All that Glitters: More Gold in the Kitchen (Surprise Surprise)

Jul 11, 2013 | Kitchen | 8 comments

We are actually getting a HEAT WAVE in Manchester at the moment which just never happens and I can’t be sat at my laptop when there is SUN TO BE HAD people.  So this’ll be a quickie.I figured I’d share a few snaps of my kitchen which I...

Competition Time: £200 worth of Graham and Brown Paint and Wallpaper!!

Jul 9, 2013 | Competitions | 60 comments

I’ve got a FABULOUS competition for you guys.   In fact, I’m actually a little bummed I can’t win this one myself.The best part?  It’s open to both UK and US readers!  Can I get a WHOOP WHOOP?! Now, I have a bit of a special...

Operation Bathroom Remodel: It’s all in the details… and also? Plastering.

Jul 7, 2013 | Bathroom | 14 comments

While Wayne was busying plastering the ceiling this weekend (more on that below), I decided that I’d share one of my very favourite parts of home improvement – accessorising. It’s the details that make the difference, kids.  And over the last...

Bloomin’ Good: Peonies, Bathroom Deadlines and Redesigns…

Jul 3, 2013 | Blogging, Dining Room | 13 comments

So this will be a bit of a rambling post today as my brain is completely melted this week!  Between the bathroom remodel planning and deliveries (goodness, my home looks like a warehouse at the moment with the amount of BOXES EVERYWHERE) and the AO at Home blog...

Operation Bathroom Remodel: It’s Gotta Get Worse Before It Gets Better

Jun 30, 2013 | Bathroom | 10 comments

I practically had a nervous breakdown this weekend.  Ok, maybe that’s an exaggeration but I felt like a bag of nerves, like anything would set me off in tears.  I may sound completely OTT (it does to me as I write it) and while I know we are lucky to...

Shop In the Spotlight: Moroccan Bazaar

Jun 26, 2013 | Shop in the Spotlight, Stuff I Like | 6 comments

So I’ve had some very nice reactions to the Moroccan elements in my bathroom design.  It’s a style that I adore and with all the beautiful and intricate detailing in Moroccan design, how could you not love it?  So I wanted to introduce you to the company...