Author Archives: Lorna S

How To Choose The Right Paint Colour

Posted on January 6, 2017 by Lorna S

Do you find that once the Christmas decorations come down on or before 6th January that you start thinking about redecorating? Maybe it’s because the rooms look a bit bare when the decorations are taken down? Or maybe it’s because … Continue reading →

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How To Maximise Natural Light In Your Home

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Lorna S

As we arrive at the shortest day of the year, it seems a good time to explore how to make the most of natural lighting in your home. In this post, I’m going to explore how you can maximise the … Continue reading →

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7 Ways To Reduce Heating Costs & Keep Your Home Cosy

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Lorna S

It has been mild for the last couple of days but was freezing cold last week and my thoughts turned to how people can improve the insulation of their homes as well as reduce their heating costs.  Here are 7 … Continue reading →

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8 Steps To Decluttering Before Christmas

Posted on December 2, 2016 by Lorna S

Are you looking around your house wondering where you’re going to put the Christmas tree? If your house feels a little like it is bursting at the seams and you know that adding the Christmas decorations is going to make … Continue reading →

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8 Tips To Keep You Safe This Christmas

Posted on November 25, 2016 by Lorna S

It’s not December yet but with the Late Late Toy Show on next Friday night, I’d imagine lots of families will be getting their tree and the decorations in place to have the house looking festive and adding to the … Continue reading →

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10 Ideas for Furnishing and Decorating A Teen Girl’s Bedroom

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Lorna S

Your “little girl” is growing up, she’s now a teen girl and wants a bedroom revamp. She may even have decided there will be no pink in her new room design. In all likelihood, you won’t have that much say … Continue reading →

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Why you need Plants in your Home

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Lorna S

As winter approaches, the evenings darken earlier, our homes don’t get as much natural light and it’s not just our bodies that suffer from lack of Vitamin D but our homes can seem duller too. We all know that exercise … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Fire Ready For Winter

Posted on October 29, 2016 by Lorna S

Although our days have been remarkably sunny and mild this October, the evenings are getting chilly and the requirements for heat increases. But before you strike a match to the kindling in your fireplace or stove, you’ll need to do … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Front Door Ready For Winter

Posted on October 15, 2016 by Lorna S

Now that hallow’een is approaching, our gardens need tidying up and they probably aren’t as colourful as they were during the summer. What can you do to make the front of your house and the hall door look more attractive … Continue reading →

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Home Renovations for Christmas

Posted on October 4, 2016 by Lorna S

Would you like to get some home renovations done for Christmas? Perhaps you’ve been thinking of a new fireplace, a new kitchen, knocking two rooms into one or  converting an attic into a bedroom for some time. The thing is … Continue reading →

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