Of course, with the impending Bank Holiday we are almost guaranteed to get rain …. it normally happens in Britain! Therefore I’m sure there will be many of us looking around our home and deciding which DIY jobs we should tackle. Home improvements are often a priority when the Bank Holiday arrives, but are they jobs we should attempt ourselves or are they best left to qualified tradesmen? (more…)
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May Bank Holiday …. DIY weekend?
Thursday, May 3rd, 2012Choices when buying bedroom furniture
Wednesday, April 25th, 2012As we spend about a third of our lives sleeping, common sense would tell us to do some research when buying a new bed and mattress. A bed can make a significant statement when entering a bedroom. Of course, the size of the room determines which size bed you choose and whether you can fit in cabinets without making the room too cluttered. The headboard denotes the style you want to achieve, be it luxurious leather or the warm tones of wood. (more…)
Signs of spring
Sunday, March 4th, 2012Despite the sudden drop in temperature and the whistling wind outside as I write, the signs of spring are beginning to emerge. Whilst trying to get to grips with some much needed spring cleaning yesterday, I came across two ladybirds eagerly making for a dust-ridden corner of my hallway. Not wishing to disturb them, I moved away into my lounge where I had just earlier arranged a display of daffodils and tulips ….. springtime is a special season. (more…)
Putting hearts into the home
Monday, February 13th, 2012Valentines Day is here again. The shops are stocked with cards, chocolates and gifts and love but you don’t need to spend loads to keep romance in your home as well as your heart. According to Feng Shui there a few simple rules to follow.
1. Declutter your bedroom. Put away or get rid of unwanted debris, like old make up or read newspapers. Put your clothes away, in a chest of drawers as opposed to the back of the chair or the floor! Get the room clear and the energy will flow.
2 Ring a bell or clap your hands to chase off stale energy to make way for the new.
3 Walk slowly from your front door to your bedroom and be aware of areas where belongings are stopping or slowing the flow of chi, or sending chi to other rooms. Make a path so fresh chi can find its way to your bedroom and nourish your love life. (more…)
Confused about bed sizes?
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011Do you often get confused with the different bed sizes? Not sure if the new wooden bed you have just purchased is imperial or metric in size? Of course, these are important questions you must answer when buying your bed linen for your new oak or walnut bed. We have put together a list of sizes that will answer those questions! (more…)