Back in 2001 I met a man with a passion for trees. Having always had a real love for oddly shaped bits of timber and driftwood, it made me realise there were other people out there who shared this passion, so I wasn't just a weirdo wood lover! When I bought my first flat in... Continue Reading →
Boring old kitchen doors + blackboard paint = new tenant noticeboards!
I smile when I say it and know Mr M's going to roll his eyes and whistle the tune to Steptoe, but I honestly mean every word when I murmur "It might come in useful one day, I'll just pop it in the cellar...." Well, this time, it DID come in useful! Those cruddy pale... Continue Reading →
A Lady Letterbox who deserves FAR better post than any red top tabloid :)
I wrote a few weeks ago about a lovely letter box find at one of the Victorian houses I rent out, where, buried under years of white paint we could barely even make out the word 'Letters' which are so clear now. Once once they'd been blow torched away in situ in the door, I... Continue Reading →
No lottery win Infinity pool? Try an Infinity tray instead
Not all of us have the luxury of our own infinity pool, so named when the edge of the swimming pool blends seemlessly with it's natural surroundings as here in this Grecian paradise. However you can have a little slice of Infinity with a rather sexy shower tray we've just specified for a shower room.... Continue Reading →
Still bum obsessed here with my Marcel Wanders eBay find & Louis Ghost chair
Regardless of having an unrenovated and mostly falling down house, I still can't resist the odd purchase. In fact, Mr M says most of my purchases are odd but he's slowly getting used to my slightly eclectic taste. I've loved these Marcel Wanders for Kartell Stone seats since I first saw them, they're just so... Continue Reading →
Textured glam wallpapers or half-painted skirtings – a landlord’s dilemna
It's taken a while but I finally realised this week exactly why I spend a little more time, effort and pennies that your average landlord on my rentals - I'm living vicariously through them as my own house is such a wreck! Each time I pick a delicious wallcovering or crystal chandelier I suspend my... Continue Reading →
Beautiful photography of Grade 2 listed Rose Cottage looking gorgeous
I've posted some images before featuring this project of which we're very proud, Rose Cottage, a Grade 2 listed cottage in Manchester which we renovated in a back to brick refurbishment for client & friend Hannah last year. We organised the permissions, all building work and specifications to create Hannah's dream home, her very own... Continue Reading →
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