Creating the perfect guest room for Christmas
Have you got friends or family staying over the Christmas period? Like many people we don’t have a spare bedroom. Our back room is my…
Christmas Hamper Review: The Perfect Christmas Gift
Christmas came early this week in the form of a luxury gourmet Christmas hamper from Hamper.com for review. A big red box of goodies. I…
Flowers and self-care in December
You deserve something special. At the beginning of the year, I shared some ideas for thriving in the winter months: things that spark a little…
5 Cheap Ways To Spruce Up Your Home
Are you noticing the interior of your home is starting to look a bit tired? Maybe you’ve been meaning to redecorate for years but things…
People Helping People with TSB Local Pride
We live in an age of endless news. Inescapably, it creeps in via shares on social media and on screens in the most unlikely places….
Top tips for the ultimate romantic night in
Romance doesn’t always mean grand gestures, trips to Paris or surprise theatre tickets – it can mean everyday things too. It can mean making the…
Warming Winter Food that Benefits from a Drop or Two of Red Wine
Winter is a time for warming and comforting food,and there’s nothing better to add a touch of luxury to the dishes than a spot of…
14 Brilliant Things to do in Poole in Autumn
On the last weekend in September, we headed down to Poole, looking for brilliant things to do. It is a couple of hours drive from…
Telly
In the absence of a water cooler to chat over, I’m sharing my current telly viewing habits. This isn’t a trendy share on binged watched…
Must Have Tools for Any DIY Enthusiast
Does anyone else get that exciting feeling when you get a new tool to add to your collection? Having all the right equipment is a…