When the immediate politicised posts hit social media, whilst the terrible inferno of Grenfell Tower was still raging, I and other property professionals all over the country already knew that the blame couldn't be laid squarely at the door of any one political party or response times due to fire service cuts. For me there was... Continue Reading →
The Inaugural RHS Chatsworth Flower Show
We can't simply call it the 'first' can we? Not with a venue as super posh as Chatsworth House, Derbyshire home to the Cavendish family since 1549, seat of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and 105 acres of glorious English countryside featuring a spectacular ancestral home and world famous gardens. Nope, it has to... Continue Reading →
Share: Firebird Hope Pop-Up Manchester
Even at non-interior design food pop-ups, I can't seem to get away from all things green and botanical at the moment. 2017, you're really spoiling me as regards all things lush and hey, I'm not complaining. Mr M and I snuck off site the other week for a Friday night treat in West Didsbury at... Continue Reading →
Diamonds Are Forever in the Pavilion Fireplace!
Boy, what a response to that Instagram poll 🙂 You lot have some really strong opinions and know exactly what you like, I love that! I guess this means that when some people visit they'll love the fireplace but others, not so much. We've made - in the interiors world - the controversial decision to lift some... Continue Reading →
Tile Pattern Dilemma!
So we went for it! The yellow patterned tiles you can see in the fireplace above have been carefully lifted ready to be laid elsewhere at Moregeous Mansions. I finished hanging the wallpaper this morning now the floor is fully sanded, plus sealed and ultra matt coated the boards twice, in this please god-send-a-thunderstorm heat. Sweaty lady-builder.... Continue Reading →
Unexpected Treasure Bringing A Much Needed Smile
There are some jobs which I delight in DIYing, some I have to give myself a bit of a pep talk before and then those which I won't touch with a 20ft barge pole. Luckily for Moregeous Manisons, these latter jobs are few and far between, but they do crop up occasionally. Mostly when stinky... Continue Reading →
How To Plan The Perfect Mixed Tile Pattern
I listened to the chiding voice and broke my blog-silence this week, yippee, and whilst we're not talking floodgates or daily posts or anything ridic like that, there are a few things I've been up to which might be of interest to you home renovators and property lovers who pop by the Moregeous blog. Who pop... Continue Reading →