[AD – Gifted] This post contains gifted item(s). Moving home is an exciting but stressful time; what with all the organising and admin tasks! However, once the first hurdle is overcome, and you’ve settled into your new home, it becomes glaringly clear that you might have to shop around for a few items – this was my case anyways! Thankfully, Favi came in to save the day and so, I was given the opportunity to choose a few items to arrange my house a little more! Here are the five items I picked and why I think they’re pretty useful if you’ve moved home recently: 1. Cadix Dinner Set The…

Ethical décor is made from sustainable materials (natural, recycled and low carbon materials) and materials that have minimal impact on the planet.  For example, cotton is considered unethical because it uses around 16% of the world’s insecticides to produce, while organic cotton is ethical because it uses no insecticides.  Likewise, plastic storage boxes are unethical because they use plastic, while wooden storage boxes are ethical because they use natural materials.  If you want to try your hand at sustainable living, these ethical décor bedroom ideas will be right up your street. Let’s jump right in! Wooden bed frame My first ethical décor idea is a wooden bed. Solid wood is…

With our life more and more prosperous, we choose high-quality and fancy furniture to satisfy our living standards. Sofa beds are one of these worthy pieces of furniture. Various sofa beds are ranging from size to function and materials. You may find some traditional pull-out sofa beds, convertible sofa beds, or futon sofa beds in the market. No matter which kind of sofa bed it is, they all are specially designed to serve both for sitting and sleeping purposes. What Do You Know About Sofa Beds? What is a sofa bed? It is an updated version of a sofa. A sofa is a long soft seat with an upholstered backrest…

Gardens are wonderful spaces to spend time in but, especially as our lives are getting ever-busier in the modern era, it can be difficult to enjoy them in the day. However, there are thankfully lots of ways in which you can use them in the evening. Night Gardening Looking after your plants at night can have many benefits. It can help you to stay cool and out of the sun in summer, and watering at dusk prevents the water from evaporating before it can be soaked up. It’s also great for if you have hectic days, as you can take care of things during weekday evenings and avoid having to…

Many dream of creating their own personalised recreation room in their home. This is an opportunity to build a space where you truly feel comfortable and relaxed while surrounded by activities, hobbies and interests.  However, making the room feel perfect is often easier said than done. Just jamming a bunch of games into a small space will probably not achieve the vibe you are looking for, so here are some tips to help you build the perfect relaxation room in your home.  Proper Lighting is Essential While the first thing you might think about when you’re building a games room might be the activities and hobbies you will use the…

[AD – Gifted] This post contains gifted item(s). There comes a time in a homeowner’s life, when it’s vital to change the light switches and plug sockets within their abode. This may be due to a much needed upgrade to prevent any electrical injuries or maybe so that the switches and sockets fit in with a new decorating style or lighting effect. Nevertheless, it’s important to take into account three important considerations when doing so: Design With so many new designs and styles of light switches and plug sockets entering the market every day, it can get a little overwhelming deciding on the best one to purchase. I personally like…

If you’re keen in helping the environment then you’re more likely to be looking for ideas to implement sustainable ways of living in and around your home. One of the most popular ways of becoming more eco-friendly in your day to day life is to use compostable items. Compostable items are items that breakdown completely without leaving any toxins. Some compostable items are also suitable to turn into compost at home for your gardening needs whilst other compostable items need to be discarded off in industrial facilities. Here is why you should make the switch to compostable items in your home: It helps to reduce waste in landfill sites It’s…

[AD – Gifted] This post contains gifted item(s). It’s everyone’s favourite time of the year – Summer! With nearly all of us missing out on it last year, this year everyone breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced that lockdown restrictions would be lifted, just in time for a heatwave to head our way! The paddling pools and BBQs have been out for plenty of entertainment during the day whilst the air conditioning and fans have been keeping us cool during the night. I’ve been making full use of the Kudd.ly Weighted Cooling Blanket, and let me tell you, it’s been an absolute lifesaver during the sweltering nights!…

The home garage is the place in our homes where thrilling projects take place or where we take time out from the hustle and bustle of the world around us and enjoy some me time involving DIY projects. It is also particularly a great place for petrol heads who love to wash, wax and improve their car. Here are four essentials your home garage needs: Handy Tools This one’s pretty much a no-brainer. Common tools such as a hammer to bang down nails, a screwdriver set for those pesky screws plus hard wearing pliers for holding and bending objects are common in the garage. However, then there’s the power tools…

So, you’ve finally renovated your new home and furnished it accordingly, but how do you keep it squeaky clean and in tip top condition? Cleaning the mess and clutter in your house can be a challenge, especially if you have pets or young children, but the following handy tips you can save you time and hassle: In the living room The living room is used frequently and can become messy and dusty very rapidly, so make sure to wipe dust regularly from the blinds, skirting boards, book shelves as well as any electronics and ornaments. A damp micro fibre cloth is ideal to clean away the dust from all the…