I bloody love Winter. I didn’t used too, But I treat it like a hug, so it feels like one. Lots of time in bed resting and journalling and planning. Or pottering around the house doing gentle decluttering jobs. Which inspired me to create this list!

It combines decluttering and my bed which is such a beautiful union I nearly wept.

In January 2021 we began a static caravan renovation with our friends. We bought it for the grand sum of… £150. It was a wreck.

Why a wreck of a caravan?

We’d been given notice on our rental home a few months prior and were stuck. Rental prices were high, and at that point work had dried up for us both.

Ad: For our anniversary last month, we ate a special dinner here under the oak trees. The flowers are actually made from paper and created by me! I know, I can’t believe it either! The paper flowers are part of the Canon Creative Park website which has loads of DIY printable projects.

My third podcast episode is now out!

It’s about all things DOWNSIZING. And I mean that in a home sense moving to a smaller home, and also as a way of thinking too- downsizing your possessions. First I’m going to share out story about how we radically downsized as a family of 4, then I’m going to talk about downsizing as a way of thinking. You can listen below, keynotes underneath.

This post is about the design of the cabin.

The brief was to create luxe guest accommodations for the clients friends and family. It needed to make the most of it’s glorious location and views; and connect deeply to the landscape around it.  I kept a relatively neutral base colour palette but had fun with the accent colours and patterns. Where possible materials also needed to be recycled, or made using eco methods and materials.

Next in the series of static caravan makeovers is the bedroom. This was the only room that we didn’t move any walls in. It still needed to be taken back to the joists!

The original plan was to simply replace the doors and worktops and tart the old girl up. But, as explained in the intro post, the floor rot was more advanced than we realised so we ended up completely gutting it and starting again.

9 months ago, we downsized from a large 3 bedroom home into a much smaller space . It’s been….life-changing. In our smaller space we have encountered some downsides, don’t get me wrong, but there are so many positive things to take from living in this way. It’s absolutely no secret that I love living a clutter-free life, and living small has turbo-charged it.

Making your own Crackers is surprisingly simple and lovely. We have made crackers for the last few years. It’s sweet to write your own jokes (ours are usually entirely poo based for our children) and add your own chocolate or tiny gift.

I’ve pulled together 8 simple but effective wrapping techniques to help you elevate your wrapping. Some of these are super basic and others are a little more complex. Hopefully, they’ll inspire you as you wrap!

I’ve styled large gatherings on very little budget in the past. It is possible to create a beautiful, memorable gathering with some creativity and help. In this blog post, I’ll share how you can do it too.

If ever there was a time to create an extra special place setting for your guests, it’s Christmas. I love a thoughtful place setting all year round, but the magic of Christmas calls for something special too. There is something very lovely about being greeted by a thoughtful place setting, and it really doesn’t need to be complicated.