• gardens,  homewares,  Lifestyle

    5 DIY ideas for your backyard this summer

    Over the winter months, our backyards often become the forgotten piece of our homes. After all, nobody wants to go out and work on their yard in the cold, harsh depth of January or February when there is a warm house, steaming hot coffee and Netflix to catch up on. Now that summer is on its way though, we’ll be spending a lot more time out in our backyards and before she gets here is the time to start getting them ready for the sunshine. From using old wine boxes to create a portable herb garden to turning tires into planters, here are five DIY ideas for your backyard this…

  • furniture,  gardens,  home and interiors,  homewares,  Lifestyle

    Bifold doors – more tips for creating your dream house

    With mortgages requiring heavy deposits in support, and with the fluctuation of house prices, many people are today opting to stay put and turn their own home into a dream home. Yesterday I looked at beautiful roof lanterns that could make your house a haven of light, today I’m turning my attention to doors that could also have the same effect, and could help you to make your living space more open plan, or bring your garden area into your home. Aluminium bifold doors come in both internal and external options. These low maintenance doors can be used to separate a living room or kitchen from a conservatory, but can…

  • eating out,  family,  gardens,  home and interiors,  homewares

    Don’t let the British Summer spoil your garden fun

    We’ve all been there. You plan a family barbecue for what promises to be a lovely Summer evening. The invites go out to family and friends, you hit the supermarket to stock up on meat, salads and vino. Everyone turns up…and then the heavens open. Cue everyone grabbing the food and rushing off into the house. Evening spoiled. The British weather is unpredictable at best, downright shocking at worst. It means that making the best use of your garden, and getting the most from it difficult and frustrating. What makes matters worse is that it is often warm , even stuffy, despite the fact that the rain is coming down,…