I am now known as ‘poo girl’. An enviable moniker, I’m sure you’ll agree. And the reason for my impressive title? The huge quantity of bags of reindeer poo and snowman soup that I’ve made to sell at the twins’…
Introducing Create Make Share #1
One of my absolute favourite things about blogging is the inspiration I get from other bloggers or Instagrammers. And that’s why I’m super-excited to announce a new collaborate project with Anthea from ZingZingTree and Emma from Kids Craft Room to…
5 ways to decorate with vibrant green
Source: mariefriis In my Urban Jungle Blogger’s plant shelfie post earlier this week, I talked about how I seem to be moving away from the use of bright colours in my decorating schemes, favouring more neutral tones. But I also…
Plant shelfie 2 | Urban Jungle Bloggers
I can’t believe it’s been a whole year since the last Urban Jungle Blogger’s plant shelfie. Back then I shared pictures of some colourful geraniums and DIY plant pots on our kitchen shelves but this year the colours are a…
Portfolio: Ideal Home’s Complete Guide To Christmas 2015
I’ve worked on Ideal Home’s Complete Guide to Christmas – a standalone magazine, dedicated to all things Christmas – since 2012. I edited the 2012 and 2013 issues, and have been a contributing editor for the 2014 and 2015 issues….
Homemade popcorn: don’t stop popping
It’s one of our go-to snacks and something I make for the kids at least twice a week. But apparently making your own popcorn at home is becoming a thing of the past. Our local Sainsbury’s (a large superstore doncha…
October video round up
There’s some exciting video news I can’t wait to share with you soon – half term and a nasty bout of tonsillitis has rather messed with my video mojo but I’ll be returning to YouTube soon with some fun-packed (and…
Styling the Seasons: October
: Styling the Seasons, by Apartment Apothecary and Lotts and Lots : “Reflect the change of seasons and show those changes in your own home, by styling any surface (shelf, dining table, mantelpiece) with something you like to reflect the…
Côté Bohème fisherman’s hut in Normandy with Canopy & Stars
You know when you stay somewhere so special that you almost don’t want to share the secret? Well that’s sort of how I feel about our stay at the Côté Bohème fisherman’s hut in Normandy with Canopy & Stars. We…
The beach huts at Bernières-sur-Mer
Blue skies make me happy, and I need a little hit of happiness today. These beach hut pics are from our recent break in Normandy with Canopy & Stars. I can’t wait to share more from our trip with you…
Making decorating easy: The Dulux Visualizer App
When it comes to decorating, I’m not usually one to hang around. Patience isn’t my strong point; once I’ve decided I want to paint something, I don’t want to faff around with paint charts: I just want to jump right…
10 small paint projects that pack a punch
Bright flashes of paint used sparingly and unexpectedly in the home can have just as much impact as wall-to-wall colour. I love how pops of colour, however tiny, can really bring a room to life, injecting fun and personality into…