In my previous blog I talked about the challenges two months into our bungalow renovation. At this stage things were starting to take shape, but it’s always good to stop…

It’s that time of year where the temperature is dropping each day and all you want to do is cosy up in the warm. I had always dreamt about having…

When taking on this renovation project my vision was to build a family home that was immersed in nature and had a considered and meaningful interior. I fell in love…

‘Good lighting draws attention to what it is lighting, not the lighting itself’ (Nick Merchant, founder of Home Lighting and Design Studio) Lighting design is crucial for any home and…

Every build is going to be different with its own unique set of challenges. In this blog I will share what happened as we started work on our “diamond in…

“We bought the house for the plot.  Our outdoor space is surrounded by trees, a stream at the end of the garden and the landscaping will turn it into the…

My New Dream and Vision for a Family Home In January 2018 we were ready to move on from our first family home in Cardiff, which was a Victorian Terraced…

It has been nearly two years since we left our much loved home of seven years that saw our family of three grow into a family of five. We spent…

My earliest memories of home are open fires, creaky floorboards and DIY projects to fix another problem, yet I was mesmerised by the charm and history of old buildings. Since…

***This post is part of a paid partnership with Matalan*** I always find the time between seasons challenging, I am never sure what to wear or whether to leave the…