Purely in the name of research for potential events at the all new Withy Baths, last night was spent enjoying the delights of the Parsonage, a beautifulĀ building in Didsbury recently taken over by a community group, where the newly formed Manchester Gourmet Club was holding it's inaugural event. Chef Rob Owen Brown, ex-Mark Addy &... Continue Reading →
A little Heart Art goes a long, lovely way
Thought you might like to see some images from our fab Valentine's event in aid of the Love Withington Baths campaign, which most of you know Mr M & I have been involved with for a little over a year. A group of us are currently working on a business plan which will hopefully see... Continue Reading →
Farewell Faktum, hello marvellous Metod
I've had to bid a fond farewell to a loyal friend this week after an 18 year close working relationship. We've been through thick and thin, long days and piles of cardboard, missing bits and too many legs. Faktum has been a stalwart since my very first property, many client homes and virtually all of... Continue Reading →
Around The World in 8ish Steaks, Drunken Butcher style
Rarely do Mr M and I eat out and have our Big Food appetite satiated alongside our Delicious Food one. You know what I mean foodie people, especially if you've a big bloke to feed or you own teenage boys, meals out can be spectacularly tasty but rare is the occasion you feel the need... Continue Reading →
Moregeous rant: Just what IS a landlords responsibility?!
An interesting question arose this week about what should be a landlord's responsibility. Our rental apartments are in blocks i.e., I take a cruddy old Victorian block converted badly in the 70's / 80's and redesign the interiors to make fabulous new apartments within the same spaces. I like that all our tenants are in... Continue Reading →
Tired cellar dwellers = Vini & Bal discovery
I'm all for a little help in the kitchen after a long day / week / month and January has been just that. We've FINALLY started to rip out Moregeous Mansions, after 7yrs living in an unrenovated house, it's time for Mr M & I to get a shimmy on and transform our own house... Continue Reading →
Making waxed & painted vintage shelves from old drawers for Project Polka
Using vintage, unused drawers as wall storage is a lovely way to create totally unique, personalised shelving which can also be adapted to suit the interior design scheme in a room. I've been working on Project Polka, named after the fabulous Harvey Maria spotted floor chosen for the newly designed and installed bathroom, since early... Continue Reading →