Moving? Getting Your New House In Order

When you move into a new home , it’s one of the most exciting experiences you can have, and the kind of thing that you are bound to love getting to grips with. Often it means that there will be a lot of things you need to focus on in order to get the place in order. Getting into a new house is one of life’s biggest milestones. Whether you are moving into your first property, upgrading to something larger, or downsizing to simplify your lifestyle, there is always a long list of things that need attention once the keys are finally in your hands. Between unpacking boxes, changing addresses, and getting used to a different environment, it can feel overwhelming at first. However, taking a methodical approach can help you settle in more comfortably and turn your new property into a real home much faster. The Essentials One of the best ways to start is by prioritising the essentials before focusing on decoration and aesthetics. It is tempting to jump straight into painting walls or buying new......

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How to Make Simple and practical Improvements to Your Garage

Having a garage can be an incredibly useful space to have, yet for many, it becomes a dumping ground for stuff that doesn't fulfil its potential. If you are lucky enough to have a garage is it’s just being used as a storage dump or a place to park the car? Well you might be missing out on the true value this space can offer. Your garage doesn’t have to be a cluttered afterthought, with a few smart changes, it can become a well-organized, functional extension of your home.   1. Maximize Wall Storage When you think of extra storage, your first thought might be to add shelves or cabinets. But have you thought about maximizing vertical space? The walls of your garage can be a treasure trove of potential storage. Wall-mounted racks, pegboards, and cabinets can transform your garage’s capacity without taking up valuable floor space. Hooks can be installed to hold bikes, ladders, or even gardening tools. With a pegboard, you can create a customizable storage solution for smaller items lik......

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Getting Married? A guide to finding the perfect venue

As we move into spring and slowly closer to summer there are many looking ahead to their Big Day, having worked for a while as a wedding photographer after graduating and having attended a variety of weddings I thought I would put together some things I learnt about what does and doesn't work. Planning your wedding is an exciting time but there’s always a lot to organise for the Big Day. One of the first decisions you’ll have to take is where to get married. Your choice of venue will usually be determined by 3 key factors:  What sort of ceremony are you hoping for?   According to recent figures, just under a third of couples choose a religious ceremony so if you don’t want to get married in a church, you could have a civil, humanist or another type of ceremony or blessing.  The format of the day will set the tone for the mood you want to create. Generally speaking, formal wedding receptions are better suited to hotels or country house settings, while ......

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Stylish dressing tables and makeup inspiration

How beautiful is this dressing table ( image ) Growing up I always had a dresser, a vintage one my mother had picked up from an Auction before I was born, it had little shelves on each side where I could store all my goodies. Even though I was never a pink girly girl I liked having a space I could customise and make my own, somewhere to organise my letters, diary or keepsakes. It's something I have really missed because as you get older you of course accumulate a lot more things, perfumes, makeup etc and now more than ever I would love to have a dresser to keep all of these things in some kind of organised manor because at the moment they are strewn over our chest of drawers with no real home to call their own. You don't even need a lot of space and in fact you could make a custom dresser to fit into an alcove or even a solid wooden shelf with a nice chair underneath will do. I am currently on the lookout for a piece to up cycle or lovingly bring back to life, perhaps a......

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