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Spring Homeware Haul
Spring always seems to me to be the perfect time for perking up the home with a few choice new pieces. The depression of Winter is over, the glitter and tinsel of Christmas seems a long time ago, so it seems the perfect time to add a little tender loving care to our favourite spaces, and whilst not necessarily giving them a complete makeover, at least adding a few new homeware pieces that will add new style to our surroundings. Ocean Loans who offer a great range of loans to homeowners, asked me if I would be interested in adding some Spring touches to my home. Now, my home is…
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Heating your home with Firewood
It may seem strange timing to say I am thinking about Winter heating bills in the middle of summer, but I am. Each year it seems that the cost of keeping your home warm and cosy through the Winter rises, often well in excess of inflation, and more and more we are faced with the choice of keeping warm and paying huge bills, or leaving the heating off and adding another layer of jumpers. I think this is why many families are making the decision to add a wood burner to their living room and are using firewood as a cheaper source of heating. I am giving this serious thought…
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Planning a Dining Room Make-over
I once remember my mom saying that once you have your own home, you never really stop decorating. It’s a bit like painting the Forth Bridge – you go from room to room, and once you get back to the start, you start again as it starts to look a little shabby. We moved into our home in 2003, and the first room we decorated was our dining room. It was self facing, so I turned it into my sunshine room, with yellow walls, a solid wood floor and wooden furniture. It was my favourite room in the house, the one that was most ‘me’ and reflected my love of…
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How to Protect & Clean Leather Sofas
Leather sofas can be an incredible centre piece for your living room: they add an irresistible element of luxury to any environment. However, they also require specialist attention to retain their smooth and stylish shine. But taking care of leather sofas doesn’t have to be difficult. Follow our quick guide to keep your leather fresh. Keep out of direct sunlight Sunlight can cause leather to dry out and fade. To protect leather sofas, it’s best to position them away from the windows so they are not exposed to direct sunlight. Alternatively, cover them when not in use. Wipe with a dry cloth The best way to keep leather sofas clean…
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How to make the best use of your space
We’d all like the luxury of having ample space at home. Sadly though, square footage comes at a premium in today’s property market. However, the fact that a house or flat is a little on the small side doesn’t mean it can’t exude style and glamour, and be highly practical too. Here are some top tips to help you make the most of every inch of your home. Be imaginative with your storage solutions Perhaps most importantly, get creative with your storage solutions. There are a host of innovative products out there for you to make the most of, and you might be surprised by how much additional storage…
