2021- The Renovation Plans

2020 taught us a lot, and one of those things was that we can still (just about) renovate with a wild toddler on the loose, whilst also working from home. With that in mind and looking forward to the projects still to complete here at the cottage, I thought I’d write down the big onesContinueContinue reading “2021- The Renovation Plans”

Styling The In-between…

Cosy corners of candlelight and the smell of firewood embers … Whilst many of us inevitably spend much more time within our own four walls, our thoughts are turning to Christmas even earlier this year. A few of us may be happy to welcome the festive season early, yet many of us are still celebratingContinueContinue reading “Styling The In-between…”

The living room refresh- Part One: How to utilise a small space to the max!

Ad/collaboration with Loaf Old English cottages are full of charm aren’t they? The wonky structural details, gnarly beams and stone, walls where the plaster dips in and out, quirky levels and bucolic settings… it’s why we love them. What I don’t love so much about them, is the lack of space. Not only do cottagesContinueContinue reading “The living room refresh- Part One: How to utilise a small space to the max!”

Living room refresh

Muddy boots, shopping baskets, wet coats and dogs (if you have one!) our entrance ways go through a lot don’t they? Couple that with building, renovating, and the need to bring materials through the house, and you’ve got a space that is scuffed and worn, but generally used and loved. Our living room ajoins ourContinueContinue reading “Living room refresh”

How to create a ‘first phase’ interior mood board

After my previous post on the Room of Doom, I had so many messages asking what I used to create my mood board, and if I could do a ‘how to’, so here it is! I’ll let you into a secret… I don’t use any fancy apps or programmes… just good old Pages on myContinueContinue reading “How to create a ‘first phase’ interior mood board”