Archives for December 2015

How I Make My Kitchen Experience Much Easier

There are many things that I love to do in and around my home on a daily basis. And I believe it’s important to make the most of every experience at home. Getting the most out of every room is the key to a harmonious and stress-free home life. I love to spend time in […]

Booking a Family Holiday in the New Year

2016 is rapidly approaching, and it’s going to signify a time for change and a time for seizing opportunities. In the New Year, it would be great to book a family holiday together. Okay, yes, you’ve all spent time together recently for Christmas. But, why not think about booking a holiday, perhaps for the summer? […]

Tips For Stress-Free Kitchen Remodeling

If your kitchen is in need of a revamp, you may be put off by the stress involved. While having a beautiful new kitchen is an exciting prospect, the stress that comes with it is not. Image source: Flickr   Kitchen upgrades are notoriously stressful; people going in and out, dust everywhere, and worst of […]

16 Fabulous Outdoor Christmas Decorations

Courtesy of Terrys Fabrics.

Steps to Take When Cleaning Your Home from Top to Bottom

Cleaning the home adequately can seem like a huge undertaking, and in many ways it is. But that doesn’t mean that you should just ignore all the filth and junk. You just need to approach the task in a clear-headed and methodical way. It’s the only way to make sure that the job gets done […]

5 Exciting Family Vacation Destinations in France

Bonjour!  Thinking of taking your family to France?  The weather’s great, the culture is rich, the people are friendly (mostly), and there’s just so much to see and visit. Perhaps you’re just looking for fun activities.  Or planning to bathe in history and culture.  Or maybe you’re coming simply to enjoy the scenery.  Well, you […]

Bathroom Improvements That’ll Add Value to Your Home

If you’re looking to do up your bathroom, there are a few things you need to be sure of first. The bathroom is one of the most important rooms in the home, as it is used for a variety of tasks. We spend a lot of time in the bathroom! Having a good bathroom is […]

Take Back Control of Your Garden Now

An awful lot of us fail to give our gardens the attention it truly deserves. When the summer time comes around, we’re all too happy to make good use of our garden space. But around this time of year? Stepping outside for a breath of fresh air is the last thing on our minds. “It’s […]

Stuck For Gift Ideas? Try Giving A Unique Gift Basket

The beauty of giving a gift basket for the holidays or just to show someone you care, is that it can be truly personalized to the person you are buying it for. Whether you are buying for a pet lover, someone who loves cooking, or a fashion connoisseur, there are endless pre-made gift baskets available. […]

Perfecting Your Home For Winter

Winter is well and truly upon us. However, the worst of the weather is yet to come. Just because your home has been fine thus far, don’t be fooled into thinking it is ready for what lies ahead.   Creating a happy home environment is important at all times. But there’s an even greater need […]

4 Simple Steps To Get Your House Ready For Winter

It’s the middle of December and winter is in full swing. This means bad weather and lots of cold. I think it’s important that you get your house ready for winter. So, I’ve got some advice to help you out: Make Sure Your House Is Insulated Winter and cold go hand in hand. As a […]

Ultimate Guide To Savings: Why You Need To Do It

When you were a child, you probably had a piggy bank or a savings box. You may even have stopped by the bank each week to deposit a few pennies into an account. As adults, we don’t tend to save so routinely. Any piggy banks we have are probably ornaments on the mantel rather than […]

What to Do When Your Christmas Fund is Running Low

The festive period can be such an expensive time. Even when you don’t spend a lot of money on people, you can end up with a lot of people to buy for. First, there are your closest family and friends. Then there’s your work Secret Santa, distant relatives – and maybe your child’s teacher too! […]

Stocking Filler Ideas for Your Mum or Grandma

There are only a few weeks left to go, lovely people! Are you all set for Christmas? I have got a few bits left to get so I shouldn’t be too rushed or stressed. I do struggle to know what to get for my mum, though. Grandparents are the same. So I’ve had a think […]

3 Fantastic Gifts Your Dad Would Love

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Everywhere you go you’ll see people rushing around buying presents, hanging up lights and getting ready. But, you may still be behind on your Christmas shopping. I tend to put some people’s present buying off until the last minute. Let’s face it, some people in our life […]

My Recommended Improvements To Make Your Home Comfy And Cosy

Winter is here and you know what that means. You won’t be heading out as much. Instead, you’ll be staying in where it’s cosy and warm away from the chilly weather. If you’re going to do that, I think there are some changes that you could make to your home to make it a lovely […]

Signs Your Home Needs Some Professional Help

I love DIY. There is nothing more satisfying than taking on a project and seeing it through to completion. Having a home of your own certainly does keep you busy. As well as finding all those great improvement ideas, there are always lots of maintenance tasks to do. However, sometimes you may find that a […]

Simple Ways To Improve Your Dining Room

Improving your dining room doesn’t have to break the bank. In fact, you could create some amazing effects by simply replicating the designs created by others. You just want to make sure the room is both functional and stylish for your family and any guests who might come to visit. With that in mind, there […]

Seasonal Design: Organic Interior Inspiration

An element of nature has been at the forefront of interior design thinking for as long as I can remember. Even if it’s an understated component in a room’s composition, many people still strive for an organic overtone. Why? The answer to that question predates even contemporary living. For as long as we’ve been around […]

Flu Myths – Let’s Fight Cold & Flu Season!

Courtesy of Bankers Healthcare Group.