Winter Craft Ideas for 10 Cute Winter Clip Art Designs
Get your craft on and make something lovely with this set of 10 cute Winter clip art illustrations. Perfect for crafting and making.
Caro Davies
How to Get The Aesthetic Bedroom Look on a Budget
Browsing through Instagram — or Pinterest — can be a dangerous pastime for an interiors lover. There is so much inspiration, but what if your budget just doesn’t stretch to the look you want? For example, dream aesthetic bedrooms don’t come cheap. Wall prints, cushions, and lighting are all costly. But designing an aesthetic bedroom …
Solo Stove Bonfire Review: Is It Really Smokeless?
Is the Solo Stove Bonfire really ‘smokeless’. We put the most coveted fire pit through its paces to find out.
How to Make A Spring Door Wreath With Faux Tulips
With spring on the horizon, I wanted to share this simple tutorial and show how to make a spring wreath with faux tulips.
Is There a New Star Sign?
Every once in a while, a zodiac story does the rounds, suggesting that NASA ‘discovered’ a 13th zodiac sign. As the new star sign sits between Scorpio and Sagittarius, the ‘discovery’ meant the entire astrology chart would shift to accommodate the new zodiac sign. If this was the case, Scorpio’s reign would last just seven …
New Year New Goals: Free Printable Planner Pages and Stickers
A brand new year means only one thing! New year, new goals. This free printable planner page and stickers will help you achieve your goals.
The List: Dark Green Paint Colours
Dark green is one of those colours that never seems to go out of fashion. Here are 12 dark green paint colours for every interior.
Make a Simple Yarn Christmas Tree Garland: Step-By-Step Tutorial
Looking for an inexpensive way to decorate your home for the holidays? An effortless and cost-effective way to pretty up your home for the festive season is to make a simple Christmas tree garland from yarn.
Wrapping Paper Ideas: Angled Pocket Giftwrap Gingerbread House
This Angled Pocket Giftwrap Gingerbread House is easy to create and is a sweet way of zhuzhing up plain brown paper.
How to Make A Decoupage Pumpkin
Looking for a no carve pumpkins idea? With Halloween just around the corner, some of us want something a little more chic than the average orange carved pumpkin (!); I thought I’d share my method for a simple decoupage pumpkin. These do it yourself pumpkin decorations are so simple to make — and look really …
Step By Step Fold a Bat Halloween Napkin
Want to fold a bat napkin for your Halloween table? So simple — all you need is a black square napkin or piece of black fabric.
Want Some Pretty Jam Labels? Use Our Free Printable Labels Template!
This free printable labels template is perfect for creating pretty jam labels to personalise your homemade jams and chutneys.
Westminster Stone Review — Perfect Traditional Paver Slabs for Our Period Property
A review of Westminster Stone — the perfect choice for traditional garden paving for period properties and listed buildings.
How To Make No Sew Easy DIY Fairy Wings
No Sew DIY Fairy Wings I was chatting to a friend the other day about fancy dress costumes for festivals. She was saying how expensive they can be. Particularly as she’d got to buy four lots of fairy costumes for one festival they were going to, for her little girls. I mentioned that I’d once …
A Recipe for Homemade Mini Milk Ice Lollies
Looking for a recipe for homemade Mini Milk Ice Lollies? This variation is so like the real thing — but the great thing with these milk lollies is, you can make them as big as you like! There is not a great deal nicer in life than an ice lolly on a hot day is …
Alter Your Bedroom Feng Shui Layout For Optimum Sleep
Having trouble sleeping? Your bedroom Feng Shui layout may be to blame. These expert tips show the best Feng Shui bed position for a restful sleep.
How To Create a DIY Paver Patio
Want to create a simple DIY paver patio? This post contains a step-by-step DIY guide showing how we created ours.
Operation She Shed | #1 My Flatpack Garden Office
Dreaming of a pretty she shed? I’m going to try and create one on a budget using a flatpack garden building. This is the first instalment showing how we built our DIY garden office.
Create a Tranquil Haven with Sage Green Bedroom Accessories
Use sage green bedroom accessories to create a a peaceful, relaxing haven—perfect for promoting restful sleep.
Tutorial: How To Make Fabric Buttons
Ever wondered how to make fabric buttons? They’re the perfect thing to make a plain garment look fabulous. Plus, with a covered buttons machine, they’re really quick and easy to make.
A Night at the Bath Spa Hotel
A night at the Bath Spa Hotel is like stepping back to a bygone age; full of olde world Georgian charm. Like being on the set of Bridgerton!
How To Plan a Naming Ceremony
If you do not hold any religious beliefs, a baby naming day ceremony is the perfect alternative to a Christening. Here’s what we did for our twins’ naming day.
No Sew DIY Upholstered Headboard and Bed Frame
Want to know how to upholster a headboard? This DIY upholstered headboard & bed frame has got to be my favourite (and easiest) DIY updates ever!
A Free Mother’s Day Printable Card for You To Download
Looking for a sweet Mother’s Day printable? This free Mother’s Day printable card is so easy to use. Just download the files and print out onto your favourite cardstock at home.
How to Make a Mothers Day Card She’ll Treasure Forever
If you’re looking for a sweet and thoughtful gift to make for Valentine’s Day, why not have a go at creating this ‘Love Blooms’ papercut using the papercut template?
Make a Statement with Flower Wallpaper
Flower wallpaper. A trend that is a perennial favorite among both homeowners and interior designers that never seems to waver in popularity.
9 Free Botanical Floral Drawings: Flowers of the Spring Season Printables
Flowers of the Spring Season March is, without question, my favourite month. It’s my husband’s birthday month, the month my sons were born, and the start of spring, too! There is so much to celebrate. It’s also the time that everything is beginning to wake up from its winter slumber. The flowers of the spring …
The List: Pink Paint Colors
Pink is one of those colours that never seems to go out of fashion. Here are 12 gorgeous pink paint colours for every interior.
What is Biophilic Design? And How to Bring into Your Home
10 ways to bring biophilic design into your own home to help you connect with nature and create a calm and happy living space.
10 Cute Easter Clip Art & 19 Springtime SVG Files For Spring Crafting
Get your craft on and make something lovely with this set of 10 cute Easter clip art illustrations. Perfect for crafting and making.
How To Use a Garden Mirror to Maximise Your Backyard Space
Using a garden mirror can be both aesthetically pleasing and practical. But there are also considerations to bear in mind.
34 Best UK Festivals 2024 | Month-By-Month
A round-up of the most notable UK Festivals for 2024. From raucous rock to gentle family friendly festivals, here’s a list of 34 of the best.
Where Can You Go Wild Camping in the UK?
Wild camping. Are you aware of the term? Perhaps you’ve done it without even realising it! Let’s explore and find out where the best wild camping places to pitch up in the UK are.
90 Popular Names For Homes
Why do some houses bear a name, rather than just a simple number? In this post, we look at some of the most popular names for homes.
Gin and Coffee Together? Try This Gin Coffee Cocktail!
Ever tried gin and coffee together? This gin coffee cocktail is called a Turbo Gin and Tonic and is a real twist on an old favourite.
Easy Shortbread Biscuit Recipe
Looking for an easy shortbread biscuit recipe These shortbread biscuits with edible flowers are a really sweet springtime treat!
Our Encounter with Owls at Sherwood Forest Center Parcs
Our ‘Encounter with Owls’ at Sherwood Forest Center Parcs review. Magical fun for all the family.
The List: Dark Blue Paint Colours
Navy is one of those colours that never seems to go out of fashion. Here are 12 gorgeous dark blue paint colours for every interior.
Elevate Your Space with a Patterned Tile Floor
The patterned tile floor has made a huge comeback. So much so, you can even buy matching wallpaper and cushions to match.
24 Free Printable Easter Egg Hunt Clues For Older Children
Looking for some printable Easter egg hunt clues for older children? These 24 free printable clues will keep them busy!
How To Brighten Dark Rooms
Want to know how to brighten dark rooms? These three steps will help you lighten and brighten — and shed a little more light on the situation!
A Simple DIY Easter Bunny Garland (Free Bunny PNG File)
Make a simple Easter bunny garland using my free downloadable bunny png file.
50 Favourite Edible Flowers Found In The UK
A list of 50 edible flowers that you can find in UK gardens or hedgerows.
How To Organise The Perfect Easter Egg Hunt For Toddlers
How to organise the perfect Easter egg hunt at home for toddlers — minis, tweens, teens, adults — basically the best, most fool-proof Easter egg hunt ideas for large groups (or small groups) of all age groups!
Free Easter Banner Papercut Template
If you’re looking for a pretty way to decorate your home this Easter? Why not have a go at making this Easter Banner with our free downloadable template.
How To Make Salt Dough Ornaments for Easter
Create your own DIY Easter decorations by making simple salt dough ornaments.
Ideas for Adding Some Personality Into Your Kitchen Decor
Whether you’re opting for a bespoke kitchen or ‘off-the-peg’ cabinetry, these decor elements will give your kitchen the wow factor and make it stand out from the rest.
5 Tips For Getting Listed Building Consent on a Listed Grade 2 Home
Getting Listed Building Consent on a listed Grade 2 Home isn’t as straightforward as obtaining planning permission a regular house. So it’s definitely worth bearing these 5 tips in mind.
How to Make Pasta & Meatballs with Puttanesca Sauce
My recipe for homemade Italian Pasta Puttanesca with meatballs. The delicious Puttanesca sauce is so easy to make & is a real crowd pleaser!
Pantry Ideas for Perfect Kitchen Organization
These storage solutions and pantry ideas offer optimum kitchen organization; for those of us who don’t have the space for a walk in pantry.
Free Printable Valentines Stickers and Envelope Seals
Free printable vintage-style Valentines stickers and envelope seals to use on Valentine’s gifts, cards and craft projects.
The List: Sage Green Paint Colours
Sage green is one of those colours that never seems to go out of fashion. Here are 12 gorgeous sage green paint colours for every interior.
Free Valentine SVG Papercut Template
If you’re looking for a sweet and thoughtful gift to make for Valentine’s Day, why not have a go at creating this ‘Love Blooms’ papercut using the papercut template?
DIY Valentines Chocolate
Looking for a simple recipe for DIY Valentines Chocolate? This chocolate bark is so easy to make, looks great and tastes utterly delicious too!
Beginners Guide: How to Make Stickers with Cricut
Want to know how to make stickers with your Cricut machine? Then read this…
What to Do with Ripe Bananas? Make Banana and Choc Chip Muffins of Course!
Ever wonder what to do with those ripe Bananas? Make banana and choc chip muffins of course! The most delicious way to use up black bananas!
25 Foolproof Wardrobe Organization Tips for Naturally Untidy People
Bring order to the chaos of your wardrobe. Our guide to Wardrobe Organization will help you make the most of every single piece with tips and tricks to get it all in shape.
Happiness is: {My Favourite 5 Pilates Exercises}
I’m pretty evangelical about Pilates — in fact, I’d go as far as saying Pilates changed my life! And I’m not overexaggerating! So, with that in mind, I thought I’d share my favourite 5 Pilates exercises with you.
Free Space SVG for Crafting and Design Projects
Use this free space SVG as a wall decal or t-shirt logo. Or print it and pop it in a frame! The uses are endless.
Christmas Has Come Early with this Free Printable Template Letter To Santa!
With not long to go until Christmas, I thought I’d create a printable template letter to Santa to help everyone with their Christmas lists.
29 Simple Christmas Crafts to Make at Home
The festive season can be such an expensive time of year. One of the areas in which you can save money is by creating Christmas crafts for gifts and home decor.
Make an Easy DIY Gingerbread House Christmas Gift Bag
Want to make an easy DIY gingerbread house Christmas gift bag? It’s such a simple & effective make, to level up your Christmas wrapping.
Quick Lentil and Bacon Soup {Just 15 Minutes in a Pressure Cooker}
What quick and nutritious meals can you rustle up in just 15 minutes — from scratch? Scrambled eggs? Cheese on toast? How about a delicious lentil and bacon soup recipe? Ordinarily, lentils take an age to cook, but with the help of our trusty pressure cooker, we can whip up the most amazing, thick, and delicious lentil soup in just 15 …
Free Printable Scandi Christmas Stickers To Download and Use
Use these free printable Scandi-inspired Christmas stickers on gifting, Christmas cards and scrapbooking projects.
21 Cool Uses For Cellars and Victorian Basements
For those lucky enough to own a property with a Victorian basement, or cellar, it offers a brilliant opportunity to extend down — rather than up or out.
Create a Counting Sheep Sweet Dreams Wall Decal With Our Free SVG/PNG Files
I’ve created a free Sweet Dreams Wall Decal for you to use in your home. Either as a wall decal or you can print it and pop it in a frame.
Seasonal Skincare featuring Green People
Learn how to keep your skin and hair looking radiant this season with Green People. Autumn never looked so good!
Blooming Lovely | 13 of The Most Beautiful Common House Plants for Your Home
Plants are not only lovely to look at but can add a touch of nature to any home. Common houseplants help to purify the air, and their calming presence can create a sense of peace and tranquility in your living space.
A Fall Floral Alphabet SVG to Use In Your Craft Projects
Flowers, leaves & fall berries create this handcrafted floral alphabet. SVG and PNG files are free to download.
Some Thoughts on Being a Mom…
Some thoughts on being a mom… I did a little quiz the other day entitled ‘What Type Of Mum Are You?’. The answers were surprising!
How To Paint a Piano in 3 Easy Steps
Want to know how to paint a piano in 3 easy steps — without priming? My simple piano makeover tutorial will tell you everything you need to know!
Before and After | Our Caravan Renovation in Pictures
Remember we once did a DIY caravan renovation? Took an ugly little beige van and turned her into something lovely? Well, last month, I mentioned that we’d traded our beloved caravan — Dolly 1 — in for a ‘new,’ larger model. I use the term ‘new’ very loosely. The new van may have preceded her chronologically but certainly not in any other …
Tips For Decorating a Caravan | Painting and Wallpapering a Caravan Interior
From wallpapering to painting caravan cupboards; here’s ‘Decorating a Caravan Part 1’.
Laying Laminate Flooring in a Caravan
Can you put laminate flooring in a caravan? Absolutely. If you’re looking for new RV flooring, here are a few reasons why laminate is a really good choice.
Kendal Calling – Muddy Good Family Fun
A review of our Kendal Calling experience! Asides from rain & mud, we saw dinosaurs, Tom Jones, lots of shiny happy people.
Make a DIY Gingerbread Garland for Christmas
How d’you fancy making a gingerbread garland to deck the halls this Christmas? This gorgeous edible decoration not only looks good but will fill your home with the festive scent of gingerbread. And it tastes great, too!
Looking Forward To The Blenheim Palace Christmas Lights Trail
There’s nothing lovelier, in the run-up to Christmas, than going to fetch the Christmas tree or visiting a Christmas market. But if you want an extra special treat, why not book a trip to Blenheim Palace Christmas Lights trail. We went for the first time in December 2020. It was the first time we’d been out of our village as a family …
Make a No Sew DIY Bee Costume for Halloween
Bees are a popular choice for Halloween costumes, especially for children. Best of all, this DIY Bee Costume is easy to make and can be customized to fit any age.
Downstairs Toilet Ideas Brought to Life
AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. Even before we began the renovation of our listed home, I had so many plans and ideas …
A Review of Quorn Stone (And Why I Love My Stone Floor…)
AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. I get lots of messages on my Listed Home Instagram account, asking about my stone floor …
The Best Salt Dough Recipe (Just Three Ingredients!)
Ever wondered how to make salt dough? This is the best recipe I’ve ever made! Plus, it’s no bake and has just three ingredients!
How Do You Modernise a Caravan? Here’s How I Did Our First Caravan Makeover
Have you ever wondered how to modernize a caravan? Our first caravan makeover was a bit of a gamble. We’d bought a little touring caravan; plain, boring (and a bit beige). And I’d decided to upcycle her. As you do. But it was well before the days of Pinterest and Instagram. There was no reference. …
‘Baby It’s Hot’ Ice Cream Logo {Free SVG/PNG for Craft}
Looking for a free summer SVG to create some cool craft projects? I’ve created a ‘Baby It’s Hot’ free icecream logo which is perfect for embellishing a whole range of items. From t-shirts and beach-bags, baby-vests to postcards.
Childish Ways To Improve Mental Health
Perhaps if more adults took up childish pastimes — building Lego, colouring in, playing board games, making pom-poms — ‘adulting’ might be a little easier; the world might be a gentler, nicer place.
Colour Your World | #8 Pantone Tangerine
Orange. I love it. And Pantone Tangerine is one of the most accurate representations of the colour orange. Fresh, zingy and bright. I thought about doing an interiors colour story, to begin with, but that would be too easy. There are so many beautiful — iconic — things for the home in this shade; Arne Jacobsen’s Swan chair, Orla Keily’s …
The List: Pink Floral Wallpaper
Looking to update your walls with pink floral wallpaper? Check out these covetable designs, to give your home an instant refresh.
Me Time & Breathing Space
A recent study showed that most modern mothers get just 17 minutes of ‘me time’ to themselves each day. How do you spend yours?
What is Torticollis? Symptoms & Treatment
Torticollis is a common complaint with many babies. And more often with multiples; in fact, around 1 in 250 babies will show symptoms. Here’s how we got our son diagnosed and treated.
Miss Independent/American Flag Heart {Free SVG for Craft}
Looking for a free SVG to create some cool crafts? Our ‘Miss Independent/American Flag Heart’ design is perfect for creating crafty projects.
A Twin Bedroom for Boys
Planning a twin bedroom can be a daunting but fun task! Here are my top tips for zoning and decorating a bedroom for twins.
A Little Reminder to Practice Mindfulness and Cherish the Ordinary
A little reminder to cherish the ordinary. Practice mindfulness, make every second count & live life to the fullest.
Made To Measure Curtains from Couture Living
Choosing made to measure curtains can sometimes be a little bit overwhelming but Couture Living make the whole process a breeze.
A Weekend With the Girls {Montcalm East Review}
Looking for an honest review of Montcalm East, Shoreditch? A couple of my friends — Amy from Everything Mummy and Sarah from Extraordinary Chaos — and I had been invited by Mumsnet to do a little filming job at their Workfest event, which took place last weekend in London. Although Workfest was on Saturday, with …
Planning a Kitchen Makeover
Planning a kitchen makeover? There’s so much to think about — and stuff to remember. These tips will help you plan and action your dream space
Why Floral Wallpaper Will Never Go Out of Fashion
Floral wallpaper has graced the walls of countless homes over the decades. From the palace of Versailles to The Listed Home. Here’s why…
How to Make Vintage Decor Work in Your Home
Mixing and matching old and new is a lovely way to make a home feel more unique. Here are some tips to make vintage decor work in your home.
Our Happy Home | Twin Nursery Tour
Fancy a tour around our gender-neutral twin nursery? As we didn’t know if we were expecting boys or girls, our nursery works for any gender.
Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Chilli {Slimming World Friendly!}
Have you ever had Mini Hasselback Potatoes with Garlic and Chilli? They’re the most delicious accompaniment to a meal—and the perfect comfort food too. The Origins of Hasselback Potatoes Hasselback potatoes are named after the restaurant where they were first created, Hasselbacken, in Stockholm, Sweden. It is a delicious and visually appealing way to prepare …
6 Reasons to Choose Limestone Flooring
AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. When we were looking at new flooring options for the extension on our grade 2 listed …
How To Create Easy Faux Wall Panelling
Have you ever wondered how to create easy faux wall panelling? I’ve always loved the elegant panelling that can be seen in stately homes; it’s a really effective way of adding charm to a plain wall. And, although our little cottage is full of period features, the walls are fairly plain. Particularly the wall up …
Our Cool Caravans in Print!
Our cool caravans —Dolly 1 & 2— were featured in Reloved magazine! A full 4 page article talking about my caravan makeover ideas!
A Simple Recipe For Shortbread Biscuits With Edible Flowers
Ever wondered what to do with edible flowers? I made some edible flower shortbread a few year’s ago and as spring is finally here, and the garden is coming to life, I thought I’d share the recipe again! Which Flowers Are Edible? There are so many flowers that are edible. More than you’d probably think! …
Spring Checklist For a Touring Caravan
Make sure you you go through your spring caravan checklist, before you embark on your first adventure this year!
Everyday Luxuries: Gifts For Her
AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. I haven’t done a round up post for so long! But as the shops are now …
Ideas For a Pirate Themed Party For Kids
Looking for some idea for a pirate themed party for your little one? Here’s a few ideas from my twins’ third birthday!
Make Some Simple Salt Dough Easter Egg Ornaments
Make some simple salt dough Easter egg ornaments to decorate the home this Easter
Painting Caravan Cupboards
Painting caravan cupboards is a really cheap and easy way to give your caravan a facelift. Here’s how I do mine…
How To Make Chocolate Bark For Easter
Disclosure: This post ‘How To Make Chocolate Bark For Easter’ contains affiliate links of products that I’ve bought myself. Purchasing via an affiliate link doesn’t cost you any extra; but I may receive a few pence if you click on a link and buy something. With Easter weekend coming up, I thought I’d share one …
A Homemade Chocolate Slab Recipe for Valentine’s Day
Disclosure: This post ‘Homemade Chocolate Slab Recipe for Valentine’s Day’ contains affiliate links of products that I’ve bought myself. Purchasing via an affiliate link doesn’t cost you any extra; but I may receive a few pence if you click on a link and buy something. What could be a sweeter gift for your sweetheart than …
Valentines DIY Tealight Holder Using Armour Etch (Free Love Heart Cut File)
Make a cute DIY tealight holder using my free love heart cut file for the Cricut!
How To Make a Spiced Orange Pomander
A clove and orange pomander is a lovely thing to make for the Christmas season. Plus it will make the house smell gorgeous and festive too.
How To Easily Remove a Wall Plug (or Rawlplug!)
Have you ever come to do your decorating prep and wondered how to easily remove a wall plug? This simple method works a treat!
Why You Should Put Camp Bestival Tickets on Your Christmas List…
A little post with a few persuasive reasons why you should put Camp Bestival tickets on your Christmas list this year….
Is Hibiscus Tea Good For You? Here are 7 Surprising Health Benefits…
Is Hibiscus tea good for you? If you’re looking for a healthy tipple to balance out all the excesses of the upcoming festive season? Forget the cocktails — here are seven health benefits of Hibiscus tea. Health Giving Hibiscus Humans have enjoyed the health-giving properties of Hibiscus for many years, but it’s a relatively new …
Affordable Artwork From Desenio
Introducing Desenio. One of the best websites I’ve come across for inexpensive artwork.
Inspiring Young Readers with Julia Donaldson Books
When our boys were born the house went from magazine-worthy to mega-mess almost overnight. Our wonky little cottage — that seemed roomy for two grown adults — felt like a bit of a squash. The kitchen went from clear to cluttered, just hours after bringing them home. It’s single meagre work surface housed an extra kettle, bottle …
New for 2022: Camp Bestival Shropshire
The team that brought us Bestival and Camp Bestival, have added a new baby to their stable; Camp Bestival Shropshire. Here’s the lowdown.
Sticky Glazed Chicken Drumsticks Recipe
My favourite kind of food is the sort that you eat with your fingers and this recipe for sticky glazed chicken drumsticks is delicious!!
Everything You Need to Know About Bluedot Festival
I’ve had a few people ask recently ‘what is Bluedot Festival all about’? So I thought I’d do a little FAQ; all you need to know about Bluedot
The Listed Home: Disclosure Policy
This blog accepts forms of cash advertising, sponsorship, paid insertions or other forms of compensation and this is always disclosed to the reader. This blog is a personal blog written and/or edited by me Caro Davies of The Listed Home. For questions about this blog, please contact caro@thelistedhome.co.uk The compensation received will never influence the …
A Faux Flower DIY Summer Door Wreath
With a heatwave on the horizon I thought it might be nice to celebrate, by creating a faux flower DIY door wreath for summer.
A Recipe For Gin and Tonic Ice Lollies
Disclosure: This post ‘A Recipe For Gin and Tonic Ice Lollies’ contains affiliate links of products that I’ve bought myself. Purchasing via an affiliate link doesn’t cost you any extra; but I may receive a few pence if you click on a link and buy something. Ever fancied making gin and tonic ice lollies? This …
How To Make No Sew Easy DIY Bee Wings
I was chatting to a friend the other day about fancy dress costumes for festivals. She was saying that she’d got to buy four lots of fairy costumes for one festival they were going to, for her little girls. I mentioned that I’d once made a bumble bee costume and the easy DIY bee wings …
A Faux Tulip DIY Door Wreath For Spring
It’s been a long old winter hasn’t it? Just when we think that the temperatures are rising and the flowers are starting to bloom, the cold takes hold once more and we’re reaching for our woolies! I thought I’d speed things up a bit, and bring a bit of much needed spring colour to our …
Create a DIY Indoor Planter From a Recycled Coffee Tin
The days are getting longer and warmer and spring is on its way. Thank goodness! Remind yourself that brighter days are coming by creating this DIY indoor planter from a recycled coffee tin. Perfect for spring bulbs. It’s so simple to make. You can even add a little phrase if you have a label maker …
Ikea Bench Seat Hack {Turning a Shoe Rack into a Bench}
Rolling the clock back to 2015, when I turned a cheap IKEA shoe rack into sweet little bathroom bench seat, in this Ikea bench seat hack. I’d been desperate to do something lovely with this sad little shoe rack for a while — it was the perfect size for our bathroom and offered great storage …
Little Mother’s Day Gift Ideas
With Mother’s day fast approaching, I thought I’d stick a little list in here — just in-case (dear husband are you reading ;) ? ) someone might like some Mother’s Day gift ideas! This little round up contains the usual — flowers and chocolates — but also a couple of curve balls because, well let’s …
What Paint To Use On The Outside Of a Caravan
With spring on the way and caravanning season on the horizon, some of you might be wanting to give your caravan a brand new look. I regularly get asked what paint to use on the outside of a caravan and in this post, I give you my tips on what I think is the best …
Tiger T Shirts With My Free Tiger Striped Font SVG PNG Files
I thought I’d celebrate the Year of the Tiger by making the boys some t-shirts! I have designed a free tiger striped font for you to download and use on your own projects. Striped Fonts — Tiger or Zebra Alphabet Letters If you put an orange background behind this free striped font, as I’ve done …
Sustainable Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Looking for something a little different to give to the love of your life on Saint Valentine’s this year? These sustainable Valentine’s day gift ideas offer something a little more thoughtful than traditional flowers or chocolates; and will last longer too. What Can I Send Instead of Flowers For Valentines Day? There are so many …
Make a Leopard Print Love Cushion (free leopard print cut file)
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, I’ve been busy making things for my own Valentine; my lovely husband, Mr D! I’ve designed card for him — the word LOVE in leopard print. And from it, I’ve created a free leopard print cut file. Perfect for use on cards, gifts — or pretty much anything …
Want To Learn How To Age Bronze Quickly? (With No Harsh Chemicals)
One of the things I wanted to know when we were doing our kitchen last year was how to age bronze quickly. When I was younger, I learnt how to age brass with salt and vinegar, so I could give a patina to my belt buckles. I wondered if the salt and vinegar method worked …
Colour Your World | #32 Pantone Very Peri {Colour of The Year 2022}
Pantone’s colour of the year 2022 is Very Peri — a rich hyacinth blue shade. I’ve chosen 8 things to buy in Very Peri for the home and wardrobe. Easy staples to inject a little of this violet toned blue shade in to your life.
How To Paint a Chest of Drawers in Cottagecore Style
Simple, homespun interiors have been in fashion for decades; under different guises. The Cottagecore aesthetic appears — once again — in this year’s top 10 interior trends. And it shows no signs of slowing down or decreasing in popularity. In this post, I’ll show you how to paint a chest of drawers in Cottagecore style. …
Make a Cardboard Dove DIY Christmas Garland (Plus Free Dove PNG File!)
I love creating seasonal garlands. Edible biscuit garlands at Christmas; paper Halloween banners or cute Easter bunny garlands. They’re always fun to make; plus they help make the house look seasonally festive too. My new creation makes use of all the delivery boxes that keep arriving at this time of year! It’s a cardboard dove …
Alternative Christmas Decor | DIY Alternative Christmas Tree
I shared this idea for an alternative Christmas tree a few years ago but —with Christmas looming on the horizon — I thought I’d resurrect it! Folk are always looking for creative new ways to decorate their homes (Pinterest is full of alternative Christmas decor) and this alternative Christmas tree is too good not to share. …
How to Make Festive DIY Paper Fan Decorations For The Holiday Season
Looking for a really easy, crafty make for the holiday season? I’ve been making wallpaper circle fans for many years now. I first wrote about them in 2016 and they were made out of pretty wallpaper; perfect for a summer party. But DIY paper fan decorations are also fantastic for Christmas too! These round paper …
Are Micro Scooters Worth The Money?
There are loads of kids scooters available — some cheap, some very expensive. But are Micro Scooters worth the money? As a parent of twins, I’m always looking for things that will give the boys their own identity. I was so excited to find out that Mini Micro Scooters had a ‘create your own’ service. …
My Favourite Spiced Pumpkin Soup Recipe
Looking for the very best spiced pumpkin soup recipe? This simple spicy pumpkin soup is my go-to every year. It’s simple and delicious and the perfect way of using up those Halloween pumpkins! We’d bought two for All Hallows’ Eve, from the pumpkin farm, and only carved one of them, so the other was patiently waiting for …
Pumpkin Picking in Staffordshire
The clocks went back this weekend. Did you enjoy an extra hour in bed? Or is the change in time wreaking havoc with your body clock? We had some family fun and went pumpkin picking in Staffordshire! We’ve got a run of short, dark days ahead and I want to fill the days with as much …
The Must Have Caravan Accessory | Introducing Duvalay
Since we bought Dolly, our first caravan, we’ve been on a mission to find the absolute must have caravan accessory. Now I’m not talking basics — and I’m not disputing that wheel chocks and beautiful melamine plates are ‘must have’ items — but I’ve been on the look-out for something a little different, that really …
5 Tips for a Simple Bathroom Makeover
Although I wouldn’t call myself a slave to interior trends, I love to update things on a fairly regular basis. Richard would roll his eyes at this point. I think ‘fickle’ might be a good description. But things don’t always have to cost a lot. You can always update on a budget. For example; our …
Look As Young As You Feel {Sanctuary Spa Products Review}
AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. I’ve spoken before about my beauty regime and how it’s changed over time. Much as I …
Decorating Childrens Rooms with Hand Painted Wall Murals
About 15 years ago I was asked if I would decorate a friend’s daughter’s bedroom; with some hand painted wall murals. It was years before the advent of wall decals and vinyl stickers. But my friend wanted something fun and pretty to break up the vast expanse of magnolia. The room was a bit of an odd shape …
Give your Caravan a Makeover & Win a £500 John Lewis Gift Card with Ripe Insurance! | AD
Give your caravan a makeover and wn a £500 John Lewis gift card with Ripe Insurance! Head over to the blog to find out how…
The Perfect Blow Dry at Home {My Babyliss Big Hair Care Review}
Looking for an honest Babyliss Big Hair Care review? If you want the perfect blow dry at home — without employing a personal stylist — then read on! The Perfect Blow Dry at Home As a rule, I think I’m inherently lazy when it comes to my appearance. I’ll never be one of those girls …
Oh Faux Fabulous! In Praise of Faux Flowers That Look Real…
I’ve written about my love of faux flowers that look real before. From my glorious hydranges from HomeSense to the fabulous faux florals from Jane Packer, I’ve had a thing about everlasting flowers for as long as I can remember. Once upon a time they were considered a bit ‘naff’. After all, plastic and silk …
Custom Wall Murals From Les Dominotiers | AD
Have you ever considered decorating with custom wall murals? Made to measure wall murals have been around for a while now. They’re a little like wallpaper but — more often than not — they feature scenes or photographs. Some even have hand-painted, freeform designs; rather than a traditional repeat pattern. There are various options; you …
What is a CRiS Check?
If you’re buying a used caravan, one of the things you may have heard about is a CRiS check. Question is… what is a CRiS caravan check? And do you really need one? When we bought our first van — Dolly 1 — I had never heard of a CRiS check. I spotted her in …
A Simple Rhubarb Gin Recipe
Looking for a simple rhubarb gin recipe? It’s that time of year again, when gardens and allotments in the UK are starting to bloom and you maybe lucky enough to already have a few rosy red stalks of rhubarb, ripe for the picking. Rhubarb works beautifully in desserts and is always paired with custard, but …
A Space Theme Bedroom with Desenio
I’ve just created a space theme bedroom for the twins just by painting a wall and adding a few new accessories.
A Week in The Listed Home
I suddenly realised the other day that — although I post every day on The Listed Home Instagram account — I don’t often share those images and updates over here on the blog. And, let’s face it, if Instagram ever disappears in a puff of smoke ( anyone remember My Space?) it would be nice …
Introducing The Playmobil VW Camper Van | AD
We were given the Playmobil Camper Van for the purposes of this review. All thoughts, words and images — as ever — are entirely my own. I always wanted a VW Camper Van when I was younger. They always seemed so much cooler than boring, beige caravans; and the hippy in me was desperate for …
Work From Home Fashion from Femme Luxe | AD
This is a paid partnership with Femme Luxe. I was gifted these comfy clothes for working from home for the purposes of styling this post. All thoughts, words and images — as ever — are entirely my own. Working from home is the new normal for a lot of people, since Covid struck last year. Home …
A Simple Recipe for Perfect Gingerbread Biscuits
I posted a pic on Instagram yesterday. I’d been baking gingerbread biscuits in the kitchen and wanted to show the baking area our kitchen designer had created for me. In the past I’ve not had any dedicated storage in our kitchen. Instead, my baking paraphernalia has been scattered within drawers, boxes and cupboards. It’s definitely …
A Simple Recipe For Instant Pot Lentil Soup Recipe For Veganuary
Looking for a simple recipe for pressure cooker lentil soup? This one pot cooker version is my absolute favourite. It’s so easy to make and tastes way better than a shop bought version. Things are so grey at the moment. Lockdown restrictions means we’re all hunkering down inside. It’s cold and damp and we all …
The Listed Home Renovation On Instagram
Anyone who’s been reading my blog for a while, will be aware that we’ve been living through the chaos of the renovation of our listed home over the last 17 months. I began writing the progress on here initially (here’s what happened in weeks 1-4); and had every intention of keeping regular updates and writing …
How To Age Brass and Bronze With Vinegar and Salt
Have you ever wanted to know how to age brass and bronze? If you don’t want to wait for it to age naturally, I’ve got a little trick, using just a couple of household staples; that takes hours — rather than years — to work! Aged Brass = Lots of Brass We’ve been having the …
How to Make a Pom Pom Wreath (Like Anthropologie)
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make a pom pom wreath? Last Christmas I saw an amazing pom pom wreath in Anthropologie. I loved it — but it was so expensive. I decided to try and see if I could make one myself! Ever since the twins and I learnt to make pom …
Simple Tutorial: How To Make Pom Poms with a Pom Pom Maker
Ever wanted to know how to make pom poms the easy way? I once wrote about our Camp Bestival adventure where we all spent a brilliant afternoon in a pom-pom making workshop. It was such a different method to the one I used when I was a child. I remember spending ages cutting out my templates (usually from …
Easy Peasy Courgette Leek and Potato Soup
This creamy ‘Courgette Leek and Potato Soup’ is the perfect lunch or supper for colder days; it takes just 10 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.
Pretty good when you consider that it’s made from scratch and full of hearty goodness!
How To Make a Bumble Bee Costume out of Bubble Wrap and Duck Tape!
Ever wanted to know how to make a bumble bee costume? With Halloween just around the corner, I thought I’d share one of my favourite DIY fancy- dress outfits. It’s made in very much the same way that I created the DIY grasshopper costume — you can read that tutorial in another post. This bumble …
Introducing The OLPRO View 420 Caravan Inflatable Porch Awning
‘This is an unpaid review of the OLPRO View 420 Caravan Inflatable Porch Awning. Disclosure: I received an OLPRO View 420 Caravan Inflatable Porch Awning, as part of my ambassadorship with OLPRO. With half term on the horizon, we’re dreaming about going away in Dolly The Caravan again. I can’t believe we’ve only been away …
Do We Celebrate Grandparents Day In The UK?
Have you ever wondered if we celebrate Grandparents Day in the UK? It’s on the national day calendar, but it’s not something we generally celebrate in our family. It’s the kind of thing that I feel is an American marketeer’s creation; a ‘Hallmark holiday’ if you like. But, when we were given a Land Rover …
A Free Printable Halloween Banner
The nights are starting to draw in and there’s a nip in the air — which can only mean one thing. Halloween! To celebrate, I’ve created a free printable Halloween banner. Perfect for turning your home into a spooky Halloween house! This year’s Halloween will be a little different, as the Covid-carousel is in full …
Halloween Baking | Iced Sugar Skull Cookies
With autumn nearly upon us — although it’s a month or so away — this is the perfect time to start planning a Halloween party and maybe think about some Halloween baking. I found a biscuit recipe courtesy of The Biscuiteers a few years ago. I’ve used it for all sorts of iced cookies; from …
Summer in Lockdown 2020
Disclosure: My summer in lockdown post contains gifted items from Lighthouse Clothing. A big thanks to the lovely folk at Lighthouse Clothing for the boys fabulous shirts and my beautiful dress and bag. This is not the post I’d planned to write. Initially when Lighthouse Clothing got in touch, to ask if we’d like to share some of …
Have The Star Signs Changed?
So today I read something which made me almost spit my tea out! The star signs have changed! WTF?! Initially I thought it was an April fool’s joke. After all, the whole Covid Lockdown has messed with my time clock. I genuinely haven’t known what day it is for the last few months. But I’m …
Marvellous Melamine & Cool Caravan Accessories
Tired of dull caravan accessories? Upgrade with floral prints, bright crocks & classic Bunting to make your caravan unique!
The Bosch Unlimited Cordless Vacuum — The Best Caravan Vacuum Cleaner! {AD}
When I first looked at the Bosch Unlimited Cordless vacuum cleaner, my first thought was — I already have a cordless vacuum cleaner — what makes this one any different from the one I’ve got? Then I read the brief; the New Bosch Unlimited Cordless Vacuum is SO different from the others — and I’ll tell …
The Perfect Fathers Day Gift for a Music Lover
I’ve written about my papercuts every once in a while, over here on the blog, but I often forget to mention when I’ve created a new one. Until now! With father’s day coming up next month, I thought I’d share my latest creation. It’s a hybrid of a genuine cassette tape and a papercut and …
Choosing Curtains for Crittall Doors
As much as Crittall doors bring a real sense of style to a property, they also offer a unique challenge when it comes to finding suitable window dressings!
Mindfulness Exercises and Good Mental Health
Mindfulness Exercises are a good way to promote good mental health and focus the brain when things get a little bit tough.
A Recipe for Creamy Caramel Ice Lollies {with just 2 ingredients}
With the weather turning warmer — and the Covid-19 lockdown in full swing — I raided our pantry on the weekend and, as a result, have come up with an alternative to my homemade Mini Milk ice lollies; creamy Caramel Ice Lollies. They’re such a delicious alternative; sweet, creamy and very moreish. But, best of …
Creating a Gallery Wall with Desenio
Creating a gallery wall at home is so easy with Desenio. It’s one of the best places to look, as their website is a one-stop shop for affordable art.
My Recipe for Easy Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Hands up who has a couple of blackened bananas left in the bowl every couple of weeks!? I tend to keep a few back now because I love this recipe so much. I adapted it from a non gluten free Nigella one — this is my own version of easy gluten free chocolate banana muffins. …
Silentnight Comfort Control Mattress Topper Review
AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. When I was asked if I’d conduct a Silentnight Comfort Control mattress topper review for my …
Making Holiday Plans to Keep Upbeat
AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. With the thread of Covid-19 looming ominously over us all, so many people have had to …
Our family road trip from LA to San Fran
This time last year we were preparing for our long awaited, family road trip from LA to San Fran. Mr D grew up in San Francisco and — even though we’ve spent loads of time in the USA as a couple — we’d never gone to the west coast together. We’d planned our holiday for …
How to make a DIY pom pom blanket
Remember when I learned how to make pom poms at Camp Bestival? The boys and I went a bit pom pom crazy and made TONS of them in the weeks that followed! I trimmed our laundry basket with some of the larger pom poms. But with all the tiny, colourful ones we made, I created …
Updating a Room with a Radiator Cover
Have you ever considered updating a room with a radiator cover? I’ve spoken about our ensuite bathroom before and how I was desperate to give it a makeover. Although it’s a nice sized room — with a lovely, old cast iron, roll-top bath — it was fairly bland; and uninspiring, to say the least. It certainly wouldn’t …
Affordable Mens Smart Casual Clothing {Introducing Samuel Windsor} AD
Disclosure: This post for Mens Smart Casual Clothing is a paid partnership with Samuel Windsor and was kindly given a voucher to buy products to photograph for the purposes of styling this post but all thoughts, words and images — as ever — are entirely my own. Although I’ve written about menswear on the blog …
Thoughtful Valentine’s Gifts (To give you Brownie Points!) | AD
‘This is a paid partnership with Panasonic’ CLAXON SOUNDING! It’s nearly that time of year folks. ‘V-day’ is just around the corner and in just two weeks time you can bet your life there’ll be a queue at every garage in the country, for overpriced roses. But if you’re quick and fancy spoiling your lover …
Kitchen Organisation When You’re Renovating
One of the things I’ve found the hardest, since we’ve been renovating our house is the kitchen organisation… Or lack of it. Washing up in the bath for weeks on end was definitely a low-point! Here are some kitchen organisation tips, that might help you if you’re planning on renovating your home. Sort Before You …
Colour Your World | #31 Pantone Classic Blue {Colour of The Year 2020}
Last week, Pantone announced that their Colour of The Year 2020 is Classic Blue. Amazingly, this shade appeared 4 years ago, in the 2015 Pantone spring forecast! It’s unusual to see a colour make a reappearance — and particularly to then be promoted to colour of the year. Last time, I created a post full …
How To Make Iced Nutcracker Biscuits
So here it is folks. December is finally here and silly season is officially underway! If you want to mark the occasion by making something to get you in the Christmas spirit, here’s a little tutorial showing how to make nutcracker iced biscuits. Regular readers of my blog will know that (along with festival season) …
Introducing MX Trixx {The Best Trick Scooter for a 6 Year Old} AD
‘This post contains gifted items’ Looking for the best trick scooter for a 6 year old? Our twins have been putting the Micro Scooter MX Trix through its paces. And this is why we think you can’t go wrong with the MX Trixx. Four years ago I wrote about the boys and their new Mini …
Saying Goodbye to Bees in Our Chimney
Honey bees are fascinating insects, and as they pollinate plants, they’re also extremely beneficial to us humans. But they can also be a nuisance if they build a hive in your home. We suffered from bees in the chimney for eight years before we considered honey bee removal and called in a professional beekeeper. If …
The Listed Home Renovation {Weeks 1-4: Out with the old}
OK — so you know that for years I’ve been banging on about extending our home? But as our 16th century cottage is Grade 2 listed, a listed home renovation isn’t just as simple as getting planning permission and off you go. But undeterred, in October last year, we finally put in some plans to …
Life Lately | Britmums and the Brilliance in Blogging Awards 2019
A week ago I had some really REALLY exciting news — I’ve only been nominated in the Britmums Brilliance in Blogging Awards 2019!!! *cue clapping of hands and high pitched squealing* Amazingly, The Listed Home has been shortlisted in the Lifestyle category; along with four other blogs. I say ‘amazingly’ as the blogosphere is absolutely …
How to make a Grasshopper Costume
Ever wondered how to make a grasshopper costume? Since my little twins started nursery and school, I’ve had various demands for fancy dress outfits — for plays or theme days. A new school term is underway and I’m wondering what weird and wonderful costume requests will be coming my way over the next few months. …
Back to School {Featuring Start-Rite} | AD
Unbelievable to think that the boys will be back to school again next week. Our hotly anticipated lazy, six-week holiday has been gobbled up, Gone in a merry-go-round of festivals, camping trips, days out and sports camp. It feels as though it’s ending just as soon as it began. I don’t want it to be …
How to Make a Silk Flower Wreath | Tutorial
The internet is a wonderful thing, isn’t it? Want to learn to make a curry? Ask Google. Want to know how to get wax crayon off a table? Google it. Want to know how to make a silk flower wreath? Hopefully your search has sent you over to my blog! I’ve seen so many beautiful …
Farewell Dolly 2 | Plus a final guided tour of our upcycled caravan
It feels a bit sad to be writing this but the time has come for us to say goodbye to Dolly 2! We’ve bought another van and are planning another makeover project, so we’re looking for a new owner for our little upcycled caravan. She’s taken us on so many adventures — and given us …
The Queens Head Troutbeck | Cumbria
Occasionally, you go somewhere and for whatever reason — sometimes good, sometimes bad — it sticks in your head and you can’t shake the memory of it. I’ve had this with The Queens Head Troutbeck for the last twenty years. My boy and I had gone up to the Lake District for a wedding and …
Our Bluedot Review 2019 | AD
We’ve been to many types of festivals over the years; dance music, food, family, folk — as well as the grandaddy of them all, Glastonbury — but until a few weeks’ ago, we’d never been to a science festival. Bluedot festival at Jodrell Bank is not just science though. I wrote a post about it …
Calling All Revellers!! 6 Sleeps until Kendal Calling 2019!
It’s that time of year again; festival season is in full swing folks! And just 6 sleeps until Kendal Calling 2019! We’ve been maniacally checking the weather report, planning multiple outfits; for rain, sun (and everything in between) and getting generally over-excited about the prospect of hanging out in a field with likeminded people — …
On Gifts for Teachers & Feeling Grateful {Featuring Sanctuary Spa} AD
Were gifts for teachers a thing when you were at school? I certainly don’t remember ever taking a present into school for my teacher, when I was young. I may have at primary school (a very long time ago) but it’s not surprising that I didn’t when I was at high school; I hated it. …
More to Dorset than Camp Bestival! {Featuring Wyke Dorset Cottages}
AD | I have been (or could be if you click on a link in this post) compensated via a cash payment, gift or something else of value for writing this post. See the full disclosure policy and privacy policy for more details. For the last four years — during the last week of July — we’ve made our …
The Modius Review {Part 3 — Does Modius Work?}
‘This is a paid partnership with Modius’ So, in the third part of my Modius review, I answer the question that I’ve been asked — countless times — since I started testing it. Does Modius work? Since I began trialling the Modius device back in March, and wrote my initial thoughts, I’ve had lots of people …
A Celebration Weekend | Wild Camping with Friends
Last weekend we finally got around to celebrating Mr D hitting a massive age milestone. His actual birthday was back in March; but our idea of a little wild camping party with friends wouldn’t have been such a success with the temperatures in the minuses, and snow on the ground. That said, a couple of …
Is The British Airways i360 Experience In Brighton A Good Day Out?
As I’m typing this, the rain is hammering down on the roof of my office and the skies are an ominous gunmetal grey. It’s a far cry from last Friday, when we were visiting the British Airways i360 experience in Brighton. We had the bluest, clearest, skies last Friday; which was perfect for a little …
The Modius Review {Part 2 — How To Use the Modius Headset}
‘This is a paid partnership with Modius’ It’s been 7 and a half weeks since I began trialling the Modius weight-loss headset. I’ve had lots of interest from friends and family — and readers of my blog — asking for updates. So I thought I’d share my recent thoughts. Plus a step by step guide …
Colour Your World | #31 Mango Mojito
Oh spring! How I love you! The light, the heat. The newness, growth and greenery. This is — unquestionably — my favourite time of year. Although, the cold temperatures and grey skies of last week (and also this morning, as I write this) combined with the fact that we’ve already had our family ‘summer holiday’ …
Holiday Blues and Holiday Plans {Featuring Suffolk Secrets}
The best way to treat holiday blues? Suffolk Secrets have a brilliant rage of gorgeous holiday boltholes; even beach huts!
Win a Family Weekend Pass for BlueDot Festival
OK folks. You may have gathered, from the title of this post, that I have exciting news to share. Let’s have a quick show of hands… who wants to win a family weekend pass for Bluedot Festival?? Yes?!! Read on… You may remember that I wrote about Bluedot back in March. We’re lucky enough to …
Tips for Decorating a Caravan | Painting a Caravan Exterior
I’ve been meaning to write this post for AGES. I’ve had so many messages from people over recent months, asking what I use for painting a caravan exterior. So I thought I’d finally jot down my method; before another year passes by. Caravan painting is nothing new — people have been doing it for years! …
The Modius Review {Is this a Weightloss Miracle?}
Disclosure: I was asked to conduct this Modius review as part of a paid partnership with Modius. All words, thoughts and images are — as ever — my own. I have struggled with my weight my whole adult life. Granted, I’m not the biggest woman on the planet — 12 on the top and 14 …
Planning the perfect staycation in Cornwall
Ever planned a staycation in Cornwall? So once again, the Met office are forecasting an unusually warm spring. Of course, The Sun have reported this as ‘a three month heatwave’ — with 26°C predicted next month’. Never let it be said that they don’t like to make a juicy headline out of the British weather. …
Going dotty over Bluedot Festival
Aaaah… (breathes a huge sigh of relief) spring is here. Finally. And whilst we didn’t have a return of the Beast From The East (thankfully), the weather over the last couple of months has certainly still been a little bit ‘unpredictable’ and challenging at times. To say the least. I spent quite a lot of …
Can Spas Reduce Stress { a semi-scientific experiment!}
Can spas reduce stress? Or are they an overpriced gimmick? I generally feel that Pilates is the best thing for helping me; but even simple things like colouring in have definitely helped me to relax over the years. How are you at coping with stress? Are you impervious to it? Do you take it in …
