The bathroom is perhaps the most difficult room of the house to spruce up. With almost any other room, you have the opportunity to swap out some old furniture, add some blankets to make it cosier, and even lift the room with a nice rug – put all of this in the bathroom, on the other hand, and it’s going to look centuries old. Luckily, there are ways to make it a bit nicer even when you’re on a budget….
Who doesn’t love deliciously scented candles? Especially at this time of year I love snuggling up on the sofa and lighting some to create a cosy autumnal atmosphere while I relax and watch TV or work on a crochet project. I was given this adorable Cat Candle from Oliver Bonas by my sister as part of my birthday present. Founded in 1993, Oliver Bonas is an independent British lifestyle store selling fashion and homeware inspired by the alchemy of great design and fresh thinking….
Nothing is worse than getting a bad night’s sleep. Tossing and turning whilst the hours seem to tick away. I am lucky in that most days I am able to get a solid eight hours without much interruption even in the summer when temperatures are sticky and uncomfortable. There are a few things you can do to help boost your chances of getting a good night’s sleep which are quick and easy. Check out my top 10 tips for a peaceful…
If you’re similar to the majority of adults, including me, you most likely find yourself commuting for roughly an hour per day, working at a desk for 8 hours a day, and the commuting home for another hour. These activities have a couple of things in common. They all involve flexion of the spine, in other words – we’re leaning forward. You either take a train to work, either reading a book or using a mobile phone to catch up…
When stress is left unchecked, it can affect our ability to perform the most simple activities, without feeling tense and anxious. Perhaps you’ve tried all the hot baths and self-care tips in the world, and you’re still not feeling too great? The world of plants offers many remedies which we can use to keep a lid on stress. These seven herbs are all famous for their stress-busting properties. If you are taking any medication, please consult your doctor before adding…
When it comes to renovating your place, you may think that it’s not going to be possible for you to do it if you’re working with a tight budget – or at least you may think that you won’t be able to do the exact things you need because it will just cost too much. However, the good news is, there are actually a lot of things you can do to freshen up your apartment that really don’t require you…
BBQs are a regular occurrence in my family during the summer months, even when the weather isn’t so great! With various dietary requirements and tastes to cover our BBQs tend to have a multitude of different options from vegan-friendly burgers and sausages (for me) to gammon steaks and chicken for the meat eaters. We love to try new things on the grill when we can so when we were invited to try a recipe or two from Japanese food brand Yutaka who…
Covid-19 lockdown measures have affected all of us and some in more ways than others. A tragic amount of people have died since the pandemic began and although most countries are undergoing a vaccination program, the end is far from near. While we are being advised to stay indoors and isolate, many are finding it difficult to cope with the unusual demands being placed on us, but there are some things you can do to relieve some of the stress:…
I’ve been trying to get more involved in local events recently so when I saw someone on Facebook post about the Shoreham Food Festival last weekend I decided to drop in and see what it is all about, having never visited before! The Shoreham Food Festival launched in 2016 and has been designed to showcase the best of what Kent has to offer from its local farmers’ markets, breweries, vineyards and local producers of fine foods. For 2018 the festival was supporting…
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