Bed and Breakfast in Newbury

Last month we went on a mini adventure to North London to check out the amazing George House and as the trip was going to take nearly 3hrs we decided to split it up with an overnight stay in Newbury on the way up, this way we could enjoyed a relaxed breakfast and a brisk walk around Newbury town, a place we had not yet been. As it was only a quick little stopover we opted for a family room in the Newbury London Rd Travelodge, this is one of the more modern Travelodges with kingsized beds and a simple clean interior. The staff on reception were really friendly and had made sure that a baby cot was in our room on arrival. This hotel only has a small reception area and no restaurant or breakfast room which really didn't make any difference for us as we planned to have walk around the town first thing in the morning. We also had a separate single bed set up in our bedroom and I have to say it was very spacious - far more so than had we stayed in central London. There ......

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Bringing Art into the home

Growing up, our home was always a place that celebrated design, my mother went back to college when I was around 10yrs old to do an Interior Design qualification and she often offered advice as well as setting up her own workshop producing guided frames for high end interior stores. As you can imagine our walls became an extension of that and certainly not a space that was overlooked, from framed tapestry they had picked up on their travels to prints picked up at auction houses and even on or two commissioned pieces, art was always in our lives. The walls of our homes offer so much vertical space, space that can be dressed up to our liking and there are so many great reasons why we should as it's the perfect way to showcase your interests and personality. Here are a few simple ways to bring Art into your home 1. Start off with some Black and White classics - if your a little afraid of bright colours or clashing with your furniture then going monochrome is always a......

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A little Instalife

Around once a month I like to do a little instagram round up of what we have been getting up to as they are of course little snapshots of our life and help capture those little moments and simple pleasures. We are counting the days down to officially welcoming Spring and have been making the most of every dry day that has come our way, as well as making new things and discovering new places. 1. Loving this simple Apple, Cucumber and Lime drink 2. Enjoying the sun rays in North London after visiting The George Home 3. Capturing Colour in Cardiff on St Davids Day 4. A walk in the park with my little knight 5. A tired baby G after an exciting day out in London 6. Cooking up a yummy root and kale soup 7. Getting ready for mothers day with this beautiful Thortful card 8. Treading the boards and trying out the new pastries at Brod , Danish bakery in Pontcaan 9. A city adventure with this little man, dressed for the cold. What have you been getting up to this month?...

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Helpful DIY tips

There aren't many things more satisfying than completing a DIY project around the house. You save some money on repair or upkeep costs, you gain a sense of accomplishment, and you often even pick up some new skills along the way. But as most experienced home DIY'ers know, it's not always as easy as it looks to complete a project like this. You'll likely need to research who to do a given job, plan it out carefully, and practice on-the-go. But perhaps above all else, you'll need the right tools and equipment to get the job done. This is something all too many of us have realised when reaching for an old, forgotten toolkit only to find it sadly lacking or depleted! With that in mind, here are some general supply tips that can benefit anyone who regularly takes a DIY approach to home projects. Stock Up On Protective Gear When considering supplies for home improvement projects and similar efforts, it's easy to think only of utilities. There's alway......

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