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 →
Can An Electric Shower Light Pinterest On Fire?
There are so SO many drop dead gorgeous images of mixer showers in all shades of brass, nickel and copper that it's become almost impossible to choose the delicious one you want, but what if your humble bathroom only has an electric shower? A mixer shower requires a hot water feed direct from a combi- or condensing... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Monday Moments (Hello 2017, a little late)
There's nothing like an easy start to the year and by heavens, this has been nothing like an easy start to the year. I keep thinking about all those people tweeting about how 2016 was so tough and 2017 would be way easier. Hmmmmmm. On site here we've been battling through as the weather fights... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Monday Moments
It's probably now official (according to this blog) that there's only a Monday every fortnight 'cause yep, I missed a week last week. Again! But we're working so hard, I can be excused from blogging, surely? The house is coming on in leaps and bounds! As winter sets in properly, thank goodness we have actual... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Monday Moments
Everyone knows metallics are super hot right now and yes, yes, it is all about brass/copper/gold but my life has been made infinitely better by a whole tin of the silver stuff this week. Nope, I'm not desperately trying to get ahead of the design curve but simply determined that not one teeny inch, not... 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 →
How Do I: Decide On Replacing A Staircase
Now I know this isn't a weekend project type article, but with more and more of us extending into lofts and cellars to create extra space in our existing homes, rather than moving, the conundrum of what to do with our staircases isn't as rare as it once was. I've written a short article for Real... Continue Reading →