Original post: https://moregeous.wordpress.com/2009/11/17/my-poor-flat-abandoned-by-the-grubby-jennifer-aniston/ So to continue the saga, yesterday afternoon as the abandoned flat was facing the Power of the Cif, I noticed Scottish G had called me. I didn't call back. Then I got a friendly text: " Could you ring me when u get this!" I texted back "Please don't call back, I... Continue Reading →
Business: My poor flat – abandoned by a grubby Jennifer Aniston
So, as you can perhaps tell from the title of this blog post, I am not best pleased with one of my tenants, no, one of my EX-tenants. And it's my own stupid fault. He worked in a local spa I go to, was desperate for somewhere to stay, cue sob story about how awful... Continue Reading →
Design: Photoshopping a just ‘OK’ room photo to make it Moregeous
Trying to teach myself photoshop, I really should read the book but instructions are terminally boring, aren't they, and there's always something better to do. Took some pictures of the monochrome flat finished earlier this year, when 25 Beautiful Homes were photographing it, but they were very quick snaps and done after the lights had... Continue Reading →
Design: Diamonds are a dirty girl’s best friend…
Well, there ain't much 'bring on the bling' in my house right now seeing as how we are bathroomless, life somehow isn't as sparkling as usual. We are washing, you understand, but hot water and flannels are no match for a long hot soak đ As a result, I'm in dire need of escapism. I need... Continue Reading →
Life: My disastrous bathroom – Mr Moregeous strikes again
I should know when I ask Mr M to 'just sort something' that devastation occurs. Devastation in a good way, in that you have a clean slate to start afresh with, but his idea of taking wallpaper off is most mens back breaking work. The bathroom in our house was quite hideous when the students... Continue Reading →
Design: Geeeeeeeeeorgeous dining space at Quintessentially Soho
I could manage a lunch or two at Quintessentially Soho, the specially designed pop-up membersâ lounge and events space within the amazing Grade I listed Georgian House of St Barnabas building in Greek Street, London. The charity has provided shelter and support for the capitalâs homeless for more than 150 years and Quintessentially's charitable arm has got involved... Continue Reading →
Business: Tenant arrears getting worse, but eased with help from Gemini Debt Collection
Rear arrears for landlords area serious concern right now, and some quite scary figures show at least 1 in 3 landlords have tenants who are struggling to pay their rents. http://www.landlords.org.uk/news/pressreleases/2009/pressrelease-200903301in3landlordshaverentarrears.htm I noticed it about 18 months ago, tenants started giving notice to move back with parents or siblings, and the one bedders which had... Continue Reading →
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