London Edit: A little bit of local love

Whenever people ask where I live and I say Bromley, the response is always “Oh, Kent is meant to be really nice”. I smile, and…

Reno Diaries: Windowgate – The Latest…

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about my experience in getting quotes to replace the windows in our house. I left the post at…

Reno Diaries: Our Forever Home One Year On

People often talk about their “forever” home and when they post pictures of it, it’s a beautiful country location, stunning gardens and pretty views. Our…

Reno Diaries: Its Been A While…

Well hello! It’s mid September and whilst the days are still warm the mornings and nights are taking on that autumnal feel and the year…

Interiors: Let There Be Light

I’m sure there’s meant to be an order in which you redecorate a room and starting off thinking about (and then buying) a lampshade when…

Reno Diaries: The Living Room To Do List

OH has been saying for a little while now that we need a ‘to-do’ list for every room so that we know what needs doing…

Reno Diaries: Where to start?

I’m so used to renting in London where you can’t so much as flush the toilet without getting permission that I’m almost institutionalised. I moved…