I know. It's been a few weeks since I wrote a post on what we've been up to here at home with our reno. Like Mondays haven't existed, when actually of course they have, like the other six days of the week we try and cram as much into as possible. I've been working away... Continue Reading →
Diamonds Are Forever in the Pavilion Fireplace!
Boy, what a response to that Instagram poll 🙂 You lot have some really strong opinions and know exactly what you like, I love that! I guess this means that when some people visit they'll love the fireplace but others, not so much. We've made - in the interiors world - the controversial decision to lift some... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Monday Moments
I feel like I live in a recycling centre. There's cardboard everywhere: lights in boxes, tiles in boxes, fabric in boxes and not a moment spare to get all this delicious stuff on the actual walls. We've been away filming so much that poor old Moregeous Mansions isn't exactly progressing at warp speed but we can... Continue Reading →
How Do I: Choose The Best Fireplace Tiles
There are no words for how much Mr Moregeous and I have enjoyed having our new wood burner glowing merrily away this December, our first Christmas for two years with actual heat on site. It's been quite hard to drag ourselves away from the living room, even though the floor isn't yet glued down and the... Continue Reading →
How To Clean & Repair Plaster Cornice (Video)
Who knew stripping and restoring decorative cornice could be such a fun job eh? And involve a cameraman and such a tidy bench..... Life's never simple here at Moregeous Mansions, you know that already, so when tasked with fixing, cleaning and painting the original cornice in our living room, I figured it'd be way easier... Continue Reading →
Share: Sound Travel & Hush Acoustic Flooring
It's long been accepted in older houses that sound travels. We have rentals flats where thick underlay & carpet has been fitted to try and stop the impact noise of footsteps and sound of music travelling through floors. In a couple of flats, we've even constructed false ceilings in rooms of adequate height, to install... Continue Reading →
A Renovator’s Guide to Rewiring
Yes, I know it's back to front, but what do you expect when shopping for tea in Sainsburys at 9.30 at night after a very long day and you spot your article title on the mag rack! Great to be commissioned by Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine to write a feature on rewiring, with particular reference... Continue Reading →