I guess in the professional sense, I've been a very remiss blogger this last few weeks. After Interiors UK in Birmingham, I posted a initial flurry of gorgeous design shots, then out of the blue came a post about campaigning, then silence. Life eh, that thing that comes along to smack you in the face... Continue Reading →
2013 ~ Let the property whirlwind begin!
So 2013 begins with at least one day this week when I was actually working on 7, yes 7, properties in one day! In landlord world there have been heaters to fix, showers to sort, washing machines to clear of hair grips, fuses to change, tenants to move in and out, kitchens to paint.... In... Continue Reading →
Got a DIY Disaster fit for a TV appearance? Let us know!
Team Half Built House are still searching for lovely and enthusiastic DIYers who've got the end of their tether / ability / sanity!! Please get in touch if that's you, or repost this image on your FB or blog if you might know people who need a little (or a lot!) of help in the... Continue Reading →
Dad loses his foxy tenant but Moregeous gain an unexpected one
I was emailed this fabulous foxy picture from one of our tenants this week of a town fox taking up residence in our newly spruced up doorway. The early morning Sunday snoozer didn't look like he much cared to let anyone in or out, I so wish I'd seen him happily curled up on the... Continue Reading →
Half Built House Perthshire – Charcoal gloss kitchen, upcycling a dresser & making a table
For me, planning a kitchen is something that can't be done off-site in an office somewhere. To really get a proper feel for the room and get the best design possible, I prefer to stand in it and imagine where the chef would prep food, use the sink, do the cooking and interact with family... Continue Reading →
Half Built House Perthshire – The ‘before’ shots
It was SO very hard not to tweet and share images of the homes we transformed during the filming of Half Built House... honestly for a design over-sharer like me, it nearly killed me! Finally our first show has aired and I can talk about what was done 🙂 Most of the ground floor of... Continue Reading →
It’s D-Day, or rather HBH-Day!
Well it's finally here and instead of relaxing into it, I feel like my feet haven't touched the ground. Had an amazing first experience as a guest on live TV this morning on The Wright Stuff, where Matthew Wright announce he was honoured to pop my cherry, cheeky! Then it was straight back into the... Continue Reading →