Freshening up our hallway

Our hallway has needed freshening up for many years, but as one of the smallest spaces in the house it’s been low on the priority list. However, when we decided to refloor the downstairs we knew we had to address the hallway situation. The before picture is actually very much an inbetween picture; by the… View Post

Reflooring our living space

We finally replaced the flooring in our living space this year… But to understand the levels of excitement this brings, you have to keep scrolling for the before picture! THE STORY BEHIND OUR NEW FLOORING We bought our house in 2008 and, although the flooring was solid and lasted the sixteen years with us growing… View Post

Black Friday edit 2023

I thought I’d share some Black Friday offers with you, but only on the brands and products I recommend, use, and buy myself – I don’t really agree with Black Friday but I’m also okay with taking advantage when making a conscious purchase. I hope you don’t feel any pressure to buy anything here, I… View Post

The PJs taking the sleepwear world by storm

  Last summer I wrote about Sleepy Doe, the sustainable British brand creating cute and practical pyjamas for women and kids. I ordered my first pair back in August with a matching pair for Kittie and I genuinely can’t get enough of them. You know how much you love your clothes when it p*sses you… View Post

There’s more to life

A year ago I wouldn’t have sat in my garden wearing these shorts, let alone have my photograph taken in them. I bought them for a holiday in early 2018, a time when I was feeling really good about myself externally and internally. I was running well and eating well, and this was reflected in… View Post