Author Archives: Lorna S

How To Make A Room Look Bigger

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Lorna S

 Whether it’s a boxroom bedroom, a home office, a small living room or a kitchen that is crying out to be extended, here are some tips to make that small room in your home look larger.

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Creating Camaraderie and Conversation with Chairs

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Lorna S

  How can you arrange your furniture so that a person feels there’s an atmosphere of camaraderie and warmth in the room? If you’re a regular reader, you’ll know I’m a fan of reading nooks, how an armchair with a … Continue reading →

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10 Tips for Efficient House Cleaning

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Lorna S

Spring is on the way, snowdrops are starting to flower and daffodil leaves are showing. It’s won’t be long before we all start thinking about the annual big spring clean and which rooms we want to decorate in the coming … Continue reading →

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Wallpaper Trends for 2018

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Lorna S

If you’re redecorating one or more of the rooms in your home soon, here are some wallpaper trends for 2018. You can’t beat wallpaper for adding warmth and texture to a room and yes, while it does take more work … Continue reading →

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Kitchen Island Inspiration

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Lorna S

A new kitchen is a large investment, both in terms of finance but also in terms of planning time to get it right. It’s going to be the hub of your home; the place where family members gather to chat … Continue reading →

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Be Safe In The Home This Christmas

Posted on December 15, 2017 by Lorna S

Christmas is coming, the goose is getting fat …. We want you to have a safe and merry Christmas this year.  Sometimes with all the preparation and work to make sure everything is perfect, we forget to check for unexpected … Continue reading →

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How to Reduce Heat Loss from your Home

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Lorna S

 Jack Frost is out and about, there’s snow on the ground some mornings, it’s been windy and cold. How can you stay toasty warm in your home, not just by putting more coal on the fire or leaving the central … Continue reading →

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Alternative Christmas Tree Ideas

Posted on December 1, 2017 by Lorna S

Whether you don’t have the space for a traditional Christmas tree or you’d like to do something rather different this year, here are alternative Christmas tree ideas which are festive as well as providing conversation points as visitors call in.

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Using White Lights Creatively For Winter Cheer

Posted on November 17, 2017 by Lorna S

  It’s mid November, Thanksgiving is around the corner, towns are switching on Christmas lights over the next couple of weeks, there’s lots of discussion about the Christmas advertisements on television, you’ve added mince pies to your shopping basket and … Continue reading →

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Getting Your Home Ready For Winter

Posted on November 10, 2017 by Lorna S

It’s really getting wintry now. Are you wondering where the time has gone? Are those jobs you meant to do over Hallow’een still waiting? You may have put away your summer clothes and you’re already wearing your winter coat, hat and … Continue reading →

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