I know, it's been a month, but at least that means we've been busy doing absolutely loads at the house, doesn't it?! Plus it hasn't been a post free month or anything, I have been pretty good at writing up some of the cool things seen at Spring Fair and emerging 2018 interior trends. There's lots... Continue Reading →
Do Up Diary: Bringing The Outside In
Are you feeling toasty tonight as the temperatures drop and the sleet sets in? Got the heating turned up a couple of notches? You lucky devil you. Seriously, I love that you've got your hygge on and I know I'll be hygge'd up with you very, very soon but just for now take a look at this and... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Monday Moments
Crikey, it's Monday!! Something must be aligning correctly in the universe for me to be writing this on an actual Monday instead of, contrary to the post title, a.n.other day entirely. As I lie here (yep, writing this duvet ensconced, I'm typing furiously as the electricians will be here in less than an hour to... Continue Reading →
How Do I: Design, Build & Cost My Extension?
The property mad crew over at Real Homes asked me to pop together a short guide on some of the different options available to would-be house extenders with regard to design, build and management. We're slap bang in the middle of our own build, which I'm project managing, but we've also had some architect assistance at... Continue Reading →
Update: The Bathhouse Project
Everyone loves a good project right, but how would you feel about about a super sized room in super high temperatures on a super tight time scale! Let me tell you none of those things are putting us or the heritage Withington Baths' staff off, oh no. They/re made of tough Northern stuff here. Let's take a... Continue Reading →
Housing Shocker: It’s too expensive & there isn’t enough…
This morning I watched with interest on BBC Breakfast as the presenters discussed, alongside experts and contributors, today's property news: Home ownership is falling in major English cities. This headline comes from a report by the Resolution Foundation, stating that across the country home ownership has fallen, giving the example of Manchester where home ownership has dropped... Continue Reading →
The Real Homes 2016 Transformation Awards
Hugely excited about this! And so should you be if you've got a gorgeous home or amazing home project which you've completed this year - you could win £1000 if you're the overall winner of the Real Homes 2016 Transformation Awards. And guess what, yours truly is a judge! As part of a stellar team... Continue Reading →