Regular readers of #tidylife will have seen that we recently painted our living room in Farrow and Ball's Stiffkey Blue. We already had our lovely new French Connection Zinc sofa from DFS in place, so the only thing missing seemed to be a few finishing touches. I'm still debating what to do ...
Home Working Tips for a Productive Day
One of the perks of working for yourself is that you can schedule your day as you see fit. But sometimes I’m asked how I can stay focused and not get distracted by the TV, the laundry, food in the fridge etc. I’m not going to lie and says it never happens; it does, sometimes. But I've got ...
10 Cool Garden Design Ideas For Your Inspiration
Looking for a little inspiration for your own garden this coming spring? There’s so much of it out there for the taking – especially for those willing to get a little creative. Regardless of what kind of space, budget and time you have to work with, check out the following garden design ideas and ...
The Industrial Style
A style that I love! The Industrial style is all about striking accents without any fuss, whether that's decorative items, furniture pieces, large lamps, an iron stair case, metal cabinets or bare brick walls. So let's look at the ways you can infuse your home with industrial decor and ...
Layering with light
When it comes to lighting the home, there is more to lighting design than just a grid of downlights. To give your rooms the five star treatment, it’s important to think about lighting in a series of layers: general light, ambient light and accent light. LED Downlights or a pendant can offer general ...