I love small, reliable projects that make daily life a little easier and a home a little greener. This slow-release indoor herb planter is one of those projects: simple materials, a forgiving irrigation system, and a natural look that fits effortlessly on a sunny windowsill or kitchen counter. I...
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I love turning small beach treasures into practical objects for the home, and...
DIY Projects
I love a good thrifting find, and transforming second‑hand curtains into...
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...
I never expected a piece of sports equipment to feel like part of my home; yet the first time I brought a new padel tennis racket through my front door, it lived on the console table for a day while I admired its clean lines and matte finish. If...
I’ve long loved cork for its warm, tactile feel and the way it absorbs sound and light — it has that comforting, lived-in quality I aim for in a home. But as someone who writes about sustainable decorating and tests everything I recommend, I...
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...