after yourself this Christmas. Read More →
Well, there is no denying that winter is here! We’re in December now which means that we’re approaching a solid few weeks of cold weather. Although we know that we need to wrap up warm when we go outside, we don’t always do everything we can to protect our homes from the cold. With the rising cost of energy, making our homes as good for winter as possible is a must- here are some tips! Read More →
With the last few years serving as an excellent plot-line for an end-of-world disaster film, someone stepping out of a time capsule right now might think the UK was receiving some kind of biblical judgement. Sure, the virus hit the whole world, with some places affected far worse than Britain, but throw in Brexit and a mass departure of skilled European workers and you’ve got a nation of confused souls wondering where the good times went. Is this a hex cast by the European Commission? Are we in some kind of downward spiral, or is this simply the final chaotic moment before the storm clears? Read More →
Finding the Perfect Balance in Flooring – When you reach that moment of selecting the right colour and feel for your home, it always feels like you need to know if anything you choose can withstand all of the changes you have the urge to undertake a year in and year out. It is a balance that is hard to satisfy. Whilst many home design options present style and sophistication, items that can last upwards of twenty years are very slim. However, if one option could go that far it would be Karndean click luxury vinyl flooring. Read More →