Kitchen Design Planning: What’s Inspiring Me Right Now
At some point in the next few months, Wayne and I will be taking on our biggest project to date. For those waiting on news, nope, we haven't moved yet. We've had some major delays over the last couple of weeks and I can't pretend it hasn't been excruciatingly...
Moving Diaries Part VI: An update on our move!
So, I'm absolutely gutted to say that, despite my announcement on Monday, we were not able to move today (Friday). I know there will be disappointment as you are waiting on me to share more of the new house but alas, the buying and selling system in this country is so...
House Moving Diaries Part V: OH MY GOD WE’RE FINALLY MOVING.
So guys, my week has been flipped upside down. Last Wednesday we finally got a move date from our solicitor of THIS FRIDAY (23rd February) which meant we literally have less than a week and a half to prepare to move. While we had done plenty in terms of prep, we...
My Favourite Pieces I Got For My Home In 2017
So first of all, I must apologise for the radio silence around here for the last week. I was hit by a nasty bug that pretty much just wiped me out for the best part of a week. I'm still not well, mind you, but at least I am out of bed and mostly functioning like a...
Oh What’s This: A Brand New Source for Eclectic Boho Glam Homewares
In my last post, I talked about simple things that give your home a little lift in the winter months. And let me tell you, I've really needed it. The last couple weeks have been a struggle for me - the weather has been typical for the time of year - grey and rainy,...
Moving Diaries Part I: How to Prepare To Sell Your House
I feel like I've been talking about moving now for about 10 years. The reality is that it was a brief mention back in April when we knew it would happen eventually and then, in early Autumn, we decided, actually, let's do this thing. And so we've essentially been in...
You Can Now Shop My Home!
Over the break between Christmas and New Year, you might have thought I didn't even touch my blog, seeing that there were no new posts published at all here on Swoon Worthy. I always take a break from posting at that time of year and relieving the pressure of putting...
8 Things Every Home Office Needs
There are two times of year that I start naturally thinking about my home office. The first is September. I think it's just left-over associations with going back to school that have stayed with me all these years and so I start thinking of all my favourite...
Setting Goals for 2018
So following on from my last post about looking back on the previous year, it's time to start looking forward. I've always said I'm not really into New Year's Resolutions. I just think trying to accomplish way too much in a very short space of time without any real...
The 2017 Swoon Worthy Year in Review
*pulls duvet down from face* *blinks* *yawns* *stretches* Oh hey, 2018. I didn't even realise you were there! Nice to meet you. So, here we are - 2018 stretches before us like a brand new notebook, clean and unmarred and full of promise. After endless days of getting...
My Christmas Dining Room
While I'm fully aware that there are a whole bunch of bloggers currently showing off their gorgeous Christmas decorations, buying guides and tips for the holidays, I feel like I'm really failing when it comes to the holiday season this year. The truth is that every...
VIDEO: Walk Through House Tour!
As you probably know by now, we have sold our beloved home on the outskirts of Manchester and are currently looking for a new home. While we haven't yet secured another house as of writing this post, we hope to do so soon. I wanted to film an entire house tour for a...
One Year On: How Our Minerva Worktops Are Holding Up
It's been almost exactly a year since we revealed our new kitchen. And I think for the last year, I receive an email at least once a week* from someone contemplating Minerva worktops, asking me how mine are holding up, whether I'd recommend them, if they've been at...
11th Hour Updates: Our Hallway Refreshed for Sale
So after 7 years of living in our home, I'm happy to say it's pretty much finished. Every room has been refreshed (some more than once), every space has had some love put on it, every single thing in the house complete. The hallway had been the last remaining space we...
11th Hour Updates: Bedroom Flooring Reveal!
Our house went on the market officially on Thursday. It's been a bit of a crazy few weeks with lots of trips to the skip (that's the dump for my American readers) and charity shops as well as giving away items to friends and family - turns out living in a house for 7...
Black White Gold and Green Autumn Tablescape with Venus Flowers
I love a good table setting, there's no doubt about that. I have been itching to do one for a while now and considering that we're heading now into the cosiest months of the year, I wanted to do one inspired by some of my favourite Autumn colours. I also found that...
11th Hour Upgrades: Finishing the Flooring in the Master Bedroom!
After 7 years of living here, we are looking to put the house on the market in the next couple of weeks. At this point, what we really should just be doing is giving the house a thorough cleaning and perhaps purging a few of our items. What we are REALLY doing is a...
How I Created a Colour Palette for My Home
For years, my home was a real mishmash of colour. If you look back on my blog between the years of 2012-2013, you'll see how enamoured I was with using pretty much every colour of the rainbow in every room and when I look back now, I admit, I shudder a bit. Oh, I...
Why You Probably Need a Mongolian Sheepskin Throw This Autumn
So first things first, I want you to know that not only do I have a fabulous discount at the end of this post but I'm also doing a little giveaway! YASS! Read on to find out more... The thing is, it's getting a bit chillier. The temperatures have dipped just a little...
An Office Update (and why it’s not getting a makeover!)
So my intention was to give this room a whole new look. I wanted to give it a fresh coat of paint, new wallpaper and shift things around, perhaps some new seating... you know me. I can't sit on a room for very long without wanting to change things. And this room was...
My Obsession with ‘Lady Faces’ in Art
This is going to be a bit of a weird post but I shared something on Instagram a few weeks' back and thought I'd expound a little on the blog today. I have a bit of a weird obsession. I am REALLY into art with lady faces. WTF? Yeah, hear me out there. I'm not sure what...
How I Style: Living Room & Dining Room Then & Now
I thought this might be a fun little look back. The thing is, I wouldn't consider myself any kind of an expert when it comes to styling or decor by any means. I mess around with things, try to figure out what looks right and attempt little short cuts and formulas that...
Glam Cave: Video Tour & Get the Look!
I was so excited to read all your comments on the Man Cave to Glam Cave reveal last week! I'm so happy so many of you seemed to like it. It really is for me, the perfect blend of my style with Wayne's. While Wayne loves our home and doesn't really complain too much...
Man Cave to GLAM Cave: The Final Reveal!
Okay so I'm aware this particular makeover has dragged on for months. One of the main reasons is that a piece of furniture I'd purchased for it had a 4 month lead time and while I had considered sharing the finished room sans this piece, I decided against it because...