Our House-Hunting Wishlist

Ok, before you see this title and screech “LINS, WHAT THE HELL, ARE YOU MOVING??” the answer is no, we’re not moving. Not ever (probably).…

Bringing Character Back To Our 1930’s Home

When we were house-hunting back in 2013, our requirements were few but fundamental. 3 bedrooms, a 1930’s house or older, and within 30 minutes of…

Neptune Presents: Autumn/Winter Preview

On a gloriously hot day in Central London, Neptune presented their plush, luxurious autumn collection for 2017. I’ve attended a few of their seasonal previews…

Our Forever Home – Three Years On

It feels like yesterday that I wrote this same post after we’d been in our home for two years and now here we are –…

The Unglamorous Side of Renovating

The last few days chez Boo and Maddie have been a little bit stressful – as well as looking after my Mum’s elderly Labrador since…

Our Finished Home Office Transformation

From tiny 1970s-themed fourth bedroom to modern his ‘n’ hers home office, our first proper room renovation is now finally finished!! I can’t believe it’s…

Reno Diaries: Recreating a period hallway

Part of the joy for me in owning a period home is the possibility you have to try and enhance some period features or recreate…