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 we move into our next house, we are planning on growing our own vegetables and herbs. Lucas is really looking forward to helping us and I am glad that he is excited, gardening with children can help with encouraging them to be active, its a great sensory activity and it can help them […] Read more…
I’m sure plenty of us have taken the time in lockdown to do a spring clean of our houses and a kitchen deep clean. What’s often neglected though is the spring clean of our equipment including our vacuum. Clean the canister Many vacuums no longer use bags but if yours does, discard the bag. […] Read more…
The garden is a neglected space when it comes to lighting arrangements. It doesn’t have to be that way and once you know the options out there, then you’ll make sure your garden is never left behind again. Here are some great options to brighten up your summer, even if the British sun can’t. […] Read more…
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…