Author Archives: Lorna S

8 Ways to Make a Ladder a Statement Piece in your Home

Posted on September 24, 2018 by Lorna S

Geometric lines have been trendy for the last few years and the latest trends have shown the Instagram grid of nine even squares to be very popular, be it using a grid notice board, creating a square gallery wall of … Continue reading →

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5 Trending Ways to Make Your Home Winter-Ready

Posted on September 14, 2018 by Lorna S

After a long hot summer that stretched out gloriously for months, autumn is galloping towards us. The evenings are getting chilly, it’s dark by 9p.m. and the skies are grey. If you’re wondering how to make your home seem warmer … Continue reading →

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8 Ideas for a Stylish Front Porch

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Lorna S

The first two houses I owned didn’t have porches. They were Victorian red-brick terraced houses with small front gardens and the absence of a porch meant that occasionally, we had to stand in the pouring rain while struggling with a … Continue reading →

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Home Renovation Incentive Scheme ending soon

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Lorna S

Would you like to save money on home improvements? You can still save up to 13.5% of the cost of home improvements or repairs if you get the work completed by December 2018. The Home Renovation Incentive scheme has been … Continue reading →

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9 Ways to Conserve Water

Posted on July 20, 2018 by Lorna S

The current heatwave and drought is making us all rethink our use of water. The hosepipe ban has been in operation for a couple of weeks. Water is being restricted in some areas at night. Farmers and rural dwellers are … Continue reading →

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Six Faux Fireplace Ideas

Posted on July 14, 2018 by Lorna S

A fireplace, even if there isn’t a fire lit in it, can warm up a room. They also provide a focal point within a room. Having chairs gathered around a fireplace is much more appealing that having them arranged in … Continue reading →

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8 Trendy Sports Wallpaper for Your Home

Posted on July 6, 2018 by Lorna S

It’s a wonderful time for those interested in sport. For anyone interested in football, there’s World Cup fever. Wimbledon is starting to get exciting as we approach the end of the first week. My son, who is F1 crazy, tells … Continue reading →

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How to Accessorise Your Fireplace

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Lorna S

Do you find that your fireplace looks rather bleak in the summer months when the fire isn’t lit? Or do you only light the fire at Christmas and on Sunday afternoons and wish it looked cosier for the rest of … Continue reading →

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How to Create More Space

Posted on June 15, 2018 by Lorna S

Whether you need more floor space within your house or apartment or just want your rooms to appear more spacious, here are some tips for making the space appear roomier, bigger, less cluttered and more relaxing:-

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Adding Style with Trimmings

Posted on June 8, 2018 by Lorna S

Fringes, pompoms, braiding, trimmings, tassels, all beautifully tactile within interiors and have the added advantage of often giving furnishings a new lease of life. Trimmings bring style to your interiors, as well as being good fun. Here are some inspiring … Continue reading →

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