It's been a given for many years that smart landlords do not allow pets. Why on earth would we.... It may not be house trained = messy poo floors Pets can be a bit stinky and could make your property smell They may scratch the floors & damage the furniture If not cared for they... Continue Reading →
Handcuffs, rust & some tasty snacks, just a regular landlord’s week
It's been a rollercoaster of a week this week, more so than most, with an exciting interview trip to London, two flats to sort for new tenants, a battle to come off extra strong pain killers for my bad back, an attack from a free-falling wok, a big 'do' to get ready for this weekend... Continue Reading →
How to use Teal and Taupe in your interior design
Whilst working on a blog post for Dulux Trade (aimed at the painters & decorators who visit their web-site searching for a design push in the right direction), I decided to talk about the use of taupe. Having just watched Kelly Hoppen in Superior Interiors, my thinking is that a full on neutral palette is a... Continue Reading →
Lee Broom – British Design Awards Designer of the Year 2011
Delighted to see on Twitter yesterday that my favourite designer, Lee Broom, has won the coveted title of Designer of the Year 2011 in the British Design Awards, we voted for him here 🙂 Lee's designs are a fabulous combination of everything which is elegant, quirky, fun, cool, relevant and beautifully crafted. We'd be happy... Continue Reading →
Moregeous visits the St Pancras Renaissance, London
Every hard working builder/landlord/designer/blogger need a rest every so often and although the H word is banned at Moregeous Design, a London break for a friend's wedding last weekend was just what the doctor ordered. The ceremony was at Camden Town Hall and the soon-to-be happy couple were staying at the 5-star St Pancras Renaissance, an... Continue Reading →
Ever had a ‘Wake-up Call’?
As a hands on landlord with lots of great tenants, it's hard not to get involved, in fact, it's virtually impossible. We're always around and about, gardening, doing odd jobs, getting stuff from the cellars so it's easy to see tenants on a regular basis and get to know them a little. To tell you... Continue Reading →
How NOT to fit Ikea Strecket handles
How? How did he make this decision? Did he think it would look more attractive if we could see the screw heads, quite apart from the fact that you have to turn your hand upside down to grasp the handle?! This is the reason why project managers have to visit sites regularly 😉