[AD] Most of us are now eagerly looking forward to the summer ahead, and hoping we’ll be allowed out to enjoy it! With that in mind, we decided to create some summery recipes with the help of Mermaid Pink Gin by the Isle of Wight Distillery – even if we…
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Increased building work and the uses of pesticides on farmland and in gardens are threatened the habitat of the UK’s indigenous wildlife, such as bees, butterflies and hedgehogs. You can do your bit by transforming your garden into a wildlife oasis, with the added benefit that you’ll get a beautiful…
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With more and more of us concerned about the environmental and personal impact of chemical cleaners, we take a look at some tried-and-tested cleaning tips used by previous generations. Not only are they chemical-free and kinder to the environment, they actually work! Many use common kitchen ingredients such as vinegar,…
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In the UK, a staggering 44% of households have a pet of some kind – according to the RSPCA, we keep 51 domestic animals in Britain! Much as we love our pets, that’s an awful lot of slobber, mud, pet hair and pet hair spread around our homes. For most…
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Right, we’re officially sick of winter now! It does feel like there’s a change just round the corner – the spring flowers are raising their heads above the ground, and there’s definitely more daylight. We’re getting impatient, though – we want to see some colour in the garden NOW! We’ve…
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When it comes to cosy home heating, could anything be cosier than a real fire? There’s something very comforting about a fireplace, and it provides a focal point for the room as well as a source of heat and light. As humans, we’re drawn to fires and if you have…
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February 14 is a celebration of true love – so we think it’s entirely appropriate to treat your home to a little something this Valentine’s Day! We’ve picked out ten of our favourites to add a pop of colour to your decor and help you love your home even more.…
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While kitchens obviously have to have hard floors such as tiles, stone or wood, we do like a few rugs in there as well if there’s space. They add colour and texture, and are generally particularly welcome if you have pets! You can also use them to separate different living…
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