Furniture is expensive. In fairness to the manufacturers, furniture has to be expensive — because it’s expensive to produce. Furniture is also generally designed to last for awhile, which means there is more of an emphasis on ensuring it’s built to last. While it might be understandable that furniture is often expensive, that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with when your budget is tight. If you’re in need of new furniture to replace something broken or just to finish off that newly-renovated room, then you might need to expand your options when it comes to your purchase. One of the most commonly suggested methods for saving some cash…

In our house, as soon as the 1st September hits it’s time to get ready for Autumn and more importantly, Halloween. We’re huge fans of Halloween even if LM isn’t really into villains and I’m really not into scary, we enjoy the cutesy side of things like pumpkins with faces, candy and The Nightmare Before Christmas. We also like to dress up, both of us. LM has already decided on two costumes (one for Disney, one for school) and I know what I’m wearing for our family party. Speaking of dressing up, I always wish that I could dress up Elsa so she really felt like part of the family…

Greenhouses aren’t as popular as they used to be, are they? But they really are the perfect piece for serious growers as they allow them to make the most of the seasons. As well as experimenting with growing exotic plants and vegetables such as cucumbers, peppers and tomatoes that require moderate temperatures. For greenhouses, there are a range of different glazing options and they all have advantages and disadvantages when compared. The right glazing for your greenhouse will be determined by your requirements, personal preferences, climate and budget. Together with The Plastic People, retailers of polycarbonate sheets, I’ve put together a post of the pros and cons of plastic and…

Unfortunately for keen gardeners, the size of our green spaces is shrinking. Between 1982 and 2013, the average British garden shrunk from 168 m2 to 163.2 m2. That’s not all, it is also estimated that two million homes in Britain don’t have a garden, and by 2020 10.5% of all homes will not have a garden. Gardeners must become more innovative and imaginative in order to get the most of their small gardens. We have teamed up with Suttons Seeds, retailers of hanging baskets and other essentials for your garden, to explore how people are coping with their limited space. Home Gardening For those with small gardens or none at…

When I was a kid on a road journey my parents used to make up games to keep us occupied as it was long before the days of kids having some kind of gadget to play with. One game was my mum would say a colour and we had to be the first person to spot that colour car. Today I’m sharing a quiz that is sort of the same.. vehicle badges. You see them on cars every day and advertised on TV but just how well do you know which badge is associated with which car manufacturer. Credit Van Monster the used van specialist have put together this quiz…

If you love the idea of vintage afternoon teas and want to let it inspire you to create an elegant vintage dining room, you’re likely to create something fit for royalty. In fact, you may get so carried away that your ideas overflow and you may need a bit of help making decisions. Never fear! Everything you need to know about your quaint and fabulous dining room is below. Curved Edges When you’re trying to figure out what furniture to use in your dining room, keep curved edges in mind. The modern and minimalist style is all about smooth lines and sharp edges, so your vintage look must be the…