I've fallen a little in love with all things grey in the garden and I don't just mean with my very own silver fox Mr M. A lovely hour browsing online confirmed that although it's not properly caught on everywhere, lots of people agree that exterior grey with lush planting looks fabulous and can look equally gorgeous... Continue Reading →
Leafy looks & ideas appealing to me for Spring 2015
Moregeous Mansions is still in the dusty stage, with the extension all built but the main house now being ripped apart, so I'm dreaming of the time it's filled with greenery again. The south facing windows mean my home's a house plant paradise and I love being surrounded with indoor foliage. Here are some ideas... Continue Reading →
Do Up Diary #60 Garage / workshop door installed & looking fine!
Back in January I was lost in the world of garage doors, and seriously, who knew there was so much choice?! I had to find something which would suit both the reclaimed, traditional feel of the slates and bricks used, plus work well with the contemporary deep greys, aluminium cladding and super cool bifold doors.... Continue Reading →
Lacquer and gloss on walls & ceilings – My 2015 how, when and why
It seems the design savvy are going la-la for the lacquer look right now, with posts by some of my favourite bloggers lusting over glossy walls and finishes. So why now? Well.... It was inevitable really, after years of the design rule being matt, matt and more matt, with occasional chalkiness thrown in. Where there's a... Continue Reading →
Bamboozled by Del Boy’s Decor!
I almost couldn't believe my eyes tonight when giggling at a classic Only Fools And Horses episode featuring propane filled exploding dolls. I know they say trends and fashion go round in cycles but I didn't expect to see an almost identical predated replica of the fabulous new Designers Guild wallpaper I'd just used on... Continue Reading →
A Storm in a Second Kitchen Teacup
I love a good property based storm in a teacup, appropriate this week as we're told that's all Ed uses this rentalesque space for, despite it appearing to all intents and purposes like, um, a fully fitted kitchen. I feel a bit sorry for him to be honest, having such poor PR advice, because none of... Continue Reading →
Landlords – Check your council tax bills carefully!
I'm a little annoyed this morning on opening a bill from my local council for Council Tax. Yes, yes I hear you cry, aren't we all, but hear me out. I consider myself a reliable landlord. I notify the council when tenants move out and when they move in, I pass on forwarding addresses as a... Continue Reading →