So there we were, waiting in the wings with buttocks clenched and jeans freshly pressed, ready to have our bums inspected, judged and marked by the This Morning team. Mr M had the camera and instructions to get some good snaps which bless him, he did! We'd already done the mocked-up tests on the roof... Continue Reading →
Beautiful photography of Grade 2 listed Rose Cottage looking gorgeous
I've posted some images before featuring this project of which we're very proud, Rose Cottage, a Grade 2 listed cottage in Manchester which we renovated in a back to brick refurbishment for client & friend Hannah last year. We organised the permissions, all building work and specifications to create Hannah's dream home, her very own... Continue Reading →
Fab giant plant labels arrive, but I *have* to faff :)
So my much searched for plant labels arrived from Burgon & Ball the other day and it was just never going to be as easy as a stick of wood and a black marker was it?! They looked great, but just not very personal and though I kept telling myself they were for the tenants... Continue Reading →
Moregeous Blog Diary: Grand Designs Live – a practical perspective 2011
Grand Designs the Live Show captured the practical and innovative edge of its TV namesake, with stands packed full of information for the self-builder or renovator, whilst for me also had quite a glamorous feel which sets it apart from other building trade events. There were a few stands which showed items designed to make... Continue Reading →
Shopping local for fabulous plants at Bud Garden Centre
I feel a little sad when shopping at some larger garden centres or superstores to see uncared for and poorly maintained plants for sale, dying for water in the heat or all piled up on a discounted shelf. Not sure about you but sometimes I've also bought plants which haven't turned out to be in... Continue Reading →
It’s a Topps Tiles & Moregeous hosted Q&A
Over the past fifteen years, I've specified hundreds of square metres of tiles in all shapes and sizes, for kitchens, bathrooms, interiors and exteriors. They've been sourced from many different suppliers but one I've repeatedly gone back to is Topps Tiles. At the moment, clients seem to have a unstoppable love affair with their natural... Continue Reading →
Finding the perfect plant labels – the choice is endless!
The herbs, apple tree and other deliciousness planted for our tenants are all blooming down at the suntrap garden in West Didsbury, but I think some labelling is the order of the day as not everyone can tell their lemon thyme from their coriander. If you've read the blog before I think you'll know by... Continue Reading →
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