Last week when Chunk and I house sat for my family, we decided to make some Christmas tree decorations! Our family over in Canada sent over a pack of tree decorations to decorate and Chunk loved it! It would be really easy to do without the pack too, all you need is some coloured, thin…
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Cable and Cotton Lights: A Review
Read moreCable and Cotton Caramel Swirl Lights (click to enlarge image) As the days are getting darker a lot earlier now we are heading into winter, I have been looking at prettier ways to light my living room. That’s where Cable and Cotton come in! Cable and Cotton are a local, Brighton company, but they are…
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DIY / Upcycling: A Shoerack
Read moreThe saying “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” has yet again been proved by yours truly. I visited my mother the other day and as I rolled up the drive I noticed her neighbour had left out an old, wooden shoe rack with their rubbish. It was still fully-functioning but just didn’t look too…
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DIY / Upcycling: My Small Hallway Table (Rustoleum)
Read moreUpcycling some chest of drawers for Chunk last week with Rustoleum products has really inspired me to carry on upcycling other furniture in our home . I’ve already completed another project in just a couple of evenings whilst watching my soaps and thought I would show you! I have a small table in my hallway…
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DIY / UPCYCLING: Mending My Toddler-Destroyed Headboard
Read moreI’m still astounded by the damage and chaos a tiny toddler can cause within a matter of minutes seconds. Chunk was sitting on my bed quite peacefully and happily playing on his tablet and reading some books whilst I was hoovering the room, so I thought it was safe to run the hoover around the spare…
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Anyone Else Thinking About The C Word? Homesense Inspiration
Read moreWash your mouth out, I’m referring to the scariest word known to many parents: CHRISTMAS. My Slow Cooker Xmas Cake Yes I know it’s September, but this one day unfortunately takes a lot of financial and creative planning, and for someone who still has baby brain like me this is something I have to start…
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DIY: Toybox On A Budget
Read moreWho wants to see my latest cheap (but great) creation for my little boy? As you all know I’m on a very tight budget, but I refuse to let my son go without; I just have to think of creative ways to get things sometimes!