Quick Home Efficiency Upgrade That Could Save You A Small Fortune

August 3, 2022 in Home & Garden

The average person spends around 8 percent of their income on energy costs which, when you add it up over the course of a lifetime, is a considerable sum of money. Most of those resources go into supplying energy to the home, providing gas and electricity to keep it warm in the winter and cool in the summer.  But did you know that there are many small home upgrades that you can make to potentially save a small fortune over…

Medieval Weekend at Lullingstone Castle

August 3, 2022 in Crafts, Lifestyle

When you live in the countryside surrounded by history it’s relatively easy to come across events which focus on educating people on different time periods through fun activities and immersive experiences, one of which I recently attended! The Medieval Weekend at Lullingstone Castle runs every year at the end of May (this year it was 27th & 28th May. 11am – 5pm). The weekend sees the grounds of the Castle transformed into a medieval village thanks to the Woodvilles medieval re-enactment group whom actually bravely live…

Quick Budget Home Improvement Ideas

August 1, 2022 in Home & Garden

If you want to improve your home, then you’ll be pleased to know this is very easy to do. In fact, if you follow this guide then you will be able to add a ton of value to your property without much effort at all. Refresh your Rooms Did you know that it is very easy for you to give your washed-out walls a burst of colour by simply adding some new paint? The power of paint should never be…

Introducing The Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

July 29, 2022 in Travel

My sister and I had our very first Safari holiday this year which was just an extraordinary experience that I can’t wait to do again. We spent 7 days exploring Kenya’s amazing reserves and staying at some beautiful lodges on the Somak Cheetah Safari – you can read more about our experience on their website in my guest post. On our last day when we were relaxing in the Somak lounge ahead of our flight, I happened to pick up…

How To Add Small Touches Of Luxury To Your Home

July 26, 2022 in Home & Garden

We always seem to be in the mood for redecoration or reorganisation of the house to live a more minimalist lifestyle. However, being minimalist does not mean lacking in luxury. Our homes are our castles and we need to feel as much when we are at home. Here are a few ways you can add touches of luxury to your minimalist home. Upgrade your dining room chairs To keep the luxury feeling within your home, it’s important to keep the…

Finishing Touches for your Kitchen

July 18, 2022 in Home & Garden

There’s a lot of thought that goes into interior design, no matter what room you’re standing in. No one room in your house comes together all on its own – you need a good foundation, one you’re proud of then, and then plenty of finishing touches to add on top of that. And one room that needs these more than any other? The kitchen. The kitchen can be quite cold and uninviting, when you have no creature comforts littering the…

How To Create A Garden That’s Great For The Environment

July 17, 2022 in Eco friendly, Home & Garden

It’s easy to look at your garden and think that it is doing wonders for the environment. After all, it’s a lovely outdoor space – possibly with some greenery thrown in – so, how couldn’t it be good for our planet? Believe it or not, but many home gardens are nowhere near as eco-friendly as they could be. So, here are some tips to help you create a garden that’s great for the environment: Make it green Yes, make your…

What I’m Reading: May

July 17, 2022 in Lifestyle

I love to read. Which is kind of funny because I never really enjoyed it when I was growing up. Maybe that’s because it was all reading for school and not for pleasure. These days I have a bad habit of reading more than one book at a time and picking up whichever best suits my mood at the time. Although I do have a fondness for real books you just can’t beat the convenience of an e-book and I am…

Win a British Summer Bouquet from Prestige Flowers

July 16, 2022 in Lifestyle, Reviews

Nothing quite says Summer like a big, beautiful bouquet of vibrant British flowers, don’t you think? I like to try and have fresh flowers in my home each month to perk the place up and fill the house with lovely floral fragrances. Today I am lucky enough to have been offered the chance to giveaway a British Summer Bouquet from Prestige Flowers, an online flower delivery service based in the UK that pride themselves on customer satisfaction. I have had the chance to…

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