Little joys this Christmas

Little joys this Christmas

As soon as Fireworks Night and Halloween have been and gone, for me, it’s time to throw myself headfirst into Christmas planning. I love this time of year, and the moment that last sparkler has fizzled out you’ll find me…

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How to create a calming bedroom

How to create a calming bedroom

After having Alba, I decided quite quickly that I wanted our bedroom to be a sort of ‘sanctuary’ – a sacred space untouched by the toys that litter every other room, piles of nappies and overflowing laundry.  Parenting life can…

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How to paint a UPVC front door

How to paint a UPVC front door

When you live on an estate of new build properties it’s easy to feel that the front of your house is a little bland and character-less.  For a long time we’ve wanted to paint our UPVC front door to add…

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Five ways I’m celebrating Spring

Five ways I’m celebrating Spring

I was born in August and have always considered myself a true summer baby – I spend the chillier months in a permanent countdown until the season of freckled noses, ice creams and sitting out in the garden long after…

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Celebrating my Mum for Mother’s Day

Celebrating my Mum for Mother’s Day

This year, Mother’s Day falls on Sunday 14 March – and whilst this day has always been the perfect opportunity to spoil my wonderful Mum, this year is also the first year I’ll be celebrating it as a Mum myself.…

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