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Have you ever lived in a haunted house? I have.
You might think that’s a ‘click-bait’ title, but it’s true and I wish it wasn’t.
What if Autumn had a Christmas day? | Get Together, Portmeirion
What would happen if, on a random, rainy weekend in the middle of October, we celebrated autumn with similar levels of gusto as Christmas day?
Sleep – How to deal with the clocks going back
Clocks are changing soon which can disrupt your body’s sleep pattern. We’re sharing techniques we’ve tried for a restful night’s kip.
Our trip of a lifetime: Peru and Bolivia
We travelled through South America, Peru and Bolivia for 3 weeks. The most eventful trip of our lives…
How Fifi McGee came to be
How often do you reflect on your successes? Probably not very often right? Us too. In this post, we want to share our story so far and how Fifi McGee came to be.
Small Garden Ideas – Dinner for two | #GetTogether, Portmeirion
How I turned this small, grassy corner of my garden into a space to dine for an evening!
10 home hacks to deal with clutter
Guaranteed, if you’re struggling with clutter in your house, you won’t have thought of these home hacks! Thank us later ;)
Inspired by Nature: Morris & Co exhibition at Standen House, National Trust
A look inside one of the most beautiful houses in Sussex, Standen House during Inspired by Nature - an exhibition celebrating the life and work of William Morris.
10 ways to reduce the eco-footprint of your home renovation
A topic close to our hearts, we’ve gathered our top tips for an eco friendly renovation. So if you’re fixing up a house and you’re mindful of the environmental impact you’ll be having on the planet, read on…
Celebrating a new chapter in style | Get Together, Portmeirion
A day I’ll remember forever, the day we launched our first online course and how we celebrated in style!
I can't believe it, it's launched!
After 4 months of late nights and early mornings, my first ever online course has launched!
If there's one thing I love, it's affordable home decor... Do you?
Some really fun news today! Expect lots more photos of my house on this blog…
How we started 2019 in the best possible way | New Year Resolution Check In
Sticking to New Year’s Resolutions is tough! Here’s a look back on how we’ve done during January…
Books to read in 2019: On my reading list | Self Help
Self help books line the shelves in my house. I’ve read all the cult-following self help classics but I’ve still got so many more I want to read. I thought I’d share what’s on my 2019 reading list, in case any of these self help book ideas resonate with you.
Cosy feet for a lifetime | Celtic & Co
It’s not often you find a brand you really love but with Celtic & Co, I’ve met my match…
My Christmas Village DIY Advent Calendar
So excited to share this post! It’s my favourite DIY of the year… My Christmas DIY Advent Calendar. Come take a look!
My top tips for cleaning a 3 bed semi detached
The darker and darker it gets in the evenings, the less I can be bothered to clean when I get home from work. Are you the same? Read my cleaning tips for a 3 bed house…
A Spooky Halloween dinner | The Ivy Brighton
The Ivy in Brighton is the place to be this Halloween. The decoration, the Zombie cocktails, the all-out-spookiest-dessert-I’ve-ever-witnessed-on-a-menu, it’s by far the classiest place to spend Halloween. See what we got up to…
Afternoon Tea Week with William Morris + Spode
I've told you about my adoration for all things William Morris, haven't I? Great British design makes me ooo and ahh... as does afternoon tea. The two combined? Just magic!
Miracle Mornings: An honest review
I've been experimenting with Miracle Mornings for about 3 weeks now. Still new to it and still working out my own routine during the early starts, but thought I'd share how I've been finding it, my routine, and tips for giving it a go if you're considering trying it.