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…

When autumn rolls around it’s time to start putting away those summer outfits and looking at bringing back the layers. This time of the year is my favourite, with cute cardigans, light jackets and of course some fashionable footwear. But you don’t need a whole wardrobe full of shoes for the upcoming season, in fact you can make it to winter with just three pairs of versatile footwear. If you’re looking to minimise your closet this autumn, then have a look at why these three pairs of shoes are all you’ll need. Trainers The classic trainer is the ultimate in casual, everyday wear. Women’s trainers are making a big comeback…

For me, as a parent, car safety is so important. Although I don’t personally drive I’m in a car pretty much every day, usually one of my parents or my sisters (despite not driving we’re still a three car family.) When Volkswagen revealed that it was combining the Alexa Voice Service with Car-Net functions back in January, there was plenty of excitement around this as hopefully it’s development would be able to help drivers become safer behind the wheel. Being safe on the road has become a big focus even more recently following a few significant changes in the UK road laws. In this post the VW dealership Vindis looks…

When thinking about a new  kitchen design an island could be a great addition if you have the room. Whether you plan on having it as a focal point, or to have it with the feel of a freestanding piece of furniture or as a workstation which will hold your appliances, there is no denying that it is hugely versatile, some people even use it as their table. Although space is important when considering a kitchen island, size isn’t everything and islands can vary considerably depending on the shape and capacity of the room. It  can be tempting to make your island too big as it might seem like a…