Yep, I know, it's been a while since a Do Up Diary post! Since finishing the major building works and getting water tight in Spring, Mr M and I have been working hard to earn pennies to carry on at Moregeous Mansions. It's been tough living like this but as everyone keeps saying "it'll be... Continue Reading →
As most of you know, we're in the midst of a big build here at Moregeous Mansions and have been living in two rooms, a bedroom upstairs and an office downstairs, for a little over a year. Whilst working full time, we're doing a lot of the work ourselves so things are moving steadily but... Continue Reading →
I get lots of invites to blogger events but it's the ones where we'll be 'doing' that really appeal, getting stuck in to learn something new, with a brand I identify with or already use. An early evening using jigsaws and circular saws to chop wood & make an alphabet letter with the lovely Charis... Continue Reading →
It's hard to believe Team LWB have only been 'in charge' at Withington Baths for a few short weeks and SO much has changed already! This week we had a little trial run in the new coffee stop and it was absolutely lovely to see it filled with flowers, cake and happy customers. Betty, Pat... Continue Reading →
The trend for greys in gardens is well established for 2015, updating outside spaces with contemporary hues and a modern vibe. So, alongside creating the bee friendly Buzzingly Beautiful and grow your own Herby Entertaining space on my recent Bents garden / interiors challenge, I also chose to create a romance filled, classic design, easily recreated in a... Continue Reading →
The long nights and warm days of summer mean only one thing - it's time to take the inside out and create a fab entertaining space in your garden! But hang fire.... before you do, maybe it's time to give some thought to making the space useful as well as gorgeous? Summertime cocktails and barbecue... Continue Reading →
So we're all in love with interior greys, falling head over heels for silvery hues on walls, floors and even ceilings but what about outside? For years the go-to-colour for fencing and furniture has been all shades of brown with the occasional colour pop or flash of white but I've a feeling that's going to... Continue Reading →
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