Garden Refresh: Boho Glam Garden Reveal!
I know, I know, I'm doing a 'garden reveal' in September. Just picture the emoji with wide eyes because that's the look I'd be giving too. The truth is, the garden took way longer to sort out than I actually ever thought it would and that's 90% because we just didn't...
Our Sheltie Puppy Quito’s Front Patio Photoshoot!
First of all, I just want to say a HUGE thank you for all the lovely comments I've had on the reveal of our newly tiled front patio. It made me feel all giddy that so many of you loved it. Reveal posts are just THE BEST, aren't they?! I love doing them. I wish I could...
Front of House: The Front Patio Reveal!!
So finally after months and months of this project, I can show you the finished Victorian floor tiles and my gorgeous new look patio. Now, I know you'll be chomping at the bit to scroll down but I would be remiss if I didn't first mention that this project was only...
Front of House: Simple DIY Planters (plus a sneak peek!)
If you've been following me here on Swoon Worthy for a little while, you'll know that we have been working on revamping the entire front patio with the help of the lovely folks at Original Style. We've gone from old broken tarmac paving and bad planting to a beautiful...
Garden Refresh: Progress Report!
It's been really challenging trying to get work done in the garden lately simply because the spring and summer weather hasn't really been all that great. I like working on the garden on warm dry days which you would think would be plentiful this time of year but...
More pretty garden stuff because I can’t help myself
Clearly, I have gardens on the brain right now and this post is going to be a bit of a brain dump so apologies for that. But thankfully, the sun has put on it's hat and it's shining brightly! Can I get an 'Amen'?! AMEN!! I'm so happy. You have no idea how miserable...
Garden Refresh – The Plans so Far…
First of all, on Thursday, it's our 5 year anniversary in our home - yay! *throws confetti* - and in that time, we have done a ton of work on our back garden. The weather here in the North West makes things a little difficult, of course, because it's quite rainy and...
Front of House: More Progress on the Victorian Floor Tiles!
Well, as you may recall, I've been working with Original Style to create a whole new look for the outside of my home. And let me tell you, my neighbours are taking notice! Ha! We've had at least 5 different ones say how much they love them with one even coming out to...
Front of House: Work begins on our new tiles!
First of all, an apology for the lack of post on Friday! We've been working really hard on the office remodel and then smack in the middle of it, I decided to head on off for a fabulous weekend with my bloggie mates Alex and Maria for a whirlwind weekend in Dublin so...
The Big Four Goals for 2015
I do these lists every year and there are certain items that crop up again and again and yet, somehow we never get to them. I reckon I'm completely unrealistic in what I think we can accomplish in a single year but that never dampens my enthusiasm come January when...
Front of House: How We Decided on a Tile Pattern for the Front Garden
So as I revealed back in October, we are in the process of working with Original Style to completely renew the awful paving at the front of the house and install Victorian Floor Tiles in a gorgeous pattern instead. Now, let me assure you of something. I can be a TOTAL...
Bonfire Fun: My Fireworks Party!
While in the US, the 4th of July is celebrated with fireworks in the balminess of the summer, here in the UK, we celebrate Guy Fawkes Day - a tradition that started because some guy tried to blow up the Houses of Parliment and the government stopped him. Sort of an...
Front of House: Another project is about to begin… (insert dramatic music here)
Well, my friends, if you've been following me for a while, you'll know that one point of contention in terms of our home is the front entrance. While some of the rooms in the house are near completion (I say 'near' because you know how this stuff works, it's never...
A Better Back Deck: And Two Became One
One colour that is...Well we made a little bit more progress on the deck remodel so I figured I'd share that today. We blasted the old part of the deck with a power sprayer to clean it as best we could and now the whole thing has been stained.So here's what it looked...
A Better Back Deck: Building The Base and Platform
We've actually been talking about extending the deck for about 3 years. In fact, I put it on our 2013 Goals AND our 2014 goals but it looks like this is the year it's finally happening.We made some great progress over this weekend and while you won't find any really...