Coffee tables are surely for more than coffee, right?

Depending on the space you have available a coffee table can act as a central feature in your living room.

Do you have a sideboard?

However, you live, storage space is at a premium with every possible nook and cranny needing to be utilised (often to capacity). Out of all the storage items of furniture the humble sideboard is often overlooked, but why when it is so versatile?

How to style a bookcase

A well-styled bookcase can be achieved using random accessories from around your home. Bookcases come in all shapes, sizes and colours and can be used all around the house. Whether built-in or freestanding, no matter your budget, bookcases are for more than books.

Are you looking for a Bank Holiday Bargain?

As the bank holiday approaches some of us will be planning to make the most of the sales in search of a Bank Holiday Bargain!! According to the Money Saving Expert “Enjoying yourself on a bank holiday weekend needn't cost the earth. Whether you are looking for cheap food and drink, going to do a bit of DIY, or heading out for the day, the long weekend shouldn't leave you with empty pockets.” https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/bank-holiday-deals

Are you feeling Egg-cited?

Chocolate eggs have been in the shops since boxing day and the count down is definitely now on till Easter… Everything has gone chick, bunny and egg mad!!

Now hot cross buns seem to have gone a little wayward with new exotic favours being on trend – chocolate, chocolate orange, chocolate and salted caramel just to name a few. Whilst they all taste nice (Not that I would try them all lol), there is nothing like a traditional hot cross bun for me.

World book day…

As world book day approaches my thoughts are drawn to the wardrobe… No less about the outfits within more about the lack of space… as I have said before there is no room for a Lion or a Witch in my wardrobe!

Do you like it real?

Like so many things today there is a “Fake” for wood. Whilst real wood is beautiful - No two pieces are ever the same. The variations in grain, pattern and colour are what give real wood its natural beauty and timeless appeal. The “Fake” versions often have less of the variations in grain, pattern, and colour making it more uniform.

Does all your furniture match or do you have an eclectic taste?

Unless you are starting a fresh these days it tends to be very rare that one can buy a full suite of furniture for a room. If you are like me then your house it a bit of a hotch potch of different furniture pieces that have come from a variety of places – some inherited, some chosen and some donated... but does it matter?

Buying in the sales

The cracker jokes are still ringing in our ears and the taste of Christmas pudding is still on our lips yet the January sales are already in full flow. Have you got something you have your eye on? Do you plan to get a sale bargain?

So December is here... 

The white stuff is falling from the sky and the feeling is definitely getting more christmassy as December gets into full swing. The holiday season in our house usually means lots of visits from friends and family and hence there are some days where it feels like there are just not enough seats for everyone. So how do you cope?