I love a good thrifting find, and transforming second‑hand curtains into thermal‑lined Roman blinds is one of my favourite ways to make a chilly rented room feel cosier without permanent alterations. I made my first pair from heavy vintage curtains I found at a car boot sale, and since then...
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Budget Finds
I never expected a piece of sports equipment to feel like part of my home; yet...
Sustainable Tips
I’ve long loved cork for its warm, tactile feel and the way it absorbs sound...
Natural Materials
Why asking the right questions mattersBuying reclaimed timber online feels like...
DIY Projects
I love using leftovers — it feels frugal, friendly to the planet, and a...
Why asking the right questions mattersBuying reclaimed timber online feels like a small act of both creativity and care — reusing wood keeps materials out of landfill and brings character to a project. But reclaimed wood can be unpredictable:...
I love using leftovers — it feels frugal, friendly to the planet, and a little bit magical. Over the years I've collected small amounts of beeswax from jar-top drips, remnants of block waxes, and stale soy blend candle offcuts. I started...
I found this little oak dresser at a charity shop on a rainy Saturday — slightly wobbly, surface scratched, and covered in a dated glossy finish. I loved its proportions and solid joinery, and I could already see it fitting into a calm, textured...
I’m sharing a practical, one-week plan to switch your home cleaning routine to plastic-free options — the exact products I use, simple DIY recipes I test at home, and little habits that make the change stick. This is meant to be realistic: you...
Why I love seagrass rugs (and why they’re a sensible budget pick)I’ve used seagrass rugs in nearly every home I’ve decorated — they bring texture, natural warmth, and a lived-in look that feels rooted rather than trendy. Seagrass is...
When I first moved to a small flat by the coast, I wanted my bathroom to feel like a gentle reminder of the sea — calm, textured, and a little wild. A full tile overhaul wasn’t in the budget, so I experimented with a pebble backsplash: tactile,...
I love projects that take something ordinary and quiet — like a wine bottle tucked on the recycling shelf — and turn it into an object that brings light and personality into a room. This glass bottle pendant light is one of my favourite quick...
I keep my fiddle leaf fig (Ficus lyrata) by a single north-facing window — proof that you can grow one without a southern suntrap. It hasn’t been flawless, but over the years I’ve learned a few reliable tricks that keep it healthy, happy, and...
I love the ritual of gift giving — the choosing, the little note, the moment someone unwraps something that’s been selected with care. Wrapping, for me, is part of that ritual. Recently I’ve been trying to make that moment even more thoughtful...
When I started looking for a natural solution to reduce my chronic lower back discomfort, I didn't expect the mattress topper to be the game-changer. After years of swapping pillows, trying different mattresses and experimenting with sleeping...