Family and Lifestyle Blog
Posts on everything to do with the home and garden from products to the latest trends, including children in the garden and how the home and garden can improve your emotional wellbeing
When renting a house, you are often limited to what you can do in terms of decorating and making changes to it. This doesn’t mean you can’t make it feel like your own though and put some personal touches to it. You will have your contents insurance and your landlord will have insurance such […] Read more…
Ever wonder if such energy-saving devices work or they are more of a marketing strategy? The truth is, you haven’t tried using one, you will never know how efficient they are when helping you reduce and manage energy consumption. All of these devices are made to simplify and help you monitor your energy usage […] Read more…
D and I are currently in the process of looking for furniture for our new house. That’s a little bit of an understatement, before we get round to the furniture, D is renovating the house in France first. As we sold all our furniture before moving to France, we are starting from scratch. […] Read more…
Creating the perfect home is, above all else, for ourselves to enjoy. We need to create a haven, a sanctuary, in which we feel comfortable and able to relax in. Each person’s taste will differ, so decorating to suit your own is of utmost importance and must always be the priority. However, adding a […] Read more…
Use Asian principles of Feng Shui to design garden landscapes. Colour combinations may consist of harmonies or contrast for a beautiful flower bed. Feng Shui is a Chinese system used to create a harmonious environment. Feng Shui principles can be used inside and outside the home to clear negative energy. Design principles include placement […] Read more…
I’m not a stanger to VonHaus or its parent brand, Domu. I used the VonHaus folding camping cart when we used to take Lucas to festivals in the UK and it also helped us out a lot during moving. I also use storage trunks from Beautify and a fondue set from VonChef, which are […] Read more…
With minimalistic decors such as those inspired by Scandinavian design and clean-cut finishes taking hold of the world of interior design, neutral flooring has grown ever popular with homeowners who are striving to achieve these styles. Some associate neutral colours with being dull or boring, but this isn’t the case! Not only do […] Read more…
Among the many ways of covering a floor in a house, carpets are by far one of the most popular, as well as the most sensuous. There’s nothing like sinking your toes into a soft, deep rug or carpet. But what do you need to know before deciding where to put carpet in your […] Read more…
Living in a small space and staying organised is definitely a big responsibility! Despite this, the rising popularity of living in a small home or studio remains unstoppable. After all, space today may be as precious as time, and this should never be a reason for anyone to live a very limited lifestyle. You just […] Read more…
Gardening with children and watching the birds flitting to and from a bird feeder is a fun experience that is both relaxing and exciting. Children enjoy watching the ways birds interact with one another and are thrilled when a favourite bird stops by for a snack. By creating their own edible feeders for the birds, […] Read more…