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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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!